Substitute Teacher Training:  AUP

This AUP describes the expectations of Pittsylvania County Schools for its technology users. 

Persons violating this policy may suffer disciplinary action including, but not limited to, the loss of privileges relating to the use of technology in the schools. 

Persons using computer technologies relating to Internet access are expected to read, understand, and sign an AUP document before using these facilities.

Acceptable Uses

  • In keeping with the educational mission of PCS, Internet content available to student users is filtered.  Students are not permitted to circumvent or attempt to circumvent the filtering system to gain access to sites which are blocked.

  • Student communication with other online users (i.e., email) is prohibited unless permitted by the supervising teacher.

  • Students are not permitted to visit online chat rooms or to “free surf.”

  • Unrestricted use of search engines is discouraged for all users.  Supervising personnel should provide a listing of URLs for student access, once sites have been determined to be appropriate for classroom use.

  • Responsibilities of Substitutes When Taking Students to the Computer Lab

  • Provide constant supervision.  Walk about the lab.  If you are stationary, be certain to stand in the back of the room so that you are able to see all monitor displays.  Do not engage in the use of a computer while supervising students. 

  • Be certain students follow the seating chart. Lab seating charts are kept in a binder in the lab, and each teacher is required to have one on file.

  • If it becomes necessary to move a student to a different station, note the date, time, and station number and report this to the teacher.

Summary

Pittsylvania County Schools takes very seriously its responsibility to uphold the AUP and to protect its students from online threats. 

Internet Safety Web Site | Internet Safety Plan| School Board Policy:  Acceptable Use Policy

Substitutes are expected to support PCS in this educational mission.

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