Internet and NetworkSafety

YKSD Policies

YKSD Board Policies 10 Pages of YKSD

Board Policies exist for your protection.

They are available from your principal.

The following pages summarize them.

What is a network?

How is the Internet different from a

Network

What does this picture tell you about the Internet?

What does the Internet need to work?

How does a Firewall help protect your network from

the Internet users?

Why is the Internet

Valuable?

The Internet is your gateway to the world!

What do you already know how to use?

How does your computer know where to send the signal to

get information?

Can you be hurt by other users of the

network or Internet?

Some guidelines that will protect you.

Stop immediately if you see or

read anything

that upsets you!

Never agree to meet, in person, an individual

met on the Internet.

Never, under any

circumstances, reveal personal

information

Other Tips Never share your password. Never swear or use abusive language. Delete unneeded files to save computer

space. Never pass obscene, disruptive, or

offensive materials yourself. Never use someone else’s passwords

and ID.

Follow the Board Policies Network Services Code of Conduct.

Never engage in illegal activities including copyright violations.

Is downloading music OK?

Other copy write protected material

You should not trade or copy computer software.

Some pictures on the Internet are copy writed, always ask permission.

Most music files.

How do you protect yourself and your network

from a virus?

Check your disks periodically for viruses.

Scan downloaded files for viruses. Scan e-mail for viruses. Don’t open e-mail where you don’t know

the sender.

Now what do you need to do to use the Internet?

• Pass the YKSD Internet/Network Usage Test with 100%•Get your parents to sign the Internet Access permission form.•Agree to YKSD use policies and sign the form.

Enjoy your surfing

Here is the Quiz location

http://www.quia.com/tq/388891.html

You must pass with 100%. Take it until you do then print it out and give it to your

teacher.