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Student Computer Usage Guidelines
All AACMS students are expected to follow the computer and technology guidelines listed on this page.
Computer Usage Guidelines
  • Respect the equipment. Report any damage to a teacher immediately!
  • Internet use is limited to teacher-assigned activities or classwork.
  • Personal Internet use for chat rooms, instant messaging (IM), or email is prohibited. *
  • Do not download or install any programs, games, or music. *  
  • No Internet/Intranet gaming activities allowed.
  • Do not personalize the computer settings. (This includes desktop, screen saver, etc.)
  • If by mistake you get to an inappropriate Internet site, close the lid, and immediately and raise your hand.
  • CD-ROMs, thumb drives, or other multimedia equipment are for school work only. Do not use them for playing music or other recreational activities.
  • Chewing gum, food, or drinks are not allowed anywhere near a computer.
  • Do not run programs that continue to execute after you log off.
  • Avoiding School Filters – Students may not attempt to or use any software, utilities or other means to access Internet sites or content blocked by the school filters.
Student Expectations
  • Students must save to student drive (network drive marked Student Data W), not to the hard drive. Saving to the hard drive will cause the student to lose all work
  • Students may not access, submit, post, publish, forward, download, scan or display defamatory, abusive, obscene, vulgar, sexual in nature, threatening, discriminatory, harassing, bullying and/or illegal materials or messages.
  • Students may not use AACMS computers, network, or Internet services for any illegal activity or in violation of any policy/procedure or school rules.
  • Students will adhere to federal copyright laws. When Internet sources are used in student work, the author, publisher and website must be identified.
General Safety Guidelines
  • General Student Safety
  • Do NOT reveal your full name, address, telephone number, social security number or other personal information on the Internet.
  • NEVER agree to meet people you have contacted through the Internet. 
  • Inform teacher/parent if you access information or messages that are dangerous, inappropriate, or make you uncomfortable in any way.
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