1. Computer Lab
Do NOT enter until you have taken care of outside business. ie. bathroom or water

2. Upon Entering the Lab
Put your backpack on one of the tables, in a chair, or under a chair.
Go quietly to your computer station and login.
Follow the directions on the board.
Work diligently until the bell rings.
Respect yourself and others

3. End of Class Properly log off of your computer
Make sure your workstation is left neat and clean
Push your chair underneath your table
Quietly exit the room

4. NON-Negotiable Rules Cell phones
Food and/or Drink at computer stations
Wandering aimlessly around the room
Touching another student’s computer
Tardies (Be in your seat when the bell rings)
*These non-negotiable rules are subject to a demerit without a previous warning.

5. School Internet Policy
Access to the Internet is made available to students of Petal Middle School. The goal is to promote educational excellence by facilitating research, resources sharing, innovation, and communication. The Internet is to be used in support of research and education consistent with the educational objectives of Petal Middle School and Petal School District.

6. Other Rules
Always check your workstation at the beginning of class and report anything unusual or damaged
Hair brushes, combs, picks, cosmetics, perfume/cologne, lotion, etc. may not be used in the classroom
Permission is needed before using storage devices such as jump drives or CD’s
Be kind and cooperative with other students and teacher

7. Computer/Internet Usage Rules
Students are allowed on the Internet for educational purposes with teacher’s permission.
Students will use proper netiquette.
Students are to keep the computer settings that are set up by the teacher and technology staff.
Students are to use the default desktop background.
Students are to keep original icons on the desktop.
Students will save ALL work to their “H” drive or to Google Classroom
Playing games instead of working, going to improper sites, or typing inappropriate words could result in losing computer privileges

8. If you are absent... Make-up work is YOUR responsibility
Get with me to schedule a time to come back to make up the work.