RulesGrade6

**In order to participate in this wiki project you must agree to abide by the rules written below.**
1. Please read these rules carefully. 2. Ask questions if there is anything you do not understand. 3. Write your name at the bottom of this page to show that you agree to abide by these rules and understand the consequences of not doing so.

This wiki will be created using a wiki tool at wikispaces.com. The space is provided ad-free at no cost. In the interest of students’ safety, the following restrictions have been configured on the wiki:
 * Safety**


 * Only the teacher can enter registrations
 * Only students, parents, and staff members with a related interest to this class are allowed to add to or edit the wiki.
 * All wiki content is subject to teacher approval and/or deletion.
 * The teacher will be notified of any edits to the wiki.
 * All wiki content will be removed from public view after the 06-07 school year has ended.


 * Terms and Conditions**
 * All students and participants in this wiki project must agree to the terms and conditions of this agreement by adding your first name at the bottom of the page.
 * No student may edit or delete the work of another without including a written explanation for the changes (with username signature) in the Discussion area for that page.
 * The teachers, Mrs. Sicard and Mr. Smith, will make every reasonable effort to monitor conduct on the class wiki in order to maintain a positive learning community.
 * All participants will respect each other’s time and efforts by supporting the same positive approach.
 * No student or other participant may include any information or images on the site that could compromise the safety of himself or other wiki members. Avoid specific comments about our location or schedules, if they would be visible to outsiders.
 * All participants will be respectful in their postings and edits. No trash-talk, inappropriate language, personal insults, profanity, spam, racist, sexist or discriminatory remarks, threatening comments or irrelevant information will be tolerated.
 * No student or other participant may post, comment, or change settings on the site in violation of these terms and conditions.
 * All participants must protect their log-in and password information. If participants suspect that a password has been compromised, he/she must notify the teacher immediately. Students are accountable for all actions under their usernames.
 * No participant may share his/her log-in information or protected information about the site with anyone who is not a participant. This includes adding trackbacks or other means by which outsiders can access the site without permission.
 * Any participant who is aware of violations of this agreement by others must report these violations to the teacher immediately both verbally and in writing (email or note).
 * All use of the wiki must be in accordance with the school’s Acceptable Use Policy, including entries made from computers outside of school. When you use or view this wiki you are at school.
 * Uncited use of copyrighted material in wiki postings, files, or comments will be deemed as plagiarism and punished accordingly.
 * All writing must be in your own words. Do not cut and paste!
 * No posting or edit may facilitate or promote illegal activity, either overtly or by implication.


 * Consequences of violating the Warranty**
 * Any violation of the above terms and conditions shall make the violator subject to the following at the teachers' discretion depending on the severity of the infraction.
 * A full grade reduction on the project for each infraction
 * Potential termination from the wiki, with all related sacrifice of points toward grades
 * Discipline through the school code of conduct, where applicable.
 * At the teacher’s discretion, a warning may be given in the case of minor infractions.

This wiki agreement has been adapted from material found on the TeachersFirst.com Sample wiki warranty. All material used is greatly appreciated. Ms. Sicard Amy M Mr. Smith s.m.m e.g.m Sophie I Ashbaugh A Nisonoff C Klein A Mathieu N*L J Lu R Li J Goldring :] E Kantardzic S Szeto Josef E.R.P Mady Briah AKA Burbahlicious ;-) Viky-RAM