Ogden Preparatory Academy
Library Media Centers Procedure Handbook
September 12
2012
Library Mission Statement: It is the mission of the Ogden Preparatory Academy School Library to provide its users with quality materials that are selected with the overall purpose of ensuring that its staff and students are effective users of ideas and information and enthusiastic readers of recreational materials. The collection should support the curriculum in all disciplines as well as provide a common body of knowledge.
Library Staff: Katherine Witt Andrea DosierCheney Dayna Smith Jana Whitby
Table of Contents School Vision ................................................................................................................................................. 3 Library Mission Statement ........................................................................................................................ 3 School Mission Statement ........................................................................................................................ 3 DRSLs (Desired Results for Student Learning) .......................................................................................... 3 Desired Results for Student Learning (DRSLs) .......................................................................................... 4 Action Plan .................................................................................................................................................... 6 Policies ........................................................................................................................................................ 15 Collection Development Policy ............................................................................................................... 15 Weeding Policy........................................................................................................................................ 16 OPA Circulation Policy............................................................................................................................. 19 MOPA Circulation Policy ......................................................................................................................... 20 HOPA Circulation Policy .......................................................................................................................... 21 Classroom Management Policy............................................................................................................... 22 Appendix ................................................................................................................................................. 26 Acceptable Use Agreement .................................................................................................................... 26 Relevant Links ......................................................................................................................................... 30
School Vision Library Mission Statement It is the mission of the Ogden Preparatory Academy School Library to provide its users with quality materials that are selected with the overall purpose of ensuring that its staff and students are effective users of ideas and information and enthusiastic readers of recreational materials. The collection should support the curriculum in all disciplines as well as provide a common body of knowledge.
School Mission Statement The mission of Ogden Preparatory Academy, through a bilingual education, is to create an environment where our students will gain:
A passion for lifelong learning, Respect for themselves and others, Confidence in their own abilities, and Competence to thrive as productive and responsible citizens in the global community.
DRSLs (Desired Results for Student Learning) Students will demonstrate bilingual ability in English and Spanish. Students will demonstrate respect for themselves and others. Students will demonstrate the use of lifelong learning skills.
Desired Results for Student Learning (DRSLs)
Students will demonstrate the use of lifelong learning skills.
Students will demonstrate bilingual ability in English and Spanish.
Students will demonstrate respect for themselves and others.
DRSLs with Indicators
Students will demonstrate the use of lifelong learning skills.
Students use various reading and writing strategies to organize, interpret, analyze, and comprehend information. Students willingly seek information from varied sources and perspectives to develop informed and creative solutions. Students produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to the task. Students use a variety of communication forms and demonstrate proficiency with a wide range of technology tools.
Students will demonstrate bilingual ability in English and Spanish.
Students engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions, and exchange opinions in Spanish. Students present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics in Spanish. Students demonstrate understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons of the cultures studied and their own.
Students will demonstrate respect for themselves and others.
Students demonstrate an appreciation of diversity and the interdependence of all people. Students demonstrate social and environmental responsibility. Students demonstrate individual responsibility by following rules, being prepared, respecting property, and using appropriate language. Students recognize how individual choices and actions affect themselves, their school, family, and community.
Action Plan
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Action Plan Goal #1: Students will participate in community service. In 2011-2012 one service project will be done per semester, and in 2012-2012 one per quarter. Aligned with DRSL: Students will demonstrate respect for themselves and others. Action Steps
Responsible Person(s)
Baseline Data: Compile a list of community service projects that have been done in previous years.
Faculty and Staff at Staff Meeting
Nov. 14, 2011 Elementary Nov. 15, 2011 Intermediate Nov. 16, 2011 Secondary
Input from staff
Compile a document listing previous year’s community service projects.
Brainstorm ideas for community service projects to do in the Future.
Faculty and Staff at Staff Meeting
Nov. 14, 2011 Elementary Nov. 15, 2011 Intermediate Nov. 16, 2011 Secondary
Input from Staff
Compile a document listing possible ideas for projects
2011-2012 1st Semester Community Projects: Ogden River Parkway Write up information to share with the public on school website.
Write-up: Science Department: Teresa Hislop Katherine Witt— post to website
Nov. 30, 2011
Write-up on project Photos
Web page written up on the project
2011-2012 1st Semester Community Projects: Cemetery Write up information to share with the public on the school website.
Write up: Intermediate Faculty, Kathy Thornburg Katherine Witt— post to website
Nov. 30, 2011
Write-up on project Photos
Web page written up on the project
Action Steps
Responsible Person(s)
Timeline
Timeline
Resources Needed
Resources Needed
Assessment
Assessment
2011-2012 2nd Semester Community Service Project: Painting Curbs and Fire Hydrants
Elementary Faculty Katherine Witt— post to website
Spring 2012
Write up on project Photos
Web page written up on the project
Choose Faculty & Staff Community Service Projects for 2012-2013.
May 2012
Staff input
List of projects chosen
2012-2013: K-6 Community Service Projects One each semester
Elementary & Intermediate Faculty & Staff
2012-2013
Write-up on projects Photos
Web pages written up on projects
2012-2013 7-9 Community Service Projects One each semester
Secondary Faculty & Staff
2012-2013
Write up on projects Photos
Web pages written up on projects
Continue to implement yearly community service projects in future years.
All Faculty and Staff
Ongoing
Write up on projects Photos
Web pages written up on projects
Action Plan Goal #2: The school will increase the percentage by 10% of non-detention students with an emphasis on second quarter in the upper grades. Aligned with DRSL: Students will demonstrate respect for themselves and others. Action Steps
Responsible Person(s)
Timeline
Resources Needed
Assessment
Baseline Data: Katherine Witt Determine the percentage of students who did not have detention 1st quarter 2010-2011 Behavior Brett Fields Intervention Specialist will work with students who have habitual problems.
Nov. 30, 2011
Information on Detentions from attendance secretary.
Chart for overall percentage of detention free students for grades 7-9.
Ongoing
Student Data
Comparison of pre and post intervention scores on CRT’s, # of detentions, grades, etc.
Recognition Assemblies: Recognize Students with No Detentions
Administration
Ongoing
List of students with no detentions
Recognition occurs.
Offer a Quarterly Reward or Activity for Students with No Detentions.
Debbie Deem Brett Fields
Ongoing Begin 2nd Quarter in 2011.
Will vary—may include refreshments, finding locations for activities, etc.
Student feedback Comparison with baseline data. (decrease in detentions)
Lagoon Trip: Offer a yearly Incentive for students (No more than three detentions).
Faculty & Staff
Yearly in May
List of students eligible Chaperones Buses
Comparison with baseline data. (decrease in detentions)
Action Plan Goal #3: The school will increase the percentage by 10% of students who have a C or above (70% and up) in Spanish classes. Aligned with DRSL: Students will demonstrate bilingual ability in English and Spanish. Action Steps
Responsible Person(s)
Timeline
Resources Needed
Baseline Data: Determine the percentage of students who have a C or above in Spanish classes.
Debbie Deem
Dec. 18, 2011
Power school Reports
Increase the library’s collection of Spanish/Bilingual titles.
Katherine Witt Andrea Dosier
Ongoing
Library processing materials— barcode, labels, etc.
Spanish Vertical Team: Brainstorm and implement opportunities for students to practice Spanish in authentic situations.
Faculty & Staff who teach Spanish— Spanish vertical team
Ongoing—end of year report 2013
Classroom Supplies Curriculum
Assessment Chart showing percentage of students with C or above (intermediate/ secondary) or S or above (elementary) Report/chart showing increase in # of Spanish/bilingual titles
Examples of best practices lesson plans of implementing realworld and authentic situations into language learning.
Spain Trip: Offer students an opportunity for a real-world experience of the Spanish language.
Faculty & Staff going on trip
Spring 2012
Ongoing fundraising for assisting students financially.
Post-trip Report: Write up successes and areas for improvement
Action Plan Goal #4: 100% of teachers will implement a Spanish phrase of the week. Aligned with DRSL: Students will demonstrate bilingual ability in English and Spanish Action Steps
Responsible Person(s)
Timeline
Resources Needed
Assessment
Create a database of phrases in Spanish that teachers can implement in the classroom.
Katherine Witt, with input from Faculty & Staff
Nov. 30, 2011
Spanish dictionaries and phrase books
Add database to Y drive, E-mail to all Faculty & Staff
The Spanish phrase of the week will be included in the school’s weekly memo.
Administration
Ongoing weekly
Spanish phrases database
Teacher selfassessment at the end of the year.
Offer in-service for teachers on basic Spanish phrases.
Spanish-speaking Faculty & Staff
2012-2013 Full Faculty Meetings
Will vary—videos, power point, etc.
Attendance report
Purchase titles for learning the Spanish language for school library.
Katherine Witt Andrea Dosier
Ongoing
Library materials processing supplies
Report/chart on increase in titles for learning the Spanish language.
Action Plan Goal #5: 100% of ninth graders must make after high school goals. Aligned with DRSL: Students will demonstrate the use of lifelong learning skills. Action Steps
Responsible Person(s)
Timeline
Resources Needed
Assessment
Student Educational Occupation Plans: Ensure that each student has made plans for their post high school goals.
Counseling Department
End of 2012 school year. Ongoing-yearly
Counseling Office Meeting with Parents
SEOP—Student Educational Occupation Plans completed
Library—Add career and secondary education titles to the collection.
Katherine Witt Andrea Dosier
Ongoing
Library materials processing supplies
Report or chart of increase in materials on careers and secondary education
Career Fair—Host an annual Career Fair with guest speakers from a variety of different fields.
Counseling Department
Yearly—Spring 2012
Guest Speakers
Student feedback
High School Fair: Host an annual high school fair for students to explore options for where to go to high school.
Counseling Department
Yearly-Fall
Representatives from high schools.
Student and parent feedback
Explore Test: Students will take the Explore test to help them consider what their strengths and weaknesses are.
Counseling Department
Yearly
Exams Exam Rooms
Test Results
Action Steps
Promote collaboration between the school and secondary education institutions.
Responsible Person(s) Faculty & Staff
Timeline
Ongoing
Resources Needed
Will vary
Assessment
Faculty & Staff should e-mail administration and inform them of any collaboration occurring between them and secondary education institutions.
Action Plan Goal #6: The school will increase the percentage by 10% of the number of returning students reading at grade level. Aligned with DRSL: Students will demonstrate the use of lifelong learning skills. Action Steps
Responsible Person(s)
Timeline
Resources Needed
Assessment
Baseline Data: Gather information on students who are not at grade level based on Language Arts CRT scores.
Nikki Larsen Rhonda Bolt
Dec. 2011
Student Data
List of students below grade level.
Elementary/ Intermediate Reading Intervention: A reading specialist will work one-on-one with those students who are behind grade level in their reading.
Grade level reading specialists, Homeroom teachers and TA’s DIBELs Specialist: Jerri Johnson Next Step Specialist: Olea Gough Intermediate: Rhonda Bolt
Ongoing
Student Data Assessment Information
CRT Scores DIBELS scores Progress monitoring Early Steps Data Next Steps Data
Secondary Reading Intervention: A reading specialist will work one-onone with those students who are behind grade level in their reading.
Nikki Larsen
Ongoing
Student Data Assessment Information
CRT Test Scores San Diego Quick Assessment
Students will continue to fill out reading logs to document their reading. Teachers should continue to encourage parents to read to or have their children read 20 minutes daily.
Elementary Faculty & Staff
Ongoing
Reading Logs
Reading Log Scores
Action Steps
Responsible Person(s)
Increase Library circulation through book displays, book talking, reader’s advisory, etc.
Katherine Witt Andrea Dosier
Timeline
Annual Ongoing
Resources Needed
Library materials Student data
Assessment
Chart/Report on increase of circulation
Policies Collection Development Policy It is the mission of the Ogden Preparatory Academy School Library to provide its users with quality materials that are selected with the overall purpose of ensuring that its staff and students are effective users of ideas and information and enthusiastic readers of recreational materials. The collection should support the curriculum in all disciplines as well as provide a common body of knowledge. A. Selection of Materials Policy 1) Educational significance: Supports curriculum 2) Reputation and standing of author or producer: Recommendations and reviews 3) Accuracy and scope of text: Timely and clear 4) Organization and presentation of contents: Easy to use with appropriate indices, bibliography, and glossary 5) Readability and comprehensibility: Language should be age and reading level appropriate 6) Potential user appeal: Supports reading programs and development 7) Artistic quality and or literary style: Encourages appreciation for quality materials 8) Format/binding: Library quality whenever possible 9) Value commensurate with cost and or need: Best quality possible 10) Variety of materials inclusive of all views
B. Donation Policy 1) Must adhere to the same standards as purchases. 2) Librarian decides whether to include the gift in the collection, give it to a classroom teacher, or donate to a locally appropriate institution. 3) All donations are permanent and irreversible.
C. Material To Be Discarded 1) Misleading or obsolete—out of date or factually inaccurate 2) Poor physical condition, worn out or beyond repair 3) Superseded by newer or much better information 4) Trivial or of no literary, scientific or curriculum merit 5) Irrelevant to the needs of the school
D. Controversial Material 1) Any person desiring to challenge an item must present the challenge in writing and it must be signed. 2) A committee consisting of the librarian, the principal, and one parent will be assigned to consider the criticism and make a decision about the material. 3) Item in question will remain on the shelf until a final decision has been made. Intellectual Freedom Statement: Education is best served by encouraging all learners to read broadly and well.
Weeding Policy Inventory and Weeding Schedule and Process Resources: CREW Method http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/pubs/crew/ Our collection development policy states the following: E. Material To Be Discarded 1) Misleading or obsolete—out of date or factually inaccurate 2) Poor physical condition, worn out or beyond repair 3) Superseded by newer or much better information 4) Trivial or of no literary, scientific or curriculum merit 5) Irrelevant to the needs of the school
Also use the MUSTIE acronym: M=Misleading or factually inaccurate U=Ugly (worn or beyond repair or rebinding) S=Superseded (by a newer edition or a much better book on the subject) T=Trivial (of no discernible literary or scientific merit; usually of ephemeral interest at some time in the past) I=Irrelevant to the needs and interests of your community E=The material or information may be obtained expeditiously elsewhere through interlibrary loan, reciprocal borrowing, or in electronic format Inventory and Weeding Process: 1.
Print a shelf list of the section you are inventorying and weeding. Check the shelf list against the shelf. Mark the missing books as lost that are not on the shelf and are not checked out. Items that have been lost for more than one year should be deleted from the system.
2. Go back over the section and pull any materials that meet the requirements for disposal as well as titles needing repair. Repair titles that need repairing and reshelf them or for later repair check them out to repairs or put on the repairs book cart. Remember to check in titles or remove from book cart when they’ve been fixed.
3. Titles pulled for consideration for weeding need to be checked out to Weeding. A Disposal Slip must be filled out by the librarian. Staff members may assist in filling out information but the final disposal decision must be made by the librarian. Items that are retained in the collection should be checked in and reshelved. For discarded items please put a label over the school address and cross out the barcode. Remove the item from the library catalog. Discards may be dealt with in various ways: if falling apart—recycling bin, change to library use only, given to teachers for classroom libraries, used for art projects/decorations, donated to the local public library, donated to daycares/preschools, or donated to thrift stores.
Inventory and Weeding Schedule: Note: in year 2/3 you may exclude the sections that have already been done in NF. Timeline
Year 1-2010-2011
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
2011-2012
2012-2013
2013-2014
2014-2015
August
000-199
FIC/PB/E A-C
000-199
FIC/PB/E A-C
September
200-299
FIC/PB/E D-E
200-299
FIC/PB/E D-E
October
003-007 Computers 87.5% aged
300-399
FIC/PB/E F-H
300-399
FIC/PB/E F-H
November
910-919 Geography 81.98% aged
400-499
FIC/PB/E I-K
400-499
FIC/PB/E I-K
December
910-919 continue
500-549
FIC/PB/E L-N
500-549
FIC/PB/E L-N
January
570-579 Life Sciences 71.26% aged
550-599
FIC/PB/E O-R
550-599
FIC/PB/E O-R
February
361-369 Social Problems 70.97% aged
600-699
FIC/PB/E S-T
600-699
FIC/PB/E S-T
March
610-619 Medicines 68.03%
700-799
FIC/PB/E U-Z
700-799
FIC/PB/E U-Z
April
380-389 Transportation 63.64% aged 520-529 Astronomy 55.79% aged
800-899
CD’s Videos 000-599 Graphic Novels
800-899
CD’s Videos 000-599 Graphic Novels
May
320-329 Political Science 50%
900-999 Including biographies
Periodicals Prof. Development Reference Videos 600-999
900-999 Including biographies
Periodicals Prof. Development Reference Videos 600-999
Disposal Slip
Title:________________________ Author:______________________ Call Number:__________________ # of circulations:_______________ ____: Checked against core collection lists (awards, notable books, Wilson’s catalog, A to Z etc.) ____: if applicable added to replacement cart in Titlewise Circle Reason(s) for discard: M U S T I E How it will be disposed of (teacher, library usage, donation, etc.): ______________________________________
OPA Circulation Policy Materials: The maximum number of items that can be checked out at one time is three items. Students may place a hold on a material they want that is checked out by another person. Students will be notified by the librarian when their item in ready to be checked out. Books: Books can be checked out for one week. They may be renewed for an additional two weeks as long as no one is waiting for the book. Periodicals: Periodicals can be check out for one week. They may be renewed for an additional week as long as no one is waiting for the book. Audiovisual: Audiovisual materials may only be checked out to students accompanied by a teacher, staff, or parent. They may be checked out for one week. They may be renewed for an additional week as long as no one is waiting for the material. Reference: Reference materials may not be checked out of the library by students. Teachers and staff may check out reference materials for classroom use at the librarian’s discretion. Library Use: Library use materials may not be checked out of the library by students. Teachers and staff may check out library use materials for classroom use at the librarian’s discretion. Professional Development: Professional Development materials are available for teachers, staff, and parents to check out for two weeks. They may be renewed for an additional two weeks if no one is waiting for the material. MOPA Materials: Students at OPA who wish to check out or loan items from the MOPA Library must make a request through the school librarians. They may check out individual titles at the school librarian’s discretion. For titles that are not deemed appropriate for their age level, maturity, or reading level or if they wish to have full access to MOPA library materials they must get a permission slip signed by their parents.
Overdues, Damages, and Lost Materials: Students are responsible for the materials checked out on their card. They should inform the librarian if any damage is done or if the material is lost. Overdues: Overdue notices will be sent to students after their books have been overdue for more than a week. To avoid overdues students are encouraged to renew materials if they are still using them. Damages: If an item is damaged the student needs to bring it to the librarian’s attention. If the item is damaged, but can still circulate a fine may be charged at the librarian’s discretion. They may be charged a portion of the book cost is the item remains in circulation. If the item is damaged beyond repair and the item can no longer be circulated, the student will be charged the price of the item and a 1$ processing fee. Lost Materials: If an item is lost and cannot be found, the student will be charged the price of the item and a 1$ processing fee.
MOPA Circulation Policy Materials: The maximum number of items that can be checked out at one time is four items. Students may place a hold on a material they want that is checked out by another person. Hold notices will be sent out to the student’s homeroom class. They have one week to pick up their hold before their hold gets cancelled and gets put back on the shelf or given to the next person on the hold list. Books: Books can be checked out for a total of two weeks. They may be renewed for an additional two weeks as long as no one is waiting for the book. Periodicals: Periodicals can be check out for a total of two weeks. They may be renewed for an additional two weeks as long as no one is waiting for the book. Audiovisual: Audiovisual materials can be checked out for a total of two weeks. They may be renewed for an additional two weeks as long as no one is waiting for the material. Reference: Reference materials may not be checked out of the library by students. Teachers and staff may check out reference materials for classroom use at the librarian’s discretion. Library Use: Library use materials may not be checked out of the library by students. Teachers and staff may check out library use materials for classroom use at the librarian’s discretion. Professional Development: Professional Development materials are available for teachers, staff, and parents to check out for two weeks. They may be renewed for an additional two weeks if no one is waiting for the material. HOPA Materials: Students at MOPA who wish to check out items from the HOPA Library must make a request through the school librarians. They may check out individual titles at the school librarian’s discretion. For titles that are not deemed appropriate for their age level, maturity, or reading level or if they wish to have full access to HOPA library materials they must get a permission slip signed by their parents.
Overdues, Damages, and Lost Materials: Students are responsible for the materials checked out on their card. They should inform the librarian if any damage is done or if the material is lost. Overdues: Overdue notices will be sent to students after their books have been overdue for more than a week. To avoid overdues students are encouraged to renew materials if they are still using them. Damages: If an item is damaged the student needs to bring it to the librarian’s attention. They may be charged a portion of the book cost if the item remains in circulation. If it is damaged beyond repair and the item can no longer be circulated, the student will be charged the price of the item and a 1$ processing fee. Lost Materials: If an item is lost and cannot be found, the student will be charged the price of the item and a 1$ processing fee.
HOPA Circulation Policy HOPA Library Circulation Policy
Materials: The maximum number of items that can be checked out at one time is six items. Students may place a hold on a material they want that is checked out by another person. Hold notices will be sent out to the student’s homeroom class. They have one week to pick up their hold before their hold gets cancelled and gets put back on the shelf or given to the next person on the hold list. Books: Books can be checked out for a total of two weeks. They may be renewed for an additional two weeks as long as no one is waiting for the book. Periodicals: Periodicals can be check out for a total of two weeks. They may be renewed for an additional two weeks as long as no one is waiting for the book. Audiovisual: Audiovisual materials can be checked out for a total of two weeks. They may be renewed for an additional two weeks as long as no one is waiting for the material. Reference: Reference materials may not be checked out of the library by students. Teachers and staff may check out reference materials for classroom use at the librarian’s discretion. Library Use: Library use materials may not be checked out of the library by students. Teachers and staff may check out library use materials for classroom use at the librarian’s discretion. Professional Development: Professional Development materials are available for teachers, staff, and parents to check out for two weeks. They may be renewed for an additional two weeks if no one is waiting for the material.
Overdues, Damages, and Lost Materials: Students are responsible for the materials checked out on their card. They should inform the librarian if any damage is done or if the material is lost. Overdues: Overdue notices will be sent to students after their books have been overdue for more than a week. To avoid overdues students are encouraged to renew materials if they are still using them. Damages: If an item is damaged the student needs to bring it to the librarian’s attention. They may be charged a portion of the book cost if the item remains in circulation. If it is damaged beyond repair and the item can no longer be circulated, the student will be charged the price of the item and a 1$ processing fee. Lost Materials: If an item is lost and cannot be found, the student will be charged the price of the item and a 1$ processing fee.
Classroom Management Policy School wide:
Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe
Elementary School Library Rules 1. A quiet and courteous atmosphere will be maintained. 2. No food or drink in the library 3. Please pick up after yourself before leaving.
Consequences 1.
First offense: Verbal warning.
2.
Second offense: Name on board.
3.
Third offense: Sent to table
4.
Fourth offense: Sent back to classroom or office.
If needed, I will skip to #3 or #4.
Library Procedures 1.
Books check out for one week. Students may check out the following number of books: Kinder – 1 1st grade – 1 2nd grade – 2 3rd grade – 2 4th grade – 3
Students may check out more books with a parent’s permission. 2.
Please return books on time in the book return.
3.
Students will bring name badge to library to check out materials.
4.
Students may check out new books daily if account is current.
5. Damaged books need to be brought to the attention of the librarian. You may be held responsible for damage to book. 6. Students may use the library before and after school and during lunch with permission and when librarian or volunteer is here. 7.
Use a shelf marker or return you unwanted books on the blue cart.
8.
No jumping off library steps.
Intermediate School Library Rules 1. A quiet and courteous atmosphere will be maintained. 2. No food or drink in the library. 3. Please pick up after yourself before leaving.
Consequences 1. First offense: verbal warning 2. Second offense: change seating 3. Third offense: move to table and stop, think, do sheet 4. Fourth offense: sent to office
Library Procedures 1.
Books check out for two weeks.
2. Students may check out 4 books. Students may check out more books with parent’s permission. 3.
Please return books on time in the book return.
4.
Students will bring name badge to library to check out materials.
5.
Students may check out new books daily if account is current.
6.
Damaged books need to be brought to the attention of the librarian.
7. Students may use the library before and after school and during lunch with permission and when librarian or volunteer is here.
Secondary School
Be Safe Keep your hands to yourself. Please walk in the library.
Be Respectful Maintain a courteous and studious atmosphere.
Be Responsible Take care of school property.
Consequences 1. Warning 2. Asked to leave the library for the day 3. Detention & Parent Contact
Appendix Acceptable Use Agreement
STUDENT and PARENT ACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENT Electronic Information Resources Introduction: Electronic information resources are available to qualifying students at the Ogden Preparatory Academy Schools. These resources include access to the school Local Area Network, and Internet services. Our goal in providing electronic services to students is to promote educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication.
Scope: Access to computers allows communication with people all over the world, as a result comes the availability of materials that may be considered to be inappropriate, unacceptable or possibly illegal or of no educational value in the context of the school setting. The Ogden Preparatory Academy has initiated reasonable safeguards to restrict access to inappropriate materials.
Terms and Conditions of this Acceptable Use Agreement: Each student applying for an account will participate in a discussion with his or her sponsoring teacher regarding proper behavior and use of the network. The student signature at the end of this Acceptable Use Agreement is legally binding. The combined signatures also indicate the student and parent/guardian have carefully read and understood the terms and conditions of appropriate use and thereby agree to abide.
1.
Acceptable Use: Acceptable use means that a student uses the Internet and other electronic information resources in an appropriate manner, abiding by the rules and regulations as described in this agreement. Also, as a student, if you have approval to formally "publish" on the Internet, you must abide by the approved publishing guidelines and procedures.
2.
Privileges: The use of electronic information resources is a privilege, not a right. Inappropriate use of these resources may result in disciplinary action (including the possibility of suspension or expulsion), and/or referral to legal authorities. The principal, teacher/supervisor or systems administrator may limit, suspend or revoke the use of the LAN, WAN and/or Internet access.
3.
Network Etiquette: Each student is expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of user etiquette. These rules include, but are not limited to the following:
a.
b. c.
Be polite. Never send or encourage others to send abusive messages. Use appropriate language. You may be alone on a computer, but what you write, send or receive can be viewed globally! Remember that you are a representative of your school. Use electronic mails appropriately, no sales, advertisements or solicitations, etc. E-mail is not guaranteed to be private. Everyone on the system has potential access to mail. Messages relating to or in support of illegal activities or inappropriate activities, as pertaining to this Acceptable Use Policy, must be reported to the principal, teacher/supervisor or systems administrator.
4.
Unacceptable Network Use: Transmission or receipt of any inappropriate material or material in violation of law or school policy is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to: copyrighted material; threatening or obscene material; material protected by trade secrets; commercial activities by for-profit institutions; use of product advertisement or political lobbying, including lobbying for student body office; the design or detailed information pertaining to explosive devices, criminal activities or terrorist acts; sexism or sexual harassment; pornography; gambling; illegal solicitation; racism; and inappropriate language. Illegal or inappropriate activities, including games, use of the network in any way that would disrupt network use by others, or activities of any kind that do not conform to the rules, regulations and policies of the Ogden Preparatory Academy, are forbidden.
5.
Vandalism: Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy property of the user, another user or of any other agencies or networks that are connected to the Network or the Internet system. Vandalism also includes, but is not limited to: abusive overloading of data on the server, or the uploading, downloading or creation of computer viruses. Any engagement in network vandalism constitutes unacceptable use and will subject the student to appropriate disciplinary action.
6. Security: Security on any computer system is a high priority because of multiple users. Do not use another individual's account or log onto the system as the systems administrator. If you identify a security problem, notify the principal, teacher/supervisor or systems administrator. 7. Updating: If any information on your student accounts changes, e.g., phone number, location or address, it is your responsibility to notify the principal, teacher/supervisor or systems administrator.
GUIDELINES FOR STUDENT ACCOUNTS ON UTAH’S PUBLIC EDUCATION NETWORK
1. The primary purpose of the Utah Education Network (UEN) is for the use of the public school professional staff and secondary student access. The use of an individual student account is considered to be a privilege and is permitted to the extent that available resources allow.
2. Secondary students may be granted an account for up to one academic year at a time provided they: a. Read and agree to follow all guidelines outlined in the Acceptable Use Policy. This agreement is formalized through their signature on the application form; b. Have at least one teacher sign the application form as a sponsor; c. Obtain the signature of a parent on the application form.
3. Elementary students are not allowed individual accounts. Teachers of these grades may apply for a class account, but are obligated to directly teach these students in proper network use and supervise them regarding the Acceptable Use Policy. *The teacher holding this account is ultimately responsible for use of this account and is required to maintain confidentiality with the password (not giving it to students) and is advised to change the password frequently.
4. Students may not maintain accounts upon graduation unless they otherwise qualify under one of the other acceptable use provisions.
5. Generally, students are not permitted to enter professional UEN or Usenet discussion groups. Under certain conditions, posting privileges to specific news groups may be granted.
6. All public school student accounts will be issued by the local administrators and will receive final approval by the State Office of Education.
7. The above-mentioned use is subject to revision in policy. In all cases, use by professional public education staff shall take precedence. The State Office of Education reserves its right as final authority on use of the network.
STUDENT and PARENT ACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENT Signatures Page STUDENT SIGNATURE Rules of conduct are described in this "Student Acceptable Use Agreement for� Ogden Preparatory Academy and apply when the electronic information system is in use. I understand any violations of the above provisions will result in the loss of my user account and may result in further disciplinary and/or legal action, including but not limited to suspension or expulsion, or referral to legal authorities. Misuse or violation of this agreement comes in many forms, but can be viewed as any messages, information or graphics sent or received that include/suggest pornography, unethical or illegal solicitation, racism, sexism, inappropriate language, and/or other listings previously described in this user agreement. I agree to report any misuse of the electronic information resources to my principal, teacher/supervisor or systems administrator. I have read this Acceptable Use Agreement and understand that Internet sites are filtered and that Internet use on my school computer is being monitored. I hereby agree to comply with the above described conditions of acceptable use.
Student Name (please print):____________________________________________________ Student Signature: _______________________________________________ Date: __________ PARENT OR GUARDIAN: As the parent or guardian of the above named student, I have read this Acceptable Use Agreement and understand that Internet sites are filtered by the Ogden Preparatory Academy and that school computer Internet use is monitored. I understand my child may be disciplined for inappropriate or unacceptable use of electronic information resources. I further understand that student use of the electronic information resource system is designed for educational purposes. I understand that it is impossible Ogden Preparatory Academy to filter or restrict access to all inappropriate materials. I will not hold the Ogden Preparatory Academy responsible for inappropriate or unacceptable materials my child may acquire on the network system. I hereby give my permission and approve the issuance of an electronic account for my child.
Parent or Guardian Name (please print): ______________________________________________ Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: __________
Relevant Links Link ALA’s Standards for the 21st century learner Utah State Core Curriculum Utah State Library Media Standards Utah State Office of Education Common Core Freedom to Read Statement
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