Acceptable Internet Use Policy

IMPORTANT

ACS Athens provides Internet access through its server, ACS Net. Our goal in providing this service is to promote educational excellence in our school by facilitating resource sharing, innovation and communication.

Internet use must support the educational objectives of ACS Athens, and provide a tool for research and learning. Efficient operation of the network relies on the proper conduct of the users, who must adhere to the guidelines for use provided below. Students who do not follow the Internet Acceptable Use Policy will be denied access to ACS Athens computer facilities and ACS Net. Serious offenses may lead to expulsion from school.

Guidelines for Acceptable Use

The following actions are strictly prohibited:

1. Accessing or downloading pornography or related material;

2. Software theft (piracy);

3. Unauthorized software installation;

4. Unauthorized use of copyrighted material;

5. Vandalism, unauthorized login (within campus or remotely) to ACS Athens network files or tampering with IT security, hacking or accessing secured network files;

6. Publishing inappropriate images/articles on school equipment;

7. Other unauthorized non-educational use (including video games);

8. Unauthorized access of social networking sites (Facebook etc.);

9. Downloading music and film video clips that are not part of an assigned project, or which are protected by copyright laws.

Active Directory Accounts

Parents and students must be aware that designated ACS Athens personal user accounts are connected to a local (non-cloud) Active Directory filing system, and are the responsibility of the account users. Students should always use a personal password to protect their accounts and should never share this password with others.

The user is responsible for all content found on his/her account. Students must remember to log out upon completion of work sessions at any campus computer station that is connected to the active directory filing system.

Passwords Best Practices

Users are encouraged to be aware and utilize password best practices, as they can be found here.