Trevor Day School - Acceptable Use Policy

Trevor’s network connects computers with the Internet. Although the School’s web filter blocks access to unsuitable websites, it is not possible for Trevor to have complete control of Internet content and users may encounter inappropriate or controversial information. Trevor believes the value of the educational information available on the Internet outweighs the possibility that users may procure material that is inconsistent with Trevor’s educational goals.

All users will respect the personal and material rights of others. While freedom of speech and access to information is important, users should be aware that the School may review files and other communications, as well as monitor Internet activity to maintain system integrity and insure that members of the community are using these resources responsibly. Stored files on network servers, local hard drives or web based applications used by the School, as well as email and other digital communications, may be read by a network administrator. The School reserves the right to disclose for any purposes the contents of incoming or outgoing messages, images or files or those stored on the School’s network, local hard drives or web based applications used by the School, including electronic mail.

The following guidelines are to remind students of the responsibility they assume as members of the Trevor community; it is expected that respect for others and ethical behaviors will govern all decisions and uses of the computer.

• Students should use technology primarily for educational purposes on campus and only for class-related work when in the classroom. Hacking, spamming, spreading malware, using the network for commerce, etc. is not in the spirit of acceptable use.

• Students should respect all hardware, software configurations and security measures. Appropriate use extends to screensavers, stickers, etc. on the laptop.

• A computer account is private property; passwords should be kept confidential and secure and students may not use the computer of another user without express permission.

• It is important that students do not disclose personal information on social networking web sites, bulletin boards, chat rooms, or other such systems.

• When at School, all students are required to use the model(s) selected by the School. Out-of-program laptops are not permitted at school, but may be used at home for school purposes.

• Students should access and use online content that is appropriate for educational purposes. Bypassing or attempting to bypass the School’s web filter violates the AUP.

• Students may not send or post on social networking sites or other web based applications harassing or offensive messages or access, use or print material that is pornographic, profane, or discriminatory. Standards of technological respect and courtesy dictate that students may not forward or re-post emails without the express permission of the author.

• Students are expected to conserve and protect resources by deleting email and files on a regular basis and by printing only when necessary and after previewing and proofing. It is forbidden to download or install software applications, games, music, etc. from the Internet, USB drive or any other media, to the School’s network drives. Personal files stored on network drives may be deleted without warning.

• Students may not play computer games in school unless they are assigned by a teacher as part of the coursework.

• Students should mute all computer sounds while on campus unless instructed by a teacher.

• Students will not use the network or Internet to plagiarize or copy material; this includes music and other copyrighted files as well as academic cheating.