Acceptable Use Policy

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Technology is an integral component of today’s education. ASFM provides powerful communications tools and almost universal access to a virtually unlimited supply of information. ASFM maintains the network for academic purposes as well as for school-related and personal communication. Users are responsible to these guidelines and the Acceptable Use Policy as posted on the School’s website. A User’s access to technological tools may be revoked or suspended for violating any of the policies contained in this document including, but not limited to:

Privacy. Users may not allow others to know their passwords or use their accounts. Users should be careful not to give out personal information over the Internet except to trusted sources using secure connections. Accessing the accounts of others is prohibited. (even if you use an account of another user who forgets to logout)

Communication. Students in Grades 9-12 are responsible for maintaining an accurate email address in PowerSchool at all times and checking that account every two days for school communications. If a student has no email access, it is up to the student to inform the teacher.

Security, Overloading, Hacking. Attempting to subvert network security, to impair function of the network, or to bypass a restriction set by Information Technology Department personnel is prohibited.

Piracy/Copyright/Plagiarism. Users may not illegally copy material protected under copyright law or make that material available to others for copying. As with any use of other’s work, proper credit must be given to the source.

Inappropriate Content. Any activity such as hazing, harassment or posting of inappropriate material (such as pornography, graphic images, obscenities, and racial slurs) is prohibited. Damage. Users are reminded to be conscious of responsible use with regards to any activity which may cause damage to the equipment. This includes but is not limited to spillage and dropping of equipment.

No Expectation of Privacy. Network users should recognize that the School has the right to access any information stored on or transmitted over the network. Student work and/or photos may occasionally be published on the school website.

Frivolous Use. The User must not deliberately perform acts that waste computer resources or unfairly monopolize resources to the exclusion of others. (storage, bandwidth, printer supplies, etc.)

Internet Access. The School utilizes systems that make it possible to identify and block access to Internet sites that are not for educational purposes. Although there are safeguards in place, ASFM cannot assume responsibility for limiting any User’s access to such material. If a User accidentally accesses inappropriate material, he/she should immediately notify a teacher (students) or a member of the IT Department (staff).