Computer+and+Network+Use

COMPUTER AND NETWORK USE

You are responsible for all information regarding computer and network use information found in the //Student and Parent Information handbook// that was distributed and signed. ﻿ The goal of Frederick County Public Schools in providing computer network access is to support instructional programs and administrative operations. FCPS shall remain the final authority on use of the network and the issuance and cancellation of user accounts. A / B. Access to School Computers, Networks and Internet Services / Acceptable Use media type="custom" key="6811543" media type="custom" key="6811551" The Password Rap C. Prohibited Use media type="custom" key="6811589" 1. Users are responsible for all activities in or from their account. To safeguard accounts, passwords may not be shared, logged-in workstations are not to be left unattended, and access may not be provided to another person by the account owner.

3. Any use that is illegal or in violation of school board policies and regulations, including harassing, discriminatory or threatening communications and behavior; violations of copyright laws, etc. is prohibited.

4. Any student access or attempt to access the following is prohibited during the instructional day unless it is school approved or teacher-supervised filtered Internet communication: instant messages, chat rooms, forums, e-mail, message boards, or hosted Web pages.

8. Any attempt to circumvent security safeguards, guess passwords, or in any way gain unauthorized access to any system or files is prohibited.

9. FCPS wiring, computer hardware, and software may not be tampered with or modified.

12. Students are to report unacceptable use to a supervising adult at the school.

14. Any misuse or damage to the school division's computer equipment is prohibited.

16. Any intentional attempt to access unauthorized sites is prohibited. D. No Expectation of Privacy media type="custom" key="6811527" align="center" E. Internet Access-Proxy Server <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">Students should be aware that all web access is logged by the server and that these logs may be reviewed by the system administrators periodically. <span style="color: #008000; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 29px;">H. Compensation for Unauthorized Losses, Costs, and/or Damages <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">Students shall be responsible for any losses, costs or damages incurred by the school division related to violations of policy 323R (Computer Network and Internet Use) and/or these rules. <span style="color: #008000; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 29px;">J / K. Consequences for Violations / Disciplinary Procedures

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">Misuse of FCPS computing resources or a violation of these regulations may result in the account or the user's access privilege being denied, revoked, or suspended.

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">Misuse may also subject the user to disciplinary action up to and including oral or written reprimand, suspension, as well as potential civil or criminal liability and prosecution.


 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">The first offense shall result in a conference with a school administrator. Additional discipline may be assigned.
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">The second offense may result in a suspension. A referral may also be made to the superintendent or designee for further action.
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">Additional offenses may result in a referral to the superintendent or designee for further action.