COMPUTER NETWORK USAGE
Users must adhere to the following regulations while using a computer and/or
accessing the Internet while at Walkersville High School. The complete
Computers: Digital Networks Acceptable Use policy is found in FCPS
regulation 400-73 at www.fcps.org.
- Users are responsible for using the provided school account in an ethical,
responsible and legal manner for school-related tasks only.
- Users will comply with the Computer: Digital Networks Acceptable Use
regulation.
- Using or importing offensive, obscene, libelous, disruptive, or
inflammatory language, pictures, or other material on any computer or
network within FCPS is prohibited.
- Any harassment encountered on the Internet should not be responded to
and should be reported to the supervising teacher or appropriate
administrator.
- For safety reasons, users shall not reveal personal information such as
home phone numbers or addresses.
- Users will use the Internet for legal activities only. Illegal activities
include, but are not limited to: knowingly spreading viruses, violating
copyright laws, using unauthorized software, impersonating another user,
unauthorized entry, and/or destruction of computer systems and files.
- Users will use the network in such a way that use of the network by other
users is not disrupted.
- Files and e-mail messages created or stored on equipment or media
covered under this regulation are the property of the Frederick County
Public Schools. Users are cautioned that they should not expect files or email
messages stored on FCPS equipment to be private. Frederick County
Public Schools may monitor, audit, and review files, directories, and
communications to maintain system integrity and to ensure that students
and staff members are using the system in accordance with FCPS
regulations and applicable federal and state laws.
- Users will divulge their passwords only to authorized system
administrators for the purpose of implementing this regulation.
- Users will use all resources on the Internet in accordance with the policies
of the institutions providing the service and the procedures developed by
FCPS.
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