The Board recognizes the need for a policy governing the use of the electronic information resources by students as outlined in Utah State Code §53A-3-422. Responsibility is delegated to the School Administration for implementing the policy according to established guidelines.

The Acceptable Use Policy shall be administered and implemented according to the terms and conditions outlined in the following guidelines:

A. Scope
Student use of electronic information resources must be in support of education and research and must be consistent with the educational objectives of Gateway Preparatory Academy. While access to all materials on a worldwide network cannot be controlled, Internet access in Gateway Preparatory Academy is monitored on an ongoing basis.

B. Terms and Conditions of This Policy
      1. Acceptable Network Use
            a. Students will use the Internet and other electronic information resources in an appropriate manner, abiding by the rules and regulations described in this policy.
            b. Students who formally publish school related information on the Internet must have proper approvals and abide by school publishing guidelines and procedures.
            c. Students are expected to abide by generally accepted rules of network etiquette. These rules include, but are not limited to, being polite, never sending or encouraging others to send abusive messages, and never using inappropriate language.
      2. Unacceptable Network Use
            a. Students may not intentionally transmit or receive material in violation of law or school policy. This includes, but is not limited to, pornographic, indecent or sexually suggestive materials, weapons, controlled substances or alcohol, or incendiary devices. Users are prohibited from posting or sending content that contains threats or is hatefully or racially, ethically or otherwise objectionable.
            b. Students may not participate in or promote any illegal or inappropriate activities, disruptive use of the network, or activities of any kind that do not conform to the rules, regulations and policies of Gateway Preparatory  Academy.
            c. Students may not use the network for product advertisement or political lobbying.
            d. Students may not reveal personal information such as names, addresses, telephone numbers, passwords, credit card numbers or social security numbers. Releasing personal information of others or that of organizations associated with the school is prohibited.
            e. Students may not intentionally harm or destroy school data, the network, or network performance. This includes, but is not limited to, creation and introduction of computer viruses, unauthorized access to restricted systems or programs, or using the school network to illegally access other systems.
       3. Expectation of Privacy
            a. Student files, disks, documents, etc., which have been used or created with school electronic information resources are not considered private.
            b. Electronic mail transmissions are not private.
      4. Discussion/Submission
            a. Students will participate in a discussion with a parent or legal guardian. 
            b. Students will be required to submit a new Student Signature of Agreement Form each year or upon special request.
      5. Disciplinary Action
            a. The combined signatures indicate that the student and parent/legal guardian have carefully read, understand and agree to abide by these terms and conditions regarding proper behavior and use of the network. The signatures on the Student Signature of Agreement Form are legally binding.
            b. Students who violate the terms and conditions of this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, including the possibility of suspension or expulsion from school and appropriate legal action. Access to electronic information may be limited, suspended or revoked.
      6. Student Liability
            a. Students and/or their parents will be held responsible and financially liable for damage to computers or other equipment caused by his/her willful and/or negligent behavior.  Signing the "Agreement" page of this form indicates an understanding and acceptance of this liability policy.
      7. Service Disclaimer
      Gateway Preparatory Academy makes no warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied, for the electronic information resources it is providing. The School will not be responsible for any damages a student suffers while using these resources. These damages may include, but are not limited to, loss of data as a result of delays, employee errors or omissions, or non-deliveries or service interruptions caused by a network system. Use of information obtained by the network system is at the employee's own risk. Gateway Preparatory Academy specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy of information obtained through the electronic information resources.

STUDENT COMPUTER USE AGREEMENT
AND ACCEPTANCE OF POLICY

SIGN AND RETURN THIS PAGE TO SCHOOL.
KEEP THE "STUDENT COMPUTER USE POLICY" FOR YOUR REFERENCE

PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN:

I have read the Gateway Preparatory Academy Student Computer Use Policy and have reviewed and discussed this policy with my student, of whom I am the parent/legal guardian.  I understand that violation of the use provisions stated in the policy may result in use limitation, suspension or revocation and/or disciplinary actions by Gateway Preparatory Academy, or by legal authorities, including the possibility of suspension or expulsion from school and/or appropriate legal action.  I further understand that my student is legally responsible and financially liable for damage to computers or other equipment caused by his/her willful and/or negligent behavior.  As the below named student's parent/legal guardian, I accept that responsibility, liability, and all terms of the policy.

Parent's/Guardian's Printed Name: _________________________________________________

Parent's/Guardian's Signature: ____________________________________________________

Date: ___________________

STUDENT:

I have read the Gateway Preparatory Academy Student Computer Use Policy and have reviewed and discussed this policy with my parent/legal guardian.  I understand that violation of the use provisions stated in the policy may result in use limitation, suspension or revocation and/or disciplinary actions by Gateway Preparatory Academy, or by legal authorities, including the possibility of suspension or expulsion from school and/or appropriate legal action.  I further understand that I am legally responsible and financially liable for damage to computers or other equipment caused by my willful and/or negligent behavior.  I accept that responsibility, liability, and all terms of the policy.

Student's Printed Name: _________________________________________________

Student's Signature: ____________________________________________________

Date: ___________________