Internet Safety

Tips and Resources for Families

Our students are using the internet and technology now more than ever before, and although it can be an invaluable resource, it also brings with it risks.  Below are some basic tips which may be helpful for monitoring how our students use the internet while at home.

• Keep the computer in a high traffic area. 

• Establish time limits outside of remote learning expectations.

• Create a list of approved websites, and depending on child's age, a system for asking before visiting a new site may be needed.

• Know who is connecting with your student on social networking sites, and if possible, set rules for what is appropriate to say and how to use the camera safely.

For more support with internet safety, there are a number of resources listed here that provide further suggestions and support in the event you are concerned about your student's internet use.

• Children's Advocacy Center of Suffolk County - Internet safety page that features tips and links when further assistance is needed

• NetSmartz - offers free, multimedia internet safety presentations tailored for guardians, communities, teens, youth, and more.  Presentations are available in English and Spanish.

• Family Online Safety Institute - Digital Parenting guides provide parents and caregivers with the tools they need to confidently navigate the online world with their families.