IT Rules

Rules and Consequences

Great behavior in the classroom is a key to a great year for your child. Good behavior allows students to listen to directions and follow the content being taught. Below is a list of the rules and consequences for the Technology Lab. Rules are strictly enforced and adhered to so that our lab experience will be safe and productive learning environment for all students. Please read these rules and consequences, carefully and review them with your child. I will send a copy of the rules home for you to sign. You may keep the copy of the rules at home, but return the signature slip to school. I will go over the rules with all students on their first day in the lab and review the rules with them each visit to the lab for the first few weeks of school.

Please note: It is VERY IMPORTANT that you sign and return an ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY (AUP). Students who do NOT return a signed AUP giving them permission to have access to the Internet will NOT be able to participate in certain lessons. Those students will be given an alternative assignment to complete. Please do not let your child miss out on the fabulous learning opportunities that the Internet has to offer. I promise to monitor every child carefully while on the computer, and all the computers in the Technology Lab have content blockers to help prevent students from going to an “unsafe” or “unsuitable’ site. Please sign and return the AUP ASAP! J

Mrs. Nase’s Technology Lab Rules

1. Come into the lab quietly and be ready to learn.

2. Listen carefully and follow the directions the FIRST time they are
     given.
     * Follow all safety guidelines for using the computer and the
         Internet.
     * Students MUST have a signed Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) in
         order to access the Internet.

3. Be aware of your voice and noise level.
     * Inside voices are used inside, and outside voices are used outside.
     * Talking, unless working on a group assignment, should be limited so
         as not to disturb others.

4. Don't do to other people what you don't want them to do to you.
     * This means no hitting, kicking, name-calling, etc. It also means that
         we treat the equipment in the technology lab with care and
         respect. The computers in the Technology Lab belong to everyone
         at Elm Street and we want them to last.

5. Stay on task.
     * I expect all students to complete work given to them. This means
         that students should stay in their seats and raise their hands for
         help. I am here to help whenever needed. I will never embarrass
         or belittle a student for asking for help. I will do my best, also,
         to encourage students to help each other when appropriate.

6. Use your manners, please.
     * At school, we show respect to adults and to each other.

Consequences

If any rule is broken, the student will receive a “virus” slip. The “virus” slip will have the infraction written on it. The first “virus” will be considered a warning, but after that each “virus” will equal one conduct cut and points will be taken off your child’s conduct grade.

1 virus = warning and 5 minutes of “think time” away from the computer;
no conduct cuts issued

2 viruses = 10 minutes of “think time” away from the computer; an
alternative written assignment may be provided; 2 conduct cuts
issued

3 viruses = K-2 students will copy the definition of a privilege 2-10 times,
                  depending on infraction and age of the student 3-5 students will
                  write a 50-150 word essay on the meaning of a privilege and why
                  they should have the privilege of using a computer; 3 conduct
                  cuts issued

4 viruses = loss of computer, possibly for the rest of the year (length of
                  time will be depend on the infraction and age of the student),
                  alternative written assignments will be provided; 4 conduct cuts
                  issued

Safety Guidelines for Using
the Computer and the Internet

1. All students MUST have a signed Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) from
their parents to use the Internet at school.

2. A teacher must be present in order for a student to use the
     Internet. The computer and Internet may be used ONLY with a
     teacher’s permission and for the purpose the teacher has requested.
     The Internet is to be used for school related topics only.

3. Students do NOT have access to email nor do they have email
accounts. Also, school computer files are NOT private and teachers
may view them at any time.

4. While on-line, students are not to go into chat rooms and should never
     share their personal information (such as their name, address, school,
     password or phone number) with anyone on the Internet. Students
     should not to agree to meet anyone that has contacted them online.
     Students should ask their teacher about any messages they receive
     while online that are not appropriate or make them feel
     uncomfortable.

5. Students may NOT attempt to access profane or obscene material.
      If a student accidentally runs upon this type of material, a teacher
     should be notified right away. Students should NOT enter
     inappropriate or hurtful language into the computer.

6. Internet pages cannot be printed; “printer friendly” versions can be
     used or notes can be taken instead. Students should respect
     copyright laws. Students should not copy materials without permission
     and should tell where the information they are using was found.

7. No surfing the 'net at school because we have specific tasks to
complete while in the Technology Lab. Don't click on advertisements.

The MOST important rule to remember is to keep your personal information to yourself!

Please review these guidelines with your child.

Students will be disciplined according to the general disciplinary practices if they do not follow these guidelines or if they utilize the computers and Internet inappropriately.