Cedar Falls School District's Responsible Usage Policy (Grades 3-6)
“I will be a good online citizen and not do anything that hurts other people or that is against the law.”
Respect Yourself
Protect Yourself
Protect Others
Respect Others
Respect Copyright
Protect School Property
Technology used at school keeps track of everything you do. There are no secrets. My work is not private. Where, when and what I do is always recorded. School technology is set up as a safe and great tool for learning. My job is to follow these rules. Breaking them will get me in trouble and I may lose the privilege to use technology. (4)
Respect Yourself
- I will show respect for myself in what I do, view, and post online. (1) (2)
- I will do my best to make good choices so I can be proud of myself and my work. (4)
Protect Yourself
- I will keep my personal information private. (7)
- I will not share my username or password. (7)
- I will report all problems or sites that make me uncomfortable.
Protect Others
- I will keep other people’s personal information private. (6) (7)
- I will not share photos or videos of others without an adult’s permission. (7)
- I will be a friend to others and report any bullying or bad behavior to a trusted adult. (3)
Respect Others
- I will be polite and respectful when I use the Internet to communicate. (3)
- I will represent my class, school, and family in a positive way. (3)
Respect Copyright
- I will respect the right of others to make a living. (8)
- I will ask for permission before I use the writing, pictures, or ideas of others when publishing my work online. (8)
- I will follow my teacher’s rules and give credit to my sources. (8)
Protect School Property
- I will do my best to protect school technology from danger and damage. (5)
- I will report all dangerous activity or damaged technology right away. (5)
- I will only use school technology for learning. (1) (2) (9)
Technology used at school keeps track of everything you do. There are no secrets. My work is not private. Where, when and what I do is always recorded. School technology is set up as a safe and great tool for learning. My job is to follow these rules. Breaking them will get me in trouble and I may lose the privilege to use technology. (4)