Computer Use Policies... (Updated in June 2006)

It is a general expectation that Boissevain School computer resources are to be used in a responsible, efficient, ethical and legal manner.

Document folders are provided for storage of files used for school related work. Network administrators may, at their discretion, review user storage folders and files to maintain system integrity and to ensure that the system is being used responsibly. Users should not expect that files stored on school computers are private.

All students are encouraged to BACK up their work on appropriate storage media (removable media or assigned hard disk space), loss of files due to disk problems are NOT the responsibility of the system administrators.

General Expectations

Failure to abide by the following rules and policies may result in the loss or suspension of computer privileges.

• Treat the computers with respect and care.

• There is to be NO food or drink in any computer lab or near any computer in the school (food / drink will be confiscated).

• Report computer problems promptly to your teacher. Do not attempt to repair computers yourself.

• Internet access forms are REQUIRED for any access to the internet at the school. Internet access forms MUST be completed and returned to the office or homeroom teacher.

• The installing, uploading or downloading of software, music, etc. is not allowed unless you have the consent of a teacher, the school administration or the technology leader.

• On-line games may be played during noon or after school. On-line games may also be played during class time, with the teacher's permission. Games with inappropriate content or excessive violence are not allowed at any time.

• Students working on classroom related work have priority over the computers.

• Chat lines, bulletin boards, discussion forums, etc and e-mail are not to be accessed at the school unless as part of a school course with that teacher's permission.

THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT PERMITTED ON SCHOOL COMPUTERS

Failure to abide by the following rules and policies will result in a referral to the administration and a long term suspension or permanent loss of privileges.

• Sending, displaying or soliciting offensive messages or pictures.

• Using obscene language, symbols, or gestures.

• Harassing, insulting, or bullying others.

• Vandalism; willful damage & abuse of...
• computer equipment
• computer systems
• computer networks
• computer files
• software

• Using other's accounts, including trespassing in others' folders, documents or files and damage to another's files.

• Using the computers for illegal purposes.

• Accessing inappropriate internet sites.

• On-line gambling.

• Excessive waste of print material.

After School Use Of Computers

The computer labs may be used outside school hours by grade 5 - 12 students according to the following policy. All computer use policies are in force outside school hours, abuse of this privilege WILL result in suspension of computer use privileges.

Grade 9 - 12

• Students in grade 9 - 12 may use the computer labs until 9:30 pm on school days.

• Grade 9 - 12 students may use the lab on weekends. Weekend use MUST be approved by the principal or vice principal and the student(s) MUST be let in by a teacher. The teacher giving access to the lab must sign the permission slip. Additional rules apply to weekend use and are listed on the permission form.

Middle School

• Students in middle school MUST be under the supervision of a teacher (ie. the teacher must be present in the school and check on students every 10 - 15 minutes).

Printing

It is a general expectation that Boissevain School computer resources are to be used in a responsible and efficient manner. Teachers and students are encouraged to conserve paper and ink - both to decrease costs and to play a small role in keeping the environment clean. Failure to abide by the policies set out will result in the loss of printing or computer privileges.

Printing Charges for personal printing:

Approval and payment are to be obtained BEFORE printing.

• 25¢ per page for black/white
• $1.00 for colour

Use common sense when printing from the internet. Users are asked to cut/paste what is needed before printing several pages of unnecessary material! Printing large amounts of information from the internet will be subject to the charges above.

Proofread carefully BEFORE printing! Students are allowed to print one copy only per assignment. (paper wasted due to printing extra copies, not proofreading, etc. will be charged as 'personal use'). Ensure that only the pages required are printed.

Make sure you are printing to the desired printer BEFORE printing!

Printer quotas may be set by the administrator. Permission to exceed the quota in special cases must be obtained from the system administrator or teacher.

Teachers are encouraged to accept work in electronic form where feasible to help cut down on wasted paper and ink.

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