Students and teachers will obtain permission from the owners of web pages to use copyrighted material or graphics found on their pages. The Internet and email have been integral elements of Electronic Publishing elective instruction at Ligon GT Magnet Middle School for six years. All students in the Electronic Publishing and introductory Internet classes have email accounts. All staff members have email accounts. All classrooms are connected to the Internet with at least one computer.
Students also do Internet research in the media center and in two computer labs.
Student work and pictures are published on the school web site. With a student population that can reach 1200, it is necessary to have an effective management system to assure effective, safe use of this resource. The Technology Committee establishes criteria for use of the Internet and technology resources. An administrator serves on the committee. This policy is published in both the staff and student handbooks and in the assignment agenda.