General Imperatives


Statement of Intent Definitions General Imperatives Responsibilities & Rationales Consequences for Code Violation Works Cited

As an educator I will...

Protect the student's right to privacy and confidentiality while using the
computer.

Uphold the rights of privacy for others within my sphere of influence while using school computers.

Be responsible to parents/guardians of students in relation to use of computers.

Follow Federal and State Laws concerning discrimination and diversity.

Protect and promote the welfare of students whose race, creed, nationality or gender may bias their ability to reach their full potential. 

Protect and promote the welfare of persons with disabilities for the purpose of aiding them to achieve their full potential in the educational setting.

Remain vigilant about the possible health issues that may result with increasing computer usage.

Enlighten students regarding the dangers of cyberspace communication.

Safeguard the school district’s information.

Maintain hardware and password security.

Regulate system privileges.

Protect confidential materials.

Safeguard administrative data.

Respect plagiarism rules.

Take steps to prevent plagiarism by students.

Take steps to detect plagiarism by students.

Report documented cases of plagiarism.

Adhere to current copyright laws and patents for software.

Abide by copyright laws and patents for education and research.

Protect students from harassment when using technology.

Ensure technology is not used for the purposes of harassment.

Safeguard technology from computer viruses.