Which direction are you going?

From school to your computer at home?
Go for it in any way you wish, assuming you are willing to risk it.

From outside INTO school (an obviously protected zone).
1) read your handbook, check the rules - you may forfeit more than you know by experimenting.
2) as otherwise advised - check with IT (not a buddy in that area, but the SCHOOL security employee)

Sometimes it is easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask permission.

Forgiveness is not guaranteed

dageek