6141.323  Form

_________________Public Schools

_________________, Connecticut

Dear Parent/Guardian:

The _____________ Public Schools is fortunate to have a connection to the Internet to supplement the other resources already available to staff and students.  Through the Internet, your child will have the entire world at his or her fingertips and be able to explore it.

This wonderful resource brings with it added responsibility.  As Internet users, we must be aware of the many issues that surround the Internet.  There are many valuable resources available on the Internet that may not be found elsewhere.  At the same time there are many sites that can be considered inappropriate for students and serve no educational value.  It is the responsibility of all users, staff and students alike, to ensure that, at all times while in a _____________ Public School, the Internet is being used only for educational purposes.  Student use of the Internet is being used only for educational purposes.  Student use of the Internet will be under the supervision of ______________ Public School staff.

The attached “Acceptable Use Policy” should be read carefully and understood by all Internet users.  As parents/guardians, you should review it in detail with your children before they begin using the Internet in their classroom.  The “Acceptable Use Policy” strives to ensure the safety of all users.  A filtering system designed to prevent access to certain unacceptable sites is being installed to help eliminate this problem.  However, it is important to understand that no solution is perfect and we cannot guarantee that students will only have access to educational materials.

It is important that you and your children understand that any violation of the “Acceptable Use Policy” will result in the loss of Internet privileges or other disciplinary action.  We ask that you work with your children in reinforcing the behaviors associated with the “Acceptable Use Policy.”

Thank you for your support of this important new opportunity for ________________ Public School students.

Sincerely,

_________________________________

Principal