COMPUTER USE POLICY

This policy applies to all computers in NHS (Laptops, Lab, Netbooks).     

Users of any networked or stand-alone computer system will:

  1. Not share their password with any one other than their parent or if requested by school staff.
  2. Use the computers for the delivery and/or support of the curriculum (courses) and for the enhancement of general computer knowledge and skills.
  3. Stealing any computer related equipment will be considered a violation of this policy and possibly a criminal offence.
  4. Not have food or drink at or near the computer equipment.
  5. Play No Games!  GAMES WILL NOT BE PLAYED, INSTALLED, DOWNLOADED, OR TRANSFERRED.
  6. Not access websites not required for course work such as Facebook, YouTube, etc.
  7. Use information/software on hard drive(s) without intentional modification (that is, add, save, edit, delete) unless with permission from the supervising teacher.
  8. Refrain from harming or attempting to harm or destroy data or information not belonging to them, on any network or stand-alone site.
  9. Refrain from obtaining by any means, privileges or access to material on any systems to which they are not entitled.
  10. Access only those network-shared printers designated to be used in the appropriate use of computers and other telecommunication equipment.
  11. Respect federal, provincial and local laws that specify appropriate use of computers and other telecommunication equipment.
  12. Not access, store or send messages or any material that is unlawful, obscene, abusive harassing, demeaning, or otherwise objectionable.
  13. Report to the supervising teacher immediately, any material stored in any manner (test, images, and sound) on devices or equipment that appears to be in violation of this policy.
  14. Report to the supervising teacher any system faults that compromise the function, security, or use of the system.
  15. Report to the supervising teacher immediately, anyone in violation of this policy. 
  16. Not use e-mail chathouses or any other Internet-based chathouses for the purposes of recreational chatting.  This includes the use of MSN Messenger.
  17. Use chatting only when carried out for educational purposes during distance delivery of school curriculum.
  18. Refrain from intentionally damaging computers, monitors, mice, keyboards, desks or any other tech equipment.

**FIRST VIOLATION WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF ANY COMPUTER USE FOR A PERIOD OF ONE MONTH.

**SECOND VIOLATION MAY RESULT IN THE LOSS OF COMPUTER PRIVILEGES FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE SCHOOL YEAR.

Note:

  1. In the case where a student in violation of this policy needs to use the equipment for specific courses,  alternative arrangements may be made for the student to complete his or her work  by the subject teacher.
  2. Any violation of this policy will be included in the student’s discipline file to be handled by the school’s administration.
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