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Acceptable Use Policy   Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School offers Internet access through our school network for students and faculty.  The network is to be used to support teaching and learning and is to be used in a responsible, legal, and ethical manner.  Failure to comply with this acceptable use policy will result in the termination of network privileges for the user. Individual users are responsible for their use of the Upper Cape Tech network.  Students and staff are responsible for behaving appropriately on the network and containing their research to support the educational goals of the school.  Use of the network for any illegal or commercial activities is prohibited. Illegal activities include downloading of copyrighted software, music and videos. Students are not to use outside email, chat rooms, message boards, blogs, or other forms of direct electronic communication in school unless authorized by their teacher as part of a school-related assignment approved by the teacher. Every effort will be taken to protect students from abuses that may be encountered on the web. However, there is no system in place that can totally filter out all objectionable material. Teachers are asked to vigilantly monitor student use of the network. The following are prohibited: Making changes to the configuration of a computer on the network. Downloading or installing computer software, shareware, or freeware without permission from the Technology Staff. Downloading streaming video and audio (music) for recreational purposes. (This includes radio feeds.) Using commercial web-based email such as Hotmail, Yahoo-mail, etc. on any school computer. Using any type of instant messaging, including, but not limited to, AOL Instant Messanger, MSN Messenger, etc. Attempting to gain access to the network or any other computer in the system by going beyond your authorized access. Attempting to trespass in another person's files or folders. Attempting to destroy data or disrupt the operation of the network or PCs in school. Knowingly spreading computer viruses. Accessing material of a profane or obscene nature, including materials depicting illegal or dangerous acts, advocating violence, or discriminating toward other persons. Intentionally wasting resources such as paper, ink cartridges, disk storage space, floppy disks, etc. Using school computers/Internet for other than educational purposes including: Playing non-educational games Participating in non-academic activities Commercial purposes Political lobbying Fund raising Participating in any type of teleconferencing, chat, or listserv without permission from the Technology Staff. A responsible network user will: Always use polite, non-abusive language. Conform to copyright laws. Never reveal personal information such as full name, address, age, parents' names, telephone number, credit card numbers, social security numbers, etc. Never tamper with the system or alter, delete, or destroy files or data. Never agree to meet in person someone whom you have "met" online. Be aware that an online survey, contest, or free product offer may be a scheme to get your personal information. Evaluate the reliability of online sources of information and realize not everything posted online is true. Use the Internet in support of education and research consistent with the educational objectives of Upper Cape Tech. PRIVACY Internet use is not guaranteed to be private. Use of the Upper Cape Tech network is electronically monitored and controlled. You may expect only limited privacy in the content of your personal files or record of Internet research activities. Information sent or received via the Internet, or other means, over computers owned by the school is the property of Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School and may be assessed at any time for its review. From time to time routine maintenance of files will be performed on individual computers and files may be deleted.  Always keep a backup of your files on floppy disks or other electronic media.  Routine maintenance and monitoring may lead to the discovery that you have violated this Policy or the law. In that event, appropriate action will be taken. CONCLUSION Use of the network and the Internet is a privilege, not a right. Inappropriate use of the network and the Internet will result in loss of privileges and, where appropriate, in disciplinary action pursuant to the Code of Discipline. Students may use the Internet only with permission of their parent or guardian. The student and parent/guardian must sign the form enclosed in the Student Handbook as evidence that they have read, understand, and will observe the limitations set forth in this Acceptable Use Policy.   WEB SITE PRIVACY STATEMENT FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS (www.uppercapetech.com) Upper Cape Cod Regional Technicall School respects the privacy of all visitors to our district web site and is committed to protecting your privacy to the extent permitted by law. You can read and download information at the UCT web site without identifying yourself or providing any personal information. No personal informtion is collected about you unless you voluntarily choose to provide it by sending e-mail, completing online forms, or filling out online surveys. You are not required to participate in any of these activities to view or download any information from our web site. Any personal information you voluntarily provide to us through e-mail messages, forms, or surveys will only be used to respond properly to your request. UCT does not share, disclose, or sell e-mail addresses or telephone numbers to other organizations.

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