Tips+For+Students

= There are many very important things for STUDENTS = =to remember when using the Internet. = = =  (Information gathered from [|http://www.fbi.gov/kids/k5th/safety2.htm] & http://www.missingkids.com/missingkids/servlet/PageServlet?LanguageCountry=en_US&PageId=207 )  
 * 1)  Never give out any personal information about your self. This includes but is not limited to, your age, your address, any details about where you live or where you're from, where you go to school, your telephone number or any pictures of yourself.
 * 2)  Never communicate with people you don't know. If someone attempts to communicate with you, and you don't know them, check with your parents first. If you are allowed to chat with this person, make sure if they ever make you feel uncomfortable, you immdediatly stop communicating with them and tell an adult that you trust, like your parents.
 * 3)  If you see or read something online that makes you feel uncomfortable, make sure to tell your parents or another trustworthy adult.
 * 4)  Always remember that people may not be what they appear to be online. Just because they have a picture does not mean that is who you are talking to. Also, be aware that if someone says they are a young girl, they could be an older man. People do not always tell the truth.
 * 5)  If you have a gut feeling that who you're talking or something online is not safe you should tell an adult and stay away from them online.
 * 6)  Never agree to meet anyone you talk to or meet online unless you have permission from a gaurdian.
 * 7) If you become aware of the sharing, use, or viewing of child pornography online, immediately report this to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at **1-800-843-5678**.
 * 8)  <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif">Always remember that there are rules online that need to be followed. If you disobey these rules, you could lose your Internet services.
 * 9) <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif"> <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif"> If you are having problems or feel like running away from home, remember that online friends might not be the best people to talk to. If you do have problems, you can talk to a trustworthy adult, or a counselor at school.
 * 10) <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif"> <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif"> The internet is a fun, interesting place. Remember to follow these tips to insure a safe enviorment for yourself!

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 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif">[|http://www.colonialhts.net/internet_safety/MySpace_online_pred_2-3-2006.pdf]
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif"> [|http://www.missingkids.com/adcouncil/talk.html]
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif"> [|http://www.colonialhts.net/internet_safety/KTR_AdultInternetSafety.pdf]

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