EASTERN YORK SCHOOL DISTRICT

SKYWARD FAMILY AND STUDENT ACCESS

TERMS OF USE AND USER EXPECTATIONS AGREEMENT


Family Access is a tool for parents/guardians to access online, timely and secure information about their student(s). Student Access provides students with easy access to grades, assignment and scheduling information. Each authorized parent or legal guardian and high school and middle school student is provided with his/her unique login and password for Family and Student Access. By accessing your account, you are agreeing to abide by and support the terms of use and user expectations set forth in this document to ensure the safety and privacy of each student.


SECTION 1: Parent/Guardian and Student Agreement for Use of the System

    1. Parents/guardians agree not to share their login and password or allow anyone other than themselves to use their Family Access account including their own child(ren).
    2. Students agree not to share their login and password or allow anyone other than themselves to use their Student Access account.
    3. Parents/guardians and students agree not to access data or any account owned by another parent or student.
    4. Parents/guardians and students agree and understand that in the interest of security, the District reserves the right to change user passwords or deny access at any time.
    5. Parents/guardians and students agree and understand that this service is offered as a best effort. The District cannot troubleshoot home computer issues or software applications. For computer or software problems please consult your computer dealer or software vendor.
    6. Parents/guardians and students agree to act in a responsible, ethical and legal manner.
    7. Parents/guardians and students will not attempt to harm or destroy the school or the District's data or networks.
    8. Parents/guardians and students will not use this Internet site for any illegal activity, including violation of Federal and State Data Privacy laws. Anyone found to be in violation of these laws would be subject to civil and/or criminal prosecution.
    9. Parents/guardians and students agree to notify their school immediately if they identify a security problem within the Portal without demonstrating the problem to anyone else.

SECTION 2: User Expectations


The Internet and secure web access have altered the ways that confidential information may be accessed, communicated, and transferred by members of society. Those changes are influencing instruction and student learning. The Eastern York School District manages student information electronically and will make the student education records available for viewing only to authorized parents/guardians with a secure connection over the Internet.

Electronic Access to Student Information Regulation
Eastern York School District uses a secure Internet site to enable electronic access to student information; enhancing communication between our parents/guardians, students, teachers, principals and administrators.

A)     Rights and Responsibilities
This access is a free service offered to all authorized current and active parents/guardians of Eastern York School District students and to all current and active high school and middle school students. Access to student information from the Internet is a privilege, not a right. Only after a family has enrolled their child(ren) in Eastern York School District will a parent/guardian or student be authorized to access a Family Access or Student Access account. Once a student withdraws or graduates from Eastern York School District their access will be inactivated. Parents/guardians, students and staff must understand and practice proper and ethical use.

B)     Information Accuracy Responsibilities
Information accuracy is the joint responsibility between schools, parents/guardians, and students. Each school will make every attempt to ensure information is accurate and complete. If a parent/guardian or student discovers any inaccurate information, they will notify their school immediately.

C)     Information Accessible
Eastern York School District reserves the right to add, modify or delete functions viewed via the Internet site at any time without notice, including, but not limited to, the functions listed below.
At a specified time during the school year, students in grades 9 to 11 will be able to request the courses that they would like to take next year through Skyward Student Access.


SECTION 3: System Requirements, Support and Limitation of Liability

A)     System Requirements - 
The most current System Requirements can be obtained on the Skyward Access login page.

B)     Support -
    1. The District cannot troubleshoot home computer issues or software applications. For computer or software problems please consult your computer dealer or software vendor.
    2. Parents/guardians who have forgotten their Login ID or password and do not have a valid e-mail address of record must contact their student’s school office for assistance.
    3. Students who have forgotten their Login ID or password must contact their school guidance office for assistance.
    4. May need to update Adobe Flash Player and/or Adobe Reader.
    5. May need to turn off/disable any pop-up blockers through your web browser.
    6. Parents/guardians should refer to the Frequently Asked Questions document on the Skyward Access page of the District's website for login help and general usage information.
C)     Limitation of School District Liability
The Eastern York School District will use reasonable measures to protect student information from unauthorized viewing. The District will not be responsible for financial obligations arising through unauthorized use of the District's system or Internet. The District does not promise any particular level or method of access to the Internet site for viewing student information. The District will not be responsible for actions taken by the parent/guardian or student that would cause a compromise of their student information. The District reserves the right to limit or terminate the Internet site for viewing student information without notice. All parents/guardians and students of the District network, by requesting an Internet site for viewing student information account, consent to electronic monitoring and understand that this is a private network used as an educational tool by Eastern York School District employees and students. Account activity is electronically recorded.


REMINDER:  Using Skyward Family and Student Access system implies consent and understanding to the use and terms set forth in this Terms of Use and User Expectations Agreement.