Internet

ACCEPTABLE USE GUIDELINES FOR
CAMPUS NETWORK

computer network

The James Madison High School Internet Lab is a modern well-equipped facility of which all students should be proud. Students are urged to take pride in the appearance of the lab, including the equipment, furniture, and property.

In addition to the disciplinary action contained in this disciplinary action plan, Madison High School will enforce all items addressed in the district’s Acceptable Use Policy on Electronic Communication and Data management CQ(Local) and CQ Regular. (Copies these policies are attached).

Linking computersACCESSING THE NETWORK  

Access to the campus network will be granted only to students meeting the following criteria:

On-Line Conduct:

Each student using the network must:

Vandalism

Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy equipment, materials or data. Deliberate attempts to degrade or disrupt system performance including, but not limited to, the uploading or creating of computer viruses will be viewed as violations of district policy and regulations and, possibly, as criminal activity under state and federal laws.

Vandalism will result in the cancellation of system use privileges and will require restitution for costs associated with system restoration, hardware, and/or software.

 

Network Etiquette

All students are expected to observe the district an campus rules and regulations. Students observing violations and failing to report them to the teacher will be considered an accessory to the policy breach. Violations listed in all district and campus policies are not all-inclusive, but only are representative and illustrative. A user who commits an act of conduct which is not specially listed is also subject to disciplinary actions.

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

The following consequences will apply to all users referred to the Technology Administrator for computer violations.

First Offense                   

  • Overnight suspension: Student and 
    parent must meet in person with 
    teacher and Technology 
    Administrator.
  • Suspension and/or alternative
    education placement.
  • Loss of network privilege for a
    minimum of 6 weeks. Teacher will
    provide alternate assignments.

 

Second Offense

  • Suspension and short
    term alternative.
    education placement.
  • Loss of network privilege
    for the remainder of 
    semester or a minimum 
    of 12 weeks whichever 
    is greater.

Third Offense

  • Suspension and long-term
    alternative education 
    placement.
  • Loss of network privilege for
    a  minimum of one year.