Students will immediately notify the District Network Administrator if they have identified a possible security problem. Students will avoid the inadvertent spread of computer viruses by following the District virus protection procedures if they download software. Inappropriate Conduct Restrictions against inappropriate language apply to public messages, private messages, and material posted on Web pages. Each student is representing his or her school and should display exemplary behavior when using the network. Students will use clear and concise words so as not to be misconstrued.
Electronic text allows no context clues to convey shades of irony, sarcasm, or harmless humor.
Students will not use obscene, profane, lewd, vulgar, rude, inflammatory, threatening, or disrespectful language. Students will not engage in personal attacks, including prejudicial or discriminatory attacks. Students will not harass another person. Harassment is acting in a manner that threatens or distresses another person. If a student is told by a person to stop sending them messages, the student must stop.