General Safety Rules

EVERYONE’S Responsibility. General Safety Rules Safety is EVERYONE’S Responsibility.

(Examples: book bags, litter, computer cords/cables/outlets etc.) General Safety Rules Keep walkways and work areas free of all obstructions to prevent accidents. (Examples: book bags, litter, computer cords/cables/outlets etc.)

Use and store pencils, pens, and other sharp objects properly. General Safety Rules Use and store pencils, pens, and other sharp objects properly.

Do NOT use tools or equipment that is defective. General Safety Rules Do NOT use tools or equipment that is defective.

Treat school computers like you would treat your own. General Safety Rules Treat school computers like you would treat your own.

Absolutely No food, drinks, or gum in the classroom. General Safety Rules Absolutely No food, drinks, or gum in the classroom.

Absolutely NO HORSEPLAY ! General Safety Rules Absolutely NO HORSEPLAY !

Do NOT lean back in chairs balancing weight on the rear legs. General Safety Rules Do NOT lean back in chairs balancing weight on the rear legs. Do NOT continuously roll around in the chairs.

Do NOT continuously the adjust the computer monitors. General Safety Rules Do NOT continuously the adjust the computer monitors.

Frayed cords and broken plugs should be reported to the teacher. General Safety Rules Frayed cords and broken plugs should be reported to the teacher.

Do NOT try to repair any equipment. General Safety Rules Do NOT try to repair any equipment.

General Safety Rules Disconnect a power cord by pulling the plug; don’t yank on the cord. Hold the plug and pull it out of the outlet.

Beware of fire escape and tornado safety procedures. General Safety Rules Beware of fire escape and tornado safety procedures.

Report all accidents or injuries to the teacher immediately. General Safety Rules Report all accidents or injuries to the teacher immediately.

PART 2

Safety Rules: Computer Usage

Use computers for school-related activities only. Safety Rules: Computer Usage Use computers for school-related activities only. (Homework, research, etc.)

Do NOT install or remove any software on this computer. Safety Rules: Computer Usage Do NOT install or remove any software on this computer.

The Internet Safety Basics

Keep passwords private (except to parents). The Internet Safety Basics Keep passwords private (except to parents).

Do NOT bypass any security measures installed on this computer. The Internet Safety Basics Do NOT bypass any security measures installed on this computer.

The “S” in https:// reveals websites that are secure and safe. The Internet Safety Basics The “S” in https:// reveals websites that are secure and safe. Free Computer Security Software: Microsoft Security Essentials www.microsoft.com

Visit age-appropriate sites ONLY. The Internet Safety Basics Visit age-appropriate sites ONLY.

The Internet Safety Basics Never open an email from a stranger – it may contain viruses that can harm a computer.

Never give out personal information anywhere on the Internet. The Internet Safety Basics Never give out personal information anywhere on the Internet.

Never share names, schools, ages, phone numbers, or addresses. The Internet Safety Basics Never share names, schools, ages, phone numbers, or addresses.

The Internet Safety Basics Tell a trusted adult if something mean or creepy happens on the Internet.

The Protection Connection The Internet Safety Basics The Protection Connection

Never use the Internet to harm other people in any way. The Internet Safety Basics Never use the Internet to harm other people in any way.

The Internet Safety Basics Cyber Bullying Spreading rumors about someone through e-mails or social networking sites

Report Cyber Bullying to Parents and/or School Officials

The Internet Safety Basics Practice Netiquette (Internet etiquette)

The Internet Safety Basics Share with Care