Internet Safety

State law, Public Act 095-0869, requires that we provide grades 3rd through 8th with internet safety instruction. Below we have provided resources/instruction about internet safety from outside organizations and other resources provided by Illinois State Board of Education.

The recommended internet safety topics include:

  1. Safe and responsible use of social networking websites, chat rooms, electronic mail, bulletin boards, instant messaging, and other means of communication on the Internet.

  2. Recognizing, avoiding, and reporting online solicitations of students, their classmates, and their friends by sexual predators.

  3. Risks of transmitting personal information on the Internet.

  4. Recognizing and avoiding unsolicited or deceptive communications received online.

  5. Recognizing and reporting online harassment and cyber-bullying.

  6. Reporting illegal activities and communications on the Internet.

  7. Copyright laws on written materials, photographs, music, and video.

  • Stop. Think. Connect. - CISA Cybersecurity awareness program student resources

  • ISBE - Internet Safety - ISBE Internet Safety Resources

  • OnGuardOnline: This site, created by the Federal Trade Commission, has information for parents as well as games and videos for kids and teens.

  • NetSmartz.org: This site, created by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, has videos that are geared toward different age ranges, as well as videos and information for parents.

  • WiredSafety: WiredSafety has lots of information about online safety that parents and educators can use.

  • StaySafeOnline.org: This site has resources to help you teach online safety to kids and adults, as well as general online safety articles.

  • Family Online Safety Institute: This site has a printable Family Online Safety Contract, as well as other tips and resources for parents.

  • A Platform for Good: This site, created by the Family Online Safety Institute, includes information for parents, teachers, and teens.

  • Microsoft Online Safety Information: This page offers Internet safety guidelines for families, schools, and organizations.

  • Parents' Guide to Blogging Safety: This article talks about the risks and benefits of children starting their own blogs, with tips for blogging safely.