March 24, 2016

Be Cyber Smart!



Cobra Parents and Guardians:

Help us keep your child cyber-smart. As we head towards winter break...and more free time on their hands...please talk to them about posting and sharing appropriate information only. 

   Keep your personal information private.
   Only add friends you know in real life.
   Set your profile and blog to private.
   Use a nickname that doesn’t identify your location, gender, or age.
   Never meet in person with anyone you first met online.
   Profile and photo share only with people on your friends list.
   Don’t post your plans or whereabouts on your site.
   Ignore harassing or rude comments posted on your profile.
   Never post sexually provocative photos.
   Talk to your parents or guardian if you are harassed
   Only share your password with your parent or guardian.
   Change your passwords often. Password protect your cell phone.
   Don’t post information, photos, or videos you might regret later.
   Think about your online image (Who will see this? What will they think?)
   Use privacy settings to limit access to your page; don’t let anyone – not predators or cyberbullies - gain access to information that’s yours.
   Remember that online choices have offline consequences and in some cases, legal implications.

Have a safe and happy holiday season!