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Acceptable Use Policy for Educational Technology

C is for Courtesy.

I will treat others online as I would have them treat me. I will never send out mean or threatening messages nor will I respond to any such messages that are sent to me.

H is for Honesty.

I understand that it is against the law to copy others’ ideas, words, and pictures and use them as my own. I will document all information obtained from web sources such as sites and photos in class work. I will not plagiarize the work of others. I understand that copying software or illegally obtained files (i.e. MP3 files) is against the law.

A is for Accountability.

I will only use computers, technological devices, and the Internet for schoolwork. I understand I can only go to sites my teachers has approved. I will not enter chat rooms, play unapproved games, send chain letters, and download music (MP3) files. I will follow these same rules in all classrooms, in the computer lab, in aftercare and in the library.

R is for Responsibility.

I will be a good digital citizen and not do anything that hurts other people or is against the law. I know the Internet is a useful tool, and I will always use it responsibly. I will report to an adult any email, messages, or pictures that make me feel uncomfortable. It is not my fault if I see something bad accidentally. If I do see something inappropriate, I will close the window and tell an adult immediately.

G is for Gift.

Shorecrest has made and will continue to make a significant investment of time and money to bring technology into the classroom. Using computers and other technological devices at school is a privilege, not a right. I understand the importance of these privileges, and will follow all rules outlined in Shorecrest’s Acceptable Use Policy for Educational Technology.

E is for Equipment.

I will protect all equipment including computers, printers, cameras, clickers, and other hand-held devices. I will handle all equipment with care, following the rules given by my teachers. I may not install software to any campus computer without permission and proper supervision. I understand that I may not change any settings on the desktop, including control panels, preferences, system components, or configuration files or unplug any parts of the computers unless directly supervised by a teacher. I understand that I will not eat or drink near computers.

R is for Respect of Classmates.

I will respect the computer identities of my peers. I will not log on as anyone else or use anyone else’s account. Except for my own schoolwork documents, I will not delete, change, or move files. I will not tamper with another person's files.

S is for Safety.

I will never give out private information such as my last name, my address, my telephone number, my parents' work addresses or telephone numbers, or the name and location of my school without permission from an adult.