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HAVERGAL COLLEGE
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Course Calendar 2016–2017
Illegal Activities
i. I will not knowingly introduce a computer virus or other malware into the Havergal College
network.
ii. I will not tamper with, or try to hack into, any Havergal computer resource to gain
inappropriate access.
iii. I will not violate any patent, trademark, trade name, copyright or privacy laws.
iv. I will not plagiarize or copy any work done by others.
v. I will not purposely damage any part of the school’s technology equipment or computer
network.
vi. I will not use the Havergal College network for commercial or ongoing personal business
purposes. This includes, but is not limited to, using the computer resources for commercial
purposes and product advertising.
Sanctions and Disciplinary Actions
The Head of School (Junior or Upper School), in consultation with the Assistant Head (Junior, Middle,
Senior, Boarding) and the Director of Information Technology will determine sanctions for violations of
the Havergal College Acceptable Use of Technology Agreement.
When exercising its discretion to determine the appropriate sanction to apply to an offence related to
acceptable use of technology, Havergal College will take into account:
i. the age of the student and her ability to fully understand the breach of the Acceptable Use of
Technology Agreement;
ii. the intention of the student;
iii. the particular circumstances;
iv. the nature and severity of the behaviour; and
v. the impact on the school climate, including the impact on students or other individuals in the
Havergal College community.
The range of sanctions that the school will apply to offences related to acceptable use of technology
generally includes but is not limited to:
i. a verbal warning;
ii. notification and involvement of parents;
iii. being restricted from access to a device and/or the network;
iv. the removal of other privileges; and
v. where academic integrity and honesty is at question, sanctions will be consistent with this
section of the Code of Conduct.
Severe or repeated violations may result in suspension or expulsion as outlined in the Havergal Code of
Conduct.