ICT

Calwell High School Acceptable Use of ICT and Personal Electronic Device (PED) Guidelines & Agreement

Please refer to the the ACT Education policies on the use of ICT and personal electronic devices in the link below.

Technology in ACT public schools - ACT Government

Acceptable Use of ICT Guidelines

Calwell High School's Information and Communication Technology systems and equipment are provided for the educational use and benefit of students and staff. Systems and equipment are only to be used in the manner instructed by teachers and staff members. Students must fulfil the outlined obligations and responsibilities; any inappropriate or irresponsible use of information and communication technology equipment associated with Calwell High School will result in consequences in line with the school's policy

We expect that a student who uses Calwell High School ICT equipment within the school be responsible for its working condition at the end of use. Costs for repair or replacement in the event of abuse or loss may be invoiced to the parent/s or caregiver/s of the student.

Students should be aware that all use of internet and email is monitored and traceable to the relevant student account; this includes the use of mobile devices used on the school network.

This policy applies to all electronic equipment on school grounds, whether owned by the school or the individual student, including desktop computers, netbooks, laptops, tablet computers, mobile phones, gaming devices and iPods.

All students must abide by this policy.

As per the Student Agreement, published on the school website, students are expected to:
  • Treat other students, staff, visitors and school property with respect
  • Comply with all reasonable staff instructions
  • Value and respect school property and resources such as computers and IT equipment
  • Report or account for any damage to property
  • Use mobile phones in an appropriate manner that does not disrupt learning
  • The school reserves the right to act upon student behaviour and actions it deems inappropriate which may not be explicitly outlined in this policy due to changes to the school's system and technological advances.
Consequences for a student not adhering to this policy may include:
  • Suspension of student user account
  • Suspension of student internet access
  • Suspension of BYOD Registration
  • Counselling
  • Progression through the Level system as outlined in the Tree of Opportunity
  • Suspension from school
  • Police involvement

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Expectations for Students

Security and Damage
  1. Students must log on using only with their own student number and password. Students must keep their passwords confidential and never share their password with other students.
  2. Students must log off promptly at the end of each session to ensure their account and password are secure.
  3. Students must not damage or disable computers in anyway, including the physical damage of computer equipment, either through deliberate action or careless and inappropriate use. Students who damage equipment may be invoiced for the cost of repair or replacement.
Email and Communications
  1. Students will ensure that all electronic communication including internet use, email, forums, blogging etc. is appropriate in content, language and nature.
  2. Students must never knowingly initiate or forward email or messages that: have been sent to them in confidence; may contain a computer virus or might otherwise harm the recipients' device; are chain letters, spam or hoaxes.
  3. While at school and outside of school, students must not use electronic equipment to communicate inappropriately or harass any other student or staff member. This includes publishing inappropriate or slanderous information in any electronic format. Any such action may be perceived as cyberbullying and harassment and may require the involvement of police.
  4. Students must not use electronic means to impersonate another student or staff member or mislead students, staff members or the public as to their identity.
Privacy and Copyright
  1. When using school equipment or personal electronic devices such mobile phones, tablets and laptops, students may not use the school network to download any files or software without the explicit instruction of a member of staff. This includes all images, music, video and software. Students must acknowledge sources of electronic information, images, video and music or voice recordings for academic purposes.
  2. Students must not use copyrighted materials without appropriate permissions.
  3. Students must not obtain any copyrighted material through illegal means.
  4. Students who commit copyright infringement may be personally liable under the appropriate legislation.
  5. Students must protect their identity and the identity of other students of the school at all times. This includes posting images or information about themselves or other students online, or disclosing information in any electronic format including email, text and image messaging. Sensitive information related to identity includes names, addresses, photographs, credit card details, telephone numbers and any other confidential personal information deemed sensitive by the individual concerned.
  6. Students must not take, publish, share or disseminate online, through email, messaging or through traditional media; photographs, videos or recordings of any kind (such as voice) of themselves or other students, or staff members without the permission of the school and/or the individuals concerned. Any student who infringes the rights of other students with regard to their privacy and image may be liable under the law.
  7. Students must not use the school logo, in its original or altered form for any purpose without the explicit permission of a staff member.
Appropriate Use and Content
  1. Students must not knowingly download, publish, store (save) or forward any internet site, content, internet site links, email or message that contains offensive, inappropriate, discriminatory, abusive, sexually explicit or suggestive or otherwise unlawful remarks or images.
  2. Students must promptly report any of the following to their teacher: A suspected virus, online viewing or downloading of inappropriate material (intentional or otherwise), and inappropriate communications or online harassment through email or other means.
  3. Students must never disable virus protection, spam and filtering applications that have been applied by the school or attempt to evade such measures through the use of proxy sites.
  4. Students must not use school services for unauthorised commercial activities, political lobbying, gambling or any other unlawful purpose.
  5. Students must not engage in online chat or social networking at school unless explicitly instructed by a teacher for educational purposes.