Library/Media Center
Computer Network and Internet Policy
- Computer use is intended only for educational and/or instructional purposes.
- Follow Fort Smith School District Policy when using computers. [Student Handbook Section VIII]
- Computers settings are not to be changed. (This may include but is not limited to installing any type of program either from a disk, changing backgrounds, icons, settings, etc.)
- There will be no sharing of information on the web, downloading or purchasing through the media center computers.
- Users may not join a news group, list-serve, chat room, or e-mail service, and may not give their name or location on the Internet.
- Students are advised there is no expectation of privacy in any aspect of their computer use and that monitoring is continuous.
- Inserting any disk or storage device into a computer without prior approval from the Media Specialist or teacher is not permitted.
- Request permission from Media Staff or Teacher before printing. Cost per page is 0.10.
Using the computer is a privilege. A failure to follow the above procedures may result in the loss of computer privileges and is subject to the school disciplinary policy as well as any applicable state and federal laws.