Computer+Useage



** Henderson, NC 27537 ** ** 252-492-6041 ** ||
 * ** 293 Warrenton Road **
 * 1:1 Classroom Acceptable Use Policy **

This policy is provided to make all students aware of the responsibilities associated with efficient, ethical and lawful use of the laptops within the classroom. The rules, procedures and consequences described in this document are in accordance with Vance County School’s Acceptable Use Policy.


 * Students are required to: **
 * handle laptops with care.
 * bring his/her CHARGED laptop to class every day.
 * bring his/her charger to class every day as a backup.
 * obey the laptop signals posted in each classroom.
 * only use his or her assigned laptop.
 * have a desktop screen clear of inappropriate graphics or pictures.
 * use only software or websites that are assigned by his/her teacher.
 * provide his/her own flash-drive and keep all course information immediately available.


 * Accessing Inappropriate Material **
 * Students must back out of any site that is transmitting unacceptable information or graphic material. Students should immediately report the accidental visit to the teacher. This will protect students against allegations that they have intentionally violated the Acceptable Use Guidelines.
 * Downloading, storing, accessing, distributing, or printing files, graphics, or messages that are profane/obscene or that use language that is harassing, offends, or degrades others is prohibited.
 * Students must not promote, access, or distribute information that is inconsistent with the policies of Northern Vance High School, Vance County Schools, and Federal Laws.


 * Inappropriate Behavior **
 * Students must not violate the rules that govern the general use of technology and Internet etiquette as outlined in the Northern Vance and Vance County Schools handbooks (including but not limited to cell phones, chat/IM programs, digital cameras, PDA's, harassment, profanity and threats).


 * Students must not violate copyright laws; instead, students should always cite all sources (parenthetically and on works cited) and always use quotation marks around another’s words to avoid plagiarism.


 * Personal Safety and Privacy **
 * When using the Internet, students must never give out personal information such as first and last name, home address, and phone number.
 * Students must report to a teacher or school administrator any message they receive that requests personal information, is inappropriate, or makes them feel uncomfortable.
 * Students must respect the privacy of other network users and should not attempt to access or alter the data or e-mail of any other user.


 * System Security **
 * Students will only use the network account assigned to them. Assigned passwords must be protected, not shared and should be changed on a regular basis.
 * Any students who loses his or her password or feels that an unauthorized person has accessed his or her account must report it to a teacher or school administrator immediately.


 * Consequences **
 * FIRST OFFENSE – Warning. Student may lose use of laptop during class.
 * SECOND OFFENSE – Student will lose the privilege of using his/her laptop during class, will be given a LENGTHY substitute assignment, and parent/guardian will be contacted. Student may receive detention.
 * THIRD OFFENSE – All of second offense consequences and parent/guardian conference with an administrator
 * **//__ PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING __//****// : //** Offenses do not “start over” each day. Offenses are cumulative!