October 6, 2003
 >The Detroit Public Schools’ investment in reading is paying off handsomely.

Recently released MEAP tests show that reading scores for the Districts 4th graders rose by 22 percent, from 33 percent to 55 percent, and by nine percent for the seventh graders during the 2002-2003 school year. The District also recorded gains in 5th grade science and social studies, which went up by seven percent and one percent respectively.
 
 

October 22, 2003
> Results of the 2003 Youth Risk Behavior Survey are now available online. This survey is conducted jointly by the District and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Survey results are used to assure appropriate health programming for youth and meet the district's commitment to educate the whole child.

October 20, 2003
> The Coleman A. Young Foundation has created an after school program just for 8th and 9th grade students who are Detroit residents. It’s called the Post-Secondary Readiness Planning program and the focus is on preparing 8th and 9th graders for a positive and productive high school experience.

October 15, 2003
> The lucky students at Maybury and Schulze Elementary, Angelique Beaubien, and Amelia Earhart Middle, and Western International and Mumford High Schools will have the rare opportunity to welcome Smithsonian scholars to their schools.

October 10, 2003
> The Limited License to Instruct (LLI) Program is a collaborative venture between Detroit Public Schools, Michigan Department of Education, Wayne State University, and Detroit Federation of Teachers. The LLI Program was designed to address the immediate need for well prepared/qualified instructional personnel in critical shortage areas.

October 9, 2003
> Many of the past, present and future changes in society depend to a great degree on science and technology. Right now, District students in the 6th thru 9th grades are gearing up to participate in this school year’s ‘eCYBERMISSION’ competition to put their knowledge about science and technology to work, along with learning more.

October 8, 2003
> It is not too late to donate your empty ink cartridges from certain HP, APPLE, CANON, SHARP, OKIDATA LEMARK AND XEROX printers to help raise funds for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Senior High School Band.

October 6, 2003
>> Warm up your taste buds, and get out your checkbook, for ‘A Taste Of Excellence.’ It’s the annual Breithaupt Career & Technical Center scholarship fundraiser ‘feast,’ from 6 to 9 p.m., Thursday, October 16th, at the school located at 9300 Hubbell.

October 3, 2003
>> The Detroit Public Schools will sponsor a Bilingual Teacher Training Program at Wayne State University. If you have at least 60 hours of college credit, you may be eligible to participate in this program.

October 1, 2003
>> From 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 1st, Denby students, staff, parents and guests will witness the rededication of their commitment to PEACE in the form of a presentation of a 30 by 7 foot mural, inspired by Denby students and created by noted artist, Stephen Walker

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Appropriate Use of Technology Policy

1. Introduction
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     Technology has had a great impact on education.  The digital revolution is driving major changes in the way education is produced and delivered.  Dynamic and constant changes in technology and knowledge require that education evolve from being “terminal” into a life-long and on-going activity.  Accelerating technological change requires continuing education for a worker to remain competitive in the labor market (Knight, P., 1994).
     Technology integration moves well beyond just computer literacy.  “Technology based tools are integrated into the curriculum in a manner that provides a rich content for students understanding of the pertinent concepts, themes, and processes.” Technology is perceived as a tool to identify and solve authentic problems (Moersch, 1995, p.42).
     The basis for technology planning begins with designing policies that will assist in improving the instructional program for school districts.  A systematic plan for professional development that provides staff and community with various technological activities, while equipping teachers with technical knowledge and skills that produces competitive and capable students.  Because technology is rapidly becoming an integral part of educational programs everywhere, understanding ethical issues and its role of what principles are right and wrong become imperative.  Copyright laws help  to protect intellectual property, trade secrets, and patents used to protect novels and unobvious discoveries.
     Consumers continue to argue the fact that their privacy is constantly being invaded.  Students, teachers, administrators, etc. must be made aware of the situation and make an effort to become part of a monitoring system that insist necessary laws, standards, or policies are implemented to protect personal rights (Lockard, J., & Abram, P., 1997).

2. Mission Statement

3. Terms and Conditions

3.1 Internet Use Agreement

> Available to employers and students in the district.
> Provide an environment where facilitators understand and abide by the District guidelines while using the Internet.
> Facilitators help users understand the Internet is an electronic network system that connects to thousands of computers all over the world.
> Users adhere to governmental guidelines.
> Students and teachers have access to e-mail communication.
> Users have access to public domain software and shareware of all types.

3.2 Acceptable Use
> Use of network complies with the rules appropriate for that network.
> Transmission of any material in violation of any state regulation or US is prohibited, this includes, but is not limited to: copyright material, trade secrets, patent rights, and threatening or obscene material.
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3.3 Privacy
> School district not responsible for the accuracy of information users locates on the web.
> Copyright laws protect against illegal copying, manipulating, and altering of text.
> Users instructed to never give out password or share code with other users.
> Users are protected against all inappropriate material such as: abusive language, sexually explicit or unauthorized email usage.
> Permission must be obtained before users can post any information on a web site.
> Users are not allowed to obtain or gain access to, use, rename, erase, alter, or manipulate another person's computer files, programs, software, or disks.
> Users using computers for personal gain are subject to facing penalties.

3.4 Network Etiquette
> Users are expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of network etiquette.
> Users do not use the network to disrupt the use of the network by other users.
> Appropriate language is used at all times.  Users never get abusive in messages to others.
> Users never give out personal information such as, addresses; phone numbers, passwords, or codes to students or colleagues.

3.5 Vandalism
> Users are responsible for any malicious attempts to harm or destroy data of another user.

> Users will not upload or create computer viruses that can be transmitted to another user.

> Users responsible for any information obtained via Internet.

> School district denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through its services.

3.6 Security

The school district will not be responsible for the loss of data resulting from deliveries, or service interruptions sustained or incurred in connection with the use, operation, or inability of the system. Nor will the district be held responsible to parties for any legal action arising from inappropriate use of the system. District is not or denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained electronically.  All information obtained electronically is at the risk of the user.
 

I have read the information found in this policy and understands its provision and accept responsibility for the appropriate use of the districts computer system as outlined in the Acceptable Use Contract.  I understand that the misuse of the system will result in disciplinary action.  Users will report any misuse of the system or network security problems to the system administrator.
 
 
 

User (Print Name)                                                Signature                             Date

As the parent or legal guardian I have read the terms and guidelines of this policy and understand the responsibility my child has for the use of the districts computer system.  I fully accept responsibility for supervision if and when my child uses them not during school setting.  I agree to report any damage or misuse of the system or network security problems teachers, staff or to the system administrator.
 

Parent (Print Name)                                            Signature                               Date

I have read and agree to instruct the users for whom I have responsibility on the Acceptable Use of Technology Policy.  I'm not responsible for students access to technology resources for independent work.  I also agree to report any damage or misuse of the system or network problems to the system administrator.
I understand and accept responsibility for supporting the provisions of this policy with all users found not abiding by the rules and guidelines set forth in this policy as well as my own use of the District's computer systems.
 

Staff (Print Name)                                          Signature                                     Date

3.7 Purchasing and Licensing

> > Dept. of Education will work in conjunction with school districts and other educational or
organizations to support and expand statewide purchasing, licensing and evaluation
programs for items such as: educational software, instructional programs
made available to schools.