This acceptable use policy for a middle/high school outlines prohibited behaviors when using the school's computer network and internet access. Specifically, it bans offensive content, harassment, damaging equipment, copyright violations, improper login credentials, commercial use, wasting resources, and more. It also provides basic computer lab rules like signing in and no food/drink. Any violations will result in lost access privileges and possible disciplinary action. Students must sign agreeing to abide by this policy.

1. Created by Collette Knight Sample Acceptable Use Policy – Middle/High School
ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
Individual users of the Internet are expected to abide by the generally-accepted rules of network etiquette.
The following are not permitted:
1 . Sending or displaying offensive messages or pictures
2 . Using obscene language
3 . Harassing, insulting or attacking others
4 . Damaging computers, computer systems, software, or computer networks
5 . Violating copyright laws
6 . Using another’s id/password
7 . Illegal use of data in folders or work files
8 . Intentionally wasting limited resources
9 . Employing the network for commercial purposes
Remember:
 All users must sign in before sitting down to work. No food or drink at or near the computers!
 Users of the center are asked to remain in the labs, the hall ways connecting the labs and the
restrooms to avoid disturbing other classes.
 Only Center staff members are permitted to load software on computers.
 In the event a student engages in any of the above-referenced activities, his/her access privileges will
be revoked and other disciplinary measures may result.
I understand and will abide by this Acceptable Use Policy. I further understand that any violation of the
regulations above may cause my access privileges to be revoked and may result in appropriate legal action
against me.
User's Full Name: __________________________________
User Signature: ___________________________________Date: _______________
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