Cyber Bullying and Online Predators can be a big problem for the safety of students and schools.

 

While chat rooms and a variety of sites are blocked from the district’s network, tech-savvy students may venture to these web pages from home. Online predators work to gain the trust of children and teenagers, usually for the purpose of exploitation. Some sites also foster cyberbullying – name-calling, telling of rumors, harassment and intimidation – which can often create conflicts at school. Because the welfare of your child is of the highest importance to us, the Hampton School Board and administration wish to provide some tips for keeping your child safe.

 

HCS Internet Safety Policy (pdf)

Department of Education Internet Safety (pdf)

Online Safety Tips and Cyberbullies Brochure (pdf)

 

 

 

 

 

Online Internet Safety Resources

• Important Safety Rules To Teach Your Children
• Common Sense Media -http://www.commonsensemedia.org/advice-for-parents/digital-citizenship
• Bullying Prevention Resources
• GetNetWise:  Online Safety Guide by Internet Education Foundation- http://www.getnetwise.org/
• Safe Teens - Connect Safely and Smart Socializing- http://www.safeteens.com 
• The Internet Keep Safe Coalition- http://ikeepsafe.org 
• NetSmartzKids – Cartoon characters, games, music videos, and e-cards related to Internet safety http://www.netsmartzkids.org
• Internet Safety Squad - Making the internet a safer place for all http://fios.verizon.com/internet-safety-squad/