Handbook
Acceptable Computer Use Policy: Responsibilities
Rights | Discipline
- A network ID & password will be assigned to each student. It is the student's responsibility to keep his/her password secret. Each student is responsible for any use of computers or network resources performed under that network ID.
- Users must be properly signed onto any computer on the premises. If the user is not properly logged on, or if logged on as someone else, access to the school computers will be revoked. Network access will also be revoked.
- Accessing or attempting to access another user's data will be considered a serious offense.
- Any deliberate attempt to disrupt the computer network or to destroy data by spreading computer viruses or by any other means will be considered a very serious offense.
- Any attempt to bypass the security systems will be considered a grave most serious offense.
- Users are responsible for adhering to the printer use guidelines. A fee may be charged for printer use.
- Games are prohibited on school computers and may not be played on student laptops during school hours.
- Chat rooms, message boards, site messaging, and newsgroups are prohibited. Internet email is permitted on designated computers only as directed by a teacher.
- Distribution of the Wired Equivalency Protection key is prohibited and will be considered a very serious offense.
- Students will refrain from using obscene, profane, vulgar, rude, inflammatory, prejudicial, threatening, or disrespectful language on the Internet and other online services.
- Chain letters are prohibited.
- Hardware and software may not be removed from its designated location.
- Copyright guidelines must be followed in the use of hardware and software by students and staff and in the transmission and use of text, graphics, and other data over the Internet or other online services.
- Users are prohibited from using computers, software, or online services for personal or private business, for product advertisement, or for making financial commitments.
- Use of the network or computers to access or process pornographic material in text or graphic form is prohibited, and will be considered a serious offense.
- Students with specific course assignments have priority in the use of equipment.
- Permission to access the Internet must be given by the teacher or librarian prior to access.
- Students must adhere to the rules established by Divine Child High School for use of hardware, software, networks, and computer labs within the school.
Violation of the Acceptable Usage Policy could lead to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion. The Technology Coordinator will make a recommendation to the Principal regarding disciplinary action. Any and all disciplinary action remains with the Principal of Divine Child High School.
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