ORILLIA DISTRICT COLLEGIATE
AND VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE


STUDENT USE OF COMPUTERS -- ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

 

In order to maximize the educational, responsible, and ethical use of computers as learning tools, I agree to the following conditions:

 

1.      I will use all computer equipment with care and respect.

 

2.      I will not access the Operating System without staff consent.

 

3.      I will use only staff approved software on school computers.

 

4.      I will report any hardware or software problems to the teacher immediately.

 

5.      I will save only to the workspace designated by my teacher.

 

6.      I will not bring food or drink into any computer area.

 

7.      I will be reasonable in the use of printers.  If printing more than 2 pages, I will obtain staff permission.

 

8.      I will be reasonable in the use of computer time and only use computers for school-related tasks.  I will not engage in the following behaviours:

 

     downloading or streaming music from the Internet

     playing games, unless authorized for educational purposes

     plagiarizing or pirating

     using obscene or foul language, or racial or sexual slurs

     copying software illegally

     accessing unauthorized areas

     sending, displaying, or downloading offensive messages or pictures

     using other user accounts

 

9.      I will not login to a computer in an unsupervised area.

 

10. I am aware that Network Administrators will view my files without my consent to ensure users

      are using the systems responsibly.

 

NOTE:           FAILURE TO CONFORM TO THIS CODE OF CONDUCT FOR COMPUTER USE AT O.D.C.V.I. WILL RESULT IN SCHOOL DISCIPLINARY ACTION.

 

                        eg:  Loss of computer privileges, possible suspension, etc.

 

Yes, I understand and I agree to O.D.’s Acceptable Use of Computers Policy.

 

STUDENT’S NAME: __________________________________________________________

 

STUDENT’S SIGNATURE:__________________________________  DATE:_____________

 

PARENT’S/GUARDIAN’S SIGNATURE:___________________________________________

 

 

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