COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY AND NETWORKS ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES 

Computer use at McComb is encouraged and made available to students for educational purposes.  The school retains ownership in all hardware and software.  The school reserves the right to inspect, copy, and/or delete all files stored on school owned computers and/or equipment.

Students must observe the following guidelines.  Failure to do so will result in the penalties listed below.

1.      Files stored on school computers and/or equipment are restricted to school related assignments only.  Personal files may not be stored.

2.      Network password security is the responsibility of the student.  Any student unable to log into the network for any reason will be subject to the penalties below.

3.      Students shall not damage or alter any hardware or software.

4.      Students shall not use or alter another person’s password, files, or directories.  Students aiding teachers are restricted to using only the program selected by the teacher.

5.      All non-school software and diskettes must be checked for viruses and approved for use by a network administrator before being used on any computer.

6.      Use of all telecommunications is restricted to school related projects and must be supervised by the teacher or network administrator.  Internet users must complete an Internet Use Consent form, be properly trained, and be approved before using the Internet.

Penalties:  Penalty applied is determined by the teacher and/or network administrator.  Building principal may be involved.

Students receiving the loss of privileges penalty will have their passwords changed during the penalty period.  Teachers may request reinstatement of lost privileges for a student only for the purpose of completion of required assignments.  A student reinstated under this provision must be supervised at all times.

Notification to parents may be made at any penalty level.

Computer Lab Guidelines and Rules
(Middle School and High School)

 Guidelines:

1.      Report directly to the computer lab (with the exception of first period)

2.      Sign in at the front desk 

3.      Sit at the first available computer (beginning with the front row)

4.      One student per computer

5.      Place belongings in storage area under your chair

6.      Log in

7.      If using the Internet, display Internet license (picture side facing up) on the base of the computer.  If you do not have an Internet license, you may not even sit at a computer workstation.

8.      Log out when finished

9.      Sign out at the front desk only leaving before the end of the period

 Rules:

·        No hall passes will be given so bring all materials with you to the lab

·        No food or drink is permitted at the computer stations

·        All typing and researching must be for education purposes only (teacher assignment)

·        No playing games or checking your email

·        No talking without permission

·        No tilting the chairs and keep feet on the floor

·        Remain in your seat at all times

·        Only one color copy per student per project

·        Use the paper holders for papers NOT books

·        Do not download anything off the Internet without the Technology Coordinator’s permission

·        Do not bring programs from home to load on the school’s computers

·        If you arrive late to the lab, you will be required to obtain a pass to get into the lab

·        If you come to the lab from any other class other than study hall, you must have a pass

·        If you bring a disk to the lab, it must be checked for viruses by the lab monitor before you insert the disk into the computer

Forgetting your password will result in the following consequences:

            1^st offense – 1 day loss of lab privileges

            2^nd offense – 1 week loss of lab privileges

            3^rd offense – 2 weeks loss of lab privileges

            4^th offense – 4 weeks loss of lab privileges

            5^th offense – 9 weeks loss of lab privileges

            6^th offense – loss of lab privileges for the remainder of the school year