Family Handbook 2019-20

Acceptable Use of Technology Agreement

Parent and student compliance and / or consent with this agreement are mandatory.

Philosophy and Purpose Havergal College maintains a computer network and cloud-based facilities established for educational purposes including communication, research, collaboration and many other exciting possibilities. The school has a dual approach for providing computers for student use: 1. School owned desktops, laptops, tablets and audio-visual devices are provided for learners from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6 and students in some courses requiring specialized equipment and software. 2. 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 standards 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. Security ​ – Your username and passwords belong to you alone. You are accountable for actions taken / posts made using your username / accounts. 3. Privacy ​ – Keep your personal information to yourself, like your full name, location, Social Insurance Number (SIN) and address. Do not give out the personal information of others unless you first obtain permission. 4. Plagiarism – ​ Respect copyright materials and never use the words of others without proper acknowledgement of the source. See: ​ Academic Integrity and Honesty ​ in the Havergal College Code of Conduct. 5. Flaming ​ – A flame is considered a major breach of netiquette. That's when rude, racist or ludicrous messages are sent by messaging apps 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 Edited: August 20, 2019 Havergal College Family Handbook 2019–20

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