The computer network system is owned by the school. These rules will help us to be fair to others and keep everyone safe.
1. I will only use my own network login and password.
2. I will not look at, change or delete other people’s files.
3. I will not bring in my personal software, laptop or personal digital devices for attachment to a computer without permission. I will also not use
these devices during a class.
4. I will ask permission from my homeroom teachers before using a computer and before accessing the Internet.
5. I will tell the teacher if I see a problem with any computer.
6. I will not download software from the Internet nor distribute obscene and copyrighted materials over the network.
7. I understand that games should not be played in class. During free time a student may play educational games with the permission of their teacher.
If while permitted to play a game, a student must yield the computer to another student who would like to use it for legitimate work.
8. I understand that laptops are the school’s property and are not allowed to be taken home or used outside the school building.
9. I will not give my address or phone number online.
10. I will only send e-mail to people who my teachers have approved.
11. I will be respectful of the feelings of other users.
12. I will not use Internet chat unless supervised by a teacher for collaborative educational use.
13. I will tell a teacher immediately if I see anything I am unhappy with or if I receive messages I do not like.
14. I understand that the school may check my computer files and the Internet sites I visit.
15. I understand that if I deliberately break these rules, I may not be allowed to use the computers or the Internet.
16. I will not shoot and or publish photographs of the school, students and teachers without first obtaining their permission.
17. I will not eat or drink while operating a computer at PCAA.
18. I will handle all computers with respect and care.
19. I will promptly return a laptop to the mobile cart for charging after I have used it.
20. I understand that if I deliberately break any of these rules, I may not be allowed to use the computers or the internet at PCAA.
The school may exercise its right to monitor the use of the school’s computer network systems, including access to web-sites, the interception of e-mail and the deleting of inappropriate materials where it believes unauthorized use of the school’s computer system is or may be taking place, or may be used for harmful or criminal purposes or for storing harmful, unauthorized or unlawful text or
imagery.