Our goal is to ensure our students practice online safety at all times. During this extended closure, students will be spending more time online and it is important that parents and guardians are mindful of their online activities. In addition to instructions provided by your child's teachers, we are providing the resources found below. Additionally, teachers may be hosting video-conferences during the closure so it is important for students to behave appropriately during these sessions. We recommend that you take a few minutes to discuss online safety with your child and maintain frequent conversations with them about their online activities and behavior.

• Always Be Respectful
  Remember: avoid sarcasm
  Being funny and being rude are not the same thing. Be mindful of your tone when making comments.

• No inappropriate material/comments
  Remember: nothing is completely private online
  If it's not appropriate for the classroom, it's not appropriate online. Follow the handbook guidelines.

• Support Each Other
  Remember: kindness counts
  If a classmate has an incorrect answer or typo, don't ridicule them.
  Practice kindness and be courteous.

• Be Mindful of Your Environment
  Remember: think before you send
  Be polite and avoid negativity. Don't complain on discussion forums. Ask your teacher for help if you need it.

• Be Safe Online
  Remember: pay attention to suspicious behavior
  Never give out personal information to strangers online. When in doubt, ask an adult. Your teacher will post assignments in a safe environment.

• Be Ethical
  Remember: copy/paste is cheating
  If you're using someone else's work, make sure you give credit to your source.