All students will be required to sign a release form which outlines the acceptable use of the computers and network within TVHS. This form will be sent home with the students the first week of the school year. When returned, signed by both student and parent/guardian, the student will then be given a school account which gives them access to the computer network at the school.
This Acceptable Computer Use Agreement is included in the Department of Education’s Policy 311.
Parents will also be requested to sign a release form which allows the student to have their picture included in publicity photos regarding school events which are covered by the local paper and/or yearbook.
In signing, they agree to the following:
Comply with Policy 311 (http://www.gnb.ca/0000/pol/e/311A.pdf)
(a) Not spread computer viruses intentionally or access or make changes to systems or files that are not theirs. This is illegal.
(b) Not create, access, store, print or send threatening or obscene messages or any other material that is likely to humiliate or offend.
(c) Not use free/anonymous e-mail accounts (such as Hotmail) using the school’s network or equipment.
(d) Not download games, large files or pictures or use chat rooms without permission.
(e) Not send unsolicited bulk information (SPAM).
(f) Not give out information about themselves or other people, such as password, name, address, telephone number, age, sex, or photo.
(g) Understand that if these rules are not followed, computer privileges may be removed and possibly face other disciplinary actions.
(h) Refrain from modifying, harming, or attempting to harm or destroy data or information or hardware not belonging to them, or any school equipment.
(i) Respect Federal, Provincial, local laws and school regulations which specify appropriate use of computers and other telecommunication equipment. See Policy 311 at http://www.gov.nb.ca/education/docs/e/policies/htm
The following sites are not to be accessed during school hours; Webpage creation sites, i.e.: Pizco, game sites; Facebook; my space; YouTube; and any other site not specifically assigned by a teacher.
Consequences:
1. A first violation will result in the loss of access to computer use for one week and parents notified.
2. A second violation will result in loss of access to computer use for a month and parents notified.
3. A third violation will result in loss of access to computer use for the remainder of semester. 4. Willful damage to equipment may result in suspension from school.