Computer & Internet Use
Minuteman Handbook Section 2-18: Overview of Acceptable Use of School Computers
- Computer use, including Internet access, is a privilege and is limited to educational and school-related activities.
- Unsupervised chat rooms, instant messaging, message boards, and other external email accounts are off-limits.
- Profanity or obscenity will not be tolerated on the school network.
- No downloading or installing software.
- Tampering with computer hardware or software, attempting to destroy computer files or history, or any other form of vandalism is strictly prohibited.
- Food and drinks are not permitted at computer workstations.
- Passwords may not be shared with others.
- During school hours, students are to be using computers for schoolwork which includes research, word processing, presentations, design, analysis, and homework.
Teachers will be able to view all computers. Violating these policies will result in the loss of computer privileges and may be the basis for additional disciplinary action by school administration upon recommendation from the Director of Technology.
NOTE: See 7-3 Minuteman “Agreement for Internet Use and Social Media” for further detail.
DVC iPad Use
Below are the rules for iPad use. These rules were created to ensure our iPads remain in good working condition for several years to come and to ensure all students remain safe.
Failure to follow ANY of the rules may result in a student’s forfeiting his/her privilege to use the assigned iPad.
This action will be taken at the discretion of the DVC teachers and/or the Educational Technology Director
- Students should only use their iPads on a desk or table. Please do not sit with it in your lap or lay on the floor with it, even if this is what you do with at home devices.
- Students should be careful not to drop their iPads or place them down in an unsafe location. (Edge of a desk, chair, heater, inside a desk, floor, etc.).
- Students should never remove iPads from their cases.
- Students must use two hands when carrying an iPad.
- Students should never have food or drinks around the iPads. Water bottles must be placed on the ground and all other items should be put away.
- Students should be cautious with the screen of the iPad. The ONLY thing that should be used on the screen is a student’s finger or Apple Pencil. This is important as the screen may be permanently damaged.
- Clean the screen with the appropriate cleaner and cloth when needed.
- Students ARE NOT permitted to use Airdrop on their iPads unless permission is granted by the teacher.
- Students are not to change ANY settings on their iPads without specific teacher permission. This includes backgrounds, lock screens, passcodes, Apple ID account information and adding or deleting apps.
- Remember iPads are sensitive electronic tools. They are not toys. Handle them gently at all times. Do not bang on the screens or the case’s keyboards. Do not remove them from your classroom area unless you have permission. Please be sure your hands are clean before using your iPad.
- When finished with it, return the iPad to its appropriate charging station in shop. Please plug in the iPad after every use, so it will be fully charged when it is next needed.
- Students should remember that iPads are provided to them to enhance their educational experience. Accessing/posting inappropriate material, copying/downloading copyrighted material, plagiarism, and malicious use of the iPad is strictly prohibited. Violation of this rule will result in forfeiting your privilege to use the iPad for an extended period of time, along with other possible consequences as outlined in the student handbook.
Remember, you are responsible for your iPad and how you use it! We know we can count on you to be a respectful, responsible and safe user. If you have a problem with your iPad, please notify Ms. B or Mr. Mac.