The internet is a growing part of our lives, and students are being exposed to a wide range of content as they work and play online.  As a school district we are continuing to educate students about the risks posed by irresponsible use of the internet.  We encourage every parent to be a part of proactive efforts to help our youth use their social media accounts in a safe and responsible way.  Students also play an important role in alerting their parents and school administrators to any suspicious online behavior that they witness.  Here are a few tips for students and parents to keep in mind as they spend time online.

EUSD is committed to creating teaching and learning programs that promote relevant, effective, and efficient learning environments to promote personalized learning and global citizenry. The district, working with various stakeholders have evaluated and identified a core suite of hardware and digital programs that support teaching, learning, and data management. The district continues to locate, evaluate, pilot, and deploy programs that support our school community. In order to use the hardware and software students are required to read and acknowledge both the Acceptable Use Policy for Technology and Technology Responsible Use Agreement (English) ...  Responsible Use Agreement (Spanish)

Here are a few tips for students and parents to keep in mind as they spend time online.

Students

• Don’t make irresponsible, frightening or threatening posts on your online accounts as they will likely result in serious legal and school disciplinary action.

• NEVER forward or re-post an inappropriate or threatening post or message that you see or receive online. Instead, report that post and/or message to an adult and/or school staff member immediately.

• Encourage your friends to be responsible internet and social media users.

Parents

• Be familiar with your child’s online activity, including all social media accounts. Don’t be afraid to “follow” or “friend” your kids on their personal social media channels.

• Talk to your kids regularly about their use of the internet and social media, and create a safe environment for your children to report internet activity or online posts/messages that make them uncomfortable.

• Be aware of the consequences (legal and school-based) of inappropriate use of the internet, including forwarding or re-posting of inappropriate or threatening content, to your child and your family.

• Report inappropriate or threatening online content immediately to law enforcement or school staff.

• Kids’ Rules for Online Safety  (http://www.safekids.com/kids-rules-for-online-safety/)

• Basic Internet Safety (https://www.missingkids.org/NetSmartz)

• Internet Safety (https://www.commonsensemedia.org/privacy-and-internet-safety)