Acceptable Use Policy for Computers, Networks, and
Servers Course
You have been given a
wonderful opportunity at the
With opportunity comes
responsibility. You, and you alone, are entirely
responsible for your computer station during the period you are in this
classroom. If any damage, vandalism, or misuse occurs during the period you are
responsible for your system, you will be held fully accountable. Rare is the
situation where a student intentionally damages a piece of equipment. More
often violations happen because of carelessness, lack of understanding, not
following directions, or failure to ask permission before doing something. Misuse
or abuse of the computer equipment may result in the following:
·
Restriction
of use for a period of time from 1-30 days.
·
Loss
of computer use privileges in class.
·
Loss
of computer use privileges throughout campus.
·
Removal
from class with loss of credit.
·
Disciplinary
action including detention or referral.
·
Legal
action.
·
Three AUP violations will result in removal from class
without credit.
This
policy is absolute and final. It is not open to interpretation or discussion.
It may be added to at the teacher’s discretion. Even so, I want you to have the
opportunity to use the equipment to enhance and expand your educational
opportunities. It is not my goal to deny reasonable access to any student. Your
safest bet is to always ask permission if you are unsure. If you have asked,
and are given permission do something, you most likely will not be held
accountable for accidental violations.
Violations in addition
to the AUP include, but are not limited to:
·
Opening
or deleting another student’s work.
·
Working
in an area of the computer that has nothing to do with your assigned work such
as Control Panels, command prompt, or basic configuration tools.
·
Sending/receiving
e-mail on the Internet that is not related to class.
·
Downloading
any files from the Internet without written teacher permission.
·
Eating,
chewing gum, or drinking in the lab.
·
Running
games or other non-school software, loading ANY programs on the computer.
Loading a program onto the computer may be grounds for immediate dismissal from
class.
·
Copying
files that are not your own work.
·
Using the Internet inappropriately. This is the most
common violation. It’s there for you to use, but you need to use it for class
work and not email, gaming, or surfing.
·
Logging
on by using another student’s account, even if they gave you permission.
·
Printing
non-class related materials without permission.
·
Accessing
the server, being in the server room without express permission.
·
Using
the CD ROM to play personal CDs.
·
Downloading,
bringing in, or using in any way copyrighted Mpeg files, including MP3s and
MP2s.
When the teacher is
absent, you will have a substitute teacher that may or may not have an
awareness of these lab policies. Please be aware that these policies do not
change just because your teacher changes for a day or two. For example, if you
ask the sub if you can load up a game and play it and he/she says fine, you
will still be in violation. After all, the policy is in place to protect your
equipment and resources and is in effect at all times.
One other topic that
needs to be addressed is privacy. You will have an account in class to use for
your class related work.. Please understand that there
are no privacy rights associated with this account.
Your teacher has the right to read and share with Parents, Administrators and
other school staff anything that you have done if he/she feels that it is being
used inappropriately. If you or your parents have any questions prior to
signing this (or even after), please do not hesitate to ask.
We agree to the terms
and conditions above.
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Student (Please print
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