• Empowered Use

    • Be Careful: Don't be afraid to use the District’s technology resources, but keep them and yourself out of harm's way.

    • Be Productive: Use digital tools to help you work, learn and create in powerful ways. 

    • Be Respectful: Only choose words and images that are appropriate and considerate of others.

    • Be Smart: Keep your personal information private. Be a critical thinker.  Ask questions and be skeptically curious about the content you see and read online.

    Acceptable Use Guidelines (AUG)

    • Applies to all network users.
    • Applies to all technology resources.

    Review Policy CQ (LOCAL) and Student Agreement for Acceptable Use of the District’s Technology Resources linked on this page. 

    Remember that every time you log in to a district computer, you agree to the terms of this policy. 

    Examples of Improper Use of a Computer or the Network

    All of the following are PROHIBITED on our network:

    • Racist, profane or obscene language
    • Using the network for financial gain
    • Harming or attempting to harm the equipment or data
    • Accessing inappropriate material
    • Bypassing web filters, including GoGuardian, using proxy websites, VPNs, browser extensions or any other means.
    • Knowingly placing a computer virus on a computer or the network
    • Using a computer or the network for illegal purposes

    Specifics Regarding Email

    Email is considered a public document under the Texas Open Records Law and can be made available to members of the public or news media through open records requests.

    • Use appropriate language. (No swearing, vulgarity, ethnic or racial slurs)
    • No sending of obscene messages or pictures.
    • Do NOT send chain letters, etc. Notify friends that you cannot receive them on your PISD email account. 
    • Requests for personal information on students or staff members should not be honored via email. (see CQ(EXHIBIT E)). No grade or related information should be exchanged without the signed parent/guardian form on file. In addition, security information such as username or password should not be sent via email.

    Student Code of Conduct

    https://www.pisd.edu/Page/947