SENIOR HANDBOOK for 2012

CONTRACT FOR STUDENT USE OF THE SMMC COMPUTER NETWORK,
THE INTERNET AND EMAIL
I undertake to take good care of the school computers and the programs that are loaded on them because I am
aware that:
Computers are an important tool that will help me to be successful with the education tasks I need to carry
out.
The settings on the computer are there to make the computer easy for everybody to use.
It is very expensive to repair damage to computers and the software programs on them.
Any damage caused to computers and software affects all students including myself.
I understand that:
Saint Margaret Mary's College reserves the right to have use of its Internet connection monitored by the
College’s staff or agents.
The Internet sites visited and the language used by me in email messages are open to scrutiny by the College
for the purpose of the protection of students, the public and the College’s reputation.
My use of the College’s network and Internet and email facilities is a privilege.
I understand and agree that:
I will behave responsibly and ethically and, at all times, respect the rights of others.
I must use my own login name, password and data directory and logout properly after each session.
I must not disclose my password to any other student or to others outside the school.
I must store only data files in my user directory. (i.e. No .com, .exe, or .bat files are to be stored.)
I must not breach copyright regulations by downloading to and/or storing, in my user drive or on my USB
memory stick, files such as illegal copies of songs, videos, photographs etc.
I must only use the Internet to search for information related to my school work when I am using the College
computers or Remote Desktop from home.
I will follow the instructions of College staff with regard to my use of the Internet at school.
I will not attempt to retrieve, view or disseminate any obscene, offensive or illegal material.
If, by accident, I find information that is offensive or inappropriate, I will exit the site immediately and
inform the teacher of the event.
I will not write/send electronic communications (via email, blogs or social networking sites) that use
offensive language or are abusive, threatening or that constitute harassment.
I will not use email to forward chain letters and I will not send multiple copies of a particular email to any
person.
The College does not permit me to access internet chat or blogs unless under direct teacher supervision or
on College-designed sites.
I will not use College equipment such as digital cameras to take photographs or videos of other students or
College staff without their permission.
My privileges to use the College’s information technology facilities may be withdrawn if I offend or engage in
inappropriate conduct.
My enrolment at the College may come under consideration if I am involved in serious misuse of
information technology resources.
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