The following are examples of activities that are prohibited while using the School’s networks, internet and email, and which may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination. These activities include, but are not limited to:
- Stealing, using or disclosing someone else’s username or password
- Accessing the files or communications of others without appropriate authorization
- Attempting to break into the computer system of another organization or person
- Installation or attachment of external devices such as personal hardware, software, peripheral or portable media devices, routers, access points, etc. on any School system or device without written permission from the IT Systems Support Analyst or Assistant HOS
- Copying, pirating, or downloading software or attachments (which have the potential to spread viruses throughout the entire School network) and electronic files without permission from the IT Systems Support Analyst or Assistant HOS
- Unauthorized use, installation, copying or distribution of copyrighted, trademarked or patented material
- Use of online chat rooms or instant messenger programs
- Communications that are addressed to another user in any manner that could reasonably cause him or her distress, embarrassment or unwarranted attention, as this may constitute harassment
- Personal attacks, including but not limited to attacks based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status or any other categories protected by law
- Browsing, retrieval, display or distribution of vulgar, offensive or inflammatory language, material or images, including pornography, sexually explicit materials, language or pictures
- Sending messages that adversely affect the reputation of the school or its students, parents or community members
- Displaying or, except as allowed by law, disclosing private, personal, protected or confidential information regarding School employees or students
- Conducting or engaging in a “freelance” background check using social media or the internet of any employee, student or employment candidate
- Using school networks or resources to engage in any illegal activity or for personal gain
Please note: Pre-approval by the IT Systems Support Analyst or Assistant HOS is required to use the guest Wi-Fi via a personal device, e.g., Board of Trustees meetings, debate workshops/classes, senior thesis, etc. The activities expressly prohibited above also apply to the use of the School’s Wi-Fi via a personal device.