Text Box: Computer Usage Resources:  15 Computers in the Library 32 Computers in the Computer Lab High speed black and white laser printer each location General Rules:  No eating or drinking Printing costs: free if with your class; 10 cents/page otherwise Internet Rules Never share your password or account with anyone. Computer use, including Internet access, is limited to educational and school-related activities. Chat rooms, messaging, message boards, games, and e-mail (except to retrieve or send school related files) is strictly off limits. Do not intentionally search for, view and/or distribute inappropriate materials (e.g., pornography or violence). Do not use inappropriate language or symbols.  Profanity or obscenity will not be tolerated on the school network. Do not download or install software. Do not use the network for any illegal activities. Do not deliberately spread computer viruses. Do not use a school account to post anonymous or false information. Do not vandalize computers, software, network devices or data. Obey the rules of copyright. Internet Safety Rules (Reprinted from California PTA website, capta.org): Never give any personal information to anyone you meet online. Never meet up with anyone you do not already know. Don’t fill out any “fun” questionnaires that are forwarded to you, even if they’re from your friends. Make sure you know everyone on your buddy list. Don’t answer emails or IMs from people you don’t know. There’s no such thing as “private” on the internet. Don’t post pictures of yourself – but if you must, don’t post sexy ones or ones showing behavior you wouldn’t want your mom, teacher, boss or potential college advisor to see. Don’t send pictures of other people. Don’t download content without your parents’ permission. Never share your password with anyone but your parents. Remember that as frustrating as your parents are on this subject, they’re only trying to keep you safe.   Maintained by Jan Hagiya updated: July 27, 2007       T