10989 Student Handbook 06 - ACS International Schools

• Personal portable electronic equipment with cameras should not be seen or used in
Pavilion 3 (the early childhood area building) unless there are exceptional
circumstances; e.g. parents photographing special events, presentations in the
classroom
Digital Video, Audio and Still Images
Personal portable technology such as mobile phones, video and still cameras, computers
etc. can all be used to capture, reproduce and publish digital video, audio and still images.
Wherever possible, verbal permission should be sought in advance by anyone wishing to
use any of the above devices at any school sponsored activities or lessons. However, this is
difficult to enforce. Firstly, many events occur outside of school, both locally and
internationally, e.g. sporting events, field trips, CAS activities etc. and secondly, students
are permitted to use personal portable technology whilst at school. Responsible use of all
digital video, audio and still images is an important aspect of the Digital Literacy and
Citizenship Programme and will be reinforced by all personnel working at ACS.
Where digitally based video clips, audio clips and/or photographs of students, parents or
staff are to be used in any external publications, digital or print, permission must be
sought in advance.
Personal information should never be published alongside any images.
At no time are any personal or school portable devices to be used in any bathroom or
changing room on campus.
Email
E-mail is an essential means of communication for staff, students and parents.
Managing e-mail
• Where applicable, the school will issue school e-mail address for all staff and students
• The school e-mail account should be used for all school business and correspondence
• It is the responsibility of each account holder to keep the password secure
• For the safety and security of users and recipients, all e-mail is filtered and logged; if
necessary, e-mail histories can be traced.
Acceptable Use Agreement
ACS International School provides students with access to Information Technology
resources. These resources include, but are not limited to, network computers, iPads, iPods,
cameras, online subscriptions, application programmes and the Internet. Students may use
these resources for class work, research, the preparation of assignments, communication
and the development of skills. Access to these resources is regarded as a privilege not a
right.
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