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• Extended Learning Opportunities• Standardized Homework• Parent opportunity to monitor your child’s

progress• Internet Based Programs• School Filtered Internet Access

• Parent/Guardian and Student understand that the Tablet device is property of Long Branch Middle School and agree to be responsible for surrendering the device whenever requested by school staff.

• Parent/Guardian and Student understand the appropriate LBMS staff, at their discretion, review device activity longs and Internet history on tablets to ensure compliance with Long Branch Public School’s Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). Parent/Guardian and Student may not alter or delete device activity logs or Internet History File.

• Parent/Guardian and Student understand that Internet Filtering Software is installed on the devices, and that software is active at all times and must connect to District servers even when the computers are used at home in order to access the Internet. Students may not attempt to alter or circumvent the Long Branch Public School’s installed filters.

• Parent/Guardian and Student understand that when outside of the school it is the Parent/Guardian’s responsibility to monitor the appropriate use of the device.

• Parent/Guardian and Student understand that all lost/stolen equipment will be reported to the Academy Administrator as soon as possible for investigation. Tracking devices will track and attempt to recover all lost or stolen items.

Contract & Consent

• Students are not allowed to deface their handheld devices in any way.• Students are not to remove, deface or alter identifying stickers, labels or

barcodes in anyway shape or form.

• The handheld device should not be left for extended times in places where it will be subject to extreme temperatures or unattended.

• The device is not to be used to produce malicious content directed at LBMS staff, faculty and/or other students. The students who are responsible for any malicious content will be prosecuted according to the State of New Jersey Anti-Bullying Laws and any other applicable laws.

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What is Cyber-Bullying?

Cyber-Bullying is the use of technology to harass, threaten, embarrass or target another person.

• Email• Social Networks• Instant Messages• Websites• Chat Rooms• Cell phones

Why bully online?Why bully online?• Increased electronic communications devices• Perceived anonymity of the Internet • Not viewed as traditional crimes• The Internet has become a popular means of

communicating especially among teens • Form of entertainment• Accidental

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FACEBOOK

Use of Social Network SitesFacebook Facts

• 1 in every 13 people on Earth is on Facebook

• 400,000,000 people log into their profile at least once a month

• Half of those people log in every day.

• Only Google gets more traffic.

• 48% of young Americans said they found out about news through Facebook

• FAD is a mental disorder – Facebook Addiction Disorder.

• Nearly 42% of kids have been bullied online and almost one in four have had it happen more than once.

• Among this percentage, being ignored and disrespected were the most common forms of cyber bullying.

• Nine out of ten middle school students have had their feelings hurt online. • About 75% have visited a Web site bashing another student. • Four out of ten middle school students have had their password(s) stolen and changed by

a bully who then locked them out of their own account or sent communications posing as them.

• About 21% of kids have received mean or threatening e-mails. • The psychological and emotional outcomes of cyber bullying are similar to real-life

bullying outcomes, except for the reality that with cyber bullying there is often no escape. School ends at 3 p.m., while the Internet is available all the time.

• The primary cyber bullying location where victimizing occurs, at 56%, is in chat rooms. • Girls are about twice as likely as boys to be victims and perpetrators of cyber bullying.

Effects of Cyberbullying• No longer limited to schoolyards or street corners, modern-day bullying

can happen at home as well as at school — essentially 24 hours a day.

• As long as kids have access to a phone, computer, or other device (such as an iTouch), they are at risk.

• Severe or chronic cyberbullying can leave victims at greater risk for anxiety, depression, and other stress-related disorders. In some rare but highly publicized cases, some kids have turned to suicide.

How Are Teens Cyberbullied?

Being a victim of cyberbullying can be a common and painful experience. Some youth who cyberbully

• Pretend they are other people online to trick others • Spread lies and rumors about victims • Trick people into revealing personal information • Send or forward mean text messages • Post pictures of victims without their consentWhen teens were asked why they think others cyberbully, 81 percent said

that cyberbullies think it’s funny. Other teens believe that youth who cyberbully

• Don’t think it’s a big deal • Don’t think about the consequences • Are encouraged by friends • Think everybody cyberbullies • Think they won’t get caught

Do I Look 13?

Signs of Cyberbullying

Many kids and teens who are cyberbullied are reluctant to tell a teacher or parent, often because they feel ashamed of the social stigma, or because they fear their computer privileges will be taken away at home.

The signs that a child is being cyberbullied vary, but a few things to look for are:

• signs of emotional distress during or after using the Internet or the phone

• being very protective or secretive of their digital life • withdrawal from friends and activities • avoidance of school or group gatherings • slipping grades and "acting out" in anger at home • changes in mood, behavior, sleep, or appetite

WHAT IF YOU RECEIVE THIS?

I hate you… Everyone hates you…I wish you were dead!You are ugly and Fat!

You are stupid and dumbI have pictures of you, I will post them online, secret

pictures!I will kill you!

I know where you live and when you are alone!

How Do Victims React? Contrary to what cyberbullies may believe, cyberbullying is a big deal, and can cause a variety

of reactions in teens. Some teens have reacted in positive ways to try to prevent cyberbullying by:

• Blocking communication with the cyberbully • Deleting messages without reading them • Talking to a friend about the bullying • Reporting the problem to an Internet service provider or website moderator Many youth experience a variety of emotions when they are cyberbullied. Youth who are

cyberbullied report feeling angry, hurt, embarrassed, or scared. These emotions can cause victims to react in ways such as:

• Seeking revenge on the bully • Avoiding friends and activities • Cyberbullying back Some teens feel threatened because they may not know who is cyberbullying them. Although

cyberbullies may think they are anonymous, they can be found. If you are cyberbullied or harassed and need help, save all communication with the cyberbully and talk to a parent, teacher, law enforcement officer, or other adult you trust.

How Can I Prevent Cyberbullying? Teens have figured out ways to prevent cyberbullying. Follow in the

footsteps of other quick-thinking teens and• Refuse to pass along cyberbullying messages • Tell friends to stop cyberbullying • Block communication with cyberbullies • Report cyberbullying to a trusted adult

You can also help prevent cyberbullying by• Speaking with other students, as well as teachers and school

administrators, to develop rules against cyberbullying Don’t forget that even though you can’t see a cyberbully or the bully’s

victim, cyberbullying causes real problems. If you wouldn’t say it in person, don’t say it online. Delete cyberbullying.

Don’t write it. Don’t forward it.

What Else Can I Do To Stay Cyber-safe? Remember that the Internet is accessed by millions of people

all over the world, not just your friends and family. While many Internet users are friendly, some may want to hurt you. Below are some ways to stay cyber-safe:

• Never post or share your personal information online (this includes your full name, address, telephone number, school name, parents’ names, credit card number, or Social Security number) or your friends’ personal information.

• Never share your Internet passwords with anyone, except your parents.

• Never meet anyone face-to-face whom you only know online. • Talk to your parents about what you do online.

How Parents Can Help• Block the bully. Most devices have settings that allow you to electronically block emails, IMs,

or text messages from specific people. • Limit access to technology. Although it's hurtful, many kids who are bullied can't resist the

temptation to check websites or phones to see if there are new messages. Keep the computer in a public place in the house (no laptops in children's bedrooms, for example) and limit the use of cell phones and games. Some companies allow you to turn off text messaging services during certain hours. And, most websites and phones provide the option for parental controls, which provide parents with access to their children’s messages and online life.

• Know your kids' online world. Check their postings and the sites kids visit, and be aware of how they spend their time online. Talk to them about the importance of privacy and why it's a bad idea to share personal information online, even with friends. Encourage them to safeguard passwords. Write up cell phone and social media contracts that you are willing to enforce.

• Look to the web for resource and support information about cyberbullying. • If your son or daughter agrees, you may also arrange for mediation with a therapist or

counselor at school who can work with your child and/or the bully.

CyberBullying: Safety Tips

• Never respond to a bullying e-mail or IM. It's always better to just ignore.

• Save IMs or e-mails, then print and show them to an adult you trust, like a parent or school counselor.

• Don't be afraid to talk to someone about this. The sooner you tell a parent or counselor, the sooner you can get back to using your computer without feeling afraid or uncomfortable.

• If it continues or if any physical threats are made, report it to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). They can cancel the cyberbully's account and even alert the police.

• Think carefully about what you say online. Make sure it's not going to hurt or scare someone.