Lahore American School recognises the value of technology as a powerful learning tool in a world that is rapidly becoming dependent on electronic communication. All students at LAS from pre-kindergarten to grade 12 have access to computer technology within their classrooms, the library and three (3) independent computer labs.

In order to prevent the misuse of these facilities, LAS has set up guidelines for the use of computer technology within the school. Penalties and disciplinary actions will be applicable to students who violate the terms of the Appropriate Use Policy.

Students are expected to follow the guidelines, work for the entire class period in a productive manner that is not disruptive to others and use the school materials with care. They will be required to replace any items that are improperly handled or broken intentionally.

All students are required to follow these guidelines and the following activities are not permitted. Failure to comply with the guidelines will result in penalties ranging from the revoking of all computer privileges to suspension and expulsion.

		Sending or displaying offensive messages or pictures.
		Using obscene language.
		Giving personal information to any persons such as complete name, phone number, address or identifiable photographs without permission from the teacher and/or guardian.
		Harassing, insulting, attaching others or cyber bullying.
		Downloading unauthorized files or information of any type and storing on the school network or computer hard drive.
		Damaging or modifying technology equipment, computers, computer systems or networks.
		Violating copyright laws (plagiarism) by using material from the internet and other sources directly in school work without fullly documenting sources.
		Copying another student's work.
		Using another person's passwords or sharing passwords with others.
		Trespassing in another person's folders, files or coursework..
		Intentionally wasting limited resources.
		Employing the network for commercial purposes, politics, gaming, financial gain or fraud.
		Playing computer games or using computer resources unless it is a teacher authorized activity.
		Taking flash drives, disks or textbooks out of the computer lab at any time without teacher permission.
		Making unauthorized copies of software found on school computers or the internet.
		Introducing a virus that may destroy files or disrupt service to other users.
		Wasting class time visiting chat rooms or sending emails without permission.