Mt_Sent_AUP_Draft

Mt. Sentinel AUP Draft

** COMPUTER, NETWORK, AND INTERNET USE GUIDELINES MT. SENTINEL SCHOOL – SCHOOL DISTRICT 8 ** ** Student Acceptable **** USE POLICY **

** S **** chool District No. 8 ** and **Mt. Sentinel Secondary School**, through computer workstations, Local Area Networks (LANs) and the District Wide Area Network provide access for students to school computers and network services. ====All students must read and understand the ** Student Acceptable Use Guidelines ** and the following ** Secondary Student Network Agreement **. Please sign the form on the back of this document, obtain permission from your parent(s)/guardian(s), and return this form to school. The ** Student Acceptable Use Guidelines ** will be explained and reviewed by your teacher . ==== At Mt. Sentinel, we recognize that teaching and learning will continue to change as information and telecommunications technologies alter the ways in which information is accessed, communicated, shared and transferred.
 * Preamble **

. The following ** Secondary Student Network Agreement ** applies to the Mt. Sentinel Local Area Network (LAN) and includes single computer workstation connections to the Internet and the Internet itself. **1. Electronic Equipment** **The following ****// are permitted during class time with teacher discretion //****: ** · The use of cell phones, PDA's (personal digital assistants), or gaming devices · The use of music devices (MP3's) ·  The use of digital cameras · The use of lap top computers with wireless network access (exceptions are for students using school laptops for special needs circumstances). ** Consequences: ** Ï Students must adhere to the Mt. Sentinel School Code of Conduct when using these devices. Inappropriate use of equipment may result in temporary confiscation to Administration. Administration will deal with return of equipment. È Parents wishing to contact students via cellphone should take care not to interrupt during class time. In case of emergency, please contact the office.
 * // However, access to the school network is a privilege and not a right //**** . ** All computer users have the responsibility to use these resources in a professional, ethical, and lawful manner. Consequently network access and use entails responsibilities and these are outlined below.
 * Note: **

2. General Policies
/ over page … ==3. Summary of Conditions == o Be respectful and careful in their use of the computer lab equipment and furnishings (i.e./ keep food & drink out of labs) o Apply Mt. Sentinel School Code of Conduct in their online communication and collaboration o Apply cybersafety and netiquette guidelines in their online communication and collaboration o Not interfere with or change any software settings or other people's files <span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings; msobidifontfamily: Arial; msoasciifontfamily: Arial; msohansifontfamily: Arial; msochartype: symbol; msosymbolfontfamily: Wingdings;">o Not attempt to get around or reduce network security (by deleting or altering configuration files) <span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings; msobidifontfamily: Arial; msoasciifontfamily: Arial; msohansifontfamily: Arial; msochartype: symbol; msosymbolfontfamily: Wingdings;">o Not attempt to gain access to other people’s/classes network folders <span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings; msobidifontfamily: Arial; msoasciifontfamily: Arial; msohansifontfamily: Arial; msochartype: symbol; msosymbolfontfamily: Wingdings;">o Not download and/or store unauthorized or copyrighted files on the file server (e.g./ video, music files, etc.) <span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings; msobidifontfamily: Arial; msoasciifontfamily: Arial; msohansifontfamily: Arial; msochartype: symbol; msosymbolfontfamily: Wingdings;">o Not try to repair or move computer equipment, cables, or peripherals (printers, scanners). <span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings; msobidifontfamily: Arial; msoasciifontfamily: Arial; msohansifontfamily: Arial; msochartype: symbol; msosymbolfontfamily: Wingdings;">o Not waste resources (e.g./ printing) or network space (e.g./ store large/.exe files on their network drive) <span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings; msobidifontfamily: Arial; msoasciifontfamily: Arial; msohansifontfamily: Arial; msochartype: symbol; msosymbolfontfamily: Wingdings;">o Not deliberately enter or remain in, websites containing objectionable or inappropriate material <span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings; msobidifontfamily: Arial; msoasciifontfamily: Arial; msohansifontfamily: Arial; msochartype: symbol; msosymbolfontfamily: Wingdings;">o Use loaned school computer or technical equipment at school only, and return promptly to the technician or teacher responsible for loaning the equipment.
 * The use of computer/internet resources for educational purposes have priority over other (recreational) uses.
 * Consideration must be given to other computer users such as:
 * Use headphones to listen to sound
 * Logoff and leave computers ready for the next person to use
 * Report any malfunction of computer/network facility promptly
 * Clean up area and replace furniture when you leave a computer facility
 * Students must: **

4. Special Note: Email, Video Streaming, and Gaming
<span style="color: black; font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Webdings; msobidifontfamily: Arial; msoasciifontfamily: Arial; msohansifontfamily: Arial; msochartype: symbol; msosymbolfontfamily: Webdings; msobidifontsize: 10.0pt;"> Electronic mail is a valuable tool for personal and official communication both within the school network and on the Internet. As with all privileges, its use involves responsibilities, and accepted practices known as **n** etiquette should be followed. Teachers will set their own guidelines for use of electronic mail in class time. <span style="color: black; font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Webdings; msobidifontfamily: Arial; msoasciifontfamily: Arial; msohansifontfamily: Arial; msochartype: symbol; msosymbolfontfamily: Webdings; msobidifontsize: 10.0pt;">¿ Video and music streaming are for //educational purposes only//. //Streaming music videos or non-educational content for recreational use is prohibited//. Users should be aware that streaming video or music takes up bandwidth space and may slow down the network for other users. When in doubt, users should ask permission to access these sites as a courtesy. <span style="color: black; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings; msobidifontfamily: Arial; msoasciifontfamily: Arial; msohansifontfamily: Arial; msochartype: symbol; msosymbolfontfamily: Wingdings; msobidifontsize: 10.0pt;">: Simple, appropriate online flash-based games are available outside of class time, or with teacher permission. Educational gaming and online simulations can be sound methods to foster learning, and we will continue to learn and grow in this area.

<span style="font-size: 14pt; color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">5. Consequences of Inappropriate Use May Include:
** 6. Important Final Note: ** Prior to receiving network access privileges, each user will be required to:
 * Ban on lunchtime computer use
 * Temporary ban on using computers
 * Removal of email, gaming, or streaming privileges
 * Removal of internet access privileges
 * Removal of network folder access
 * Removal from classes where computer use is involved

1. Sign and return this form to the Teacher, Office or Tech who has supplied the form. 2. Complete an online introductory internet/network module before being given network access privileges. (A copy of this Acceptable Use Policy is available on the Mt. Sentinel Secondary School website, and cybersafety information is available to parents on the PAC website link.) <span style="font-size: 16pt; color: black; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings; msobidifontfamily: Arial; msoasciifontfamily: Arial; msohansifontfamily: Arial; msochartype: symbol; msosymbolfontfamily: Wingdings; msobidifontsize: 8.0pt;">? ** WE THE UNDERSIGNED HAVE READ THE ABOVE AND AGREE TO FOLLOW THE STATED GUIDELINES **** : ** ** Student Name (please print): ** _ __ // Parent signature date //
 * Parents/Guardians are encouraged to contact the school if they have any questions and/or concerns.
 * Grade: ** 7 8 9 10 11 12

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