D6 Internet Policies

Weld County School District 6 encourages students to use the Internet and electronic communications, such as e-mail, to help them with their schoolwork. Using the school computers and the Internet is a privilege, not a right. Students have no expectation of privacy when using the school’s computers. Students shall use district computers and computer systems in a responsible, efficient, ethical, and legal manner.  Students are expected to follow these rules: 

• Use the Internet only when the teacher has given permission. 
• Tell the teacher immediately if they unintentionally access inappropriate material while using the Internet or electronic communications. 
• Never log in with someone else’s name and password. 
• Never give others personal information while using the Internet or electronic communications unless specifically approved by the teacher or counselor. 
• Never arrange face-to-face meetings with persons met on the Internet or through electronic communications. 
• Not use the internet or electronic devices to bully, harass, threaten, demean, or promote violence or hatred against another person or group of persons.
• Not vandalize technology equipment or the district network. This will result in cancellation of privileges and may result in school disciplinary action and/or legal action. 
• Only use licensed software provided by the school and not load any personal software onto the computer.

D6 Email Policies

Greeley-Evans School District 6 will provide a free email account for every student unless parents complete an opt-out form. Electronic communication using school district systems is considered public information and can be subpoenaed. Acceptable use of email falls under the policy governing student use of the Internet and electronic communications.

 Policy JS states that no student shall access, create, transmit, retransmit, or forward material or information:

1. That promotes violence or advocates destruction of property including, but not limited to, access to information concerning the manufacturing or purchasing of destructive devices or weapons.
2. That contains pornographic, obscene, or other sexually oriented materials, either as pictures or writings that are intended to stimulate erotic feelings or appeal to prurient interests in nudity, sex, or excretion.
3. That harasses, threatens, demeans, or promotes violence or hatred against another person or group of persons in violation of the district’s nondiscrimination policies.
4. That uses inappropriate or profane language likely to be offensive to others in the school community.
5. That is knowingly false or could be construed as intending to purposely damage another person's reputation.
6. That contains personal information about themselves or others, including information protected by confidentiality laws.
7. Using another individual’s Internet or electronic communications account without written permission from that individual. 
8. That impersonates another or transmits through an anonymous remailer proxy.