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Acceptable Use Policy
NETWORK
Federal support for our internet connection requires that we create and adhere to a set of guidelines for proper use of computers and the Internet. The guidelines are called an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP), and they apply to both staff and students. Please learn these policies and communicate them clearly to your students.
Teachers
Keep your password secure. Do NOT share it with others.
Log off the network when your computer is not in use.
Internet access is for professional purposes (email, curriculum research, etc.).
Maintain respect in all correspondence (no harassing emails, inappropriate language, etc.).
Instant messaging is not allowed on our network.
Do not install software on your computer without approval.
Do not use computers or the Internet for illegal purposes.
Students
No students in the computer lab without a supervising teacher.
Students do not use computers outside the lab without staff permission.
Privacy: do not open other students' work without permission.
Avoid plagiarism: credit all sources.
Respectful language.
Respect for equipment.
Students may use internet to access site of the week and other sites designated by the computer instructor, or by other teachers though WRITTEN assignments.
No internet use without direct teacher supervision.
Do not use name, personal email, address, phone number on internet.
EMAIL
Check your email at least once daily, and delete or download messages regularly.
Do not share your password with anyone; you are responsible for all use of your email account.
Use email only for lawful purposes. Commercial use of Storefront email accounts is not allowed.
Personal use of email is allowed, but remember that you represent the school when you use our address, and avoid language and images that are abusive, hateful, harassing, potentially offensive, or in any other way inappropriate or unprofessional.
Students may not currently send or receive email at the Storefront, but faculty may do so on their behalf (e.g. to maintain contact with family members/tutors/big brothers & sisters/class pen-pals, etc).
Do NOT open unexpected attachments Ð this is how most computer viruses are transmitted. If you know the sender, call or email them to check that it's legitimate. If you don't know the sender, contact the school technology department BEFORE opening the attachment.
Remember that sending e-mail is like sending a postcard; there is no guarantee that it is private. Do not send passwords, social security numbers, financial or other confidential material by e-mail.
The Storefront does not monitor staff email, but requests that you maintain awareness and respect for the policies that allow us to provide these accounts to everyone free of charge.
