Computer Lab/Alcove Rules

General Guidelines:

• Computers are to be used for school assignments only!

• Madison issued ID required for use of any computer when student is sent on a pass and when using a research laptop.
• Be responsible of yourself, others, and of the equipment.
• Keep chairs flat on the floor.
• Work quietly.
• Adhere to copyright laws using proper citations.
• Leave the room during the period only with adult permission, signing out and getting a pass.

Proper Permission for Supervised Study

• Report to Supervised Study first.  The Alcove should be used only if the lab is full.
• Bring your pass signed by teacher indicting assignment.
• Sign in on the computer clipboard.
• Internet use is allowable only with parent’s approval and signed Internet pass from your teacher.

1^st offense: Automatic loss of privileges

• Visiting inappropriate sites on the Internet.
• Printing from the Internet. Pages will be confiscated.
• Touching anyone else’s computer or keyboard.
• Inappropriate or disrespectful behavior.

1^st offense: Automatic referral

• Sending or receiving email on any school district computers.
• Changing any computer settings: including Home Page, “wallpaper”, etc.
• Changing any hardware: including unhooking mice, cables or wires, etc.
• Damage to computers or peripherals.
• Logging onto someone else’s userID or modifying another’s files without permission.