The purpose of the school’s connection to the Internet is to support the mission of our school. Internet access is free to all, but students must first have the permission of and be supervised by a member of the ACS professional staff. Access is a privilege, not a right, and entails responsibility. Students are expected to demonstrate responsible use of privileges of Internet access according to the following conditions.
Privileges and Responsibilities
• ACS computers and Internet access are provided principally for educational related communication, research and other activities.
• Computer access will be provided to students who act in an ethical, considerate and responsible manner
• Each student with network access shall be assigned storage space on a file server which will be treated like school lockers
• Users should not expect that files stored on school resources will always be private
• Each student should respect the right of the copyright owners by using proper citation for information and images, sound files or any other computer data
Restrictions
The following activities are NOT permitted:
• Participation in unregulated ‘chat forums’
• Displaying or downloading information or images from the Internet that are offensive, obscene, abusive, objectionable or dangerous. Sensitivity to the diversity of the ACS community will be considered in deciding whether or not material is offensive
• Damaging or altering computers, computer systems, software, networks, or files
• Vandalising, damaging, or disabling the property of another user
• Representing the work of others found on the Internet or from other sources as your own
• Using another person’s password, trespassing in another person’s folders, work or files
• Breaching the specific guidelines set up at individual locations such as the library or computer lab
• Giving out personal information about yourself, or any other member of the school community, such as home phone numbers, addresses, credit card numbers or age
• Downloading or use of any unauthorised games or programmes
Student Ethical Computer and Internet Use Agreement
1. I will use Internet access only for educational purposes
2. I will understand that any storage space allotted to me is not necessarily private
3. I will ensure that I have permission from a supervising teacher or staff member to download any materials from the Internet onto any ACS computer
4. I will respect the diversity of beliefs of our community and not create or distribute any information which may be offensive to members of our community
5. I will not participate in public or unregulated chat forums
6. I will not use the Internet for any illegal purpose
7. I will only use email for school projects using appropriate language and content throughout
8. I will properly cite all references to online materials and respect the rights of copyright holders of articles, images and sound
9. I will not tamper with or view any files belonging to any other student or staff member
10. I will not damage or alter any form of hardware or software that belongs to the school
11. I will not release any personal information about myself, staff members or other students to anyone
12. I will not download or use any unauthorised games or programmes
13. I understand that the use of the Internet is a privilege not a right, which may be withdrawn if I violate the principles of ethical computer use
14. I will not use the Internet to resort to bullying (verbal, emotional, racist or sexual)
Consequences of Inappropriate use
Violation of these regulations may result in the loss of Internet access privileges and/or computer use privileges. Violations may also lead to suspension or expulsion from school.
Disclaimer
The school does not guarantee the functioning of any computer and shall not be liable for any direct or indirect, incidental or consequential damages, including lost data sustained in the use of any computer or any other hardware or software.
Our school policies in this area will be regularly reviewed and revised as necessary. Feedback from all constituent groups in our community will be solicited as policy revisions are consider
Privileges and Responsibilities
• ACS computers and Internet access are provided principally for educational related communication, research and other activities.
• Computer access will be provided to students who act in an ethical, considerate and responsible manner
• Each student with network access shall be assigned storage space on a file server which will be treated like school lockers
• Users should not expect that files stored on school resources will always be private
• Each student should respect the right of the copyright owners by using proper citation for information and images, sound files or any other computer data
Restrictions
The following activities are NOT permitted:
• Participation in unregulated ‘chat forums’
• Displaying or downloading information or images from the Internet that are offensive, obscene, abusive, objectionable or dangerous. Sensitivity to the diversity of the ACS community will be considered in deciding whether or not material is offensive
• Damaging or altering computers, computer systems, software, networks, or files
• Vandalising, damaging, or disabling the property of another user
• Representing the work of others found on the Internet or from other sources as your own
• Using another person’s password, trespassing in another person’s folders, work or files
• Breaching the specific guidelines set up at individual locations such as the library or computer lab
• Giving out personal information about yourself, or any other member of the school community, such as home phone numbers, addresses, credit card numbers or age
• Downloading or use of any unauthorised games or programmes
Student Ethical Computer and Internet Use Agreement
1. I will use Internet access only for educational purposes
2. I will understand that any storage space allotted to me is not necessarily private
3. I will ensure that I have permission from a supervising teacher or staff member to download any materials from the Internet onto any ACS computer
4. I will respect the diversity of beliefs of our community and not create or distribute any information which may be offensive to members of our community
5. I will not participate in public or unregulated chat forums
6. I will not use the Internet for any illegal purpose
7. I will only use email for school projects using appropriate language and content throughout
8. I will properly cite all references to online materials and respect the rights of copyright holders of articles, images and sound
9. I will not tamper with or view any files belonging to any other student or staff member
10. I will not damage or alter any form of hardware or software that belongs to the school
11. I will not release any personal information about myself, staff members or other students to anyone
12. I will not download or use any unauthorised games or programmes
13. I understand that the use of the Internet is a privilege not a right, which may be withdrawn if I violate the principles of ethical computer use
14. I will not use the Internet to resort to bullying (verbal, emotional, racist or sexual)
Consequences of Inappropriate use
Violation of these regulations may result in the loss of Internet access privileges and/or computer use privileges. Violations may also lead to suspension or expulsion from school.
Disclaimer
The school does not guarantee the functioning of any computer and shall not be liable for any direct or indirect, incidental or consequential damages, including lost data sustained in the use of any computer or any other hardware or software.
Our school policies in this area will be regularly reviewed and revised as necessary. Feedback from all constituent groups in our community will be solicited as policy revisions are consider
