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Computer Network Use for Students |
Student Network Access |
Acceptable Use |
Unacceptable Use | Internet Access |
Electronic Lockers |
Standard Software Suite |
Student Responsibilities |
Disclaimer | Deletion of
Student Stored Computer Information
Computer Network Use for Students
This information has been prepared as a resource for students. Please take a
few minutes to read it so that you may take proper advantage of this important
educational resource.
High School District 211 provides access to educational and informational
resources for students via computers in classrooms, laboratories, media centers,
and offices. These computers are part of a local and wide area network designed
to assist students in the learning process. High School District 211 owns and
operates the computer network and, therefore, reserves the right to search and
examine any district-owned storage media.
High School District 211 provides no assurance of privacy for information
transmitted via the network or contained in district-owned storage media
including, but not limited to, electronic mail. Use of the services provided by
District 211 is a privilege that can be revoked.
Student Network Access
Access to the district’s computer network is controlled through user
identification names and passwords. This information will be provided to you by
your teachers and/or media staff in your school.
Acceptable Use
The District 211 Network exists for students to access educational and
informational resources for, and in support of, educational and research
purposes related to their coursework. The network may only be used for lawful,
non-commercial activities in support of these purposes. Students may use the
network in conjunction with assigned classroom activities or assignments
consistent with these purposes.
Unacceptable Use
Unacceptable uses prohibited by District 211 policy include the following:
- actions which violate District 211 policy; the policies of organizations
operating other computers or networks accessed via the Network; or local, state
or federal laws;
- interference with, or the disruption of, Network use by other
users;
- Creation and/or propagation of unsolicited advertising, political
lobbying, chain letters, pyramid schemes, computer worms, viruses, or other
vandalism: (Vandalism is defined as an attempt to harm or destroy data of
another user, the Internet or any other network.) This includes, but is not
limited to, the uploading or creation of computer viruses.
- attempt to
circumvent security measures on or unauthorized entry to school or remote
computers, networks, information, or communications devices;
- unauthorized use
or distribution of user passwords, copyrighted material, or material protected
as a trade secret;
- use of abusive or otherwise objectionable language;
- transmission of inaccurate, threatening, harassing, or obscene material;
- forgery of electronic mail messages;
- unauthorized examination, modification,
deletion, transmission, or duplication of files and/or data belonging to another
user; and
- Accessing information unsuitable in the educational setting. Any
expenses incurred by virtue of violations of this policy are the sole
responsibility of the individual.
Any unacceptable use, as described above, will result in cancellation of
student network privileges and will subject the student to appropriate
disciplinary action ranging from admonition and warning to suspension and/or
expulsion.
Internet Access
Most all District 211 computers are capable of providing Internet access.
Independent access (not under direct supervision of a teacher) is only allowed
with parent permission. Permission forms are provided with initial school
registration materials. School identification cards are coded accordingly, and
you may be asked to show your I.D. card when doing independent Internet
research. When signing the Internet access card, you are giving permission to
High School District 211 to copy student-authored work for electronic or
physical display.
Electronic Lockers
Through the computer network, each student has storage space on a district
server for his/her own work. This is called an e-locker. You are able, through
this process, to maintain a portfolio of past and current projects.
Standard Software Suite
In addition to specific curriculum-related software, a standard suite of
Microsoft Office software consisting of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is available
for all students.
Student Responsibilities
- Students are responsible at all times for the proper use of a system
account issued in the student’s name.
- Students shall immediately notify the
system administrator or other authority of any security problem on the Network
known to, or identified by, the student. Further, students are not to act on,
take advantage of, or share with other students any information about such
security problems.
- By using the Network, students acknowledge the potential
for access to inaccurate and/or objectionable material among resources provided
by others. District 211 does not condone the use of such materials.
Disclaimer
District 211 makes no warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, for the
opinions, advice, services, merchandise, or other information provided by system
users, information providers, service providers, or other third parties on the
Network. District 211 is not responsible for any damages suffered by users
including, but not limited to, loss of data resulting from unacceptable use,
delays, non- or mis-delivery of information, or service interruptions of any
kind or for any reason. Use of information or services provided on the Network
is at the user’s own risk. District 211 specifically disclaims any
responsibility for the accuracy of information or materials of any sort obtained
through the use of the Network. District 211 provides no assurance of privacy
for information transmitted via the Network or contained in District-owned
storage media including, but not limited to, electronic mail. District 211
reserves the right to search and examine, any District-owned storage media or
storage media owned by others used with District-owned equipment. Users deemed a
security risk may be denied access to the Network.
Deletion of Student Stored Computer Information
All data and information which is received or stored by a student on district
computer space may be downloaded and deleted from the district’s computers. Any
information or data, which a student receives or obtains by unacceptable use,
may be downloaded and deleted by the District immediately upon its discovery.
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