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Star Guidelines
Pupil guidelines for use of the Computers, School Networks, Internet and
Virtual Learning Environment (STAR).
General
The pupils are responsible for good behaviour when using the School Computers, School Networks, Internet and Virtual Learning Environment, just as they are in a classroom or a school corridor. General school rules apply.
The ICT facilities are provided for pupils to produce class work, coursework and homework and to conduct research and communicate with others. Parental permission is required. Remember that access is a privilege, not a right and that access requires responsibility.
Individual users of the ICT facilities are responsible for their behaviour and communications over the network(s). It is presumed that users will comply with school standards and will honour the agreements they have signed.
Staff may review computer storage areas, files and communications to ensure that users are using the system responsibly. Users should not expect that files stored on servers or disks would always be private.
During school, teachers will guide pupils towards appropriate materials. Pupils have a responsibility to work within this guidance.
The following are not permitted;
- Sending, displaying, accessing or trying to access offensive materials.
- The use of e-mail systems or access to newsgroups including instant messaging, blogs, wikis
and chat rooms, except in specific lessons as directed by a member of staff.
- Unsupervised access to the Internet.
- Using obscene language.
- Harassing, insulting or attacking others.
- Damaging computers, computer systems or computer networks.
- Violating copyright laws.
- Using others’ passwords or user areas.
- Trespassing in others' folders, work or files.
- Intentionally wasting limited resources.
- Downloading games, executable programs and unlicensed software.
- Disclosing personal details about you or others over the Internet.
Sanctions
Violations of the above rules will result in a temporary or permanent ban on the use of the
ICT facilities.
Additional disciplinary action may be added in line with existing practice.
When applicable, police or local authorities may be involved.
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