Access to IST computers and the school’s wireless network is a privilege available to students at IST. With privilege comes responsibility. Our goal in providing this service is to enhance student learning and teach them about being responsible citizens in the 21st century. The guidelines below are in alignment with the IST Rights and Responsibilities.
Student Responsibility:
- I will accept responsibility for proper use of school technology and for reporting any misuse of technology.
- I will respect the privacy and dignity of students and teachers at all times and will not use, copy, or delete another user’s files, folders, or passwords.
- I am responsible for keeping secret any passwords given to me and updating these regularly.
- I will not intentionally alter existing software, hardware or network systems and their settings.
- I will respect school equipment and not vandalize it.
- I will not spread computer viruses or malicious software of any kind and will take precautionary measures to prevent such a spread (i.e. regularly scanning flash drives for viruses).
- I will not play games on the computer during school hours, unless a teacher has given consent.
MacBook Clause:
- I will never carry more than 2 at a time.
- I will always keep the screen closed when not seated and stationary.
- I will always ensure the proper shutdown of the computer.
- I will always attempt to login with my personal user account and will contact ICT staff or teacher when not able to do so.
Network/Internet Safety:
- I will follow the guidelines below:
- I will not publish offensive or defamatory material on a web page or site.
- I will not access social networking sites (i.e. Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, etc.) at school unless instructed to do so for a class activity by the teacher.
- I will only download or stream data (video, music, etc.) that meets international copyright law and with the express consent of the school's Network Manager or ICT Coordinator.
- I will not publish on the Internet personal information about myself OR others such as my full name, phone number, or address.
- I will use network folders for school-related tasks only and realise that it is not a place for music, games, or other data of a personal nature.
- I will not access the school's internet service from my personal computer without the express consent of the ICT staff.
E-Mail / Communication Safety:
- I will follow the guidelines below when using school computers/accounts:
- I will ensure that any school email account given to me is checked regularly.
- I will not use other programs to Instant Message or Chat without permission from my teacher.
- The school may filter and monitor - at random - students’ school accounts to ensure that they are used responsibly.
Parent Responsibilities:
Parents are expected to help their child follow these guidelines by monitoring their child’s use of technology at home.
If a student chooses to violate these guidelines, then s/he is subject to disciplinary consequences which may include losing access to using IST computers and the school network.
