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well as the Internet to support instruction, conduct research, enhance curriculum and
communicate with scholars throughout the world. The school strongly believes in the
educational value of the iPad and the Internet for collaboration among students,
teachers, parents and administrators. The school use of the iPad and Internet is
primarily instructional and must be consistent with educational objectives.!
Xaverian’s technology (iPads and computers) as well as Internet services (web, E-mail,
PodCasts, FTP, IM, blogs, newsgroups, chat) are designed to guide users in navigating
through vast resources while minimizing the possibility of accessing information that is
inappropriate in the context of a school setting. Xaverian, however, cannot guarantee
that such material will not be accessed.!
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Users must adhere to the same code of ethics that govern all other aspects of life. The
following Internet Acceptable Use Policy is not an inclusive listing, but general
guidelines dictated by decorum, privacy, respect and the law.!
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General Usage!
! Accounts may be used only by the authorized owners of the accounts. Access of
other accounts is prohibited.!
! Users are responsible for the file content and e-mail communications of their
accounts. All messages shall be purposeful, appropriate and school related.!
! Users shall not use their accounts or the network to create, view or distribute any
images, sounds, messages or material which are obscene, pornographic, harassing,
racist, inflammatory, malicious, fraudulent or slanderous.!
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! Users shall respect the privacy of others, and shall not access, modify, or copy
passwords or data belonging to other users. Users will not publish private information
on students or staff without permission.!
! The use of the network for personal profit, commercial purposes or illegal activities is
prohibited.!
! Users are not to install software or download unauthorized files, programs or other
electronic media on school desktop computers.!
! Users are not to connect their personal laptops to the academic network.!
! Illegal installation or transmission of copyrighted materials is strictly forbidden.
Software piracy and plagiarism are illegal.!
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iPad Usage!
! The iPads primary function is as an educational tool. By accepting the iPad, students
agree to participate in all class activities and assignments as directed by their teachers.!
! The iPad is school property and XHS maintains the right to inspect it and its contents
if deemed necessary by school personnel and to confiscate student iPads if necessary.!
! Only the student that receives the iPad is authorized to use it, unless otherwise
instructed.!
! Students are responsible for purchasing an iPad cover and populating the iPad with
apps as directed by the school (excluding Ryken students).!