Internet Safety Cell Phones Texting

Protect your privacy.. Only give out your number to people you know and trust Only give out your number to people you know and trust NEVER reply to text messages from people you don’t know NEVER reply to text messages from people you don’t know Know how to block others from calling your phone (Verizon will block numbers free of charge.) Know how to block others from calling your phone (Verizon will block numbers free of charge.)

National Do Not Call Registry Stop telemarketing calls. Stop telemarketing calls. You can register online You can register online You can call toll-free: (TTY ), from the number you wish to register. You can call toll-free: (TTY ), from the number you wish to register.

Your cell phone is a direct link to: Parents & friends Parents & friends Spammers Spammers Scammers Scammers Identity thieves Identity thieves Internet predators Internet predators Cyberbullies Cyberbullies

Respect your privilege Having a cell phone is a privilege – not your right Having a cell phone is a privilege – not your right Your parents are paying for it—respect their wishes Your parents are paying for it—respect their wishes Suggest a contract Suggest a contract

Teen Cell Phone Contract All contacts will be approved by parent All contacts will be approved by parent No calls or texts at dinner table No calls or texts at dinner table No texting during family time No texting during family time Phone will be turned off at bedtime Phone will be turned off at bedtime Stay within minutes & number of texts. If you go over you pay the difference Stay within minutes & number of texts. If you go over you pay the difference Reply when parent calls or texts Reply when parent calls or texts

Respect Others Think about how a message will be read before you send it Think about how a message will be read before you send it

Respect others Never give out someone else’s number without their permission Never give out someone else’s number without their permission Never take someone’s picture without asking them first Never take someone’s picture without asking them first

General Repsect Don’t talk loudly on your phone in a public place Don’t talk loudly on your phone in a public place Keep it short & don’t advertise your phone Keep it short & don’t advertise your phone Set your phone to vibrate Set your phone to vibrate Don’t text while walking Don’t text while walking

Excessive texting

Respect School Rules

Use common sense Don’t respond to harassing calls or texts Don’t respond to harassing calls or texts Don’t walk around with your cell phone in plain sight – theft is common Don’t walk around with your cell phone in plain sight – theft is common Don’t let someone you don’t know use your phone Don’t let someone you don’t know use your phone Don’t let your cell phone use take you away from social situations Don’t let your cell phone use take you away from social situations