Computer Use Policy

Access to the Internet via computer equipment and resource networks provided to you as a result of your enrollment in OHVA are intended to serve and pursue educational goals and purposes. Communications and Internet access should be conducted in a responsible and professional manner reflecting the school’s commitment to honest, ethical, and non-discriminatory practice. Therefore the following is prohibited: 

●    Any computer use that violates federal, state, local law, ordinance or regulation.

●    Knowing or reckless interference with the normal operation of computers, peripherals, or networks.

●    The use  of  OHVA  internet-related  systems  to  access,  transmit,  store,  display,  or  request inappropriate materials or access inappropriate websites, including the downloading or installation of photos, electronic images, games, online programs, or Internet-based music.

Families may be held financially responsible for the negligent or willful destruction of school computer equipment, or for the non-return of school computer equipment upon withdrawal or graduation. In addition,  should a student laptop supplied by OHVA be taken (by the police) due to illegal activities by the student/family and not returned,  OHVA will supply 1 additional computer at no cost upon the recommendation of the police.  Any additional computers/hardware due to confiscation will need to be supplied by the family.