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Introduction »
Cardinal Hayes High School (“CHHS”) provides an array of computing resources to support the instructional, research and administrative functions of CHHS, including computing equipment, networks (via wireless and wired access), Internet access, computers, terminals, communications networks, printers, software, data files and other relating computing equipment ("Computing Resources").
Agreement and adherence to the following policies is a mandatory prerequisite to use of the Computing Resources and your use of Computing Resources constitutes your agreement to be bound by the policies.
Uses of Computing Resources - General »
Below, CHHS sets forth terms and conditions for the use of Computing Resources. Listings of specific acceptable and unacceptable uses are illustrative examples and are not meant to be exhaustive. CHHS is the sole and conclusive authority on questions relating to acceptable uses of its resources. If a question about use arises, the use should be considered "prohibited" until CHHS directs otherwise.
Acceptable Uses »
Computing resources are available for use only by CHHS faculty, staff, students, administrators and other authorized users. Moreover, use of such resources is restricted for tasks related to the educational, research and administrative objectives of CHHS and CHHS's mission. Computing Resources may be used only for purposes that are legal, ethical and consistent with CHHS's mission.
Prohibited Uses »
The following activities are Examples of prohibited behaviors with respect to the use of Computing Resources:
- Altering system software or hardware configurations, or disrupting or interfering with the delivery or administration of computer resources.
- Disrupting equipment by removing important parts. (eg. Mice).
- Disrupting print functions by sending numerous print jobs to the server.
- Removing icons or programs from the desktop.
- Marking up or writing on mouse pads, keyboards, computer tables, etc.
Tampering with the anti-virus software installed on CHHS owned or provided devices or networks or failure to use updated anti-virus software when accessing a CHHS network.
Attempting to access or accessing CHHS's or another user's account, private files, or e-mail without the owner's permission.
Attempting to access or accessing systems outside of CHHS without authorization of that system's owner. Misrepresenting one's identity in electronic communication.
Infringing upon the intellectual property rights of others in computer programs or electronic information, including plagiarism and unauthorized use or reproduction in violation of patents, trademarks and copyrights and/or software and other licensing agreements. (See "Copyrighted Material" provision, infra).
Circumventing or attempting to circumvent software or hardware security systems.
Installing software (including games) on CHHS-provided computing equipment without obtaining authorization in advance. CHHS reserves the right to remove software that violates this policy without advance notice to the user.
Using computing resources to engage in conduct which intentionally interferes with others' use of shared computing resources. This includes consuming gratuitously large amounts of system resources (e.g. Internet bandwidth, disk space, CPU time) and exceeding time limits where they have been established in CHHS facilities such as micro labs and libraries.
Using computing and/or electronic mail resources for commercial or personal profit-making purposes or for solicitation or for activities which violate local, state or federal law.
Allowing or assisting unauthorized users to gain access to computing resources.
Failing to comply with all applicable laws concerning the transmission, receipt or monitoring of wireless and wired communications.
Intercepting or monitoring, or attempting to intercept or monitor, network communications or other communications not intended for that user's access without prior authorization.
Creating programs that secretly collect information about users.
Using computing resources, including electronic mail, to send nuisance messages such as chain letters, junk mail and profane, obscene, threatening, libelous or harassing messages.
Using CHHS's logos or insignias without written permission from the appropriate CHHS authority.
Displaying, posting, printing or sending material that is contrary to the mission or values of CHHS, including obscene, pornographic, sexually explicit or offensive material. The information distributed through CHHS's computing and networking facilities is a form of publishing and is subject to some of the member present. same standards as other types of publications. Intentionally or negligently distributing malicious software, such as computer worms, viruses or Trojan horses.
Engaging in acts of academic dishonesty.
Entering Computer labs without a faculty member present.
Use of Computing Resources
Using CHHS's Networks and Internet Access with Personal Devices »
CHHS makes networks and the Internet available to users via wired and wireless connections. CHHS does not guarantee the privacy of wireless transmissions, and does not guarantee that the network will provide uninterrupted and/or error-free wireless communications.
Use of networks and Internet access is subject to the following additional terms and conditions:
Authorized users are permitted to connect their own computing devices to CHHS's network or Internet connection after contacting the Technology Office to arrange such access. A user's computer hardware must meet certain specification prerequisites and may require that certain software be installed (particularly with respect to connection to a wireless network). These specifications are subject to change. CHHS does not guarantee that all computers, even those that meet the specification prerequisites, will be able to access through our network. No device will be granted access to a network unless it has current anti-virus software properly installed.
Users are prohibited from accessing any portion of a network that they have not been authorized to access, and may not provide access to any network to anyone who does not have CHHS authorization for such access. Users are prohibited from circumventing or attempting to circumvent network security systems. Network privileges may be revoked temporarily or permanently at the discretion of CHHS for violation of the Computer and Network Use Policy.
Copyrighted Material
*Also see the Student Handbook regarding Plagiarism »
The use of Computing Resources in violation of international and federal copyright laws is strictly prohibited. These federal laws provide to the author of an original work, whether that work is a video, a sound recording, software, or printed material, the exclusive rights to reproduce, adapt, publish, perform and display that work. Anyone other than the copyright holder is required to obtain the express permission of the copyright holder to use the work for any of these purposes.
In addition to violating CHHS policy and the law, filesharing programs (such as Grokster, KazaA, Gnutella, and Limewire) that permit these activities also may impair CHHS's broadband system because their use causes a strain on CHHS's broadband capabilities and other network resources. For these reasons, the downloading, or making available for others to download, a copyrighted movie, television show or sound recording without permission of the copyright holder is a violation of CHHS policy. In furtherance of this policy, CHHS has, and will continue, to create technologies to identify and disable access to file-sharing websites that facilitate the violation of applicable law and CHHS policy. Such sites will be prohibited on CHHS system. In the event that you desire to legally download any file that may strain CHHS's broadband capabilities, please contact the Technology Office to arrange for a time and place to do so.
Fair Use of Copyrighted Material »
Creation of web pages and other materials for educational and research purposes may involve incorporation of original works of third parties (e.g., printed material, video and sound recordings, multimedia presentations, software) that are covered by copyright laws. Copyright owners are granted five exclusive rights by the copyright law: reproduction, adaptation, publication, performance and display.
These exclusive rights, however, are subject to the "Fair Use" doctrine.
"Fair Use" is a privilege of persons other than the copyright owner to use the copyrighted material in a reasonable manner without his/her consent notwithstanding the monopoly granted to the owner by the copyright. A finding of fair use is not easily determined. However, there are four nonexclusive statutory factors to be considered in determining whether a use is fair. They are:
- The purpose and character of the use, including whether the use is for commercial purposes or for nonprofit educational purposes.
- The nature of the work, including whether the work is creative or informational and published or unpublished.
- The amount used in relation to the work as a whole, considering both quantitative and qualitative substantiality. No quantification of use limits exists by statute.
- The effect of the use on the potential market for or the value of the work. (The greater the effect on market or value, the less the likelihood that the use will be fair.)
Developers of web pages are especially cautioned to recognize that access to their pages by individuals from outside CHHS community may impact one or more of the above factors. Consistent with principles of fair use, authors are responsible for obtaining all permissions that may be necessary to incorporate works of third parties into their own work. CHHS rules governing attribution require that all users of CHHS computing networks acknowledge any usage of ideas or materials produced by others by identifying the source and nature/extent of indebtedness.
Web Pages »
Consistent with the purposes for which CHHS's Computing Resources are intended, web pages may be created and posted only in support of the instructional, research and administrative objectives of CHHS. Web pages may not include any advertising, nor may they be used in support of any commercial or business activities. The content of web pages and their compliance with this policy is the sole responsibility of the author.
CHHS reserves the right to restrict the content of or remove web pages for violation of these or any CHHS policies, including for causing excessive traffic to CHHS's web servers.
CHHS is not responsible for any losses, injuries, damages, claims, and expenses (including legal expenses), incurred by the student caused by the transportation, possession, ownership, maintenance, and use of the Computer. The student agrees to indemnify and hold CHHS harmless against any claims for such losses, injuries, damages, claims and expenses. This indemnity shall survive the expiration of this policy.
Indemnification »
Each user is responsible for his or her own activities in using CHHS's Computing Resources, and will indemnify and hold harmless CHHS from any liability to the user or any third party arising out of the use of the computing resources by the user or any loss of information existing or stored on CHHS's computing equipment or resources, including all files and electronic mail.
Intellectual Property Ownership Rights »
Ownership of intellectual property (with the exception of traditional works of scholarship of creativity, such as textbooks and instructional material) produced through significant use of CHHS's computing equipment, networks and information resources shall reside with CHHS. In instances where such materials are sold, licensed or otherwise marketed, royalties on revenue shall be shared between CHHS and the authors of such materials in accordance with Cardinal Hayes High School's patent and intellectual property policies.
Privacy and Confidentiality »
Unless otherwise specified, access to Computing Resources at CHHS will be through a control mechanism that provides for identification of authorized users. In addition, this mechanism will specify the location where authorized users can store or access data files. Users are expected to access only those resources that have been explicitly made available to them through this control mechanism. Users of computing resources are fully responsible for the protection of their user account including system ID codes and passwords.
Users must not share computer accounts, passwords or other types of authorization.
Users are afforded exclusive use of all data files, information files and messages stored in their accounts and may expect that their data files and e-mail will remain private. This, however, does not imply that users are necessarily the owners of these data.
CHHS may take all reasonable actions to ensure the integrity of its Computing Resources, including prevention of damage to data and equipment, irrespective of any asserted privacy interests.
The Technology Office as the business unit that operates and manages Computing Resources at CHHS has instituted commercially acceptable and reasonable internal mechanisms and controls to safeguard the privacy of data stored in our systems although no system is impenetrable to security breaches. These mechanisms require that specific privileges be given to personnel responsible for the maintenance of computer systems. These rights are afforded to ensure proper operation of the systems and will not be used as a method for accessing private information, except as necessary for maintenance of the systems or for investigation of policy violations, or as directed by appropriate legal authorities.
Sanctions/ Suspension of Privileges »
Violations of this policy constitute unacceptable use of Computing Resources. Violations may result in a loss of computing privileges and may subject users to CHHS's regular disciplinary processes, including suspension or dismissal from CHHS.
Whether or not a violation of this policy has occurred, CHHS reserves the right to immediately suspend computing privileges when continued use of any Computing Resources may result in harm to or otherwise compromise that or any other Computing Resources. Such privileges will be restored after the potential harm is eliminated (e.g., a virus on a personal computer is deleted), unless a material violation of this policy is alleged, in which case the matter will be referred to the regular disciplinary processes of he CHHS.
In addition, illegal acts involving CHHS Computing Resources may also subject violators to prosecution by local, state and/or federal authorities. Suspected or known violations should be reported to the appropriate CHHS authority, in accordance with current disciplinary procedures. Violations will be processed in accordance with these procedures and/or law enforcement agencies.
Warranties and Disclaimers »
Except as expressly provided herein, CHHS makes no warranties, either express or implied, as to the merchantability, fitness, design or condition of, or the quality of the material or workmanship in any Computer Resource, including portable computing device computers provided through CHHS and software for which licenses are granted to users, and does not warrant that the functionality of Computing Resources will meet a user's specific requirements. CHHS expressly disclaims all warranties not stated herein.
CHHS shall not be liable for any losses, injuries, damages, including incidental or consequential damages, claims, expenses (including legal expenses), lost profits, lost savings, including for loss of data, that is the result of the use, inability to use, interruption or error in any Computing Resource, including network and Internet service.
CHHS, through its networks, provides access to a large number of conferences, lists, bulletin boards, and Internet information services. These materials are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or reviewed by CHHS. Therefore, CHHS takes no responsibility for the truth or accuracy of the content found within these information sources. Some of these sources may contain material that is offensive or objectionable to some users or would violate this policy if published by an authorized user. CHHS cannot unequivocally protect individuals against the existence or receipt of material that may be offensive to them. Furthermore, those members of CHHS community who use e-mail or make information about themselves available on the Internet must recognize that CHHS cannot protect them from invasions of privacy and other possible dangers that could result from an individual user's distribution of personal information.
Users must not share computer accounts, passwords or other types of authorization.
Users are afforded exclusive use of all data files, information files and messages stored in their accounts and may expect that their data files and e-mail will remain private. This, however, does not imply that users are necessarily the owners of these data.
CHHS may take all reasonable actions to ensure the integrity of its Computing Resources, including prevention of damage to data and equipment, irrespective of any asserted privacy interests.
The Technology Office as the business unit that operates and manages Computing Resources at CHHS has instituted commercially acceptable and reasonable internal mechanisms and controls to safeguard the privacy of data stored in our systems although no system is impenetrable to security breaches. These mechanisms require that specific privileges be given to personnel responsible for the maintenance of computer systems. These rights are afforded to ensure proper operation of the systems and will not be used as a method for accessing private information, except as necessary for maintenance of the systems or for investigation of policy violations, or as directed by appropriate legal authorities.
Sanctions/ Suspension of Privileges
Violations of this policy constitute unacceptable use of Computing Resources. Violations may result in a loss of computing privileges and may subject users to CHHS's regular disciplinary processes, including suspension or dismissal from CHHS.
Whether or not a violation of this policy has occurred, CHHS reserves the right to immediately suspend computing privileges when continued use of any Computing Resources may result in harm to or otherwise compromise that or any other Computing Resources. Such privileges will be restored after the potential harm is eliminated (e.g., a virus on a personal computer is deleted), unless a material violation of this policy is alleged, in which case the matter will be referred to the regular disciplinary processes of he CHHS.
In addition, illegal acts involving CHHS Computing Resources may also subject violators to prosecution by local, state and/or federal authorities. Suspected or known violations should be reported to the appropriate CHHS authority, in accordance with current disciplinary procedures. Violations will be processed in accordance with these procedures and/or law enforcement agencies.
Signed Agreement on File »
In order to use any computers at CHHS, a copy of the Cardinal Hayes High School Computer and Network Use Policy Agreement signed by the user (faculty, staff, or student/parent guardian) must be on file with the Technology Office or Dean of Studies.
I, the undersigned have read and agree to the terms and conditions set forth in the Cardinal Hayes High School Computer and Network Use Policy Agreement. I agree to abide by the rules contained therein. I understand that any violation of these regulations may cause my access privileges to be revoked and school disciplinary action and/or the appropriate legal action to be taken.
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