Havergal College Course Calendar, 2019-20 Academic Year

Responsibility of the User Using Havergal College provided resources (including the network) and personally owned devices while on campus require 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. I will follow the Havergal College Code of Conduct, Harassment Policy and School Rules. During class and meetings, I will use technology only for learning or school-related purposes. iii. 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. iv. I will care for and secure my own personal electronic devices. v. 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). ii. ii. I will not share my personal information (such as my name, address, telephone number) or information about family or friends. iii. I will not agree to meet in person with anyone I “meet” online. iv. I will not respond to any messages that are objectionable or make me feel uncomfortable. I will inform a trusted adult immediately if I come across any information that is objectionable or that makes me feel uncomfortable. v. I will keep my personal electronic device software current, especially operating systems and anti-virus software. vi. I will be responsible for any repercussions, which may include civil actions or criminal charges, that may result from my online activities. I will not take/use digital photographs, videos or audio recordings of people without their expressed consent. This includes recording of teacher lessons. ii. I will not distribute, share or publish digital images, video or audio recordings of people by any means including email, social media, social networks or websites without their permission. iii. Email, online chatting and postings on social media sites are not guaranteed to be private. I understand that messages relating to, or in the support of, illegal or inappropriate activities will be reported to Havergal Administration. I understand that actions that occur outside of the Havergal College Network can still have consequences as outlined in this document, the Havergal College Code of Conduct and/or the Harassment Policy. iv. I understand that all communications and information accessed through and stored on Havergal College’s network are not considered private and may be accessed by a school administrator at any time. Behaviour i. Personal Safety i. I will not give my email or computer network access passwords to anyone or use another’s password. Privacy i.

Acceptable Use of Technology Agreement

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. The generally accepted rules of network etiquette 1 include but are not limited to, the following: Courtesy – Follow the same Standards of Behaviour described in the Havergal College Code of Conduct. Never use abusive or hurtful language. ii. 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. iii. 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. iv. 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. v. 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. vi. 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. vii. Reporting – Tell a teacher or trusted adult if you come across something online that makes you uncomfortable, like pornography or messages from strangers or bullies. viii. Internet Use – School Internet access is not a right, it’s a privilege. Play by the rules or it can be taken away. i. Netiquette (InterNET + Etiquette = Netiquette)

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