COMPUTER PROHIBITIONS

Renaissance School maintains computers and wireless internet access for the educational use of students and faculty. Students are prohibited from doing the following on school computer equipment or when using the school wireless network:

•Damaging, changing, or tampering with any part of the school’s computer system, hardware, or software

•Copying copyrighted software

•Printing documents not related to schoolwork

•Adding, deleting, or altering files or installing programs without permission from the Head of School

•Engaging in non-academic uses of the computer system, such as game playing and chatting, or using social media

•Accessing, transmitting, or downloading large files,

•Responding to any unsolicited online contact

•Accessing or storing illegal or explicit material or material that is potentially harmful to the user, the computer system, or others

•Using the Internet or e-mail to solicit or conspire about illegal activities or substances

•Making harassing, threatening, prejudicial, or discriminatory statements over the computer system

•Accessing, storing, transmitting, or distributing offensive, indecent, obscene, or pornographic materials in any form

•Circumventing or attempting to circumvent the security measures on any school computer

•Introducing any form of a computer virus to any school computer

Using the computer system or the Internet for commercial gain, political purpose, or to advocate violence or discrimination

If a student notices a security problem, the student must notify I.T. personnel immediately. Failure to follow the policy may result in disciplinary action as outlined in the student handbook.

Computer Responsibilities

1. Renaissance School will not tolerate cyber-bullying. Should evidence of cyberbullying occur by any Renaissance School student at any time, disciplinary action will be taken at the discretion of the Head of School. Such considerations will include suspension and expulsion.

2. Preservation of the equipment means keeping electronics from situations that put them at risk. Students must keep food and drink away from computers at all times! (This includes water and coffee.) Avoid any activities that would put computers at risk!

3. Renaissance School has a designated computer for yearbook committee use only. Students not working on the yearbook are not permitted to use the yearbook computer. This is located in the Art Room.

4. Practice conservation of trees and money! Recycling of paper is strongly encouraged. Students should be thoughtful concerning their printing needs and only print what is necessary.

5. We trust that all sites visited by students will be in the interest of legitimate research. Do not misuse internet privileges or internet privileges will be taken away! Also, keep in mind how time can slip away…don’t let the internet eat away at homework time. The use of one’s account must be in support of educational and research objectives consistent with the Renaissance School mission.

6. Saving data/downloading. Students are required to save academic work on a portable USB stick or a shared public drive such as Google Drive. Do not transmit, search, or save any questionable material. The internet may not be used to infringe on copyrights or to plagiarize materials!

7. If there are problems with the system that result in misuse or disrepair, users will be suspended from the network, or, ultimately, expelled from the network. If something breaks as a result of negligence, the user or users will be responsible for repairs.

8. Any questions or concerns regarding computer use, data sharing, internet access, or other online system information should be directed to IT.

9. Laptops - Renaissance School will not be held liable for:

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Information stored on hard drives or servers.

•Information retrieved through the School computers, networks, or online resources.

•Personal property used to access School computers, networks, or online resources.

•Financial obligations resulting from the use of School resources and accounts to access the internet.

10. Do not establish new internet email accounts at school.

11. Each student is assigned a Renaissance School email account. Students are responsible for checking their email at least every 24 hours. Students must also reply to all emails.

12. Exploring the “dark web” can be dangerous to individuals and the community, and is strictly prohibited with School equipment, during School hours, or on School grounds.

13. Use of student photography: Students are not permitted to post or share publicly any photos taken during school hours and/or on school property without permission from all visible parties and permission from the Head of School.

Office Telephone

Students may use the office telephone only to make emergency calls. Students may not leave class to make calls unless the teacher requests it. No social phone calls of any kind are permitted on the office phone.