1. Squalicum High School Computer Network Student Use Guidelines

2. The Purpose of the Network The network is our method of communicating and researching; take advantage of that. Access to the network is a privilege, not a right.

3. The Purpose of the Network What you can do! Communicate – Outlook email Conduct research – Library resources – Internet resources Produce work – Microsoft Office Suite What you cannot do! Circumvent network security (using proxies or anonymizers) Delete system files Use DOS—or any editing tool— to change file structures Download or store music Play games Send chain letters or mass emails Do not save.mpg,.mpeg,.avi,.msf,.mov,.mp3,.exe,.zip files Violations of network rules may result in a loss of privileges as well as other disciplinary or legal action!

4. The Purpose of the Network A little more of what you cannot do Campaign for elections Sell things or use the network for financial gain Promote, support, or celebrate religion or religious institutions Hack into network files Install software Download executable files

5. The Purpose of the Network When you are logged on, the filter tells us Who is logged on Where the computer is located What sites you visited If access was denied/allowed to a site How many times you attempted access

6. Network Ethics Ethical behavior on the network is… following the rules of email and internet use following copyright law using the network to support and enhance your education Ethical behavior on the network is not… Using obscene language Sending or displaying offensive images or pictures Harassing, insulting, or attacking others

7. Network Ethics Network Ethics means you will not… gain access to accounts, folders, documents, or files other than your own use others’ passwords pretend to be someone other than yourself on the network Violations of network rules may result in a loss of privileges as well as other disciplinary or legal action!

8. Network Privacy The content of your account and your network activity are not private! – Your files are reviewed to maintain system integrity – All account activity, including blocked web searches, is stored on our servers

9. Network Privacy Do not give out your password to anyone (sharing your password is as bad as gaining access to someone else's account) To maintain your own privacy keep a strong cryptic password – Try something that combines letters, numbers, and symbols. – Sentences work great too!

10. Why so many rules? Here’s why… CIPA: http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/cipa.html http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/cipa.html State Legislation: RCW 43.105.805 http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=4 3.105.805 http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=4 3.105.805 K-20 Education Network AUP: http://www.dis.wa.gov/enterprise/k20network/a up.aspx http://www.dis.wa.gov/enterprise/k20network/a up.aspx District and School Policies: http://www.bham.wednet/policies/2313Pol icy.htm http://www.bham.wednet/policies/2313Pol icy.htm

11. Squalicum High School Library Staff Tracy Shaw – librarian Angela Kiser– library/tech assistant Hours – 7 am – 3:30 pm. The library is open during both lunches and at break. We are available for research, homework or assignment assistance as well as to check out books!