NORTH ALLEGHENY BUSINESS DEPARTMENT
Computer Usage Policy
The Business Department has a sophisticated computer center that supports the curriculum. We, the Business teachers, require the ethical and appropriate use of the center and its related equipment, software, and supplies by all students.
The following are to be considered examples, but not an all-inclusive list, of violations of this policy:
- Unauthorized entry or transfer of files to read, change, copy, or destroy contents.
- Misuse or abuse of facilities, equipment, software, or supplies.
- Damage of computer facilities, equipment, software, or supplies.
- Theft of equipment, time, services, software, or supplies.
- Attempts to break into a file or system by circumventing security procedures.
- Sharing unauthorized information.
- Violations of copyright and/or licensing agreements.
- Unauthorized use of school equipment, software, or supplies for any purpose not directly related to school activities.
- Other violations of federal, state, and local statutes, ordinances, and regulations relative to computer usage.
- Internet access, if applicable to your course, is restricted to classroom use only. Any student accessing, viewing, or downloading materials not related to a specific assignment or accessing files that are considered offensive will be subject to disciplinary action.
Students in violation of this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the rules and regulations of the North Allegheny School District Code of Conduct and appropriate federal, state and local statutes, ordinances, and regulations.
Furthermore, students are responsible for their own workstations. Any damage to computers must be reported immediately. Students found guilty of abusing the equipment will answer to the principal and may be removed from the class.
As part of their responsibility, students are to communicate this policy to their parent/guardian. Will you please sign below to indicate that you have read and understand this policy.
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STUDENT SIGNATURE
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