Acceptable Use Policy and Computer Room Rules
Last Updated: 22/5/2006

Acceptable Use Policy

The following uses of the network are forbidden:

• the retrieval, viewing or transmission of any offensive material, whether sexual or otherwise
• the use of e-mail with abusive, offensive or defamatory content (e.g. content which could be construed as being of a racial or sexual nature)
• the use of the internet for any purpose which might bring the school into disrepute
• copying commercial software
• any activity intended to result in financial gain, or of a business or commercial nature
• the viewing, downloading or use of information or software to monitor or disrupt the CRGS network or any other network
• intentionally altering the set-up of any workstation
• logging onto the network using another user’s ID and password
• altering or deleting another user’s files
• the downloading of copyright material (e.g. text, image, music, video)

A good user of the network will:

• respect other users and work without disturbing them
• change their password frequently and keep it secure
• leave their station tidy for the next user
• obey the computer room rules
• be aware of the Acceptable Use Policy and follow it
• understand that CRGS will monitor all user accounts and e-mails, to the extent permitted by law, and therefore no material should be regarded as private or confidential
• understand that breaches of the Acceptable Use Policy will lead to the suspension or termination of their right of access

Computer Room Rules

1. No eating or drinking in any of the rooms.
2. No computer games of any kind, either graphic or text, during lessons.
3. Only one person working at each station, unless permitted otherwise by a member of staff or computer room assistant.
4. No transmission or reception of private e-mails during lessons.
5. No use of public interactive chat rooms.
6. Personal folders to be kept at an acceptable size.
7. No alteration of the configuration of any computer on the network.
8. Sound may be only heard through headphones, with the level set so that other users are not disturbed.
9. Outside coats should be hung on the hooks outside rooms Y and Z, and bags brought inside.
10. The central office between rooms Y and Z is private and is not to be used as a corridor.
11. The instructions of the staff and computer room assistants are to be followed.
12. Students with work to complete will always have priority.
13. Work quietly so as not to disturb or irritate other users.
14. Printers should only be used for school-related tasks and printing should be kept to a minimum.
15. No tampering with computers, cables or peripherals.
16. Access times are as posted on computer room doors.
17. Sixthformers may use the machines in rooms Y, Z and Connexions during lesson times when there is not a lesson in progress.

There will be times when either or both of the rooms will be closed for essential maintenance, which occur at very short notice.