Everything you ever wanted to know about Dalton's computer policies
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Computers at Dalton are used by many different people for many different things. We have a wide variety of peripherals and software for both students and teacher to use. We have a lot of computers in both public clusters and in classroom carts. The one thing we don't have a lot of is space. It is important to under what is appropriate and inappropriate computer usage for the space in which you are working. Community comes first, and we are a very busy and all too often very stressed community. Any activity that unreasonably disturbs your teachers or your peers should be avoided; not because it may be against the rules, but out of respect for their needs.
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Guidelines
Classroom Computers
While using a computer in a classroom your should respect the rules of your teacher. The computers are intended to enhance our learning environment. All teachers have the right to define any and all behavioral standards for their classrooms. All students a expected to adhere to these standards.
Library Computers
The Library computers are subject to the all of the rules of the Library. They are designated primarily for academic use, specifically within the context of the Library environment. This means that all Library standards of conduct also apply to the library.
Public Computers
There are several computer clusters available to both students and faculty thought the school, notably in the Student Activities Room, 510, and next to the New Lab but also in Department Labs and a few hallways. Although they are not restricted to just academic use, a student's academic needs always take precedence over non academic use.
All students should be aware that these computer a considered public. Their use must respect the needs of those using the spaces around them.
Personal Computers
Rules
Email/IM
The Internet
Games
In general, game playing is not permitted during regular school hours. Furthermore, game may not be installed on school computers, nor may they be stored on any of the network volumes, such as student accounts or group accounts. Webpage and flash based games are also prohibited.
All of this is not to say that games are bad. If you are interested in playing games at school after regular school hours please contact the New Lab or the Varsity Multiplayer Gaming Team Club.
