Letter to Parents about Internet Usage

Letter to Parents about Internet Usage

Dear Parents,

Sayville Public Schools would like to offer your child access to our educational computer network which can enhance your child’s education.  Your child will have access to various software applications, hundreds of databases, libraries and computer services from all over the world through the Internet and other electronic information systems.  The Internet also grants your child the opportunity to reach out to many other people to share information, learn concepts, and research subjects by the sending and receiving of messages using a computer.

With this educational opportunity also comes responsibility.  It is important that you and your child read the enclosed District Policy and Internet Use Agreement form and discuss these requirements together.  When your child is given an account and allowed to use the computer network it is extremely important that the rules are followed. 

Inappropriate network use will result in the loss of the privilege to use this educational tool.

In spite of our efforts to establish rules and regulations for the District’s computer network as well as filter out inappropriate web sites, please be aware that no filtering capability is 100% guaranteed. The District recognizes no filtering technology can guarantee that students will be prevented from accessing inappropriate locations. While teacher supervision is provided on such occasions, students need to be made aware of the District’s expectations regarding their behavior while using the Internet for educational purposes. Although these guidelines will be explained to your child by District personnel, we urge you to discuss appropriate Internet usage, the terms of the District’s Policy and the user rights and responsibilities with your child.

We encourage parents to actively participate in the learning experiences that the resources of the Internet will enhance.  Please be sure that a signed Acceptable Use Policy is on file with your child’s school.

Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Sincerely,

The Instructional Technology Department