RANGEVIEW INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
CYBER-SAFETY USER AGREEMENT
At Rangeview Intermediate internet access is available to the students through the computer rooms, the library, school iPads and iPods, and students can be granted access to our wireless network on their own devices. Use of the internet by the students and staff is intended to facilitate learning and teaching by providing access to resources and people throughout the world. All student searches can be tracked by staff through Watchdog while access to inappropriate sites is minimized by security and filters provided by Watchdog.
To the parent/caregiver/legal guardian, please:
1) Read this pagecarefully to check you understand your responsibilities under this agreement
2) Signthe appropriate section on this form
3) Keep the copy of this document that has been provided for future reference
I understand that Rangeview Intermediate School will:
- Do its best to enhance learning through the safe use of ICT. This includes working to restrict access to inappropriate, illegal or harmful material on the Internet or school ICT equipment/devices at school, or at school related activities
- Work progressively with children and their families to encourage and develop an understanding of the importance of cyber-safety through education designed to complement and support the user agreement initiative. This includes providing children with strategies to keep themselves safe in cyberspace
- Keep a copy of this signed user agreement on file
- Respond to any breaches in an appropriate manner
- Welcome enquiries from parents or students about cyber-safety issues.
My responsibilities include:
- I will read this cyber-safety user agreement document
- I will discuss the information with my child and explain why it is important
- I will support the school’s cyber-safety programme by encouraging my child to follow the cyber-safety rules, and to always ask the teacher if they are
unsure about any use of ICT
- I will contact the principal or school cyber-safety manager to discuss any questions I might have about cyber-safety and/or this user agreement and I am welcome to do this at any time.
Additional information can be found on the NetSafe website www.netsafe.org.nz/ua
Please note: This agreement for your child will remain in force as long as he/she is enrolled at this school. If it becomes
necessary to add/amend any information or rule, parents will be advised in writing.
Name of student:
__________________________________________________________
Student’s signature:
___________________________________________________________
Name of parent/caregiver/legal guardian:
____________________________________________________
Parent/caregiver/legal guardian’s signature:
___________________________________________________________
Date: ___________________________________________________________
