NCA Computer Use Policy
In order to use school computers and network resources, students must understand and agree to the conditions in this policy. Students and their parent(s)/guardian(s) must sign this form to acknowledge that they accept these terms before they will be allowed to use New Century computers. The use of New Century computers and the Internet is a privilege, not a right. Any misuse or abuse of the conditions listed below will result in the loss of privileges.
- Computers are for academic purposes only. Any other activity is only allowed with permission from a staff member. This includes games, playing music, internet messaging, email, etc. account.
- Students may access the network only through their assigned student account. Student’s are not allowed to give out their passwords or allow others to use their account.
- Students are only allowed to print materials related to their class work or project work, and must receive permission from an advisor or educator before printing.
- Students must take proper care of the computers while they are using them. When finished, students must log off and leave the area in the same condition as when they arrived.
- Students are not allowed to download files or programs from the Internet.
- Students are not allowed to use the school computers unsupervised.
- Food and drinks are not allowed near any school computers or electronic equipment.
- Any form of vandalism is not allowed. This includes any malicious attempt to physically deface, disable, destroy, or ‘hack’ into computers or the network, or to harm or destroy data of another user.
Students who do not comply with the above conditions will have their privileges revoked for a time period determined by administration on a case by case basis. In cases of vandalism, students and their families will be responsible for any charges necessary for repair or replacement of the item, and there might also be legal consequences.
