XI. PERSONAL COMPUTER USE

deliveries, mis-deliveries, or service interruptions caused by its own negligence or your errors or omissions. Use of any information obtained via the Internet is at your own risk. Iona specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through its services. 5. Security on any computer system is a high priority, especially when the system involves many users. If you feel you can identify a

security problem on the Internet, you must notify a teacher or

administrator. Do not demonstrate the problem to other users. Do not

use another’s account. Do not give your account number to anyone.

Attempts to log on the Internet as anyone, but you, will result in cancellation of user privileges. Any user identified as a security risk or having a history of problems with other computer systems will be denied access to the Internet. 6. Vandalism will result in cancellation of privileges. Vandalism is

defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy data of another user, Internet, or any agencies or other networks that are

connected to the Internet. This includes, but is not limited to, the uploading or creation of computer viruses, attempts at gaining unauthorized access, or changing online materials without permission. 7. Cyberbullying is completely unacceptable. Cyberbullying is defined as the use of electronic means by a minor to torment, threaten,

harass, humiliate, embarrass or otherwise target another.

8. The final determination of what constitutes a violation of this policy is the responsibility of the Iona Administration and the Computer Network Administrator. The school reserves the right to impose consequences for inappropriate behavior that takes place off campus and outside school hours. Thus inappropriate use of technology may be subject to consequences. Inappropriate use includes harassment, use of school name or images, remarks directed to or about school and staff, offensive communications or safety threats.

XI. SCHOOL & PERSONAL COMPUTER USE

The school has Chromebooks available for student use. During the school year students in grade 8 ONLY are permitted to bring in their personal computing devices (laptop, tablet or iPad) for use in the classroom or some other activity. Smartphones or cell phones with internet access are not permitted for these activities. In all cases care for the devices is the responsibility of the student. Students should not loan other students school devices they’ve been given or their own devices or allow others to use them. Personal computing devices should remain in the possession of the student at all times or left with the homeroom teacher for periods such as PE or recess. The school is