Apprenticeship Flowchart - Sussex Technical High School

n. installs, downloads, or uses unauthorized or unlicensed software or third-party system without
the express prior authorization by the District Technology Department;
o. involves a deliberate attempt to disrupt the Network.
7. Communications via the network should not be assumed to be private or privileged information. I will not
send email messages unless directed to do so as part of a class assignment.
8. Use of the network to develop programs that infiltrate a computer network system, and/or damage the
software components of a computer or computing system is prohibited. I will not attempt to disable,
infiltrate, destroy, or interfere with any part of the District’s computer systems.
9. Use of the network to transmit, view or store sexually explicit or pornographic images, messages or cartoons
is prohibited. Unwelcome harassment or bullying directed at an individual or group based on race, national
origin, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability or other characteristic is prohibited if the
harassment or bullying is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it has the effect of materially limiting a
reasonable student’s participation in, or benefit from, the District’s educational program.
10. I will not install or add any software to the school's computers unless specifically instructed to do so as part
of a classroom assignment. This includes games and any other programs.
11. I will protect others and myself by checking my disks that I use at home and school for viruses.
Sussex Tech will:
1. Educate students on the proper use and dangers of social networking websites and chat rooms.
2. Create cyberbullying awareness through education of students and a system to investigate and respond to
acts of cyberbullying.
3. Reserve the right to monitor email/Internet use.
4. Monitor file server space utilization by users.
5. Remove a user from the network in the event of unauthorized activity.
6. Ensure that computers, software, email, and fax machines are school property intended for school use only.
7. Uphold abuse of computers, computer systems, and other district communication devices as serious
misconduct.
8. Require the loss of computer privileges and disciplinary action and/or legal prosecution if computer use
misconduct occurs.
9. Take steps to promote the safety and security of users of the Sussex Technical online computer network
when using electronic mail, chat rooms, instant messaging, and other forms of direct electronic
communications. Specifically, as required by the Children’s Internet Protection Act, prevention of
inappropriate network usage includes: (a) unauthorized access, including so-called ‘hacking,’ and other
unlawful activities; and (b) unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal identification
information regarding minors.
10. Use technology protection measures (ie: Internet filters) to block or filter Internet, or other forms of
electronic communication, ability to access to inappropriate information. Specifically, as required by the
Children’s Internet Protection Act, blocking shall be applied to visual depictions of material deemed
obscene or child pornography, or to any material deemed harmful to minors.
11. Assure compliance with E-rate requirements of the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA)
Abuse of computers, computer systems, and other District communication systems or devices are
considered serious misconduct and will be dealt with by loss of computer privileges, and if appropriate,
disciplinary action and/or legal prosecution. I understand that if I violate any of the above rules, I could
lose my computer privileges including the use of portable systems that have been assigned to my classroom
or me.
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