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Western Heights Public Schools Student Enrollment Questionnaire

Student Name: Today’s Date:

Date of Birth:

Grade: School:

Your child may be eligible for additional educational services through Title X, Part C McKinney-Vento Assistance Act. Eligibility can be determined by completing this questionnaire.

Where are you and your family currently living? Please check one of the boxes below. SEC T ION A

Rent/own my own home or apartment

STOP: If you checked the box that you rent/own your own home or apartment skip to the bottom of the page, sign the form, and then submit to school personnel. If you do not rent/own your own home or apartment, please continue to the next section.

SEC T ION B

Temporarily with another family member or friend until we can locate affordable housing

In an emergency or transitional shelter

In a vehicle, park, campground, or on the streets

In a house, building, or trailer WITHOUT running water or electricity

In a hotel or motel

With an adult that is not a parent or legal guardian

Alone or in different locations, without an adult serving as a caregiver

Wherever I can find a place to stay at night

Other Please Explain:

If you checked a box in section B, in the space below please list all children currently living with you who attend Western Heights Public Schools.

FIRST & LAST NAME OF STUDENT

MALE OR FEMALE DATE OF BIRTH GRADE

SCHOOL NAME

Would you like to be contacted by an employee of the school to discuss additional educational services that may be available to your child? Yes No

The undersigned certifies that the information provided is correct and accurate.

(Print) Parent/Guardian or Adult Caring for the Student:

Relationship to Student: Signature:

Street Address City State Zip

Phone Number: Email Address:

School Year 2020 - 2021 Economically Disadvantaged Form

This application should be completed even if your student attends a Community Eligibility Provision or Provision School.

School: Grade: Student Number:

Student Name: _____________________________________

Signature: I certify that all information provided on this form is true to the best of my knowledge and that all household income is reported. I understand that this information will impact federal and state funding to the school.

Sign Here: Date: _______________________________

Print Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Qualified Not Qualified

Less than $23,606 Between $48,470 and $56,758 Between $81,622 and $89,910

Between $23,606 and $31,894 Between $56,758 and $65,046 Between $89,910 and $98,198



One (1) Five (5) Nine (9)

Two (2) Six (6) Ten (10)

Three (3) Seven (7) Eleven (11)

Four (4) Eight (8) Twelve (12)

Please select the income range that represents the total annual gross income:

Please select the total number of people in your household:

For Office use only:

Grade ____________

Revised 3/2020 Form 1020

Student Health History 2020‐2021

To be completed by Parent or Guardian at time of enrollment Name of Student______________________________ Date of Birth__________ Male or Female (circle one) School ______________________

If allergy to food or insect, what is the reaction? _________________________________ *Food allergy requires a physician statement for cafeteria to recognize the allergy. Does your child have Epinephrine for any allergic reaction? Yes or No Does your child have any special health care needs? Yes or No If Yes, please explain: _______________________________________________________ Are there any other medical problems that you would like to share with Health Services? _________________________________________________________________________ Medications: What medications does your child take regularly? ________________________________ What medications will your child take at school? _________________________________ For your child to take prescription medication at school the parent/guardian must have a completed Medication

Consent Form filled out and signed by the physician and parent on file at the school site.

For a child to take over the counter medication, including cough drops and sun screen at school, the

parent/guardian must have completed a Medication Consent Form and have it on file at the school site.

Screenings: The school nurses or other designated screening personnel may screen for hearing, vision, height, weight, blood

pressure, pulse and dental throughout the year. You may opt out of the screenings by writing opt out on this form.

Parent/Guardian Signature_________________________________ Date_________________

Parent/Guardian printed name:_____________________________ Parent/Guardian Phone__________________

Emergency Contacts Contact Name______________________________ Phone number___________________ Contact Name______________________________ Phone number___________________ Contact Name______________________________ Phone number___________________

Health Concern Yes No ExplainAllergy to Food/Insect

Asthma – Uses Inhaler Inhaler at school? Yes or No

Bleeding Disorder

Cancer

Diabetes Type I or II

Seizures

Other Issues

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Records Release

Revised April 4, 2017

WESTERN HEIGHTS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. I041

STATE OF OKLAHOMA STANDARD FORM CONSENT FOR RELEASE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

I understand that these records are protected under Federal and State confidentiality regulations and cannot be released without written consent unless otherwise provided for in the regulations. Federal regulations prohibit further disclosure of the records without specific written consent, or as otherwise permitted by such regulation. I also understand that I may revoke this consent in writing at any time unless action has already been taken based upon this consent and that in any event this consent expires one year from the date of signature. Authorizing person—select one: □ Student (of age) □ Parent □ Legal Guardian □ Other (specify): ___________________ request that information concerning: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

(Name of child) (Date of birth) (Grade) be released and authorize _____________________________________________________________________________________________

(Name of last school attended) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ School Address City State Zip to release to: (Check one):

□ Council Grove Elementary (PK-4), 7721 W. Melrose Lane, Oklahoma City, OK 73127; phone (405) 350-3465; fax (405) 495-6620 □ Greenvale Elementary (PK-4), 901 Greenvale Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73127; phone (405) 350-3470; fax (405) 787-6539 □ John Glenn Elementary (PK-4), 6500 S. Land, Oklahoma City, OK 73159; phone (405) 350-3480; fax (405) 681-8632 □ Winds West Elementary (PK-4), 8300 SW 37th, Oklahoma City, OK 73128; phone (405) 350-3475; fax (405) 745-2580 □ Bridgestone Intermediate (5th-6th), 1700 S. Council Rd, Oklahoma City, OK 73179; phone (405) 350-3420; fax (405) 261-6095 □ Western Heights Middle School (7th-8th), 8435 SW 44th, Oklahoma City, OK 73179; phone (405) 350-3455; fax (405) 745-6341 □ Western Heights Ninth Grade Center (9th), 8201 SW 44th, Oklahoma City, OK 73179; phone (405) 350-3415; fax (405) 261-0280 □ Western Heights High School (10th-12th), 8201 SW 44th, Oklahoma City, OK 73179; phone (405) 350-3435; fax (405) 745-6315

the following information: all achievement, scholastic aptitude, standard test scores, health, medical, confidential and psychological information as soon as possible. Oklahoma Statute 70-24-101.4 provides that schools must comply with a records request pertaining to former students within three business days of receipt of the request. The records shall include the student’s disciplinary records, including but not limited to all information that relates to a student assaulting, carrying weapons, possessing illegal drugs including alcohol, and any incident that poses a potential dangerous threat to students or school personnel. These records are requested for the following purposes: To determine appropriate educational placement at the school which the child has enrolled or intends to enroll, and to ascertain safety issues with incoming students and to ensure full disclosure.

If the records to be disclosed are education records, they are maintained and released in accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Parents or eligible students shall be provided a copy of the records to be disclosed if requested. Redisclosure, except as provided at 34 CFR 99.31, requires prior consent of parents or eligible students. THE INFORMATION I AUTHORIZE FOR RELEASE MAY INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT COULD BE CONSIDERED INFORMATION ABOUT COMMUNICABLE DISEASE WHICH MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, DISEASES SUCH AS HEPATITIS, SYPHILIS, GONORRHEA, AND THE HUMAN IMMUNO-DEFICIENCY VIRUS, ALSO KNOWN AS ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME (AIDS). AGENCY VERIFICATION IN LIEU OF NOTARY: Administrator or Counselor ______________________________________________________________________ (Staff signature) (Date)

Comments:

AUTHORIZATION OF PARENT OR OTHER PERSON REQUESTING RELEASE: Printed Name: _______________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ (Signature) (Date) Relationship to student: □ Student (of age) □ Parent □ Legal Guardian □ Other

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Notification of Rights under FERPA for Elementary and Secondary Institutions

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and student over 18 years of age (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s education records. They are:

The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the District receives a request for access.

Parents or eligible students should submit to the school principal (or appropriate school official) a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The principal will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.

The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate or misleading or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights.

Parents or eligible students may ask the district to amend a record they believe is inaccurate or misleading or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights. They should write the school principal, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights. If the district decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the district will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing.

The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorized disclosure without consent.

One exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the district as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the school board; a person or company with whom the district has contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. Upon request, the district discloses education records without consent to officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll. (NOTE: FERPA requires a school district to state in its annual notification that it intends to forward records on request,)

The right to file a complaint with the United States Department of education concerning alleged failures by the district to comply with requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is: Family Policy Compliance Office, United States Department of Education, 600 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20202-4605.

SPECIAL NEEDS QUESTIONNAIRE

We want to meet your child’s special needs at Western Heights Schools. All the information will be kept confidential.

Date:

Student Name: Grade:

School Last Attended: (city, state)

1. Has student been in a Gifted and Talented program? Yes No 2. Has student been in a Special Education program? Yes No 3. Is student on a current IEP? Yes No 4. Has student been in Native American Indian Education Services

(JOM, Title IX) Yes No 5. Has student been in remedial reading? Yes No 6. Has student been in remedial math? Yes No 7. Has student ever been retained (had to repeat a grade) Yes No

Grade retained 8. Are there any special problems in areas such as family, health,

attendance, or behavior of which the counselor should be aware. Yes No Explain:

9. Is student receiving any special services such as outside counseling,

juvenile probation, or any other services of which the counselor should be aware? Yes No

Explain:

10. Does student have a Medicaid number? If so, list number (if known): 11. Is student entering Western Heights from outside of the United States? Yes No

If “yes,” please check one of the following: ______ Student is entering a US school for the very first time ______ Student is re-entering a US school after returning from another country (if so, please

complete the reverse side of this form; this applies to any break in enrollment of more than 10 days)

The school counselor will maintain this information in a separate confidential file. Parent Signature

If student is re-entering a US school after returning from another country, please list all schools attended (both US and non-US) throughout the student’s entire life.

Year Grade Country of Enrollment ____ _____ ____________________ ____ _____ ____________________ ____ _____ ____________________ ____ _____ ____________________ ____ _____ ____________________ ____ _____ ____________________ ____ _____ ____________________ ____ _____ ____________________ ____ _____ ____________________ ____ _____ ____________________ ____ _____ ____________________ ____ _____ ____________________

Western Heights Public Schools

Indian Education Programs

8435 SW 44th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73179

Office - (405) 261-6734 / Fax – (405) 745-6341

Johnson O’Malley Program Application

School Enrollment Information:

1. My child is ELIGIBLE for Free or Reduced Lunch Program ☐ Yes / ☐ No(Failure to answer this question could cause student not to receive assistance with educational support items.)

2. School Name: ____________________________________ Grade: __________

3. Please Check One: ☐ New Student / ☐ Continuing Student☐ Transferring from another schoolName and location of School: ___________________________________________

4. Student Name: ____________________________ Birth Date: ________________

5. Tribe: ____________________________________ Blood Quantum: ___________

Name of individual with tribal membership: _______________________________

6. Tribal Enrollment Number: ___________________ Agency: __________________

7. Parent/Guardian: ___________________________ Home Phone: _____________

8. Mailing Address: _____________________________________________________

City: __________________________ State: ______________ Zip Code: _________

9. Cell Phone: ____________________ Work Phone: ____________________

10. Email Address: _______________________________________________________

Note: It is my responsibility to submit a CDIB letter or card and a birth certificate to the Johnson O’Malley Program Coordinator for verification purposes.

I verify that the information provided above is accurate.

______________________________________________ ______________________

Parent Signature Date

Office Informational Purposes

☐ Student CDIB Received Date_________________ Initials__________

☐ Student Birth Certificate Received Date_________________ Initials__________

☐ Student Approved for JOM Program Date_________________ Initials__________

Please Fill All LinesMust give copy of Tribal Enrollment & Birth Certificate

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OMB Number: 1810-0021 Expiration Date: 07/31/2019

U.S. Department of Education Office of Indian Education

Washington, DC 20202 TITLE VI ED 506 INDIAN STUDENT ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATION FORM

Parent/Guardian: This form serves as the official record of the eligibility determination for each individual child included in the student count. You are not required to complete or submit this form. However, if you choose not to submit a form, your child cannot be counted for funding under the program. This form should be kept on file and will not need to be completed every year. Where applicable, the information contained in this form may be released with your prior written consent or the prior written consent of an eligible student (aged 18 or over), or if otherwise authorized by law, if doing so would be permissible under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1232g, and any applicable state or local confidentiality requirements.

STUDENT INFORMATION

Name of the Child __________________________________________________ Date of Birth ______________ Grade ______ (As shown on school enrollment records)

Name of School ____________________________________________________________________________________________

TRIBAL ENROLLMENT

Name of the individual with tribal enrollment: ___________________________________________________________________ (Individual named must be a descendent in the first or second generation)

The individual with tribal membership is the: _____ Child _____ Child's Parent _____ Child's Grandparent

Name of tribe or band for which individual above claims membership: _______________________________________________

The Tribe or Band is (select only one): _____ Federally Recognized _____ State Recognized _____ Terminated Tribe (Documentation required. Must attach to form) _____ Member of an organized Indian group that received a grant under the Indian Education Act of 1988

as it was in effect October 19, 1994. (Documentation required. Must attach to form)

Proof of enrollment in tribe or band listed above, as defined by tribe or band is:

A. Membership or enrollment number (if readily available) _____________________________________________________ OR

B. Other Evidence of Membership in the tribe listed above (describe and attach) _______________________________________

Name and address of tribe or band maintaining enrollment data for the individual listed above:

Name ____________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________

City _______________________________State ______Zip Code ____________

ATTESTATION STATEMENT

I verify that the information provided above is accurate.

Name Parent/Guardian ______________________________________ Signature _______________________________________

Address ______________________________________ City ____________________________State ______Zip Code __________

Email Address ________________________________________ Date _______________

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Dear Parents, In order to better serve your children, the school district would like to identify students who may qualify to receive additional educational services.

The information provided below will be kept confidential.

Livestock: Cattle, pigs, sheep, dairy, etc.

ChickensEggs Crops: Wheat, corn, soybeans, etc.

Vegetables Processing: Meat, fruit, trees, vegetables, etc.

Soil PreparationTrees: Timber, plants, flowers, etc.

Nursery: Greenhouse, sod, etc.

HayCottonHarvest: Vegetables, Fruit, etc.

Oklahoma Title Ⅰ, Part C Education ProgramIdentification & Recruitment Family Survey

Section APlease answer the following questions and return this survey form to your child’s school.

1. Have you or your family moved from one residency to another residency inanother city or town to do seasonal or temporary work related to agriculture in the last 3 years?

2. Have your child(ren) moved from one school district to another school districtso you or your spouse could do seasonal or temporary work related toagriculture in the last 3 years?

3. Was your move due to economic necessity or financial need? For example,moving for work or because work has ended.

4. Has anyone in your family worked in anything related to the jobs listed below?Self-employment and working or owning your own land or business does notapply.

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Name Date of Birth Grade School

SDE Use Only

County Name County Number District Name District Number

Section B

Parents’ Names

Address

Phone Best time to call?

City State ZIP Code

Please list all children (including yourself if under 22) in the household less than 22 years old who did not graduate from High School or have not obtained a GED or equivalent:

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Has Student Ever Attended WHPS? Yes No If yes, list grade attended in WHPS________ Year Last Attended___________ If student was born outside US, please list 1st year attended a school in the US __________ MILITARY STUDENT IDENTIFIERS (MSI) Parent is a Full-time Armed Forces member. Parent is an Armed Forces/Marine Corp/Coast Guard Reserve member w/active duty status. Parent is a National Guard member w/active duty status

School student last attended (school name) _________________________ (city) __________________________ (state) __________

Is this student suspended or expelled from any public or private school in Oklahoma or any other state? Yes No If yes, give reason

Is student currently being adjudicated or has been adjudicated for a violent or non-violent crime? Yes No If yes, state the charges

Parent/Guardian _________________________________________________________ Date ____________________________

Permissions Media Release Yes No

I consent to my child being interviewed, photographed and/or video-taped by representatives of Western Heights Public Schools, its agents and independent contractors. Any information, images or videos obtained from those activities may be reproduced by the school district and/or the public media for use in advertising, publicity or educational activities, including but not limited to, district and school publications, Facebook, Instagram, cable television, print and TV news and district and/or school websites. I hereby waive any claims I may have and release the school district and its employees for any liability or claims arising out of such activities.

Staff-Student Communications At the beginning of this school year, we are sending notice that our staff has been directed not to communicate with students via telephone, email, instant message, or Internet website without specific written permission from a parent or guardian. Please select an option below regarding permissions for your child with regard to staff-student communications.

I authorize Western Heights Schools to communicate with this child outside school for issues related to: I approve communication through the following methods. Check all that apply.

Home Phone [ ] Email [ ] Cell Phone [ _] Social Networking Site

I do not authorize Western Heights Schools or its staff to communicate with my child outside school. Please contact me to relay information to my child.

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HOME LANGUAGE SURVEY FOR PRE-K-12 SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Name of Student: ____________________________________________________________________ Grade:____________ Last Name First Name Middle Name Date of Birth: __________________ School: _____________ Student ID # ___________________ Gender: Male_______ Female________ MM/DD/YYYY Is the student of Hispanic or Latino culture or origin? Yes________ No_________ Select one or more of the following races: ______ African American/Black ______ American Indian/Alaskan Native ______ Asian ______ Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander ______ Caucasian/White

1. What is the dominant language most often spoken by the student?

2. What is the language routinely spoken in the home, regardless of the language spoken by the student?

3. What language was first learned by the student?

4. Does the parent/guardian need interpretation services? Yes _____ No _____ If so, what language? _______________________________

5. Does the parent/guardian need translated materials? Yes _____ No _____ If so, what language? _______________________________ 6. What was the date the student first enrolled in a school in the United States? ________________________

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☐ Other language than English indicated TWO OR MORE times on questions 1 – 3 above. The student is classified as “more often” and automatically qualifies as bilingual on

the accreditation report.

☐ Other language than English indicated ONLY ONCE on questions 1 – 3 above. The student is classified as “less often” and only qualifies as bilingual on the accreditation

report if he or she meets one of the following (any selection below REQUIRES appropriate documentation):

☐ 1. Designated English Learner on one of the Oklahoma English language proficiency assessments: ACCESS for ELLs 2.0, Alternate ACCESS for ELLs,

WIDA Screener, WIDA MODEL, K-WAPT, W-APT or Oklahoma Pre-K Language Screening Tool (PKST).

☐ 2. Scored Basic or Below Basic in ELA on the Oklahoma State Testing Program (OSTP).

☐ 3. Scored at or below the 35th percentile (or equivalent) composite reading score from spring of the previous school year on a state approved norm-referenced test (NRT).

DOCUMENTATION OF A TEST RESULT FOR STUDENTS MARKED LESS OFTEN

Date (MM/DD/YYYY) Parent / Guardian Signature

Date(s) of Kindergarten ACCESS, ACCESS for ELLs 2.0, or Alternate ACCESS Test

Score(s) on Kindergarten ACCESS, ACCESS for ELLs 2.0,or

Alternate ACCESS

Date of WIDA Screener or K-WAPT/WAPT or

WIDA MODEL

Score(s) on WIDA Screener or K-WAPT/WAPT or

WIDA MODEL Composite / Overall Score Composite / Overall Score

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SCHOOL USE ONLY Please have test score documentation available for the Regional Accreditation Officer to review.

STUDENT INFORMATION

Date(s) of ELA OSTP Score(s) on ELA OSTP

Below Basic Basic Proficient Advanced



Date of the Oklahoma Pre-K Language Screening Tool

Score on Pre-K Language

Screening Tool

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Date(s) Norm Reference Test (NRT) Name of the NRT Composite / Percentile Score(s)

Question 1: Reference WAVE code 1036 Question 2: Reference WAVE code 1037 Question 3: Reference WAVE code 1038

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Student Account Agreement (School-based Internet access and E-mail)

Student Section Student Name: ______________________________ Grade: ______ School: _________________________ I have read the JetNet Acceptable Use Policy. I agree to follow the rules contained in the policy. I understand that if I violate the rules my account can be terminated and I may face other disciplinary measures. Student Signature: ___________________________________ Date: ____________

Parent of Guardian Section (This section must be signed by the parent/guardian if the student is a minor.) I have read the JetNet Acceptable Use Policy. If dial-up/VPN access is provided, I will supervise my child’s use of the system when my child is accessing the system from home. I hereby release the district, its personnel, and any institutions with which it is affiliated, from any and all claims and damages of any nature arising from my child’s use of, or inability to use, the District system. This includes, but is not limited to, claims that may arise from the unauthorized use of the system to purchse products or services. In addition to the restrictions set forth in the JetNet Acceptable Use Policy, I will instruct my child regarding any restrictions against accessing material that is contrary to any additional personal values or beliefs of our family. I will emphasize to my child the importance of following the rules for personal safety. I give permission to issue an account for my child and certify that the information contained in this form is correct. Parent Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ______________ Parent Name: _______________________________________ Home Address: _____________________________________ Phone: _____________

(This space reserved for System Administrator) Assigned User Name: ____________ Assigned Temporary Password: ____________

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JETNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY A. Purpose 1. The Western Heights ISD is providing employees and students with access to the District's

electronic communication system, which includes Internet access, Email and through JetNet. 2. JetNet has a limited educational purpose. The purpose of JetNet is to assist in preparing

students for success in life and work in the 21st century by providing them with electronic access to a wide range of information and the ability to communicate with people throughout the world. Additionally, the system will be used to increase District intercommunication, enhance productivity, and assist District employees in upgrading their skills through greater exchange of information with their peers. JetNet will also assist the District in sharing information with the local community including parents, social service agencies, government agencies, and businesses.

3. Users may not use JetNet for commercial purposes, defined as offering or providing goods or services or purchasing goods or services for personal use. District acquisition policies will be followed for District purchase of goods or services through JetNet.

4. Users may not use the system for political lobbying. District employees and students may use the system to communicate with their elected representatives and to express their opinion on political issues.

5. The term "educational purpose" includes use of the system for classroom activities, professional or career development, and limited high-quality self-discovery activities.

B. District Responsibilities 1. The superintendent will serve as the coordinator to oversee the JetNet and will work with

other regional or state organizations as necessary. 2. The building principal will serve as the building-level coordinator for JetNet, will approve

building-level activities, ensure teachers receive proper training in the use of the system and the requirements of this policy, establish a system to ensure adequate supervision of students using the system, maintain executed user agreements, and be responsible for interpreting the JetNet Acceptable Use Policy at the building level.

3. The Director of Technology Services will establish a process for initiating individual and class accounts, set quotas for disk usage on the system, administer a retention schedule, maintain a District virus protection process, and other activities assigned by the superintendent.

4. Teachers, Librarians and Administrators will provide materials and opportunities to educate our students as well as parents/guardians about appropriate online behavior, including interacting with other individuals on social networking websites and in chat rooms, and cyber bullying awareness and response (electronic communication/cyber bullying is also addressed in Board Policy 4/120 Bullying Prevention).

C. Technical Services Provided through JetNet 1. E-mail. E-mail will allow employees and students to communicate with people throughout the

world. Users will also be able to subscribe to mail lists to engage in group discussions related to educational subjects.

2. World Wide Web. The Web provides access to a wide range of information in the form of text, graphics, photographs, video, and sound throughout the world. The Web is a valuable research tool for students and employees.

3. File Transfer Protocol (FTP). FTP allows users to download large files and computer software.

4. Newsgroups. Newsgroups are discussion groups that are similar to mail lists. The District will provide access to selected newsgroups that relate to subjects that are appropriate to the educational purpose of the system.

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5. Internet Relay Chat (IRC). IRC provides the capability of engaging in "real-time" discussions. The District will provide access to IRC only for specifically defined educational activities.

6. Blocking software. The District will acquire and maintain software designed to block access to certain sites.

D. Access to the System 1. The JetNet Acceptable Use Policy will govern all use of JetNet. Student use of the system will

also be governed by the disciplinary code. Employee use will also be governed by District policy.

2. World Wide Web. All District employees and students will have access to the Web through the District's networked computers. All students, employees and guests will be required to sign a user agreement. Parents may specifically request that their child(ren) not be provided such access by notifying the District in writing.

3. Classroom Accounts. Elementary age students will be granted e-mail access only through a classroom account. Elementary students may be provided with an individual account under special circumstances at the request of their teacher and with the approval of their parent. An agreement will only be required for an individual account, which must be signed by the student and his or her parent. Parents may specifically request that their child(ren) not be provided access through the classroom account by notifying the District in writing.

4. Individual E-mail Accounts for Students. Secondary students may be provided with individual e-mail accounts. Secondary students will not have dial-up access to the system. An agreement will be required for an individual e-mail account. This agreement must be signed by the student and his or her parent.

5. Individual E-mail Accounts for District Employees. District employees will be provided with an individual account and will have access to the system. A signed agreement will be required.

6. Guest Accounts. Guests may receive an individual account with the approval of a District administrator if there is a specific, District-related purpose requiring such access. Use of the system by a guest must be limited specifically to the District-related purpose. An agreement will be required and parental signature will be required if the guest is a minor (e.g., Districts may allow home schoolers to obtain access through the JetNet.)

E. Parental Notification and Responsibility 1. The District will notify parents about the District network and the policies governing its use.

Parents must sign an agreement to allow their child to have an individual account. Parents may request alternative activities for their child(ren) that do not require Internet access.

2. Parents have the right at any time to investigate the contents of their child(ren)'s e-mail files. Parents have the right to request the termination of their child(ren)'s individual account at any time.

3. The JetNet Acceptable Use Policy contains restrictions for accessing inappropriate material. There is a wide range of material available on the Internet, some of which may not be aligned with the particular values of the families of students. It is not practically possible for the District to monitor and enforce a wide range of social values in student use of the Internet. Further, the District recognizes that parents bear primary responsibility for transmitting their particular set of family values to their children. The District will encourage parents to specify to their child(ren) what material is and is not acceptable for them to access through the JetNet.

4. The District will provide students and parents with guidelines for student safety while using the Internet (refer to the portion of this policy entitled “JetNet Guidelines”).

5. (Optional, if dial-up/VPN access is provided) Parents are responsible for monitoring their child’s use of the Internet when they are accessing the system from home.

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F. District Limitation of Liability

The District makes no warranties of any kind, either express or implied, that the functions or the services provided by or through JetNet will be error-free or without defect. The District will not be responsible for any damage users may suffer, including but not limited to loss of data or interruptions of service. The District is not responsible for the accuracy or quality of the information obtained through or stored on the system. The District will not be responsible for financial obligations arising through unauthorized use of the system.

G. Due Process 1. The District will cooperate fully with local, state, or federal officials in any investigation

concerning or relating to any illegal activities conducted through JetNet. 2. In the event there is an allegation that a student has violated the JetNet Acceptable Use

Policy, the student will be provided with a written notice of the alleged violation and an opportunity to present an explanation before a neutral administrator.

3. Disciplinary actions will be tailored to meet specific concerns relating to the violation and to assist the student in gaining the self-discipline necessary to behave appropriately on an electronic network. If the alleged violation also involves a violation of other provisions of the District disciplinary code, the violation will be handled in accordance with the applicable provision(s) of the District disciplinary code.

4. Employee violations of the JetNet Acceptable Use Policy will be handled in accordance with District policy.

5. Any District administrator may terminate the account privileges of a guest user by providing notice to the user. Guest accounts not active for more than 30 days may be removed, along with the user's files, without notice to the user.

H. Search and Seizure 1. System users have a limited expectation of privacy regarding the contents of their personal

files on the JetNet. 2. Routine maintenance and monitoring of the system may lead to discovery that the user has

or is violating the JetNet Acceptable Use Policy or the law. 3. An individual search will be conducted if there is reasonable suspicion that a user has

violated the law. The nature of the investigation will be reasonable and in the context of the nature of the alleged violation.

4. District employees should be aware that their personal files are discoverable under state public records laws.

I. Copyright and Plagiarism 1. District policies regarding copyright laws will govern the use of material accessed through the

JetNet. Because the extent of copyright protection of certain works found on the Internet is unclear, employees will make a standard practice of requesting permission from the holder of the work if their use of the material has the potential of being considered an infringement. Teachers will instruct students to respect copyright laws and to request permission when appropriate.

2. District policies on plagiarism will govern use of material accessed through the JetNet. Teachers will instruct students in appropriate research and citation practices.

J. Academic Freedom, Student Rights to Free Speech, and Selection of Material 1. Western Heights School District supports the concepts that academic freedom and student

rights to free speech are prerequisite to effective citizenship in a democracy. These basic tenets will also govern the use of the Internet within the parameters listed in this policy.

2. When using the Internet for class activities, teachers will select material that is appropriate in light of the age of the students and relevance to the course objectives. Teachers will preview

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the materials and sites they require or recommend to determine the appropriateness of the material contained on or accessed through the site. Teachers will provide guidelines and lists of resources to assist students in channeling research activities effectively and properly. Teachers will assist students in developing the skills to ascertain the truthfulness of information, distinguish fact from opinion, and engage in discussions about controversial issues while demonstrating tolerance and respect for those who hold divergent views.

K. District Web Site 1. District Web Site. The District will establish a Web site and will develop Web pages that will

present information about the District. The Director of Technology Services or his/her appointee will be designated as the Webmaster, responsible for maintaining the District Web site.

2. School or Class Web Pages. Schools and classes may establish Web pages that present information about the school or class activities. The building principal will designate an individual to be responsible for managing the school Web site. Teachers will be responsible for maintaining their class site with supervision and monitoring by the building principal.

3. Student Web Pages. With the approval of the building principal, students may establish personal Web pages. The principal will establish a process and criteria for the establishment and posting of material, including pointers to other sites, on these pages. Material presented on the student's Web site must be related to the student's educational and career preparation activities. Student Web pages must include the following notice: "This is a student Web page. Opinions expressed on this page shall not be attributed to the District."

4. Extracurricular Organization Web Pages. With the approval of the building principal, extracurricular organizations may establish Web pages. The principal will establish a process and criteria for the establishment and posting of material, including pointers to other sites, on these pages. Material presented on the organization Web page must relate specifically to organization activities and will include only student-produced material.

5. Organization Web pages must include the following notice: "This is a student extracurricular organization Web page. Opinions expressed on this page shall not be attributed to the District.”

L. JetNet Guidelines 1) Personal Safety (Restrictions are for students only)

a) Users will not post personal contact information about themselves or other people. Personal contact information includes address, telephone, school address, work address, etc.

b) Users will not agree to meet with someone they have met online without their parent's approval and participation.

c) Users will promptly disclose to their teacher or other school employee any message they receive that is inappropriate or makes them feel uncomfortable.

2) Illegal Activities

a) Users will not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the JetNet or to any other computer system through the JetNet, or go beyond their authorized access. This includes attempting to log in through another person's account or access another person's files, even if only for the purposes of "browsing.”

b) Users will not make deliberate attempts to disrupt the computer system performance or destroy data by spreading computer viruses or by any other means. Users will not tamper with computer hardware or connections. Under no circumstances should users disconnect and/or relocate computer equipment.

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c) Users will not use JetNet to engage in any other illegal act, such as arranging for a drug sale or the purchase of alcohol, engaging in criminal gang activity, threatening the safety of a person, etc.

3) System Security

a) Users are responsible for the use of their individual account and should take all reasonable precautions to prevent others from being able to use their account. Under no conditions should a user provide their password to another person.

b) Users will immediately notify the system administrator if they have identified a possible security problem. Users will not search for security problems, because this may be construed as an illegal attempt to gain access.

c) To avoid the inadvertent spread of computer viruses, users must not disable the District’s virus protection program if they download software.

d) Personal computers not owned by the school district shall not be used in school except with permission of the superintendent or the superintendent’s designee.

4) Inappropriate Language

a) Restrictions against inappropriate language apply to public messages, private messages, and material posted on Web pages.

b) Users will not use obscene, profane, lewd, vulgar, rude, inflammatory, threatening, or disrespectful language.

c) Users will not post information that, if acted upon, could cause damage or a danger of disruption.

d) Users will not engage in personal attacks, including prejudicial or discriminatory attacks. e) Users will not harass another person. Harassment is persistently acting in a manner that

distresses or annoys another person. If a user is told by a person to stop sending them messages, they must stop.

f) Users will not knowingly or recklessly post false or defamatory information about a person or organization.

5) Respect for Privacy

a) Users will not repost a message that was sent to them privately without permission of the person who sent them the message.

b) Users will not post private information about another person. Respecting Resource Limits

a) Users will use the system only for educational and professional or career development

activities (no time limit), and limited, high-quality, self-discovery activities. For students, the limit on self-discovery activities is no more than 20 hours per week.

b) Users will not download large files unless absolutely necessary. If necessary, users will download the file at a time when the system is not being heavily used and immediately remove the file from the system computer to their personal computer.

c) Users will not post chain letters or engage in "spamming.” Spamming is sending an annoying or unnecessary message to a large number of people.

d) Users will check their e-mail frequently, delete unwanted messages promptly, and stay within their e-mail quota as defined by the Director of Technology Services.

e) Users will subscribe only to high quality discussion group mail lists that are relevant to their education or professional/career development.

6) Plagiarism and Copyright Infringement

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a) Users will not plagiarize works that they find on the Internet. Plagiarism is taking the ideas or writings of others and presenting them as if they were original to the user.

b) Users will respect the rights of copyright owners. Copyright infringement occurs when an individual inappropriately reproduces a work that is protected by a copyright. If a work contains language that specifies acceptable use of that work, the user should follow the expressed requirements. If the user is unsure whether or not they can use a work, they should request permission from the copyright owner.

7) Access to Inappropriate Material

a) Users will not use the JetNet to access material that is profane or obscene (pornography), that advocates illegal acts, or that advocates violence or discrimination towards other people (hate literature). For students, a special exception may be made if the purpose of such access is to conduct research and access is approved in advance, in writing, by both the teacher and the parent. District employees may access the above material only in the context of legitimate research.

b) If a user inadvertently accesses such information, they should immediately disclose the inadvertent access to the respective authority (teacher, building administrator, or immediate supervisor). This will protect users against an allegation that they have intentionally violated the JetNet Acceptable Use Policy.

9) Software Policy

A software license agreement is a legal agreement between Western Heights Public School District and the corporation who produced the software. This includes computer software and may include associated media, printed material and “online” or electronic documentation (“SOFTWARE PRODUCT”). By installing, copying, or otherwise using a “SOFTWARE PRODUCT” on a school district computer, school district employees agree to be bound by the terms of the license agreement with the corporation providing the “SOFTWARE PRODUCT”, and the provisions of school district policy concerning the use and installation of “SOFTWARE PRODUCT” on district computers. Copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties protect the “SOFTWARE PRODUCT.” The “SOFTWARE PRODUCT” is licensed, not sold.

a) Employees of the Western Heights School District shall limit the school use of personally or district purchased single user “SOFTWARE PRODUCT”, to a single district owned computer. Employees may not load single user licensed “SOFTWARE PRODUCT” simultaneously on subsequent district or home based computers without obtaining additional “SOFTWARE PRODUCT” licenses. (If Employees install and maintain a single licensed “SOFTWARE PRODUCT” simultaneously on a computer located somewhere other than on school premises and on a school district computer, then both the employee and the district may be held liable for copyright violation. Single licensed software may not be installed on more than one district owned computer at a time).

b) The “SOFTWARE PRODUCT” license for all “SOFTWARE PRODUCTS” installed on Western Heights School District Computers will be physically maintained on the premises of Western Heights School District. (If employees install personal software on a district owned machine, then the license for the software must be physically maintained either in the employee’s work area, or at the office of the district technology director.)

c) Computer software will be installed into, or removed from, school district computers only

by, or at the direction of, authorized faculty members. No commercial software will be

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installed in or used on a district computer except in accordance with a user site license granted by the software developer. Students are prohibited from installing software of any kind or loading or reading personal data into a school district computer or computer system except as part of a class project or except as directed by authorized faculty members. Personally owned floppy diskettes or tape cartridges or any other removable media will not be used in school computers except by authorized faculty members.

Failure to comply with this policy may result in termination of employment with Western Heights Public Schools and could lead to criminal prosecution for copyright violation. The current sentences for copyright violation may include; a fine of up to $250,000.00 and/or five years in prison for each offense.

Adopted: 02-06-95 Revised: 05-08-00 Revised: 08-12-02 Revised: 08-13-12

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