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Technology Resources, Internet Safety Responsible Use Policy for Students

Permitted Use and Overview

The computer network is the property of Colorado Early Colleges Network of Schools (CEC) and is to be used for legitimate business and education purposes. All users have the responsibility to use CEC’s computer resources and the CEC provided Internet and network resources in a professional, lawful, and ethical manner. Abuse of the computer network or the Internet, or violation of this policy may result in the loss of the privilege to use these tools, restitution for costs associated with damages, and may result in disciplinary action, including suspension, expulsion, or civil and/or criminal liability.

IT staff may give to law enforcement officials or CEC administrative staff any information that constitutes potential evidence of criminal action or violation of CEC policy taking place on any CEC system. The user understand that said information may result in criminal proceedings or administrative actions taken against the user.

Limitations and Guidelines

Student Use

Use of the Internet and electronic communications empowers students to analyze information from a global perspective, work collaboratively, and use problem-solving skills necessary for success in a modern society. CEC believes these tools are an essential foundation to creating students who are lifelong learners. Students and parents/guardians are required to sign CEC’s Acceptable Use Agreement as a part of the enrollment process and each year within the Student Handbook Acknowledgement Form. CEC may deny, revoke, or suspend access to CEC technology at any time in accordance with this policy and CEC’s Student Discipline policy.

Prohibited Activities

Because technology and ways of using technology are constantly evolving, every unacceptable use of CEC technology resources and devices cannot be specifically described in policy. The following are examples of unacceptable uses of CEC’s technology resources. The list is not inclusive but can include the following. No student shall access, create, transmit, retransmit, or forward material or information:

that promotes violence or advocates destruction of property, including, but not limited to, access to information concerning the manufacturing or purchasing of destructive devices or
that is not related to CEC’s education
that contains pornographic, obscene, or other sexually oriented materials, either as pictures or
that harasses, threatens, demeans, or promotes violence or hatred against another person or group of persons with regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex (which includes marital status), sexual orientation (which includes transgender), disability or need for special education
for personal profit, financial gain, advertising, commercial transaction, or political purposes.
that plagiarizes the work of another without express
that uses inappropriate or profane language likely to be offensive to others in the school community.
that is knowingly false or could be construed as intending to purposely damage another person’s
in violation of any federal or state law, including, but not limited to, copyrighted material and material protected by trade
that contains personal information about themselves or others, including information protected by confidentiality
using another individual’s Internet or electronic communications
that impersonates another or transmits through an anonymous
that accesses fee services without specific permission from the system administrator.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, including generative AI applications, may be permitted for educational purposes when authorized by a teacher and used in accordance with school expectations.

Students shall:

Use AI tools only as directed by teachers and for legitimate educational purposes.
Verify the accuracy of information generated by AI before submitting or relying upon it.
Acknowledge or cite AI-generated content when required by the teacher or assignment guidelines.
Protect confidential, personally identifiable, and sensitive information and shall not enter such information into AI systems.

Students shall not:

Submit AI-generated work as their own when prohibited by the teacher or assignment requirements.
Use AI tools to cheat, plagiarize, falsify information, circumvent learning objectives, or gain an unfair academic advantage.
Use AI tools to generate, distribute, or access inappropriate, harmful, discriminatory, harassing, threatening, or unlawful content.
Use AI tools in a manner that violates school policies, copyright laws, data privacy requirements, or applicable state and federal laws.

The school reserves the right to restrict, monitor, or prohibit the use of specific AI tools on school-owned devices, networks, and accounts. Violations may result in disciplinary action, loss of technology privileges, and other consequences consistent with school policies.

Illegal Copying

Users are responsible for complying with copyright law and applicable licenses that may apply to software, files, graphics, documents, messages, and other material you wish to download or copy. Users may not agree to a license or download any material for which a registration fee is charged without first obtaining the express written permission of CEC.

Accessing the Internet

Bypassing the CEC computer network security by accessing the Internet directly is strictly prohibited unless the computer the user is using is not connected to CEC network.

Monitoring of computer and Internet usage

CEC has the right to monitor and log any and all aspects of its computer system, including, but not limited to, monitoring Internet sites visited by users, monitoring chat and newsgroups, monitoring file downloads, and all communications sent and received by users.

Blocking websites

In compliance with the Federal Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA), CEC has the right to, and does, block or filter Internet access to pictures that are: (a) obscene, (b) child pornography, (c) harmful to minors, or (d) other material deemed inappropriate in the workplace and institution. Attempting to, or successfully bypassing the filter, whether directly or through a proxy, without prior approval is forbidden.

Viruses

Files obtained from sources outside CEC, including disks from home, files downloaded from the Internet, email attachments or other online services may contain dangerous computer viruses that may damage the computer network. Users should never download files from the Internet, accept email attachments from outsiders, or use disks from non-CEC sources. If you suspect a virus has been introduced into the network, notify CEC’s IT department immediately. Attempts may be made to recover your data, but there is no guarantee data will not be lost. The creation of viruses for use with encryption software is prohibited.

No Expectation of Privacy

Students expressly waive any right of privacy in anything they create, store, send or receive while using CEC’s network and Internet access. CEC reserves the right at any time and without notice to monitor usage, and to inspect, copy, review, segregate, store and/or remove any or all communications, documents, data, software and other information related to such use.

Use of Personal Electronic Devices

Students may carry electronic communication devices approved by the Head of School, but these devices must be turned off and put away during instructional time, unless they are being used for instructional purposes and with approval of the teacher. Regarding non-instructional time, school staff members have the authority to restrict students’ use of such devices in school buildings, on school buses, at school-sponsored activities, and on field trips, if, in the judgment of the staff member, the use of the device interferes with the educational environment. Use of electronic communication devices with cameras is prohibited in locker rooms, bathrooms, or other locations where such operation may violate the privacy rights of another person. Use of cameras to record all or part of any classroom instruction is permissible only with the approval of the teacher. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the device is turned off and out of sight during unauthorized times.

Account Sharing Prohibited

Internet or network access is only to be used when logged in under the user’s own login name. There is never a reason to log in under someone else’s user name. The use who is logged in will be responsible for all activities and websites visited while logged in. This pertains to inappropriate sites with sexual content as well as politically questionable sites which might come to the attention of government officials under the Patriot Act. It is the responsibility of the user to keep their username and password confidential. If a user suspects their account has been compromised, they must contact an IT staff member immediately.

Tampering, Hacking and Destruction/Vandalism

Under no circumstance should users attempt to hack into or violate the CEC network, accounts, servers, or files. Tampering with and/or destruction of physical hardware, including, but not limited to, mice, keyboards, servers, cables and networking will not be tolerated and is considered vandalism. Knowingly spreading computer viruses or any attempt to compromise the CEC network integrity are also prohibited. Vandalism will result in the loss of technology privileges and may result in school disciplinary action, including suspension or expulsion, and/or legal action. Vandalism is defined as any malicious or intentional attempt to harm, destroy, modify, abuse, or disrupt the operation of the CEC network, operation of any form of electronic communications, the data contained on any network or electronic communications, the data of another user, usage by another user, or CEC-owned technology device. A fine may be assessed to repair or replace vandalized equipment at the discretion of the Head of School or IT staff.

Social Media Guidelines

Social media is any form of online publication or presence that allows interactive communication, including social networks, blogs, photo sharing platforms, Internet websites, Internet forums, and wikis. Examples of social media include, but are not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, Edmodo, Schoology, Instagram, YouTube, Google+, Reddit, and Flickr. Cyberbullying is strictly prohibited and will result in disciplinary consequences.

If you are being cyberbullied or hear about/observe someone else being cyberbullied, report the behavior to a parent, a school staff, another adult family member, a trusted adult, or use Safe2Tell.

While at times it is easy to tell whether a social media use is school-related or personal, at other times, it may be difficult to distinguish fully between different uses. Sometimes, personal social media use, including off-hours use, may result in disruption at school and the school may need to get involved. This could include disciplinary action such as a parent conference or suspension. It is important to remember that infractions outlined in the Discipline Code prohibiting certain types of communication also apply to electronic communication. To be safe, be in control of what you do online, even if it is during personal time.

For school-related social media, do not tag student posts, photos, or videos unless your teacher gives you permission, as this may expose the content to audiences for whom it was not intended.

Questions?

CEC encourages staff, students, parents, and all members of the CEC community to become familiar with our policies and procedures. For questions or comments regarding our policies and procedures, please contact:

Melissa Talan, MBA
Executive Office Administrator

SECTION: Students
Technology Resources, Internet Safety and Responsible Use for Students
Approved: 07/2026

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