By signing this agreement, you are acknowledging the rules for computer usage and accepting the penalties

for violating rules. You will not be allowed on the computer until you have signed the Acceptable Use Policy sheet.

No horseplay on or around the computer and/or computer chair. No food or drink around the computer. No exceptions! One student per computer unless we have a group assignment. Do not bother other students while at the computer. If you have an issue, come see me! Any damage to hardware components due to a violation of these rules will be treated as a 4 th offense.

Students will not log in to social media sites (fb, twitter, instagram) unless asked to. Students will not use snapchat, messenger, or any other chat or messaging platform. Students will not change any settings of hardware/software. If you have an issue, ask me! Students will not view any inappropriate material on the computer! No student will take part in bullying, more specifically Cyber Bullying! This will be treated as a 4th offense!

1st offense: Warning. 2nd offense: Verbal Counseling and Extra Writing Assignment. 3rd offense: Contact Parent/Guardian and Extra Writing Assignment. 4th offense: Contact Parent/Guardian and Visit with the Principal.

According to the Merriam-Webster Online Collegiate Dictionary <http://www.m-w.com/> to plagiarize is, to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own: use without crediting the source, or, to commit literary theft: present as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source. Avoiding plagiarism is simple. Just cite your source. Plagiarism will result in an F!

Copyright is a legal concept, enacted by most governments, giving the creator of an original work, exclusive rights to it. Generally, it is "the right to copy", but also gives the copyright holder the right to be credited for the work. Fair use is a doctrine that permits limited use of copyrighted material without acquiring permission from the rights holders. Examples of fair use include commentary, search engines, criticism, news reporting, research, teaching, library archiving and scholarship. Violating the copyright laws can result in fines and/or imprisonment. Student Signature Parent Signature

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By signing this agreement, you are acknowledging the rules for computer usage and accepting the penalties for violating rules. You will not be allowed on the computer until you have signed the Acceptable Use Policy sheet.

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