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Network & Internet Acceptable Use Policy

Acceptable Use

The purpose of using the Internet at St. Edmund Preparatory High School (hereinafter “the School) is to support research and education by providing access to unique resources and the opportunity for collaborative work.  Account use must be in support of education and research and consistent with the educational objectives of the School.  Transmission of any material in violation of School policy or any U.S. or state regulation is prohibited.  This includes, but is not limited to, copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material or material protected by trade secrets.  The final determination of what constitutes a violation of this policy is the responsibility of the Assistant Principal and the Director of Computer Services.

Privileges

The use of the School’s network is a privilege, not a right; inappropriate use will result in cancellation of those privileges.  The School’s administration will deem what is inappropriate use and its decision is final.  Also, the administration may remove a student’s account privileges at any time.

Network Etiquette

Students are expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of network etiquette.  These include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Be polite.  Do not get abusive in messages to others.
2. Use appropriate language.  Swear, vulgarities or any other inappropriate language are strictly forbidden.
3. Do not reveal one’s personal address or phone numbers to anyone.
4. Note that electronic mail (email) is not guaranteed to be private.  System Administrators do have access to all email.  Messages relating to or in support of illegal activities will be reported to the appropriate authorities.
5. Do not use the network in such a way that would disrupt the use of the network by other users.

 

Warranties

The School makes no warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, for the service it is providing.  The School will not be responsible for any damages suffered.  This includes loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries, mis-deliveries, or service interruptions caused by its own negligence or your errors or omissions.  Use of any information obtained via the Internet is at one’s own risk.  The School specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through its services.

 

Security

Security is a high-priority.  If a user identifies a security problem, he/she must notify a teacher or administrator.  Do not demonstrate the problem to other users.  Do not use another’s account.  Do not give account passwords to anyone.  Attempts to log on to the network as anyone but oneself will result in cancellation of user privileges.  Any user identified as a security risk or having a history of problems with other computer systems will be denied network privileges.

 

Vandalism

Vandalism will result in immediate loss of privileges and referral to the Assistant Principal for further disciplinary sanctions.  Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy data of another user, or agency.  This includes, but is not limited to, the uploading or creation of computer viruses, attempts at gaining unauthorized access or changing online materials without permission.  Vandalism also includes physical damage/destruction to the computers and associated equipment in the school building.

 

Social Networking

Maintaining or posting material to a web site or blog, such as MySpace or Facebook, that allows for any disruption to the school, including harming or interfering with the rights of other students to participate fully in school or extracurricular activities, is a violation of this policy.

1. Students must not post, publish, or display any defamatory, inaccurate, violent, abusive, profane, threatening or sexually oriented material.
2. Students must not knowingly or recklessly post false information about any person, students, staff or any other organization.

Failure to abide by this policy will result in disciplinary action including, but not limited to dismissal, and/or legal action by the school, civil authorities, or other involved parties.