Acceptable Use Policy

It is the policy of the Boston Public Schools that students and staff will use all technology to access electronic ("computer") networks, including the Internet and e-mail, in a responsible, legal, and ethical manner. Failure to do so may result in the loss of network privileges for the user, disciplinary action under the Code of Discipline, and/pr prosecution under federal or state law.

The BPS Acceptable Use Policy outlines appropriate use and prohibited activities when using all technology resources and electronic devices as defined by school administrators. Every student is expected to follow all of the rules and conditions listed, as well as those given verbally by BPS teachers and administrators, and to demonstrate good citizenship and ethical behavior at all times.

The Acceptable Use Policy was developed with input from BPS administrators, teachers, students, parents, school police and the BPS legal advisor.

Acceptable Use Policy for 2010-2011:
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Listed below are age-appropriate resources (by grade level) covering the Acceptable Use Policy; including lesson plans, glossaries, and quizzes.

Grades K-2:
AUP for Grades K-2
AUP Glossary for Grades K-2
AUP Quiz for Grades K-2 (PDF)
AUP Quiz for Grades K-2 (Online Sample)
Podcast for Grades K-2: QuickTime *.MOV file or MPEG 4 *.M4A file (coming soon)

Grades 3-5:
AUP for Grades 3-5
AUP Glossary for Grades 3-5
AUP Lesson Plan for Grades 3-5
AUP Presentation for Grades 3-5
AUP Quiz for Grades 3-5 (PDF)
AUP Quiz for Grades 3-5 (Online Sample)
AUP Quiz Instructions for Grades 3-5
Podcast for Grades 3-5: QuickTime *.MOV file or MPEG 4 *.M4A file

Grades 6-8:
AUP for Grades 6-8
AUP Glossary for Grades 6-8
AUP Lesson Plan for Grades 6-8
AUP Presentation for Grades 3-5
AUP Quiz for Grades 6-8 (PDF)
AUP Quiz for Grades 6-8 (Online Sample)
AUP Quiz Instructions for Grades 6-8
Podcast for Grades 6-8 (Boot Camp 10 AUP Rules): QuickTime *.MOV file or MPEG 4 *.M4A file

Grades 9-12:
AUP for Grades 9-12
AUP Glossary for Grades 9-12
AUP Lesson Plan for Grades 9-12

Podcasts
Podcast for Grades K-2: QuickTime *.MOV file or MPEG 4 *.M4A file (coming soon)
Podcast for Grades 3-5: QuickTime *.MOV file or MPEG 4 *.M4A file
Podcast for Grades 6-8 (Boot Camp 10 AUP Rules): QuickTime *.MOV file or MPEG 4 *.M4A file