**Must be signed before students can use the computer
Mrs. Wright’s Computer Use Contract
I, , understand that I will be using the computer and have access to the Internet on daily lessons and projects.
COMPUTER BASICS
*I agree to follow directions given by my teacher, both orally and written.
*I agree to use the computer only when instructed to do so by my teacher.
*I agree to use the computer as a tool for learning.
*I agree never to download without the teacher’s permission.
*I agree that if a gray box comes up, I’ll raise my hand and wait for a teacher’s assistance.
*I agree to use only my first name when communicating on the Internet.
*I agree that I will not access the Control Panel or Properties program for any reason.
NO OPEN SEARCHES
*I agree to work from the websites given to me by my teacher. I will not stray from those websites at any time unless directed by my teacher.
*I understand that it is my responsibility to quietly signal the teacher without drawing attention to myself if something inappropriate appears on my screen.
SHARED WORKSPACE
*I agree to cooperate with other students when completing a project or an assignment and to respect classmates’ feelings and opinions.
*I understand that if I am unable to share and take turns at the workstation, my teacher will help me to come up with a solution. If this does not resolve the problem, I will be removed from the workstation.
*I agree to only open my own files and to ask permission before using someone else’s computer.
*When helping another student, I agree to use only my voice and allow them the use the mouse.
COMPUTER RESPECT
*I agree to use the computer appropriately, so as not to damage the workstation, software, or discs.
*I understand that it is my responsibility to report any accidental damage to the teacher immediately.
*I understand that I am never to put CDs or discs from home in the computer at any time.
If, at any time, I choose to not follow these guidelines, I fully understand that I will not be allowed to use the computer for a period of time as follows:
FIRST OFFENSE: up to 1 week off the computer
SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES: up to 2 weeks off the computer
SEVERE OFFENSES: at the discretion of the teacher and/or principal
I am also aware that I will be responsible for writing up the reason(s) for any poor choices I make in order to inform my parents. My parents will be required to read and sign the “Computer Misuse and Consequences Form” before I am allowed to return to using the computer. I also know that I will complete any assignments with paper/pencil, library and other resources as appropriate.
I, , understand that I will be using the computer and have access to the Internet on daily lessons and projects.
COMPUTER BASICS
*I agree to follow directions given by my teacher, both orally and written.
*I agree to use the computer only when instructed to do so by my teacher.
*I agree to use the computer as a tool for learning.
*I agree never to download without the teacher’s permission.
*I agree that if a gray box comes up, I’ll raise my hand and wait for a teacher’s assistance.
*I agree to use only my first name when communicating on the Internet.
*I agree that I will not access the Control Panel or Properties program for any reason.
NO OPEN SEARCHES
*I agree to work from the websites given to me by my teacher. I will not stray from those websites at any time unless directed by my teacher.
*I understand that it is my responsibility to quietly signal the teacher without drawing attention to myself if something inappropriate appears on my screen.
SHARED WORKSPACE
*I agree to cooperate with other students when completing a project or an assignment and to respect classmates’ feelings and opinions.
*I understand that if I am unable to share and take turns at the workstation, my teacher will help me to come up with a solution. If this does not resolve the problem, I will be removed from the workstation.
*I agree to only open my own files and to ask permission before using someone else’s computer.
*When helping another student, I agree to use only my voice and allow them the use the mouse.
COMPUTER RESPECT
*I agree to use the computer appropriately, so as not to damage the workstation, software, or discs.
*I understand that it is my responsibility to report any accidental damage to the teacher immediately.
*I understand that I am never to put CDs or discs from home in the computer at any time.
If, at any time, I choose to not follow these guidelines, I fully understand that I will not be allowed to use the computer for a period of time as follows:
FIRST OFFENSE: up to 1 week off the computer
SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES: up to 2 weeks off the computer
SEVERE OFFENSES: at the discretion of the teacher and/or principal
I am also aware that I will be responsible for writing up the reason(s) for any poor choices I make in order to inform my parents. My parents will be required to read and sign the “Computer Misuse and Consequences Form” before I am allowed to return to using the computer. I also know that I will complete any assignments with paper/pencil, library and other resources as appropriate.