Materials Borrowing Policy
Students:
• Need their THS student id cards to use the computers and to check out materials.
• May borrow up to five (5) books and one (1) Classic DVD.
• May keep these materials for a period of three (3) weeks.
• May not check out additional items if any items are overdue.
• Receive overdue notices during Trojan Time.
• Must pay for "lost" materials. Materials not returned to the Media Center by the end of the school year will need to be paid for before enrollment the following year.
• Need their THS student id cards to use the computers and to check out materials.
• May borrow up to five (5) books and one (1) Classic DVD.
• May keep these materials for a period of three (3) weeks.
• May not check out additional items if any items are overdue.
• Receive overdue notices during Trojan Time.
• Must pay for "lost" materials. Materials not returned to the Media Center by the end of the school year will need to be paid for before enrollment the following year.
Trojan Time Guidelines
-Student must sign up before 7:50am.
-Student must have their planner, student ID, and the name of their Trojan Time teacher.
-To enter the library, students must check in with the front desk.
-Students should come to the library expecting to work, not to socialize (no group work allowed.)
-Those who do not follow these policies will not be allowed to return during Trojan Time.
Internet Acceptable Use Policy
Penalties for violation of guidelines establish in the AUP could include the following:
~ Warning letter to parents and students
~ Temporary suspension form Internet access
~ Permanent removal from Internet access
~ Users who introduce computer virus will be assessed the cost of damages to the computer or computer application.
~ The usual or stated District or legal consequences will be in effect for infractions and violations of District policy or local, state, or federal laws.
*Note: The above list does not necessarily indicate the order of punishment for violating guidelines.
Punishments will be in proportion to the severity of the violation.
Summary of Internet Guidelines
A summary of the responsibilities of all users of the THSNet follows. Full details are provided in the Technology Handbook. Users of the THSNet are expected to understand and abide by the guidelines as described in the full policy.
The following activities on the Internet are prohibited by Topeka High School:
~ Warning letter to parents and students
~ Temporary suspension form Internet access
~ Permanent removal from Internet access
~ Users who introduce computer virus will be assessed the cost of damages to the computer or computer application.
~ The usual or stated District or legal consequences will be in effect for infractions and violations of District policy or local, state, or federal laws.
*Note: The above list does not necessarily indicate the order of punishment for violating guidelines.
Punishments will be in proportion to the severity of the violation.
Summary of Internet Guidelines
A summary of the responsibilities of all users of the THSNet follows. Full details are provided in the Technology Handbook. Users of the THSNet are expected to understand and abide by the guidelines as described in the full policy.
The following activities on the Internet are prohibited by Topeka High School:
- Language which is defamatory, obscene, abusive, profane, threatening or discriminatory.
- Using the network in a way that disrupts the user of the network by others. This includes, but is not limited to, junk mail, chain letters, etc.
- Accessing or transmitting obscene, pornographic, or offensive material.
- Revealing personal information (name, address, etc.) of your own or anyone else.
- Participating in on-line, interactive games on the Internet.
- Transferring or redistributing material that is not your own without the expressed written permission of the owner or authorized person.
- Using the THSNet to promote of encourage illegal activities.
- Using the THSNet to promote or encourage activities specifically prohibited by TPS.
- Transmitting material, information, or software in violation of any local, state or federal law.
- Hacking or gaining unauthorized access to restricted networks.
- Reading or damaging others' data by deleting, copying or modifying.
- Sharing user ID's, assuming the identity of someone else, or misrepresenting one's self.
- Destroying, modifying or abusing the hardware and software of the network.
- Using the network for any product advertisement, political lobbying, or commercial purposes.
- Using the Internet in a way that does not support education and research that is consistent with the educational objectives of THS Notify the teacher (not your peers) of any problems encountered when using the Internet such as vandalism, breach or copyright, breach of password, or general operating errors.
Student: ________________________________Student #:______________________________
Grade:_________________________________ Date: _________________________________
Please sign below to indicate your acceptance of the responsibilities and consequences outlined in the Topeka High School Acceptable Use Policy for the Internet.
Parents this sheet must be returned to your student's school and will be kept on file. Please realize that no student may use the Internet unless a signed form is on file.
Please keep the attached Acceptable Use Policy for your records.
STUDENT:
I have thoroughly read the Acceptable Use Policy and have discussed it with my teacher. I agree to abide by all Internet policies developed by Topeka High School and am aware of the consequences that will result from non-compliance.
Student signature:___________________________________________ Date:_______________
PARENT:
I have thoroughly read and understand the Acceptable Use Policy regarding students use of the Internet for educational purposes. I agree to support and uphold their policies and am aware of the consequences that will result from non-compliance. Further, I am aware that there is objectionable material available on the Internet and neither the district nor its employees will be held responsible if my student is inadvertently exposed to such materials.
Parent signature:__________________________________________Date:__________________