Havergal College Course Calendar, 2016-17 Academic Year

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Netiquette (InterNET + Etiquette = Netiquette)
The generally accepted rules of internet etiquette1 include but are not limited to the following:
i. Courtesy – Follow the same Standards of Behaviour described in the Havergal College Code of
Conduct. Never use abusive or hurtful language.
ii. Privacy – Keep your personal information to yourself, like your passwords, full name, Social
Insurance Number (SIN) and address. Do not give out the personal information of others
unless you first obtain permission.
iii. Plagiarism – Never use the words of others without proper acknowledgement of the source.
See: Academic Integrity and Honesty in the Havergal College Code of Conduct.
iv. Flaming – A flame is considered a major breach of netiquette. That’s when rude, racist or
ludicrous messages are sent by text messaging or email, or appear on social media websites.
Your opinion matters but not at the cost of others.
v. Time and Bandwidth – Be sensitive to the how much space and time you are taking up on
the school’s network. Using the Internet for fun may slow down the speed for students who
need it for research and homework purposes.
vi. Symbols and Humour – Reserve symbols like emoticons for personal or informal
communication only. Watch how you use humour in your emails and chats. Readers may take
you too seriously or you may come across as being insensitive or mean.
vii. Reporting – Tell a teacher or trusted adult if you come across something online that makes
you uncomfortable, like pornography and messages from strangers and bullies.
viii. Internet Use – School Internet access is not a right, it’s a privilege. Play by the rules or it can
be taken away.
1 Modified from “Digital Citizenship and You” -
Responsibility of the User
Using Havergal College provided resources (including the network) and personally owned devices while
on campus require agreement with statements that define acceptable use. Acceptable use also extends
to inappropriate and illegal activities that take place outside of the Havergal network and/or off-campus.
Some statements relate specifically to students while others are relevant to the whole community
including students, faculty, staff, parents and volunteers.
Behaviour
i. I will follow the Havergal College Code of Conduct, Harassment Policy and School Rules.
ii. During class and meetings, I will use technology only for learning or school-related purposes.
iii. I will pause before I print to consider the necessity of printing and then, if necessary, print
using double-sided and black ink as much as possible.