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Inappropriate Computer Useage
Jun 9 2010, 2:18 AM EDT
MY daughter (Yr 13) has been blocked from internet access (along with 69 other pupils and 1 teacher) for the rest of this term. Apparently they used a proxy server to access websites. The school cannot tell me what sites were accessed only that my daughter used the proxy server. This was not discussed with her and a blanket ban was put in place. Four of her subjects require frequent internet access for research and she is prevented from working with the rest of her class, so is falling behind with her work. Some students are luckier as they do not need as much access. I understand she has done womething wrong, but feel the punishment is detrimental to her achieving NCEA. There was no discussion about the situation. I received a letter in mail telling me about the blocked access. When I asked for advice on how to help her keep up with the work I was told it was not the school's problem. I was also told if my daughter was doing 5 subjects, instead of 4, it wouldn't have been as much as a problem regarding credits. I feel the school also had a responsibility to ensure the access to the proxy server was not there. I would rather she had 10 detentions than have a punishment that can effectively means she cannot participate in class instead of playing Oregon Trail as the others work. One of her teachers has already complained to the deputy principal, but to no avail. Your thoughts
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1. RE: Inappropriate Computer Useage
Jul 13 2010, 8:38 PM EDT
Hi, Punishment may include having your privileges removed. This type of discipline is not illegal or unreasonable as long as the privilege that is removed does not seriously affect your education. For example, if your school didn’t let you go on a field trip this would make it very hard to do assignments about the trip afterwards. For your case, your daughter could not effectively participate in class. If you feel that your daughter has been unfairly treated, they are other further options beside making a complaint to the deputy principal. For more of these options and information, please click the following link: http://www.youthlaw.co.nz/page/If+I+feel+I+have+been+unfairly+disciplined%2C+what+can+I+do%3F Do you find this valuable? |
