Computer/Network Appropriate Use Guidelines

User Responsibilities:

  • To use computer networks for educational purposes
  • To respect copyright laws
  • To respect the privacy of others
  • To follow established guidelines for computer use and etiquette
  • To report violations to teachers or supervisors or the school administration
  • To use the Internet safely and responsibly, and to immediately leave any site that contains inappropriate content

Unacceptable Uses:

  • Using networks for non-education purposes
  • Deliberately damaging equipment or disrupting network performance and services
  • Wasting resources such as paper or time
  • Accessing, damaging or destroying the files of another user
  • Bullying or harassment of others
  • Using language that may be offensive to others
  • Using networks for unlawful purposes
  • Using networks to access or distribute inappropriate material, including material that is obscene, pornographic, threatening or racially offensive
  • Using unauthorized copies of information or software
  • Failing to immediately leave an appropriate Internet site
  • Plagiarism, or unauthorized use of someone else's work
  • Access to games with violence of any kind

Possible Consequences of Unacceptable Student Use:

  • Loss of network privileges
  • Disciplinary action through the school or district code of conduct
  • Financial liability for damaged equipment