plagiarize or to copy or imitate the language , ideas , and / or thoughts of another author . No student has the right to pass this work off as their own . Similarly , no student has the right to copy or steal another student ’ s work . Students who choose to cheat or plagiarize will be subject to academic and / or behavioral consequences . Repeat offenders will lose credit in the course if their grade drops below passing . Students and parents will be required to sign off on this agreement .
Computer Network and / or Internet Student Acceptable Use Agreement 6141.321 The Board of Education provides computers , networks and Internet access to support the educational mission of the schools and to enhance the curriculum and learning opportunities for students and school staff .
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that students utilize Enfield Public Schools ’ computers , networks and Internet services for school-related purposes and is consistent with the Enfield Public Schools ’ stated mission , goals and objectives . The Enfield Public Schools reserves the right to place restrictions on the material accessed or posted and to enforce all rules set forth in the Enfield Board of Education Policies , Administrative Regulations , and applicable local , state , and federal laws .
The district recognizes its responsibility to educate students regarding appropriate behavior on social networking and chat room sites about cyberbullying . Therefore , students shall be provided instruction about appropriate online behavior , including interacting with other individuals on social networking sites and in chat rooms and cyberbullying awareness and response .
Any student who violates this policy and / or any rules governing use of the Enfield Public Schools ’ computers networks and Internet services will be subject to disciplinary action , up to and including expulsion . Illegal uses of the school district ’ s computers will also result in referral to law enforcement authorities .
All Enfield Public Schools ’ computers remain under the control , custody and supervision of the Enfield Public Schools . Enfield Public Schools reserves the right to monitor all computer and Internet activity by students . Students have no expectation of privacy in their use of school computers .
Each student authorized to access the school district ’ s computers , networks and Internet services is required to sign an acknowledgment form stating that they have read this policy and the accompanying regulations .
Malicious use of the Enfield Public Schools ’ computer network to develop programs or to institute practices that harass other users or gain unauthorized access to any entity on the system and / or damage the components of the entity of the network is prohibited . Users are responsible for the appropriateness of the material they transmit over the system . Hate mail , harassment , discriminatory remarks , cyberbullying , or other antisocial behaviors are expressly prohibited .
Cyberbullying includes , but is not limited to , the following misuses of technology : harassing , teasing , intimidating , threatening , or terrorizing another person by sending or posting inappropriate and hurtful email-messages , instant messages , text messages , digital pictures , images , and website postings .
Revised 8 / 23 / 2024