The term "information systems" as used herein includes, but is not limited to: hardware, software, communication lines and devices, graphing calculators, terminals, printers, CD-ROM devices, tape drives, scanners, and micro-, mini-, and mainframe computers.

The term "users" as used herein includes all staff members, students, volunteers, parents, and other individuals using any portion of the information systems.

These information systems are operated by students and faculty for the mutual benefit of all concerned, and all users are expected to assist in the successful operation of the facilities. Users should not do, or attempt to do anything that might disrupt the operation of the network or equipment, and/or interfere with the learning of other students. The following guidelines are intended to help users understand appropriate use. All access to information systems shall be preapproved by the principal or program manager. The school may restrict or terminate any user's access, without prior notice, if such action is deemed necessary to maintain computing availability and security for other users of the systems. Other disciplinary action may also be imposed as stated in the Fairfax CountyPublic Schools Student Responsibilities and Rights (SR&R).
 

ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR ELECTRONIC USERS With the use of information resources and information technology, it is the responsibility of all users:  to recognize and honor the intellectual property of others.  to comply with legal restrictions regarding plagiarism and the use and citation of information resources.  to restrict the use of the information systems and resources to the mission or function of the school system; the use of computer systems for personal use unrelated to the mission or function of the school system or for private gain is prohibited.  to help maintain the integrity of the school information system; deliberate tampering or experimentation is not allowed. It is a violation to modify and/or copy any file that you did not create.  EDUCATIONAL USE: The information systems are intended for educational purposes. Users are responsible for the ethical and educational use of their network accounts:  School related files are the only files to be saved on your account. Storing commercial software and/or games or hidden files to your account is not permitted.  Saving to the hard disk drive is granted only by permission of instructor.  Storing and/or playing commercial games is not permitted.

 

• Use assigned work stations, if required by teacher.
• Always log off your workstation.
• Avoid deliberately attempting to disrupt system performance or interfering with the work of another user.
• Leave equipment and room in good condition for next user/class.

Accounts on the systems at Jefferson are considered secure, although absolute security of any data cannot be guaranteed. Teachers have access to student files for instructional or evaluative purposes.

• Use only your account/password. It is a violation to give access to your password to any other user.
• Reading, modifying or removing files and/or mail owned by other users is not allowed without prior approval by the instructor or program manager.
• Network users are not to explore or probe devices on the network whether local or on the Internet.  This includes but is not limited to:  servers, routers, switches, workstations and printers.  Running port mapper programs is disallowed without permission from network administrator.  Attempting to login to devices not assigned to the user is disallowed.  Configuring devices such as workstations to be servers of any nature including peer-to-peer file and print sharing, or WEB serving is disallowed without the permission of the network administrator.  Attaching any device including, but not limited to, computers, laptops, or printers to the network is disallowed without the permission of the network administrator.

• The only software, other than students' projects, to be used on systems in the school labs are those products for which the school owns a valid license or the school may legally use.
• Licensed/copyrighted software is not generally available for borrowing and may only be used at other sites with approval of instructor.
• Copyrighted software shall not be downloaded from the Internet or further transmitted in any form without compliance with all terms of a preauthorized licensing agreement. Infringement or violation of U. S. or international copyright laws or restrictions will not be tolerated.
• Any attempts to circumvent the licensing control or the copying of software from the network without instructor's permission is prohibited.

• Report equipment problems immediately to instructor.
• Leave network stations and peripherals in their designated places.
• Keep work areas neat and clean and free from food and drink.
• Do not modify or rearrange keyboards, individual key caps, monitors, printers, or any other peripheral equipment.