4. Lee County’s intent is to provide free and equal access to resources via the internet. All school rules for appropriate use of technology also apply to use of the internet. Users are expected to act in a considerate and responsible manner. Be prepared to be held accountable for your actions. Exemplary behavior is expected from all users at all times.

5. Students and parent (s) complete and return the Acknowledgement and Contract contained in the student handbook each school year. The completion of this contract allows independent access to the internet by the student; and assures that both the student and parent (s) are aware of the Lee County guidelines regarding ethical use of the internet and technology resources.

6. Copies of software or data may not be created or used on school equipment. Computers should not be used to view, send, or display obscene, lewd, profane, vulgar, disrespectful, rude, threatening, or inflammatory language, messages, or pictures. The posting of electronic chain letters or useless information is a violation of system policy.

7. Students or employees must not attempt to modify resources, utilities, or change restrictions on an account or attempt to breach any security system either with or without malicious intent. Installation of software or downloading of files, games, programs, or other electronic media is prohibited unless it is being used for educational purposes. Accessing any work, folders, or files which are not assigned to you, under your computer password is forbidden.

8. Loss of access Additional disciplinary action in line with existing practice regarding inappropriate language or behavior Legal action, when applicable Remember Internet access is a privilege, not a right.

9. Social Networking Sites Blogs Virtual Worlds Gaming Sites Email YouTube

10. Your real name Your phone number Where you go to school Your friends’ or family members’ private information Where your parents work The name of your baseball or any other sports team

11. Even with privacy settings, your profile may be seen by people you don’t know. (employers, teachers, police, strangers, etc…) Be very careful about the information and/or photos you post online. Never send pictures of yourself to some one you don’t know. Never post language, photos, or videos that might hurt some one’s feelings or damage their reputation. (If you do, there could be consequences- offline.) If you are comfortable with something you posted being published on the front page of the newspaper, then it might be acceptable to post online.

12. Proofread and correct mistakes before sending an email. Respect the privacy of others: don’t forward emails without permission. Don’t reply to messages that make you uncomfortable in any way. Never meet a cyber friend* in person, even if they seem really cool. * some one you only know online

13. Don’t download anything without asking your teacher or parent. You could download a virus. Don’t send messages in all capital letters, large bolded fonts, or rows of exclamation points -it’s like SHOUTING! Ignore text messages from people you don’t know. Avoid posting your cell number or phone number online. Always be courteous.

14. The Lee County Schools Guidelines Regarding the Legal and Ethical Use of the Internet and Technology Resources for Students and for Employees is located in all student handbooks and on the Lee County Web Page under Technology. www.lee.k12.al.us

15. Play It Cypersafe This site has a parent section which explains some internet safety tips http://www.playitcybersafe.com/ Play It Cypersafe OnGuardOnline.gov This link provides safety information on several different topics. Here a just a few: Computer Disposal, A Parent's Guide for Social Networking Sites, Tips for Teens and Tweens, Email Scams, and Online Investing. http://www.onguardonline.gov/default.aspx OnGuardOnline.gov Connect Safely This site offers a variety of safety tips and advice for keeping safe on social networking sites. http://www.connectsafely.org/ Connect Safely Get Net Wise This website offers a variety of how-to videos tutorials including instructions about setting computer filters to block pornography! Also included are safety tips for parents to help keep their kids safe online. http://www.getnetwise.org/ Get Net Wise Wired Safety This site offers tips to keep kids safe on social networking sites, online dating safety tips, cyber- bullying information, as well as information on identity theft. http://www.wiredsafety.org/ Wired Safety Cyber Bully 411 Loads of information about cyberbullying as well as depression. http://www.cyberbully411.org/ Cyber Bully 411 Net Family News http://www.texted.ca/app/en/ great site for texting safety