STUDENT TECHNOLOGY GUIDELINES:

One of the primary goals of the WCTS district is to prepare members of our school community to become technologically literate. As we have progressed from an industrial society to an information society, the projected impact of technology on our lives makes the development of technology literate students an increasingly necessary goal of education. The students of WCTS will be continually educated in the effective use of technology in the form of telecommunication networks, microcomputers, wireless handheld devices, and audio/video equipment. These means of technology are becoming an increasingly important resource for instruction as well as an integral part of the world of work and home. All students are expected to be active participants if they are to be successful at WCTS. This page will help you to better understand the Guidelines for Student Use of Desktops, Laptops, Wireless and Handheld Devices.

USE OF IDS AND PASSWORDS

Following the suggestions below will help to ensure security:

• DO NOT share the account name or password assigned to you.

• Understand that you are responsible for all activities on your username/account ID.

• Ensure that others cannot learn your username/account ID or password.

• If you have reason to believe that your username/account ID or password has been comprised, contact the district technology coordinator, A. Steckel, immediately

Have questions about your username, password, or student e-mail account? Need help?

Please contact A. Steckel at 908.835.2834.

USE OF SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE*

Use school e-mail, computers, and networks only for legal, authorized purposes. Unauthorized or illegal uses include but are not limited to:

•Harassment

•Destruction of or damage to equipment, software, or data belonging to others

•Unauthorized copying of copyrighted materials

•Conducting personal business unrelated to school activities

Never engage in any activity that might be harmful to systems or to any information/data thereon, such as:

•Creating or propagating viruses

•Disrupting services or damaging files

When vacating computer workstations, sign-off or secure the system from unauthorized use

*BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS AND PARENTS WILL BE HELD MONETARILY LIABLE FOR IRRESPONSIBLE USE OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT OR SOFTWARE AND WILL BE EXPECTED TO PAY THE COST FOR REPLACEMENT.

Be sure that your information and data is saved properly

USE OF INFORMATION AND DATA

• Access only accounts, files, and data that are your own, that are publically available, or to which you have been given authorized access.

• Maintain confidentiality of information classified as private or confidential.

• Use school information for tasks related to educational responsibilities and not for personal purposes.

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