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Computer Lab Rules

Before you enter the lab:


Keep your hands clean.
Do not bring food or drinks.
Throw away your candy or gum to the trash.
DO NOT ENTER
If there is no teacher in the lab do not enter.
If you are late. Knock on the door and wait
for my permission.
In

the Lab
No running.
No bumping into students, chairs and tables.
Always sit at your assigned seat.
Do not leave your seat without permission.
Use your in-doors voice, not playground
voice.
Keep your hands and feet to yourself.
Dont touch another students monitor,
keyboard or mouse even when you are
helping them. Tell your friend what to do,
do not do it for her/him.
Respect the lab equipment
Do NOT touch the LCD monitors; they are
very sensitive.
Do NOT bang on the keyboard or the mouse.
DO NOT pull the cables attached to the
computers.
Do NOT put the headphone cables in
your mouth.
DO NOT un-plug any cable connected to the
back of a computer, keyboard, mouse or
network. If you have a problem, ask the
teacher for help.
DO NOT attempt to repair anything.

At the beginning of the period


Inform the teacher immediately at the
beginning of the period if you find graffiti,
missing or damaged equipment, and
garbage at your computers when you arrive,
so that you will not be held responsible.
During instruction

Do not write or scribble on any table or


computer or vandalize the computer
equipment in any way.
Do not start any computer programs
unless the teacher says so.
The computer teacher will use a bell to get
everyone's attention. When you hear that
bell, sit in instructional position and face the
computer teacher.
Follow instructions and stay on task.
When you have a question raise your hand
and wait for assistance patiently.

Show respect to your teacher


Follow directions immediately.
Speak appropriately. Disrespectful and/or
offensive language will not be tolerated in
the Lab.
DO NOT use inappropriate language or
graphics on your computer.
Respect your friends
Do not engage in unnecessary conversation,
shouting or other disruptive behavior.
Work quietly
Regarding the folders and files of other
students, DO NOT
o open,
o move,
o delete,
o Or change their filenames
Protect your computer from viruses
Do not download any files or programs onto
your computer.
Do not change the settings of your
computer(mouse settings, screen
setting etc.).
At the end of the class period
Save your work.
Close all programs and windows.
Log off.
Straighten up the keyboard and the mouse
pad.
GENTLY push in the chair.
Throw away all scraps of paper, or other
trash.
Get in line.
INTERNET RULES

A teacher must be in the room during


Internet usage.
Use only the specified websites and/or
search engines for a project.
Do not go to websites that are unrelated to
your schoolwork.
Do NOT access your e-mail account in the
lab.
Do NOT use any instant messaging
software.
Do not chat or visit chat rooms.
No games without your teachers permission.
Do not copy from the Internet or use other
peoples ideas as your own.

Consequences
If you break a rule for the first time you
will receive an oral warning. The teacher
may also give you an immediate
punishment such as:
o Timeout
o Written work
o suspension from using computer
or/and the Internet
If you break a rule the second time the
teacher will contact the parent and you
will get DPS points.
If you break a rule the third time you
will receive detention. You will stay in
computer-lab after school or during lunch
period and do the work that will be given
by teacher.
If you break a rule the fourth time you
will be sent to the Office. Principal or
assistant principals will decide on the
students punishment.
Rewards
You will be rewarded with different
certificates from time to time.

If a student damages lab equipment intentionally or unintentionally, he/she


is responsible for replacing it. This includes CDs, computers, monitors and
other hardware. If a staff member decides that a student has violated an
Internet rule or multiple lab rules, that students computer or Internet
privileges may be taken away for a period of time. This means the student
may come to the lab during scheduled computer times, and may observe the
activities, but may not participate in them. The student must turn in a
written work at the end of each class.

Student Consent
I read the DSA Elementary Computer Lab Rules and I understand them. I
will follow these rules and if I fail to follow them, I may loose computer lab
privileges.
My name ________________________________________________
Grade/Section ___________________________________________
My Signature___________________ Date_____________________

Parent Consent
My child and I have read and understood the Computer Class Syllabus and
DSA Elementary Computer Lab Rules. I understand that my child will always
be supervised in the lab. I give my permission for my child to use the
computer lab.
My name, last name _______________________________________
My Signature___________________ Date _____________________

Please return this form to Mrs. Camuz by August 28, 2008.

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