Montgomery County Public Schools            
200 Junkin Street, Christiansburg, VA  24073
Phone:  (540) 382-5100  Fax:  (540) 381-6127

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Tips for Safe Use:

  • Keep your computer in a family area

  • Monitor Children's Internet Use

  • Maintain a good Internet filter

  • Bookmark appropriate sites

  • Never share personal information

  • Keep your Social Networking site (MySpace, Facebook...)set to private

  • Never meet someone face to face that you know only from the Internet
     


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Internet Safety

                                                              

   

      The Internet is valuable learning and communication tool. It is the goal of MCPS to ensure that our students can use the Internet in a safe and effective way. To achieve this goal MCPS staff has compiled resources that will allow teachers, and parents to teach students how to avoid the dangers of cyberspace while effectively harnessing its power.
 

 

Contact your School's TRT to set up an Internet Safety Presentation for your PTA/PTO, or other community group.

 
Click on one of the following links for more Internet Safety Information:
Cyberbullying Internet Safety Lessons
Internet Safety Resources Internet Safety Online Course
Internet Safety for Parents Technology staff contact information

 

Cyberbullying Tips and Resources

Cyber-bullying is the use of electronic means (Email, text messaging, IM,...) by a minor to torment, threaten, harass, humiliate, embarrass or otherwise target another minor.


(Click on any of these topics)

Cyberbullying prevention tips for educators

Cyberbullying response tips for educators

Cyberbullying response tips for parents

 

Cell phone tips for teens

Password security tips for teens

If you or someone you know is being cyber-bullied visit the link below to report the crime:

www.cybertipline.com
Or contact your local Law Enforcement Agency
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The MCPS TRT staff has compiled a number of resources and lesson plans designed to help teachers integrate Internet Safety into their curriculum. These resources are organized by grade level to help teachers quickly find age appropriate activities for their students. Click below for those resources.   MCPS Internet Safety Policy(Click here to access)

 

Internet Safety Program Resources- Click here for lesson plans and ideas organized by grade level.


 

Internet Safety Online Course for Educators (Moodle Course)
Open to all just click on the link


 

Internet Safety Information for Parents(Click Here)


 

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Other Internet Safety Resources

Resources for Integrating Internet Safety

Internet Safety Resources on the Internet

Elementary Resources

Secondary Resources

Internet Safety Information and Tips

Internet Filter Review

A Parent's MYSPACE CheatSheet

Common Sense Media

Internet Security the Easy Way- Quick tips on making the Internet safer on your computer

Kidzui- A program that brings the Internet to your kids in a safe and affective environment.

 School Family.com- Go to guide for student success

Internet Safety Statistics

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MCPS Internet Safety Committee

Virginia Department of Education