Note : it is the student ’ s responsibility to insure the reliability of iPad data . Therefore , use of daily scheduled iCloud backups is highly recommended .
Network Access
� Students must not make any attempt to access servers or network information that is not available to the public .
� The utilization of proxy avoidance IP numbers and programs is strictly prohibited .
� Students may not use the school network for personal or private business reasons including but not limited to online ordering and purchases .
� Students are not to knowingly degrade of disrupt online services or equipment . This includes tampering with iPad hardware or software , vandalizing data , invoking iPad viruses , attempting to gain access to restricted or unauthorized network services or violating copyright laws .
� Brother Rice is not responsible for damaged or lost data transferred through the school ’ s network or other cloud-based servers .
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Students must not access , display or store this type of material . Information obtained through the Internet must be properly cited and in compliance with copyright laws . Due to the quickly changing nature of the Internet , a hard copy of referenced material is recommended . Students are required to give proper credit to all Internet sources used in academic assignments , whether quoted or summarized . This includes all forms of media on the Internet , such as graphics , movies , music and text . Plagiarism includes the use of any information obtained from the Internet that is not properly cited . Plagiarism of Internet resources will be treated in the same manner as any other incidences of plagiarism . If a student accidentally accesses a website that contains obscene , pornographic or otherwise offensive material , he is to notify a teacher , the school administration or the IT Department as quickly as possible so that such sites can be blocked from further access . This is not merely a request ; it is a responsibility .
Deleting Files
� Do not delete any folders or files that you do not create or that you do not recognize . Deletion of certain files will result in iPad failure and will interfere with your ability to complete class work and may affect your grades . � There is a re-imaging charge to correct system files .
Downloading and Loading of Apps
� Students are not permitted to install custom / individual applications that require administrator privileges .
� Students are not permitted to install unapproved or beta software on their iPads .
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All installed apps must be a legally licensed copy .
� The downloading of music files , video files , games , etc . through the school ’ s network is absolutely prohibited unless it is part of an assigned , in-class activity .
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Brother Rice reserves the right to remove any apps / files that have been loaded onto the iPad that impedes the educational purpose of the iPad program .
� The iPad should be used solely for educational purposes . If the student wishes to install a paid app , he can either purchase an iTunes App Store gift card or the parent may wish to assign a credit card to the student Apple iPad ID . However , the school assumes no liability for credit card purchases made through the Apple App Store using the student Apple ID .
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There is a re-imaging charge to remove any unapproved apps .
Internet Use
� The Internet is a rich and valuable source of information for education . Inappropriate materials are available on the Internet and are strictly prohibited . These materials include items of a sexual or pornographic nature , extremist or militant materials , gambling , depictions of violence , images that are intended to be abusive or harassing , etc .
Privacy , Use and Safety
� Students should not give any personal information regarding themselves or others through e-mail or the Internet including name , phone number , address , passwords , etc . Receipt of messages by unknown senders should be reported to the administration .
� Students are not to provide the e-mail address or other personal information regarding other students , faculty or administration to anyone without their permission .
� Students must secure and maintain private passwords for network and iPad access . This is important in order to protect the privacy of each student . Do NOT share personal passwords or usernames .
� Brother Rice respects the privacy of every student , faculty member and administrator with respect to stored files and e-mail accounts . However , if inappropriate use of e- mail accounts or the school ’ s network is suspected the school ’ s administration has the right to view these files in order to investigate suspected inappropriate behavior .
� Brother Rice will monitor iPad activities , including logging website access , newsgroup access , bandwidth and overall network use .
� Students are prohibited from accessing faculty and staff ’ s file servers for any reason .
� Students are prohibited from using any method to obtain control of another person ’ s iPad or AppleTV through the use of their own iPad .
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Students are prohibited from utilizing peer-topeer networking or any method of file sharing unless authorized by the technology staff .
� No identifiable photographs of students , faculty or staff will be allowed to be published on the Internet or used in print without appropriate written consent . Concerning a student , appropriate , written consent means a signature by a parent or legal guardian of the student .
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Cyber-bullying is the use of electronic information and communication devices to willfully harm a person or persons through any
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