The internal Manchester School's district-wide network (Intranet) will provide the gateway to connecting students and school personnel to the Internet, the electronic highway connecting thousands of computers around the world. Students and school personnel will have access to universities, colleges, other schools, businesses, government agencies and to e-mail communication with people all over the world.

The Manchester School District is committed to using the Internet as a global source of information within its educational programs. Our goal is to provide Internet service to promote educational excellence through communication, resource sharing, innovation, and research.

The Internet is a fluid environment where content is continually changing, and where the authenticity and validity of information at times can be questionable. Some material on the Intranet/Internet may contain items that are illegal, defamatory, inaccurate or potentially offensive to some people. The Manchester School District has taken precautions to restrict access to controversial materials. While our intent is to make Internet access available to further educational goals and objectives, it is impossible to filter all Internet access, and students may find ways to access controversial materials. It is the responsibility of the individual to use the Intranet/Internet in a legal, ethical, responsible, and considerate manner.

For these reasons, it is necessary to establish guidelines that are reflective of the district's educational objectives for all Intranet/ Internet users. Therefore all acceptable use of the Intranet/ Interent must be in support of communication, research, and education and must not violate school policies and stan-dards of behavior.

Unacceptable Uses

• sending, receiving or displaying offensive messages or pictures
• using obscene language
• harassing, insulting or attacking others
• Violating copyright law or Manchester School District's copyright policy
• using the network for personal, financial or commercial purposes
• misrepresenting oneself
• using the school's Intranet/Internet connection for any illegal activity
• gaining unauthorized access to restricted resources or organizations
• using e-mail to reveal personal information
• student's using e-mail for non-educational purposes
• purchasing products or services
• student's subscribing to LISTSERVS

Security

• Users are not to reveal their personal home address, home phone number, or phone numbers and addresses of any other individual.
• Students must notify a parent/guardian and teacher or system administrator immediately if any individual is trying to make contact for illicit or suspicious activities.
• Users must not interfere with the normal and proper operation of the Intranet/Internet.
• Student produced material may be posted only after administrative review and then parental permission, and at that point will be considered fair and available to the public.