What do YOU know?

Margaret MillerDean of Students

Saint Francis High SchoolSeptember, 2007

•Bulletin Boards – where one can “post” and read information

•Chat Rooms – where one can have a “real” conversation

•AIM – where one can have several conversations at any one time

•Photo Albums – where one can post, store, or view digital photos

•Friend Finder Sites – where one finds friends or “meets” new ones

•Online Games – where one can play video games with unknown opponents

•Online Gambling – where activity is not always monitored

•Blogs (Web logs) – where one can write about activities for anyone to read

•Report Sites – where one can copy a report, research paper, or book summary for a small fee or for free

Presentation For St. Francis High School 9/6/07

Example of a Parent Guide http://yahooligans.yahoo.com/parents

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www.netsmartz.org Recommended by the Los Altos Police Dept.

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Safety Tips and Software Tracking Information Courtesy of the Los Altos Police Department

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Review St. Francis policies with your teen regarding…

• Computer Use on SFNet (p.33)

• Behavior which may be contrary to the Mission and Philosophy of the school (p.29)

• Disrespect or Harassment (p.42/43) which applies to behavior both on and off-campus (Include online communication in your

discussion.)

• Academic Integrity (p.18/19) and how teens can avoid violations

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Safety and Well-Being What can you do?

1. Set rules for using the computer – When? How long? Wireless? Using the computer for schoolwork doesn’t use up all of those hours!

2. Keep the computer in a central location if possible. Learn about Internet safety so you can educate and protect your family. Discuss what to do if your teen encounters a problem online.

3. Discuss what it means to give out “personal” information including posting photos and videos on sites or sending this information to others.

4. Monitor the sites that your teen visits. Tell your teen that you will!

5. Tell your teen that you want to see any personal web page they create.

6. Discuss cell phone use including video, photo, text messaging and Internet guidelines.

7. Seek advice if you see warning signs of a preoccupation with certain activities on the computer.

8. Contact the Dean’s Office or the Counseling Department with any concerns including online disrespect or harassment regarding your student or others.

9. Always contact the police with suspicious behavior.