Computer Policy
STUDENT AGREEMENT FOR USE OF COMPUTERS, SOFTWARE, EQUIPMENT & ACCESS INFORMATION
NOTE:
As a student at James Workman Middle School of Technology and the Arts who will use a computer in a classroom in which I am officially enrolled, I do agree to adhere to each item as so stated in the following rules and regulations of this STUDENT AGREEMENT.
As a student at James Workman Middle School of Technology and the Arts who will use a computer in a classroom in which I am officially enrolled, I do agree to adhere to each item as so stated in the following rules and regulations of this STUDENT AGREEMENT.
- I will only access that computer to which I am assigned by my teacher. I will not divulge the access process to anyone unless I am specifically directed to do so by that teacher. If I become aware of any attempts to violate or bypass security mechanisms, I will promptly report such attempts to my teacher and/or principal.
- I will respect the privacy of information stored in the JWMS computer system. I will not attempt to acquire or modify in any way information that belongs to another person nor will I attempt to access restricted portions of the network or operating system.
- I will use only that software to which I have been granted express rights to use by my program teacher; I will use that software, including use of the INTERNET, only as directed by my teacher as it relates to my program of instruction.
- I will not copy nor attempt to copy unauthorized software onto the local computer disk drive or onto the network drive(s) unless directed to do so by my teacher.
- I agree to abide by any patent, copyright or license restrictions that may relate to the use of the computer center, computer systems, computer programs, computer products and any such computer documents.
- I agree not to copy, disclose, modify or transfer any computer information or materials, including items obtained via the INTERNET, that I did not create without the express written consent of the original owner or copyright holder. I agree not to use JWMS computers, software, systems, programs, products and documents to violate the terms of any software license agreement or any applicable local, state or federal laws.
- I agree not to use JWMS computer equipment, software, systems and/or programs for any purpose other than that for which it was originally intended.
- I shall not use my privilege to access any computer equipment, software, systems, and/or programs to which JWMS is connected without teacher and/or administrative approval to do so.
- I understand that any violation of any aspect of this AGREEMENT may result in punitive action that may include termination of my use of computers for the rest of the year and additional consequences.
- I understand that this AGREEMENT shall remain in force as long as I use the computer equipment, software, systems and/or programs at JWMS.