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Computer
Network Use for Students
This information has been prepared as a resource for
students. Please take a few minutes to read it so
that you may take proper advantage of this important
educational resource.
High
School District 211 provides access to educational
and informational resources for students via
computers in classrooms, laboratories, media
centers, and offices. These computers are part of a
local and wide area network designed to assist
students in the learning process. High
School District 211 owns and operates the computer
network and, therefore, reserves the right to search
and examine any district-owned storage media.
High
School District 211 provides no assurance of privacy
for information transmitted via the network or
contained in district-owned storage media including,
but not limited to, electronic mail. Use of the
services provided by District 211 is a privilege
that can be revoked.
Student
Network Access
Access to the district’s computer network is
controlled through user identification names and
passwords. This information will be provided to you
by your teachers and/or media staff in your school.
Acceptable Use
The District 211 Network exists for students to
access educational and informational resources for,
and in support of, educational and research purposes
related to their coursework.
The network may only be
used for lawful, non-commercial activities in
support of these purposes. Students may use the
network in conjunction with assigned classroom
activities or assignments consistent with these
purposes.*
*This means game
playing is not allowed at any time on any computer
unless it is something your teacher has authorized
as part of their classroom curriculum!
(this note is added
by Michael Bachrodt, Technology Coordinator, Fremd
High School)
Unacceptable Use
Unacceptable uses prohibited by District 211 policy
include the following:
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actions which violate District 211 policy; the
policies of organizations operating other
computers or networks accessed via the Network; or
local, state or federal laws;
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interference with, or the disruption of, Network
use by other users;
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Creation and/or propagation of unsolicited
advertising, political lobbying, chain letters,
pyramid schemes, computer worms, viruses, or other
vandalism: (Vandalism is defined as an attempt to
harm or destroy data of another user, the Internet
or any other network.) This includes, but is not
limited to, the uploading or creation of computer
viruses.
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attempt to circumvent security measures on or
unauthorized entry to school or remote computers,
networks, information, or communications devices;
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unauthorized use or distribution of user
passwords, copyrighted material, or material
protected as a trade secret;
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use of abusive or otherwise objectionable
language;
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transmission of inaccurate, threatening,
harassing, or obscene material;
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forgery of electronic mail messages;
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unauthorized examination, modification, deletion,
transmission, or duplication of files and/or data
belonging to another user; and
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Accessing information unsuitable in the
educational setting. Any expenses incurred by
virtue of violations of this policy are the sole
responsibility of the individual.
Any unacceptable use, as described above, will
result in cancellation of student network privileges
and will subject the student to appropriate
disciplinary action ranging from admonition and
warning to suspension and/or expulsion.
Internet
Access
Most all District 211 computers are capable of
providing Internet access. Independent access (not
under direct supervision of a teacher) is only
allowed with parent permission. Permission forms are
provided with initial school registration materials.
School identification cards are coded accordingly,
and you may be asked to show your I.D. card when
doing independent Internet research. When signing
the Internet access card, you are giving permission
to High School District 211 to copy student-authored
work for electronic or physical display.
Electronic Lockers
Through the computer network, each student has
storage space on a district server for his/her own
work. This is called an e-locker. You are able,
through this process, to maintain a portfolio of
past and current projects.
Standard
Software Suite
In addition to specific curriculum-related software,
a standard suite of Microsoft Office software
consisting of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is
available for all students.
Student
Responsibilities
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Students are responsible at all times for the
proper use of a system account issued in the
student’s name.
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Students shall immediately notify the system
administrator or other authority of any security
problem on the Network known to, or identified by,
the student. Further, students are not to act on,
take advantage of, or share with other students
any information about such security problems.
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By using the Network, students acknowledge the
potential for access to inaccurate and/or
objectionable material among resources provided by
others. District 211 does not condone the use of
such materials.
Disclaimer
District 211 makes no warranties of any kind,
expressed or implied, for the opinions, advice,
services, merchandise, or other information provided
by system users, information providers, service
providers, or other third parties on the Network.
District 211 is not responsible for any damages
suffered by users including, but not limited to,
loss of data resulting from unacceptable use,
delays, non- or mis-delivery of information, or
service interruptions of any kind or for any reason.
Use of information or services provided on the
Network is at the user’s own risk. District 211
specifically disclaims any responsibility for the
accuracy of information or materials of any sort
obtained through the use of the Network. District
211 provides no assurance of privacy for information
transmitted via the Network or contained in
District-owned storage media including, but not
limited to, electronic mail. District 211 reserves
the right to search and examine, any District-owned
storage media or storage media owned by others used
with District-owned equipment. Users deemed a
security risk may be denied access to the Network.
Deletion
of Student Stored Computer Information
All data and information which is received or stored
by a student on district computer space may be
downloaded and deleted from the district’s
computers. Any information or data, which a student
receives or obtains by unacceptable use, may be
downloaded and deleted by the District immediately
upon its discovery.
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