user agreement
NETWORK ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY Students using the school district’s network are responsible for using this technology appropriately and in an ethical manner. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action, including the termination of network privileges for the user.
The use of technology must be in support of education and consistent with the academic goals of the district.
The student will be able to:
Access the school’s equipment.
Use the internet for educational purposes.
Utilize the file server for data storage.
Print in moderation for classroom use.
Use external storage devices if virus scanned by a staff member prior to use.
The student will be prohibited from:
Bypassing the internet filter to gain access to blocked websites.
Transmitting, receiving or viewing obscene materials.
Revealing personal information about themselves or others.
Sharing individual passwords or utilizing another student’s password to gain access to network resources.
Communicating any financial information for online purchases on school equipment.
Utilizing electronic mail during school hours unless under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher.
Using tools or programs capable of disrupting the network.
Accessing real time audio or video streaming.
Vandalizing, stealing, or attempting malicious harm to school equipment or data of other users.
Accessing non-educational games on school equipment.
Bringing programs or games from home or other sources.
Downloading files from the internet.
Using P2P (Peer to Peer) services.
Chat or instant message services on school equipment.
Housing MP3 files or executables on the school server.
Using vulgarities or other inappropriate language while on the network.
Bringing outside electronic devices to access the school’s network.
Using school computers to place phone calls.
The student’s internet use is tracked and monitored on a daily basis. Files on any of the Harrisburg computers or data servers are not private and therefore, subject to inspection.
Misconduct:
The building and/or network administrator are responsible for applying disciplinary actions when the Acceptable Use Policy has been violated.
Consequences:
First Notice: maximum of 2 week (10 school days) suspension of computer privileges
Second Notice: maximum of 1 month (20 school days) suspension of computer privileges
Third Notice: termination of privileges for the remainder of the year or 6 months (120 school days) whichever is longer.
When applicable, law enforcement agencies may be involved.
Violation of any of the above mentioned rules and responsibilities will result in a loss of access and may result in other disciplinary or legal actions.
The use of technology must be in support of education and consistent with the academic goals of the district.
The student will be able to:
Access the school’s equipment.
Use the internet for educational purposes.
Utilize the file server for data storage.
Print in moderation for classroom use.
Use external storage devices if virus scanned by a staff member prior to use.
The student will be prohibited from:
Bypassing the internet filter to gain access to blocked websites.
Transmitting, receiving or viewing obscene materials.
Revealing personal information about themselves or others.
Sharing individual passwords or utilizing another student’s password to gain access to network resources.
Communicating any financial information for online purchases on school equipment.
Utilizing electronic mail during school hours unless under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher.
Using tools or programs capable of disrupting the network.
Accessing real time audio or video streaming.
Vandalizing, stealing, or attempting malicious harm to school equipment or data of other users.
Accessing non-educational games on school equipment.
Bringing programs or games from home or other sources.
Downloading files from the internet.
Using P2P (Peer to Peer) services.
Chat or instant message services on school equipment.
Housing MP3 files or executables on the school server.
Using vulgarities or other inappropriate language while on the network.
Bringing outside electronic devices to access the school’s network.
Using school computers to place phone calls.
The student’s internet use is tracked and monitored on a daily basis. Files on any of the Harrisburg computers or data servers are not private and therefore, subject to inspection.
Misconduct:
The building and/or network administrator are responsible for applying disciplinary actions when the Acceptable Use Policy has been violated.
Consequences:
First Notice: maximum of 2 week (10 school days) suspension of computer privileges
Second Notice: maximum of 1 month (20 school days) suspension of computer privileges
Third Notice: termination of privileges for the remainder of the year or 6 months (120 school days) whichever is longer.
When applicable, law enforcement agencies may be involved.
Violation of any of the above mentioned rules and responsibilities will result in a loss of access and may result in other disciplinary or legal actions.