Cimarron High Guidelines for Ethical & Expected Lab Behavior and for Acceptable Use of Computers and Network Resources

 

How to access your school email:

From Home use the student page at:  http://www.chsrams.org

Click on the ÒStudent CenterÓ button in the left menu. Click the ÒEmail from homeÓ button. This will bring up a sign in screen, you must type in your school username and password and the domain name ÒcimarronÓ. If there is not an area to place the domain name, then you must enter your username in this format: cimarron\yourusername

From School: http://mail/exchange

 

 

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PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY:

  1. Students/users are responsible for good behavior on school computer networks, just as they are in a classroom or school hallway.
  2. The network is provided for users to conduct research on educational topics and communicate with others. Access to the Cimarron network is given to users who agree to act in a considerate and responsible manner. Access is a Privilege, not a right. Inappropriate use will result in the loss or cancellation of privileges
  3. Attempting to bypass the district filter, utilizing alternative methods to access blocked sites, accessing external email accounts (Hotmail, Yahoo, etcÉ.) and all chat programs are not allowed and will result in immediate loss of computer privileges. As will electronic cheating of ANY kind.
  4. When requesting a site review, include your school email so a response can be sent. All anonymous requests will be rejected.
  5. Students/users will not show other student/users how to perform an illegal function on the network.
  6. If you download copyrighted material for your own use, permission must be specified in the document.

7.     Within reason and appropriateness, freedom of speech and access to information will be honored. The district does utilize site filtering software as well as computer monitoring/surveillance programs to block inappropriate sites and randomly check/photograph student screens and actions.

  1. Students/users may not publish over the system or network any information that violates or infringes on the rights of other people or that would be abusive, profane, sexually offensive or that solicits the performance of any activity that is prohibited by law.
  2. Be polite and use appropriate language. Remember that you are a user and therefore a representative of our school and our District on a non-private system. E-mail is not guaranteed to be private. Messages relating to or in support of illegal activities will be reported.
  3. Any physical or digital computer vandalism will result in the loss of computer access, disciplinary action and any other referrals in line with the District discipline plan.
  4. Students/users should practice proper Computer Manners; Look away whenever someone is typing a password or typing letters. Only print once, if a problem occurs, contact a teacher/supervisor. Leave your area clean and in order when you leave. Push your chair in to show the unit is free. Keep your sound level where it

is not distracting.

 

 

 

 

 

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COMPUTER LAB RULES

 

  1. Never bring food or drink into the lab.
  2. Sign in to computer to be used.
  3. Place all bags and books in designated area away from computers.
  4. Only print a document once. If printing fails contact help. Do not continue trying to print.
  5. Log off correctly so your account will remain secure.
  6. Keep your password confidential.
  7. No games, chat, or non-school e-mail is allowed.
  8. You are not allowed to download/install programs.
  9. When you leave:
    1. Clean your area
    2. Straighten your computer and monitor
    3. Pull the keyboard and mouse pad even with the table front.
    4. Push in your chair
  10. Report any problems with the computer or network immediately. webmaster@cimarronschools.org

 

 

 

 

 

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THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES WILL NOT BE TOLERATED

( Breaking rules will result in complete loss of computer privileges for a MINIMUM of  9 weeks. )

 

  1. Sending or displaying offensive messages or pictures
  2. Using obscene language
  3. Harassing, insulting, or attacking others
  4. Damaging computers, computer accessories, computer systems, or computer networks.
  5. Violating copyright laws or plagiarism
  6. Using another individuals password
  7. Trespassing in anotherÕs folders, work or files
  8. Intentionally wasting limited resources
  9. Employing the network for commercial purposes.
  10. Utilizing alternative methods to bypass district filtering.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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