Responsible and Acceptable Network and Internet Use Policy
Use of the RPCS information technology network is for educational purposes only. Network usage is a privilege, not a right. Users are expected to exercise responsible behavior and will be held accountable for maintaining the integrity of all aspects of the network.
Each user is personally responsible for all uses and contents of her account. Giving out personal passwords, access codes, login procedures, or misrepresenting one’s identity in electronic communication are not permitted. Unauthorized copying, removing, or distributing software violates copyright laws and software license agreements and are prohibited. Modifying, manipulating, or otherwise tampering with applications, files, and data on the network, or any attempt thereof, are not permitted. Since the Internet and other accessible networks are open systems, the School cannot guarantee privacy or security. Users should not put anything on the network that they would not want others to see or read. No one may use the School’s network for obscene, annoying, threatening or abusive purposes. Users should not access or transmit materials which promote pornography, profanity, gender, racial, religious, and other biases, intimidation, or other information counter to the RPCS philosophy. The School reserves the right to monitor and intercept electronic or telephonic communications in the ordinary course of business, and may monitor or download computers or software, in accordance with applicable law. RPCS students may not “friend” current RPCS employees on social networking sites or create RPCS groups without explicit permissions from either the Head of School or Academic Division Head.
The school’s code of ethics, honor policy and community standards extend to the electronic world. Students are also expected to exercise responsible behavior online. When a student presents herself publicly (such as on a social networking website), she must know that any inappropriate behavior, references or photographs (including but not limited to alcohol or drug use and sexual behavior) and/or inappropriate use of language (including but not limited to foul, profane, and/or derogatory) is in violation of School rules. In addition, students may not publicly post anything identified as RPCS – including but not limited to the School name, logo, building, classrooms, fields, teachers and, most importantly, herself or other students in uniform without the explicit permission from either the Head of School, the Director of Communication or the Academic Division Head.
Please click here for a copy of the AUP form that must be signed by students and families. |