Westdale Junior School

INFORMATION superHIGHWAY CODE
Rules for Responsible Internet Use

Using the computers:

• I will only access the computer system with the login and password I have been given;
• I will not access other people's files;
• I will not bring in floppy disks or CDs from outside school and try to use them on the school computers.

• I will ask permission from a teacher before using the internet;
• I will report any unpleasant material to my teacher immediately because this will help protect other pupils and myself;
• I understand that the school may check my computer files and may monitor the internet sites I visit;
• I will not complete and send forms without permission from my teacher;
• I will not give my full name, my home address or telephone number when completing forms.

• I will ask permission from a teacher before checking the e-mail;
• I will immediately report any unpleasant messages sent to me because this would help protect other pupils and myself;
• I understand that e-mail messages I receive or send may be read by others;
• The messages I send will be polite and responsible;
• I will only e-mail people I know, or my teacher has approved;
• I will only send an e-mail when it has been checked by a teacher;
• I will not give my full name, my home address or telephone number;
• I will not use e-mail to arrange to meet someone outside school hours.