Internet Safety

 Hello Students in Room 33 and Parents/Guardians.  This year we will be using the Internet in many fun and exciting ways.  Below is a list of ways that will keep your student safe from the Internet both at school and at home.  There is also information for the parents/guardians for protecting your child!

For the STUDENTS...there are some very important things that you need to keep in mind when you're on your computer at home or at school.....

1.  Never give out ANY type of personal information out on the Internet (name, home address and phone number, credit card number, school name, etc.)
2.  Never take a picture of yourself on a chat room or other sites that allow this
3.  Never write to someone that makes  you scared or uncomfortable
4.  Don't go and meet someone alone that you met online without the consent of you parent/guardian
5. Tell your parents right away if ANYTHING anybody says makes you uncomfortable
Remember:  Over the Internet people may say they are a 12 year girl when they really aren't!
6.  Don't talk to strangers

For the PARENTS...

1.  Become computer literate and learn how to block objectionable material
2.  Keep the computer in a common area, not in individual bedrooms, where you can watch and monitor its use
3.  Share an email account with your child so you can monitor messages
4.  Bookmark kids' favorite sites for easy access
5.  Spend time online together to teach your kids appropriate online behavior
6.  Find out what, if any, online protection is offered by your child's school, after-school center, friends' homes, or anyplace where kids could use a computer without your supervision
NOTE:  This link will show you what Notre Dame Academy (NDA) has to offer when protecting their students from the Internet
7.  Take your child seriously if he or she reports an uncomfortable online exchange
8.  Forward copies of obscene or threatening messages you or your kids get to your Internet service provider

Feel free to visit this link  which will give you more tips on Internet Safety and more specifically for teens and younger children: