Student Computer and Internet Appropriate Use Policy

Eynesbury provides students with access to computing, internet and email facilities for study related purposes only.

We take seriously our duty of care to limit access to inappropriate materials and to restrict inappropriate use of resources. We monitor and supervise student use of resources, filter as the Director, Information Systems, deems appropriate and reserve the right to access any student files without notification. It follows that student use of the Eynesbury network is neither private nor confidential.

Each student will be provided with an individual login, a password of his or her own choosing, an email address and a printing and an internet usage credit. They are for the sole use of that student and may not be transferred to or used by any other student.

Please note carefully that continued access to Eynesbury’s information and communication resources is conditional on students not:

1. Attempting to access or breach the security of any part of the network beyond directories and domains clearly designated for student use
2. Attempting to evade any filtering system or protocols put in place by the Director, Information Systems
3. Participating in any use of the internet or network deemed inappropriate by the Director, Information Systems
4. Access the network by using another student's login or password
5. Wasting time on non-educational uses
6. Downloading or uploading commercial software
7. Violating copyright law
8. Using the internet or email for gambling or to conduct commercial business
9. Visiting internet sites which contain obscene, hateful or otherwise objectionable materials
10. Downloading computer games or copying games without permission
11. Printing multiple copies of documents other than on the photocopier provided for student use
12. Creating, posting or copying a virus
13. Sending or retaining messages belonging to someone else
14. Sending or retaining a message that is sexist, racist or otherwise prejudicial or inflammatory
15. Sending or retaining a message which contains obscene language, messages, picture graphics or attached graphics files
16. Sending or retaining a message which is obscene, defamatory or intended to harass another person

We reserve the right to remove a student’s access to ICTs for inappropriate use. Penalties may include the disabling of login accounts, loss of Internet and email access, suspension and even expulsion.

Any illegal activities will be reported to the appropriate authorities.

You are required to use the network in accordance with the terms of the Appropriate Use Policy.

The school is wireless networked so you are welcome to use your laptop to access internet, email and your personal files.

Your teachers will use online and electronic resources in a variety of ways. You may find yourself using a variety of electronic resources, programs and apps such as Virtual Classrooms, Daymap, Google Drive and Google Sites, and Edmodo.

It is YOUR responsibility as a student to understand the expectations of your individual teachers in terms of the learning management systems and electronic resources which they use. Your teacher will explain to you how to use these in your classes and subjects.

You will be able to set up email on your tablet or smartphone.

The Library staff can provide you with instructions on how to set up Wifi and Email & how to access Daymap.