KILGORE ACADEMY, INC.
Kilgore Academy, Inc., hereinafter “KAI”, submits the following:
VIRTUAL STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
All students receiving digital curriculum and direct instruction online are subject to any applicable policies and this Student Code of Conduct.
As an online student, there are additional rules and expectations regarding proper internet etiquette in place in order to protect all students. Internet access is required for all students, but access must be used in a responsible, safe, efficient, ethical, and legal manner. With expanded access to electronic information, availability of inappropriate material is not uncommon. Some sites contain illegal defamatory, inaccurate, or offensive information. Although it is impossible to control such misuses, we believe that with responsible use, the benefits of the Internet as an educational tool outweigh the negatives. We especially appreciate partnering with parents to teach responsible Internet use. Please review the following rules and expectations carefully:
- Students are responsible for good behavior on the network. Always use a computer in a way that shows consideration and respect. It is not acceptable to use obscene, profane, threatening, or disrespectful language.
- We take the integrity and authenticity of student work very seriously. Do not cut, copy, or plagiarize Internet content or the work of your online classmates. Teachers do utilize technologies to check for authenticity. Copying, knowingly allowing others to copy from you, and/or misusing Internet content could result in removal from our courses and other disciplinary actions.
- Security is a high priority, especially when the system involves many users. If you identify a security problem, notify the school immediately.
- It is illegal to create harmful computer viruses.
- Email is not private. Never say anything via email that you wouldn’t mind seeing on the school bulletin board or in the local newspaper.
- Beware of emails from anyone, particularly adults you don’t know, asking for personal information, attempting to arrange meetings, or engaging in personal contact. Alert your teacher of any message you receive that is inappropriate or makes you feel uncomfortable.
- Email with your classmates should be course related. It is prohibited to send unwelcome emails to your online classmates.
- Email addresses that use profanity or may be construed as offensive, shall not be permitted for correspondence. Administration reserves the right to determine if student email addresses are inappropriate. When necessary, students will be asked to use an alternative email address or be refused participation in courses.
- Protect your password. Keep it secret from anyone except your parents.
- Administrators will cooperate fully in any investigation related to any illegal activities conducted through Internet access. In the event there is a claim that you have violated this policy, you will be provided with notice of the suspected violation and have an opportunity to present an explanation. Any violations may result in removal from course(s), as well as other disciplinary or legal action.
I understand that attending Kilgore Academy, Inc. Online or any of its programs or classes is a privilege and I will treat it as such.
I agree to:
- Be dressed for school in neat, clean and modest attire, including not wearing my pajamas, tank tops, clothing that is too tight, revealing or would expose body parts such as cleavage or middriffs. I will not wear any attire that has any offensive language or images on it, as this will not be tolerated by KAI.
- Be on time, so as to show respect for my teacher and classmates. I may need to log in a few minutes before the class time to ensure I will be prompt.
- Come prepared for class having my materials so that I may fully participate in the class.
- Mute my microphone and turn my camera on to keep the audio channel free of clutter and available to the speaker.
- Not eat during class, as this will be a distraction to my learning.
- Not play with other devices during my lesson so that I may be dedicated to the task at hand.
- Be respectful in word and deed. I will use the ‘raise hand’ function when it is my turn to speak. I will listen to my teacher and classmates. I will also refrain from using offensive comments or inappropriate language, as this will not be tolerated.
- Have academic integrity by never engaging in plagiarism or cheating.
I will also refrain from:
- Providing questions, answers or work to another student
- Receiving questions, answers or work from another student
- Bullying or cyber-bullying of any kind. KAI has a zero tolerance policy for cyber-bullying
- Sending or posting discriminatory, harassing, or threatening messages or images
- Stealing, using or disclosing someone else’s code or password without authorization
- Copying, pirating, or downloading software and electronic files without permission
- Sending or posting confidential material, trade secrets, or proprietary information outside of the organization
- Violating copyright law
- Engaging in unauthorized transactions that may incur a cost to the organization or initiate unwanted Internet services or transmissions
- Participating in the viewing or exchange of pornography or obscene materials
- Sending or posting messages that defame or slander other individuals
- Reposting any instructional content or videos on social media platforms
- Posting any negative or defamatory content about KAI on any social media outlet
- Attempting to break into the computer system of another organization or person
- Refusing to cooperate with a security investigation
- Using the education portal for political causes or gambling
- Jeopardizing the security of the organization’s electronic communications systems
- Sending or posting messages that disparage another organization’s products and services
- Passing off personal views as representing those of the organization
- Sending anonymous e-mail messages
- Engaging in any other illegal activities
INTERNET USAGE POLICY
All internet data that is composed, transmitted, or received via computer communication systems is considered to be a part of official records of KAI and, as such, is subject to disclosure to the parent(s), administration, or other third parties. Consequently, KAI expects both students and staff to abide by the school’s internet usage policy:
Data that is composed, transmitted, accessed, or received via the internet must not contain content that could be considered discriminatory, offensive, obscene, threatening, harassing, intimidating, or disruptive to any other person. Examples of unacceptable and prohibited content may include, but are not limited to, sexual comments or images, racial slurs, gender-specific comments, or any other comments or images that could reasonably offend someone on the basis of race, age, sex, religious or political beliefs, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Abuse of internet platforms and tools provided by the school in violation of school policies will result in disciplinary action. Employees must also be held personally liable for any violations of this policy. The following behaviors are examples of previously stated or additional actions and activities that are prohibited and can result in disciplinary action:
- Sending or posting discriminatory, harassing, or threatening messages or images
- Stealing, using or disclosing someone else’s code or password without authorization
- Copying, pirating, or downloading software and electronic files without permission
- Sending or posting confidential material, trade secrets, or proprietary information outside of the organization
- Violating copyright law
- Engaging in unauthorized transactions that may incur a cost to the organization or initiate unwanted Internet services or transmissions
- Participating in the viewing or exchange of pornography or obscene materials
- Sending or posting messages that defame or slander other individuals
- Attempting to break into the computer system of another organization or person
- Refusing to cooperate with a security investigation
- Using the education portal for political causes or gambling
- Jeopardizing the security of the organization’s electronic communications systems
- Sending or posting messages that disparage another organization’s products and services
- Passing off personal views as representing those of the organization
- Sending anonymous e-mail messages
- Engaging in any other illegal activities