Turning Point Learning Center Acceptable Use Policy

Turning Point Learning Center Acceptable Use Policy

With access to computers and people around the world also comes the availability of material that may not be considered to be of educational value in the context of the school setting. Families should be warned that some material obtained via the Internet might contain items that are illegal, defamatory, inaccurate, or potentially offensive. It is impossible to control all materials and an industrious user may discover controversial information either by accident or with intent. We firmly believe, however, that the benefits to students from online access far outweighs the possibility that users may procure material that is not consistent with the educational goals of Turning Point Learning Center. It is fully expected that all members of the school community will use the school computer and computer systems in a responsible, appropriate, and legal manner. Use the following guiding principles when using the school’s computer system: 1.

The school’s Internet connection should be used only for research or information gathering that is directly related to academic assignments, or extracurricular project supervised by the faculty. 2. Users are expected to abide by their generally accepted rules of network etiquette, and conduct themselves in a responsible, ethical, and polite manner while online. 3. Users are not permitted to use the school’s computing resources for commercial purposes, product advertising, political lobbying, or political campaigning. 4. Users are not permitted to transmit, receive, submit, or publish any defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, obscene, profane, sexually-oriented, threatening, offensive, or illegal material. 5. Physical or electronic tampering with computer resources is not permitted. Damaging computers, computer systems or networks intentionally will result in cancellation of privileges. 6. Users must respect all copyright laws that protect software, owners, artists, and writers. 7. Users must notify a system administrator of any suspected security problem in the computers, network, or Internet connection. Do not demonstrate the problem to others. 8. The school makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the service it is providing. Turning Point Learning Center assumes no responsibility or liability for any phone charges, line costs, or usage fees, nor for any damages a user may suffer. This includes loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries, mis-deliveries, or service interruptions caused by it’s own negligence or your errors or omissions. Use of any information obtained via the Internet is at your own risk. The school specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through its services. 9. All communication and information accessible via the computer resources shall be regarded as private property. However, people who operate the system may review files and messages to maintain system integrity and ensure that users are using the system responsibly. Messages relating to or in support of illegal activities may be reported to the authorities. 10. Email, Skype, instant messaging, or any other computer communication should be used only for legitimate and responsible communication between students, faculty, and the outside world. Rude, abusive, threatening or otherwise inappropriate language is not permitted. 11. Students may access only those files that belong to them or which they are certain they have permission to use. 12. Parents are responsible for monitoring student activities outside of school.

Any violations may result in a loss of computer access, as well as other disciplinary or legal action. Users are considered subject to all local, state, and federal laws. Access to Turning Point Learning Center computer systems is a privilege not a right. Violating the letter or spirit of the above regulations may result in denial of student access, and/or other disciplinary action(s).