Hicksville Public Schools
Internet Safety
Internet Safety Policy (Abridged): It is the philosophy of the
Hicksville Public Schools that the integration of technology with the
curriculum is an essential part of instruction. At the same time, there is
an inherent responsibility on the part of users to conduct themselves in
an appropriate and considerate manner when using this medium. The
internet contains a rich array of educational content as well as information
that is illegal or inappropriate for children. Therefore, internet resources
are filtered for inappropriate content, students are educated about
internet safety and appropriate online behavior, and student use is
monitored and supervised by staff. However, the security, accuracy and
quality of information that is available through our network cannot be
guaranteed. While the guidelines that follow have been developed to
ensure responsible use of our computer network and the internet, we
respect each family’s right to deny independent internet use by their
children in school.
Parent/Guardian Option: A parent/guardian may deny their child
independent access to the internet at any time by submitting a letter
to the school. However, teacher-directed internet activities are part of
our curriculum and not subject to parent/guardian authorization. Such
activities may include the use of various online educational Web sites
and services that may require students to set up individual user accounts,
with the minimum required personal information, solely for the purpose
of accessing such services in connection with approved classroom
instruction. Unless a parent/guardian denies such access for their child,
students will be permitted to set up their accounts, with the consent
of their teachers, in accordance with the Children’s Online Privacy
Protection Act
The full Board of Education Internet Safety Policy 4526
Parents Bill of Rights for Data Privacy and Security