The following links are to Minneapolis Public School's policies for student's use of technology including computers, cell phones, the Internet, and email.
Internet and Educational Use Policy 6415
Purpose: Students need to learn safety guidelines for using social networking sites that are available outside of the school environment, and the District will partner with parents to teach those guidelines. The purpose of this policy is to ensure the safe and appropriate use of the Internet for educational purposes and to comply with federal law.
Internet, E-mail and Network Rules for Student Use Regulation 6415 B
Purpose: The purpose of this regulation is to establish appropriate rules for educational and ethical student uses of the Internet, e-mail, and District networks at school and to identify individual student responsibilities. Student use of District-provided access to the internet, district-assigned e-mail addresses, and District-provided websites for students are provided for the limited purposes of teaching students 21st-century academic and work skills, and to facilitate effective communication and collaboration for academic pursuits.
Student Personal Electronic Device Policy 5210
Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to establish the parameters for the possession and use of personal electronic devices that are capable of transmitting or receiving data or images. The District continues to have high expectations for student behavior in the use of such devices permitted under this policy. Personal electronic devices can be a powerful educational tool, but possession and use of personally owned devices at school is a privilege, not a right.
Student Device Handbook for Universal Access to Technology
Technology Resources for Families
Internet Safety Information: List of organization's websites with Internet safety information for parents.
Internet Resources for Families: Includes a list of Internet providers who offer income based discounts, places for free computer access, wireless hotspots, and more.
Bullying Prevention in Minneapolis Public Schools: Includes resources on preventing cyberbullying
