Internet Safety

Internet SafetyRules To Help You Navigate the Internet Safely

1The TruthWe all need internet safety education.

The internet may be fun, but it can also be dangerous!With the possibility of identity theft, computer viruses and predators in chat rooms, we all need to learn how to be safe as we use the internet.Teens use the internet for ResearchBusinessSocial interaction

Social InteractionTeens Use Technology to Meet People and Chat.Unfortunately, this can open a door to viruses, hackers, spyware, phishing, and predators

You may not be aware of it but.Predators lurk in public chat rooms

They may invite you to a private chat via an instant message serviceFollowed by e-mailThen phone conversations

Finally, a face-to-face meeting

Anyone can pretend to be your friend on the internet!

Be Safe and Remember to.Keep S.M.A.R.T. on the internetS - SecretMemorize your password and keep it secret!Keep your name, address, phone numbers and passwords privateDont share pictures with persons you only know from the internet.

Dont send sexually provocative photos to anyone. Under the law, you may be charged as a predator yourself.M - MeetingMeeting internet buddies can be very dangerous! An online buddy can turn out to be a predator or worse!

Be smart Dont meet face to face with persons you only know on the internet. If you do bring a parent with you.A - AcceptingAccepting and opening unknown files may contain computer viruses or unwanted and inappropriate messages.

R - RememberOnline persons may not be truthful. Public areas are safer; but if you feel uncomfortable, get out.

T Tell SomeoneTell an adult if you feel uncomfortable with internet sites or messages!Report obscene, harassing or belligerant e-mails or text messages. Do not respond to them.

School RulesYou do not have a right to privacy on the internet at school. Never assume that someone isnt watching the sites you visit.Our internet filter has its limitations. If inappropriate sites come up report it to a teacher.By-passing the internet filter at school is not allowed.Internet bullying of others is not allowed at school or at home.

School RulesStudents should not be downloading music and videos at school. This uses up a great deal of bandwidth and may prevent other students from being able to use the internet for legitimate educational purposes.

For More InformationFor additional information go to http://www.sbac.edu/~media/internet_safety_information.htm