AUP+Computer+Rules

=**COLLEGIATE LOWER SCHOOL**= =**RULES AND GUIDELINES FOR ACCEPTABLE USE OF COMPUTERS**= (Revised Summer 2009) It should be noted that it is a privilege, not a right, to use computers at Collegiate Lower School. We are very fortunate to have many computers available for our use. It is therefore the responsibility of all Lower School students and teachers to take good care of our equipment so that we can all continue to enjoy this privilege.

The following rules and guidelines apply no matter where you access computers on the Collegiate Lower School campus. This means rules apply in all labs, all classrooms, the library and any other place you may have access to a computer. These rules and guidelines were developed for the safety of Lower School students and to ensure that our computers are in good working order for all students and teachers at all times.

**DO**
1. DO use quiet voices. 2. DO listen and follow directions. Work only on the programs your teacher assigns you to use each day. Raise a quiet hand if you need help. 3. DO help a friend if asked: 4. DO respect each other’s file server space. You only have permission to open your own folder. If you open someone else’s by mistake, get out of it immediately. 5. DO be gentle with the keyboard and mouse. Leave the computer monitor and cables alone. 6. DO get a teacher’s permission before printing. 7. DO leave your computer station in good order after each use. 8. DO follow all the rules even if using computers during recess or other free times. 9. **DO only visit websites bookmarked on the Lower School Paw Pages unless you have special permission from a teacher to do otherwise.** 10**. DO get a teacher’s permission and guidance when doing an Internet search. Only use Lower School approved search engines.**
 * try explaining before showing
 * ask permission before pressing keys or touching their mouse
 * When printing anything from the Internet, do a “preview” first so that you do not print unnecessary pages.
 * If planning to print in color, use fill colors sparingly.

**DO NOT**
12. DO NOT share your class password with anyone in any other class. 13. DO NOT change any computer settings or preferences without explicit permission from Mr. Becker, Ms. Hurd, or one of your other teachers. 15. DO NOT print without a teacher’s permission as we do not want to use resources unnecessarily. 16. DO NOT use the computer to draw or type inappropriate pictures or messages.
 * 11. DO NOT do a “google search” without a teacher’s permission and guidance.**
 * 14. DO NOT type in any website addresses (URLs) or go to any website that is not bookmarked on the grade level bookmarks pages or the LS Paw Page unless you have specific permission and guidance from a teacher or other responsible adult.**