Technology - Chicago Public School Acceptable Use Policies (AUP):

were adopted by the Chicago School Reform Board of Trustees on June 26, 2002. The student policy applies to “ALL” CPS students.

Computer usage at Jones College Prep is governed by Chicago Public Schools' AUP which is reprinted below:

The Chicago Public Schools provide computers and network capabilities to students for the purpose of enhancing instruction through technological resources. The Chicago Public Schools uses filtering and blocking technology to protect against access through the Internet to material that is obscene, pornographic, or harmful to minors. Amendments to the policy bring the Chicago Public Schools in compliance with the Children's Internet Protection Act. The Chicago Public Schools may make Internet access or electronic mail ("e-mail") available to students on the CPS Network as educational resources. It is a general policy of the Chicago Public Schools to promote the use of computers in a manner, which is responsible, legal and appropriate. Student use of the CPS Network is a privilege. A student's failure to adhere to the Student Acceptable Use Policy ("Policy") will result in the revocation of the student's access privileges. Should a student's access privileges be revoked, there shall be no obligation to provide a subsequent opportunity for access to the CPS Network. Latest version is at: http://policy.cps.k12.il.us/documents/604.1.pdf

High School District #299’s Board of Education, administration, and staff are committed to preparing our students to be successful leaders in a rapidly-changing technologically-oriented society. Access to the District’s technology resources must be for the purpose of education and be consistent with the educational mission of the District.

Users might have access to information that may not be appropriate to the educational setting through access to other networks and people around the world. District #299 cannot control or be held responsible for all information available on the Internet beyond our school websites. Users wishing to use the school’s computers for Internet access must do so in a way that is consistent with our educational mission and values.

The use of District #299 technology is a privilege, not a right. Thus, each user must take full responsibility for his/her actions. In most cases, common sense will guide the user toward appropriate use of technology. District #299 will provide technology access to users who have read and agree to abide by this Student Technology Acceptable Use Policy and have written approval from their parent/guardian. Inappropriate use may result in cancellation, limitation, or suspension of access privileges, disciplinary action, academic consequences, and/or legal action. Staff, teachers, and administrators will make all decisions regarding whether a user has violated this authorization. The administration’s decision is final.

Users will:

• Abide by the computer use policies as listed in the AUP and Student Handbook.

• Use District #299 technology for appropriate educational purposes only.

• Conduct themselves in a positive manner reflecting the values of the student body, staff, and the community.

• Be aware that school personnel have access to all user directories, data, e-mail, web pages and other files stored on the District system servers and computers and may review files and communications at any time.

• Be responsible for all materials created, sent or received under his/her user account and therefore should not give out their password to anyone.

• Assume that any software is copyrighted.

• Efficiently use resources, such as file space, bandwidth and printing.

• Respect the privacy of individuals.

Users will not:

• Cause or contribute to the damage or modification of computer hardware, software or data.

• Access, display, or send written or graphic information, which is obscene, inflammatory, derogatory, or offensive.

• Plagiarize or violate copyright laws.

• Access the work of others without proper permission.

• Use technology to create, send, solicit, or store materials that contain racist, sexist, obscene, or otherwise objectionable material that would demean, defame, denigrate others for race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, gender, etc.

• Use the school’s technology for financial gain, for commercial activity, or for any illegal activity.

• Download and/or install any software without prior approval from the Computer Support Services Department.

A. Use of CPS Network's Services

Improper use of the CPS Network is prohibited. Uses of the CPS Network that are prohibited include, but are not limited to:

1. Use of the CPS Network for, or in support of, any illegal purposes

2. Use of the CPS Network for, or in support of, any obscene or pornographic purposes; this includes, but is not limited to, the retrieving or viewing of any sexually explicit material

3. Violation of any provision of Illinois School Student Records Act. which governs students' rights to privacy and the confidential maintenance of certain information including, but not limited to, a student's grades and test scores

4. Use of profanity, obscenity or language which can be done either verbally, written, or through pictures that is generally considered offensive or threatening to persons of a particular race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or to persons with disabilities.

5. When brought to the attention of school officials, students will be held responsible for inappropriate behavior displayed online, or on or OFF school property, which violates school policy or the law and/or whose content is disruptive to the educational process. Weblogs, photoblogs, and social networking profiles whose content is disruptive to the educational process will be reviewed.

a. Weblogs, photoblogs, and social networking profiles including, but not limited to: facebook, myspace, xanga, tagged, live journal, etc. as well as online photo storage like photobucket, shutterfly, imagestation, snapfish, etc.

6. "Reposting" or forwarding personal communications without the author's prior consent

7. Copying commercial software in violation of state, federal, or international copyright laws

8. Using the CPS Network for financial gain or for the transaction of any business or commercial activities

9. Plagiarizing (Claiming another person's writings as your own) any information gained on or through the CPS Network or any other network access provider

10. Using the CPS Network for political lobbying

11. Intentionally disrupting the use of the CPS Network for other users, including, but not limited to, disruptive use of any process, program, or tool for ascertaining passwords or engaging in "hacking" or any kind, including, but not limited to, the illegal or unlawful entry into an electronic system to gain secret information

12. Providing access to the CPS Network to unauthorized individuals

13. Use of the CPS Network to violate any provision of the Chicago Public Schools Uniform Discipline Code.

B. General Information

1. The privilege of using the CPS Network is free to students of the Chicago Public Schools.

2. The student to whom an account on the CPS Network is issued is responsible, at all times, for its proper use.

3. A Responsible Student User of the CPS Network:

a. May keep a free account on the CPS Network as long as he or she is a student in the Chicago Public Schools

b. May use the Internet to research assigned classroom projects

c. May use the Internet to send e-mail to other users of the CPS Network and to people around the globe

d. May use the Internet to explore other computer systems.

e. Students are not allowed to check e-mail during instructional class time.

f. Students are not allowed to use computers without staff supervision and/or permission.

4. A Responsible Student User of the CPS Network:

a. Should not give his or her password to another person.

b. Students will pay a fee in the amount of $2.00 to have their network password reset thus receiving a new password.

c. Students will pay a fee of $4.00 to have files restored to the network.

5. A Responsible Student User of the CPS Network:

a. Understands that none of his or her communications and information accessible through the CPS Network is considered private or confidential and the Chicago Public Schools reserves the right to access all user accounts, at any time, including student electronic mail

b. Understands the CPS Network Student Acceptable Use Policy before logging on

c. Understands that if the CPS Network Student Acceptable Use Policy is violated, the student's account on the CPS Network will be revoked

d. Understands that if he or she is removed from CPS Network by a school faculty member that he or she has the right to appeal the removal within thirty (30) days, in writing, to the principal of the school. The school principal's decision shall be final

e. Understands that if he or she is removed from the CPS Network, there shall be no obligation to provide a subsequent opportunity to access the Network.

C. Parent or Guardian Consent

Parent or Guardian consent for student use of the CPS Network must be obtained prior to the activation of a student’s account on the CPS Network. The parent or guardian of the student must provide written authorization in the parental consent form.

D. Student Acknowledgement and Internet Test

1. All students to whom an account on the CPS Network has been assigned shall sign a Student Signature Form acknowledging the requirements of the Policy on student acceptable use and verifying his or her successful completion of the CPS Network Student Internet Test" (CPS Acceptable Use Policy Online, 6/99).

2. The use of the Internet and all computer stations at Jones College Prep is a privilege, not a right! Students must never share their logon names or passwords with others.

If a violation occurs on a workstation, the owner of the logged in account will always be held responsible. If there is something wrong with the computer when a student sits down to use it, he/she must report it immediately to the teacher or he/she will be responsible for the computer. Inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those privileges and further disciplinary action at the discretion of Assistant Dean or designee. All students must have the AUP and Media Consent Forms on file, signed by a parent and the student before accessing any workstation.