The use of Sandia Preparatory School’s computer network is a privilege, not a right. It is essential that each user recognizes his or her responsibilities in having access to these services, sites, systems and people.
It is the student’s responsibility not to pursue or disseminate material that could be considered offensive. Sandia Prep staff has the right to review any material they believe may be unlawful, obscene, abusive or otherwise objectionable. The following guidelines govern the use of information technology at Sandia Prep:
You may:
- Conduct research online related to class assignments
- Participate in class activities conducted online
- Use the School’s email system for class or college-related correspondence
You may not:
- Use the network for recreational purposes
- Use the network to access personal email
- Use inappropriate or abusive language
- Leave anonymous messages
- Use an account owned by another individual
- Use the network for inappropriate or illegal activities
- Damage or disrupt equipment, files or systems
- Install applications without written and documented permission
- Download music, movies or games
- Burn, copy, share or make illegal copies of digital formats (CD, DVD, files, programs)
- Use online radio access (listening to the radio using our Internet)
- Use chat rooms (unless it's part of a classroom activity under the supervision of a teacher) log onto a teacher's, staff member's or administrative computer. There are dedicated computers around campus for students
Violation of these guidelines may result in the revocation of network privileges and/or other appropriate consequences. Be aware that your activities on the network will be electronically monitored for violations of the above policy.
Wireless Access Authorized Use Policy:
Students will be allowed to connect electronic devices such as laptops, iPads, and netbooks to the school’s wireless network to complete homework and do research. The wireless network is for school-related work only. Students are not permitted to watch movies, listen to online radio or play online games. The school’s wireless network is shared with everyone on campus and everyone must all do their part to keep it available for school related projects. The wireless network’s Internet connection will be filtered and monitored. Students will be required to provide their own electronic devices and to ensure that those devices have current updates, anti-virus and anti-spyware installed. The school does not provide data recovery, repair or troubleshooting for personal devices beyond connecting the device to the school’s wireless network and printers. Each user account is private, and students may not share account and password information with others. Devices that are spamming the network, sharing music and files, or hacking the network will be removed from the network and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken. A separate Wireless Access Request form must be completed and signed by both student and parents for the any student to get a wireless network user account.