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Acceptable Use Policy
CHICKAMAUGA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Student Internet Acceptable Use Agreement
Internet users are expected to use the Internet as an educational resource. The following procedures and guidelines are used to help ensure appropriate use of the Internet at the Chickamauga City School District.
Student Expectations in Use of the Internet
Acceptable network use by district students and staff includes:
• Creation of files, projects, videos, web pages and podcasts using network resources in support of educational research;
• Participation in blogs, wikis, bulletin boards, and groups and the creation of content for podcasts, e-mail and web pages that support educational research;
• With parental permission, the online publication of original educational material, curriculum related materials and student work. Sources outside the classroom or school must be cited appropriately;
• Student use of the network for incidental personal use in accordance with all district policies and guidelines;
Unacceptable network use by district students includes but is not limited to:
• Personal gain, commercial solicitation and compensation of any kind;
• Liability or cost incurred by the district;
• Downloading, installation and use of games, audio files video files or other applications (including shareware or freeware) without permission or approval from Technology Department Staff.
• Support or opposition for ballot measures, candidates and any other political activity;
• Hacking, cracking, vandalizing, the introduction of viruses, worms, Trojan horses, time bombs and changes to hardware, software, and monitoring tools;
• Unauthorized access to district school computers, networks, or information systems;
• Cyberbullying, hate mail, defamation, harassment of any kind, discriminatory jokes and remarks;
• Information posted, sent or stored online that could endanger others (e.g., bomb construction, drug manufacture);
• Accessing, uploading, downloading, storage and distribution of obscene, pornographic or sexually explicit material; and
• Attaching unauthorized equipment to the district network. Any such equipment will be confiscated.
• Students are not permitted to use their own computing devices to access the Internet via personal WiFi accounts or by any manner other than connecting through the secure wireless connection provided by the school system. Chickamauga City School District reserves the right to inspect any personal device brought onto Chickamauga City School District property.
No Expectation of Privacy
The district provides the network system, e-mail and Internet access as a tool for education and research in support of the district's mission. The district reserves the right to monitor, inspect, copy, review and store, without prior notice information about the content and usage of:
• The network
• User files and disk space utilization
• User applications and bandwidth utilization
• User document files, folders and electronic communications
• E-mail
• Internet access
• All information transmitted or received regarding network and e-mail use
• No student or staff user should have any expectation of privacy when using the district's network. As noted previously, electronic mail is subject to monitoring, and the release of specific information is subject to applicable state and federal laws and School System rules, policies, and procedures on confidentiality
Enforcement of policy
• The Chickamauga City School District uses a technology protection measure that blocks or filters Internet access to block access to some Internet sites that are not in accordance with the policy of the Chickamauga City School District.
• The technology protection measure that blocks or filters Internet access may be disabled by a Chickamauga City School District staff member for bona fide research purposes by an adult.
• A Chickamauga City School District staff member may override the technology protection measure that blocks or filters Internet access for a student to access a site with legitimate educational value that is wrongly blocked by the technology protection measure that blocks or filters Internet access.
• The Chickamauga City School District staff will monitor students' use of the Internet, through either direct supervision, or by monitoring Internet use history, to ensure enforcement of the policy.
Any violation of school policy and rules may result in loss of school-provided access to the Internet. Additional disciplinary action may be determined in keeping with existing procedures and practices regarding inappropriate language or behavior. When and where applicable, law enforcement agencies may be involved. The signature(s) on the Chickamauga City School District Internet Acceptable Use Agreement is (are) legally binding and indicate(s) that the party (parties) who signed has (have) read the terms and conditions carefully and understand(s) their significance. I understand and will abide by the stated terms and conditions. I further understand that any violation of these regulations is unethical and may constitute a criminal offense. Should I commit any violation, my access privileges may be revoked, school disciplinary action may be taken, and/or appropriate legal action may be pursued. Parents are notified that filtering technology does not block access to all inappropriate sites one hundred percent of the time. Due to the nature of the Internet, it is neither practical nor possible for the Board of Education to enforce compliance with user rules at all times. Since the Internet opens the world to unrestricted access, teachers cannot assume the responsibility for monitoring every document to which a student may gain access. Therefore, teachers are not to be held accountable for what the student may access through the Internet beyond instructional directives. All users are fully responsible for their own actions, including legal, financial, or otherwise. All users are responsible for reporting inappropriate materials and location to the teacher in charge immediately. Accordingly, parents and students must recognize that students will be required to make independent decisions and use good judgment in their use of the Internet. Therefore, parents must participate in the decision whether to allow their children access to the Internet and must communicate their own expectations to their children regarding its use.
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Dress & Grooming Code
CHICKAMAUGA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
STUDENT DRESS CODE 2024-2025
The Chickamauga City Schools Board of Education supports a learning environment which is safe, conducive to learning, and free of distractions. A student’s dress and personal appearance should reflect pride in self and school. It is our hope that students will leave Chickamauga City Schools with an understanding that “appropriate dress” is determined by the event or function a person is attending.
A dress code has been established for Chickamauga City Schools to help set the proper atmosphere for learning to take place. Students are required to show proper attention to personal cleanliness, neatness, and conservative standards of dress and appearance. Your cooperation in providing a positive climate for learning is appreciated. Your child will be expected to follow the dress standards as they are written. If a student does not comply with the dress code, he/she will be removed from class until the dress is acceptable. Absences from class for violations will be considered unexcused absences. Parents and/or guardians may have to bring clothes to school to help the student reach compliance.
GUIDELINES FOR DRESS AND GROOMING:
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Any appearance which is disruptive to the educational process is prohibited.
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Clothes will be in good taste, size appropriate, and will not be revealing. Clothing will not be frayed or have holes. Oversized clothing will not be permitted.
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Students should only wear shorts in P.E. class (exceptions grades K-5).
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Skirts/skorts must be at least mid-thigh length and cannot be frayed, have holes, or have splits that expose the thigh.
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Females may only wear tights, yoga pants, jeggings, and leggings under items that fall at least mid-thigh in front and back. This includes all types of leggings.
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Strapless tops, one shoulder tops, or crop tops are not allowed. No bare midriff showing when standing, sitting, bending, or raising arms and back and shoulders must be covered at all times. No spaghetti straps or muscle shirts.
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Sweatsuits, sweatpants, and warm-ups are not allowed in middle and high school.
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Students who wear trousers or slacks that have belt loops must wear a belt.
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Tee shirts must be tucked in. Jerseys may be worn over acceptable attire but must be tucked in.
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No students’ shirt is to be bloused out to give the appearance of being tucked in. Shirts worn as a jacket must be tucked in if they do not have a straight edge hem.
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Appropriate undergarments are required and should not be visible.
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Clothing with the American flag improperly displayed is not allowed.
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Clothing with profanity, lewd pictures, symbols that are controversial and may be offensive to others, suggestive slogans or advertisements, or logos of items illegal for younger students to purchase (alcohol, tobacco, drugs, etc.) is not allowed. No skull and crossbones, knives, etc. associated with death or dismemberment. No shirts promoting entertainers or groups promoting any of the above.
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Wearing headwear (hats, hoods, caps, scarves, bandanas, toboggans, sunglasses, etc.) is not allowed inside the school building. No chains, or military utility clothing or hunting clothing of any kind. All students must wear shoes.
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Body piercings are not allowed except for females pierced ears. Male students are not allowed to wear earrings. Tattoos and body art must be covered.
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Prom attire is formal. Anyone dressed inappropriately will NOT be admitted to the prom.
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Males’ hair length can be no longer than the top of a shirt collar, cannot be below mid-ear on the sides and cannot fall below the eyebrows. Sideburns cannot be below mid-ear. Students must be clean shaven.
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Trendy or distracting hair styles (mohawk, mullets, spikes, unnatural colors, shaved heads or shaving of any part of the head, no fades or designs in hair, etc.) are not allowed.
All students must be within dress code at all times. Students do have the choice to wear a face mask, but they still must be within dress code under the face mask. Spot checks will occur as needed.
DRESS CODE SUBJECT TO REVISION
Revised July 2024
