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Colorado Academy Upper School Handbook Revised August, 2012 Appendix B Colorado Academy Technology Use Agreement – Upper School Computers in the Colorado Academy labs, libraries, classrooms, and other spaces are tools to support the educational mission of the school. The purpose of the Colorado Academy network and its connection to the internet is to support research and education by providing access to unique resources and the opportunity for collaborative work. Computers may be monitored or filters employed to ensure appropriate use. Scope of Coverage for All Technology Policies: All policies, guidelines and rules described in this document refer to all computing /electronic/telecommunication devices (including, but not limited to, computers, handhelds or PDAs, MP3 players, portable memory storage devices, calculators with interfacing capability, cell/smart phones, digital cameras, etc.), technology infrastructure, associated peripheral devices and/or software: 1) owned by, leased by, or on loan to Colorado Academy; and 2) any computing or telecommunication devices owned by, in the possession of or being used by CA students and/or staff that are operated on school grounds or connected to any equipment on school grounds by means of direct connection, telephone line, or other common carrier or any type of connection including hardwired, fiber, infrared and/or wireless. Each student is responsible for using resources and equipment according to the privileges, responsibilities and restrictions listed below. Privileges and Responsibilities: Access is a privilege, not a right, and requires personal responsibility. Access is provided for educationally related communication, collaboration, assignments, and research. Each student will access the network through personal login and may store documents in a personal file on the network server and use a personal e-mail account. Those files are private, but can be accessed by administrators. Network files will be cleared at the end of every school year. All users must abide by copyright laws by using proper citations for information, images, sound and video files, or other data retrieved online or found elsewhere. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Reasonable access to personal e-mail for school purposes and current news sites is allowed during the school day. Appropriate language will be used at all times. In order to conserve paper and toner, there is print copy quota system. Each student will be issued an ample 250 pages per trimester printing credit. When the credit is used up, a student may petition for more credits. Students wishing to use the CA network for any personal electronic devices (e.g., smart phones, laptops) must complete a separate agreement every year and agree to provide the machine (mac) addresses of their devices to the network administrator. Parents must also sign the agreement. Technology and Library staff are always available for assistance. Restrictions – The following activities are not permitted: Playing games online, streaming music, downloading or watching videos or trailers, shopping, or taking entertainment quizzes or surveys. Using cell phones or other electronic communication devices (ECDs) during classes or while taking a test; using cell phones or ECDs with built-in cameras, at any time, in a locker room, bathroom, or locations in which inappropriate or privacy violating images could be obtained. Violations of this provision may result in disciplinary action and/or confiscation of the cell phone or ECD, or in possible referral to law enforcement. Using the internet for entertainment (surfing), time-wasting, or fantasy sports activities. Participation in chatrooms, online social networking, journal or blog sites, auction sites, or instant messaging. 38
Colorado Academy Upper School Handbook Revised August, 2012 Damaging, tampering with, “hacking,” installing any type of adware, spyware or malware, or altering computers, laptops, carts, monitors, peripherals, software, networks, folders or files; attempting to turn off or circumvent any security or filtering software; changing system or browser settings. Using mobile lab or classroom laptops when not in a supervised class. (Please check one out from library if needed.) Having any food, beverage, candy, gum, make-up, white out, or other liquids or chemicals near computers. Vandalizing, damaging, copying, deleting or disabling the property, work, or files of another user. Logging in to the network or e-mail with another person’s password or allowing others to use your password. Accessing, displaying, viewing, creating, downloading, saving, sending, forwarding, uploading, downloading, or printing information, text, images, sounds or videos that are offensive, abusive, pornographic, discriminatory, obscene, inflammatory, threatening, illegal, or dangerous on school or personally owned devices. Providing personal information (such as name, phone number, addresses, school, e-mail, credit card numbers or age of any person, including yourself) to personal space websites, strangers or websites that may use the information for identity theft or unethical purposes. Using networked or electronic devices to threaten, harass, spread rumors about, embarrass or humiliate another person (cyberbullying). In addition, any off-campus activities which constitute unkindness, threatening/harassing behavior, slander/libel, or invasion of privacy, and which impact CA students, personnel, or campus life, may carry penalties as outlined below. Accessing the internet without adult supervision. Penalties: Violation of these rules will result in loss of computer privileges and login deactivation for a designated length of time and/or issuance of an incident report. These may lead to a detention or an appearance before a principal or the disciplinary committee and could result in suspension or expulsion or referral to law enforcement. Note: Failure to return this signed agreement during the first week of school will result in deactivation of students’ logins until the signed form has been received. New students will receive information on how to access their network account, e-mail, and the website in their advisory or Freshman Seminar class. Disclaimer: Colorado Academy’s computer technology, network and internet system is to be used for educational and professional purposes. Users are reminded that all computer, network and internet use may be monitored by the school and that there is no assurance of privacy or warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, or that all services provided through this system will be error-free or without defect. CA does not guarantee the functioning of any computer, server, or the network, and it is not liable for any service interruptions or inconvenience, including lost data sustained in the use of any computer or other hardware or software. Colorado Academy specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through the internet. 39
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