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WADE HIGH SCHOOL COMPUTER USE POLICY

Use of the computers and access to the Internet at Wade High School is subject to an agreed code of behaviour that reflects Australian law and the NSW Department of Education and Training policy.

 When using the Wade High School  computers:

You may:

  • Access the Internet and school intranet using your own password only. This should not be given to others. Logout properly at the end of each session.
  • Download, display, print, save or transmit information for learning purposes related to the school curriculum
  • Use the internet in accordance with any additional policies of the Library, Computer Room or classroom.

 

You may not:

  • Download, display, save or transmit offensive material, for example obscene language, pornographic, violent or racist material. If you inadvertently access offensive material you should leave the site immediately and notify a teacher.
  • Use the internet for personal financial gain, gambling or advertising, or register for services offered outside the school
  • Use chat lines
  • Provide private or confidential information (of yourself or others) without permission of parents or teachers (whichever is relevant). Email and the Internet are not necessarily secure, and messages can be forwarded without your knowledge.
  • Make an unauthorised reproduction of material protected by copyright. If you use words, images, ideas or information from other sources in your assignments, you must cite and reference those sources
  • Play games, listen to music (unless directed by your teacher) or otherwise intentionally waste time during class time
  • Print offensive material – whether you have made it yourself or it has been downloaded. There is a permanent record of anything printed from your login file.
  • Reset computer configuration without teacher permission or cause damage to hardware

 

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE PROCEDURES WILL RESULT IN THE FOLLOWING CONSEQUENCES:

 

    • First time – warning
    • Second time – password disabled for one week
    • Third time - Password disabled for 4 weeks
    • Physical damage to a computer will result in an immediate 4 week disabling of password
    • A letter will be sent home for a continuing failure to comply with these rules
    • A discipline slip will be forwarded to the Discipline Committee

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  WADE HIGH SCHOOL COMPUTER USE AGREEMENT FORM

I have read and understood the Wade High School Computer Use Policy .

I agree to abide by the rules and guidelines that have been set.

Students Name:  ……………………………………………………………………

Class/Year: …………………………………

Signed:   ………………………………….          Date: ……/……./……..

                     

Please complete and return this form to the Library staff