Facilities

NAIS recognizes the value of the internet as a powerful tool for research and communication and would like to make this resource available for students. In order to prevent misuse of this facility, the school sets guidelines for use.Penalties and disciplinary actions will be applicable to students who violate the terms of the NAIS Acceptable Use Policy.

•  Every student will have access to the Internet

•  Students are encouraged to use the Internet for research in ways that promote the educational goals of the school as outlined in the Mission Statement.

• Students may copy research material (text, images but not downloadable executable files – files which contain computer programs) from the internet for school use.

•  Students may access web-based personal email accounts with permission from the supervising teacher for educational  purposes.

•  Students will not visit sites containing objectionable material (sexually explicit sites, hate sites, or those exhibiting  violence or lewd language) or with any content that might be deemed damaging or unsuitable.

•  Students will not try to hack into areas where access has been restricted – for example, other’s private folders, sites or  information which may be protected or confidential, or sites which have been banned by the school’s filtering.

•  Students may not send or receive emails which contain abusive, insulting or sexually explicit language, or open any  attachments of any kinds.

•  Students will not use the internet for chatting (Unless guaranteed special permission for educational purpose) or for  any other purpose which is deemed a waste of resources.

•  Student will not download any files from the internet unless guaranteed permission by the teacher or lab administrator  to do so.

•  Students will respect international copyright laws when copying material from the internet.

•  Students will not use the internet for political or commercial purposes.

•  Students will not log into anyone else’s account. Students who allow their accounts to be misused by another student  are liable to the same consequences as the offending students.

•  Students will not use school computers for games or for other non-educational purposes.

•  Instances of music will be reported to the appropriated authorities and will be lead to loose of internet or computer privileges for a determined period.

•  Continued offenses will lead to suspension or expulsion.

•  In addition, any loose of or damage to computer equipment or data caused by irresponsible behavior will result in a fine equivalent to the replacement cost.