MIT+Acceptable+Use+Policy

//  Revised August 2010   //  **This computer lab is located on the D floor and is part of the M.I.T. SLC. All students must abide by these rules in order to use the lab.** **__ The School District of Lancaster’s Policy for Acceptable Computer Use __**** is always in affect. Signing this document is acceptance of the District’s policy as well as the SLC’s policy. **   ** Responsibility//. // **// Students are responsible for their own disks  // and must bring them to every class.  1. All student work is expected to be saved on his/her own USB drive.  2. The teacher is not responsible for work saved to a lab computer.  3. ** Students may never save their work to another student’s disk ** (please see Academic Honesty). ** Equipment Use. ** Students will be exposed to a variety of technology equipment. Such equipment may include but are not limited to headphones, cameras, scanners, printers and GPS devices. It is expected that students will: ** Respectful Use. ** The school’s information technology resources, including email and Internet access, are provided for educational purposes. In order to be allowed continued access to the school’s technological recourses, students must: ** Publication of Work. ** Students will be given opportunities to contribute to our classroom’s online projects. Throughout the year, students maybe given the opportunity to contribute essays, vocal performances, and other materials for podcasting and/or publication. ** Consequences for Violation. ** Violations of these rules may result in disciplinary action, including the loss of a student’s privileges to use the school’s information technology resources. The teacher reserves the right to delete any contact from the student’s USB that violates the policies outlined in this document. ** Supervision and Monitoring. ** School and network administrators and their authorized employees monitor the use of information technology resources at school. Administrators reserve the right to examine, use, and disclose any data found on the school’s information networks in order to further the health, safety, discipline, or security of any student or other person, or to protect property. They may also use this information in disciplinary action, and will furnish evidence of crime to law enforcement. ** __ Academic POLICY: __ ** All students at McCaskey High School are expected to be honest about their academic endeavors. To steal work or words of another, to cheat on a test, to allow another person to commit or assist another in committing an act of academic dishonesty, corrupts the process by which knowledge is obtained (adapted from Millersville University’s Policy for Academic Honesty at [|www.Millersville.edu]). This behavior will not be tolerated in this classroom. Any student involved will receive a failing grade for the assignment in which cheating was involved. Also, if a student assists another in cheating, both students will receive a falling grade. Additional action maybe taken against the student(s) involved in any unacceptable behavior. Students should never be in possession of another student’s disks or USB drive. ** __ CONTRACT __ ** // The Student and Parent:  // The parent and student need to sign the attached contract as acknowledgement of student and parent responsibility. This contract is between the student, the parent, the teacher, the SLC and the school. Signing this contract is an acknowledgement that any violations have consequences and that the student may lose the privilege of using the computer. Should privileges be revoked, it is understood that assignments will still need to be completed but on the student’s own time and NOT in the school. Should privileges be revoked, this may extend to other computer labs and the library. I know that I may be required to meet with the teacher to get the privilege reinstated. // The Teacher’s Promise: //   **Teacher:**  Educating a child includes the parent, the student and the child. It is my privilege to be teaching your child and I will do my best to help your student have a successful year.   Teacher Signature: ____________________________________________  Instructor: Mrs. Gallagher-Edlund  Class Location and Time: D100   Email: kagallagher@lancaster.k12.pa.us      Telephone: 717-396-6810 x-31400  <span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; tab-stops: 6.0in; text-align: center;"> Let’s have a great year! ** MIT & SDOL Contract - revised August 2010   ** Student Name:_____________________________________ Date: _____________ Class:___________________________________________ Period: ___________ <span style="border-bottom: windowtext 3pt dotted; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; display: block; mso-element: para-border-div; padding-bottom: 1pt; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;"> <span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: dotted windowtext 3.0pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 1.0pt 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;"> // The Student and Parent:  // The parent and student need to sign the attached contract as acknowledgement of student and parent responsibility. This contract is between the student, the parent, the teacher, the SLC and the school. Signing this contract is an acknowledgement that any violations have consequences and that the student may lose the privilege of using the computer. Should privileges be revoked, it is understood that assignments will still need to be completed but on the student’s own time and NOT in the school. Should privileges be revoked, this may extend to other computer labs and the library. I know that I may be required to meet with the teacher to get the privilege reinstated. **__ The School District of Lancaster’s Policy for Acceptable Computer Use __**** is always in affect. Signing this document is acceptance of the District’s policy as well as the SLC’s policy. ** <span style="border-bottom: windowtext 3pt dotted; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; display: block; mso-element: para-border-div; padding-bottom: 1pt; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;"> <span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: dotted windowtext 3.0pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 1.0pt 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;"> **Student:** I have read the **Syllabus**, the **Classroom Expectations** , the **M.I.T. Acceptable Use Policy** , the **M.I.T. Code of Conduct** , and **What is an M.I.T. Student**. I understand the information and policies outlined in these documents. I am aware that if I violate the District’s Policy or the M.I.T. Policy for Acceptable Computer Use I may lose the privilege of using the computer, in this lab and possibly in the district. I know I will need to complete assignments on my own. I know that a parent or guardian may be required to meet with my teacher to get the privilege reinstated. I will abide by these policies and will work to the best of my abilities to meet my teachers’ expectations of me. In the event I need assistance, I will contact my teacher for assistance. Student Signature:___________________________________________________ <span style="border-bottom: windowtext 3pt dotted; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; display: block; mso-element: para-border-div; padding-bottom: 1pt; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;"> <span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: dotted windowtext 3.0pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 1.0pt 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;"> **Parent:** I have read the ** Syllabus **, the ** Classroom Expectations **, the ** M.I.T. Acceptable Use Policy **, the ** M.I.T. Code of Conduct **, and ** What is an M.I.T. Student **. I understand what is expected of my child. I also understand that if I have any questions about my child’s progress I can contact my child’s teacher. I am aware that if my child violates the District’s Policy or the M.I.T. Policy for Acceptable Computer Use he/she may lose the privilege of using the computer. I know he/she will need to complete assignments on his/her own. I know that I may be required to meet with his/her teacher to get the privilege reinstated. Parent Signature:___________________________________________________ Phone #: _________________________________
 * M.I.T.’s Acceptable Use Policy **
 * 1)  __ Express Care. __ Students will use respect and care when using and handling the equipment. If a student damages any equipment, the student may be responsible for the cost of its replacement.
 * 1)  __ Students are never permitted to disassemble equipment __ . Students are not allowed to disconnect any cables from the computers or other equipment.
 * 1) __  No equipment, either school or personal, maybe used in the classroom without the teacher’s permission.  __
 * 1)  __ Respect and protect the privacy of others: __ Use only assigned accounts, Users may not view, use, or copy passwords, data, or networks to which they are not authorized, nor may they distribute private information about others or themselves.
 * 1)  __ Respect and protect the integrity, availability, and security of all of all electronics resources: __ Students must follow all rules and report security risks or violations to a teacher or network administrator. They may not destroy or trash data or other resources that do not belong to them without clear permission of the owner
 * 1)  __ Respect and protect the intellectual property of others: __ Students may not infringe copyrights. (No making illegal copies of music, games, or movies!) Do not plagiarize. (Please see Academic Honesty). Do not intentionally access, transmit, copy, or create material that violates the school’s code of conduct (such as messages that are threatening, discriminatory. Or meant to harass) or create material that is illegal (such as illegal copies of copyrighted works).