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CYBER SAFETY FOR STUDENTS
 
 
 
  • Never give anyone your personal school computer password
  • When on line (this includes E-mail, chat rooms, blogging, instant messaging, or on personal Web pages:
                        Do not post names, addresses, phone numbers, cell phone numbers
                        Do not post school names and locations, school schedules, or work                                           schedules of family members or themselves
  • Do not talk to strangers on line. (Reminder: cyber crime is committed by people of all ages, all medians of life, all races, and all cultures. Also, one in every 5 youths ages 10-17 have been sexually solicited on line.)
  • Do not permit anyone to take your picture using web cameras, phone cameras, or digital cameras for the purpose of posting a picture on line. (Once a picture is posted on line—it is there forever!)
  • If you becomes a victim of cyber harassment--
            1. Keep everything and make records of dates, times, and messages
            2. Do not open, forward or respond to a cyber bully’s message
            3. Report any bullying to a trusted teacher or a trusted adult and the proper authorities
            4. If you are threatened with harm, call the police and take the threat seriously.
 
The following Web site can be used to report on-line abuse:
The following Web sites are helpful for students to promote Cyber Safety:
•        http://www.wiredsafety.org                                           http://www.kids.getnetwise.org
•        http://www.bullyonline.org                                             http://www.cyberbuylling.us
•        http://www.netbullies.com                                             http://www.protectkids.com
•        http://www.powertolearn.com (click In Your Community—click WNY students get Internet Smart)
 
CELL PHONE SAFETY
 
  • Do not post your cell phone number online; cell phone numbers should only be given to relatives or close friends
  • Do not respond to text messages from someone you do not know
  • Never let a stranger or someone you don’t know well use your cell phone
  • Remember—it is against school policy for students to use cell phones during the school day.
 
Violators of the West New York Public Schools Technology Acceptable Use Policy will be subject to the following:
1. The first violation of the Acceptable Use Policy will result in written notification to the           parent(s)/guardian(s), and it may also result in further access restrictions and/or other disciplinary action.
2. Subsequent violations will results in technology access restrictions and/or school suspensions.           
 
REMEMBER: Once a video clip or picture is posted on
 
 line—it is there forever and can never be taken
 
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