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Acceptable Use of Internet, Email, Computer Facilities

and External Networks

Purpose

This Code of Practice has been developed for students at Calwell High School and is consistent with the department’s IT Security Policy and the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy.  Principals are responsible for ensuring that students and their parents/guardians have read the Code of Practice and the Parent Information Sheet, and operate within the parameters of these documents. The Code of Practice is to be signed after these documents outlined above have been read.

  • I will use the school computers for schoolwork only and only as directed by my teacher.
  • I will always act with extreme caution when communicating with unknown people using the school computers. (1)
  • I will be courteous and use appropriate language when communicating to others.
  • I will ask my teacher for help if I find or receive information that I feel uncomfortable with or is inappropriate.
  • I will not use the school computer facilities for illegal (2) or dishonest (3) purposes.
  • I will not copy software programs on school computers, or copy material, graphics or music owned by others without their permission.
  • I will not send, produce, show or search for things that might upset others (4).
  • I will not intentionally create congestion or disrupt the school computer equipment (5).
  • I will not tell other people my password or leave my computer logged in when leaving the room (6).
  • I will not send photographs or publish the full names of others or myself to unknown people without permission.
  • I will not send email to users outside of this school unless the teacher approves it.
  • I will not use chat facilities, such as ICQ, unless supervised by school staff.
  • I understand that the school records where I have gone on the internet.

I understand that disciplinary action may be taken if I do not follow this Code of Practice, which may include loss of access to the internet, email or networks for a period of time determined by the Principal.

(Notes: Refer to Parent Information Sheet for further explanatory notes.

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