El Sobrante

 Boys and Girls Club

Internet Acceptable Use Policy

 

 

We are pleased that El Sobrante Boys and Girls Club (ESBGC) has the Internet and World Wide Web available to Members. ESBGC believes in the educational value of such electronic services and recognizes the potential of such to support our curriculum and Member learning. Our goal in providing these services is to promote educational excellences by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication. ESBGC will make every effort to protect the Members from any misuses and/or abuses during their experiences with this information service.

 

Members are responsible for good behavior on the Club’s computer networks. The Club rules for behavior and communication apply. The network is provided for Members to conduct research, learning, and communicating with others. Access to network services is provided to Members who agree to act in a considerate and responsible manner.

 

To insure a beneficial and quality experience to all, Members are required to adhere to the following criteria for acceptable use:

 

 

Members must act with RESPECT

 

· Respect for the values and individuality of other members as well as the rest of the network community

 

· Respect for others by using appropriate language; always be polite.

 

· Respect for others’ privacy; this includes their passwords, folders, work, and files.

 

· Respect for the property of others, such as computers, computer systems, computer networks, and copyright

 

· Respect for the time and resources available by not wasting them

 

In addition, Members are expected to use good judgment in all of their activities and help to provide a positive image of ESBGC to others who participate in the networked communication forums. Members will not be allowed to participate or enter chat rooms. Remember that each member is a representative of our Club a non-private system, what he/she says and does can be viewed globally.

 

Access to telecommunications enables members to explore thousands of libraries, databases, and bulletin boards, while exchanging messages with people throughout the world. Telecommunication, electronic information source, and network services can significantly alter the information landscape for Club by opening the tech center to a broader array of resources. Members benefit from the access to the information resources and opportunities for collaboration, exceed the disadvantages.

 

The use of the information system is a privilege, not a right, and any inappropriate use may result in disciplinary action and/or denial of this privilege. The Member use of telecommunications and electronic information resources will be permitted upon submission of the Member Internet Use Contract and the Parent Consent Form.

 

 

 

 

Member Internet Use Contract

 

I realize that the use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right. I understand that any inappropriate behavior may lead to disciplinary action and/or denial of this privilege. I understand that usage of the Internet at

El Sobrante Boys and Girls Club (ESBGC) is not a right and I agree to the following:

 

_____I will use the ESBGC Internet for Program purposes.

_____I will use respectful, appropriate language at all times.

_____I will respect the rights of copyright owners and will not reproduce any work protected by    

copyright.

_____I will not try to gain unauthorized access to any websites, or programs [prohibited websites are    

           posted in the Tech Center.]

_____I will never give out personal information such as my address or telephone number, send pictures

        or agree to a personal encounter with someone I meet on line.

_____I will promptly report any messages/communications that are inappropriate or make me feel

        uncomfortable to the Staff.

_____I will not attempt to bypass or shut off the security measures on the ESBGC’s computers or

           network.

 

 

Parent Internet Consent Form

 

As the parent or guardian of ________________________, I have read and agree with the ESBGC

                                                                              (Members' name)                                                                                                          Internet Acceptable Use Policy and the Member Internet Use Contract.

 

_____I understand that this access is designed for Program purposes only.

_____I understand that ESBGC has taken available precautions to restrict/limit access to controversial

           materials; however, on a global network it is impossible to control all materials. In addition I     

           recognize that any controversial material available from the Internet must be obtained by user    

           request.

_____I also accept full responsibility for any expenses incurred by my son/daughter as a result of

           inappropriate use of the Internet and agree to reimburse ESBGC in that amount.

_____I will support the Club’s Internet Acceptable Use Policy and reinforce it with my child.

 

 

Parent Name Printed:   __________________________________________________________________

 

Parent Signature: _______________________________________Date: __________________________