Family Handbook 2018-19

5. Time and Bandwidth – Be sensitive to how much space and time you are taking up on the  school’s network. Using the Internet for fun may slow down the speed for students who  need it for research and homework purposes.   6. Symbols and Humour – Reserve symbols like emoticons for personal or informal  communication only. Watch how you use humour in your emails and chats. Readers may  take you too seriously or you may come across as being insensitive or mean.   7. Reporting – Tell a teacher or trusted adult if you come across something online that makes  you uncomfortable, like pornography or messages from strangers and bullies.   8. Internet Use – School Internet access is not a right, it’s a privilege. Play by the rules or it can  be taken away.   Responsibility of the User  Using Havergal College provided resources (including the network) and personally owned devices  while on campus requires agreement with statements that define acceptable use. Acceptable use  also extends to inappropriate and illegal activities that take place outside of the Havergal network  and/or off‑campus. Some statements relate specifically to students while others are relevant to the  whole community including students, faculty, staff, parents and volunteers.   Behaviour  1. I will follow the Havergal College Code of Conduct, Harassment Policy and School Rules.  2. During class and meetings, I will use technology only for learning or school‑related  purposes.   3. I will pause before I print to consider the necessity of printing and then, if necessary, print  using double‑sided and black ink as much as possible.  4. I will care for, and secure, my own personal electronic devices.   5. I will bring my own device and make sure it is charged for classes that require the use of  technology (Grade 7 to 12 students only).  6. I will support and abide by the personal device‑use guidelines.  Personal Safety  1. I will not give my email or computer network account passwords to anyone or use another  person’s network account and password.  2. I will not share my personal information (such as my name, address, telephone number) or  information about family or friends.   3. I will not agree to meet in person with anyone I “meet” online.  

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

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