Family Handbook 2018-19

Agreement – Acceptable Use of Technology  Parent and student compliance and/or consent with this agreement are mandatory. 

Philosophy  Havergal maintains a robust computer network established for educational purposes including  communication, research, collaboration and many other exciting possibilities. Havergal has a dual  approach for providing computers.  For learners from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6 and students in some courses requiring  specialized equipment and software, desktops, laptops, tablets and audio visual devices are made  available.  

A Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) approach is in place for students in Grades 7 to 12. This approach  requires students to personally select and purchase their own computing devices for use at school.  

The Standard of Behaviour outlined in the Havergal College Code of Conduct is the foundation for  much of what defines acceptable use of technology; however, this agreement extends beyond  behaviour to include attitudes and actions intended to create a safe and secure environment that  includes the use of technology.   ‘Netiquette’ (InterNET + Etiquette = Netiquette)  The generally accepted rules of network etiquette  include, but are not limited to the following:  1 1. Courtesy – Follow the same Standards of Behaviour described in the Havergal College Code  of Conduct. Never use abusive or hurtful language.   2. Privacy – Keep your personal information to yourself, like your passwords, full name, Social  Insurance Number (SIN) and address. Do not give out the personal information of others  unless you first obtain permission.   3. Plagiarism – Never use the words of others without proper acknowledgement of the  source.   See: Academic Integrity and Honesty in the Havergal College Code of Conduct .  4. Flaming – A flame is considered a major breach of netiquette. That's when rude, racist or  ludicrous messages are sent by text messaging or email, or appear on social media websites.  Your opinion matters, but not at the cost of others.  

1 Modified from “Digital Citizenship and You” -  http://digitalcitizenshipandyou.blogspot.ca/2014/04/netiquette-are-you-good-cyber-citizen.html

Last Updated August 17, 2018 Havergal College Family Handbook 2018–19

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