1	Internet Safety, It’s A Teacher’s Responsibility, too!
2	Our Responsibility Students can access a fantastic amount of information through the internet, but much of it is invalid, inappropriate or even indecent. Parents have a right to expect that students at school will only be exposed to appropriate online and offline content.
3	To insure that students’ online use is appropriate follow these guidelines: Make sure each student has an internet usage permission form signed by a parent before allowing online use. Teach each student how to effectively use child friendly search engines, such as Yahooligans, to find the information needed. Instruct all students in the rules for internet usage at your school.
4	Guidelines for Internet Use at School Teach students how to tell whether a specific site has valid and accurate information. Make sure your students know whether e-mail or chat is allowed at your school. Instruct your students in what are legal and illegal internet behaviors, ie. copying music, photos, text, etc.
5	Guidelines for Internet Use at School All students should be taught internet safety strategies to use whenever they are online as well as internet manners or “netiquette”. Make sure all student internet usage is monitored by a responsible adult. Put computers in your room in a place where you can easily see what sites are being accessed.
6	Guidelines for Internet Use at School Let students know that you will be checking the browser to see exactly what sites they have been accessing, (and do check it.) Penalties should be established for inappropriate online use. Model appropriate internet behavior for your students. Your actions speak louder than words.
7	Internet safety is important! If we all follow the guidelines listed your students will have a safe, positive and productive experience online at school.