Cybersafety, Cyberbullying and Digital Citizenship

Safety and Digital Citizenship in Battle Ground

We take student safety very seriously, not only physically, but online as well.  Battle Ground Public Schools provide safeguards for  Internet access.  First, all Internet access is filtered to prevent access to inapparopriate material on the Internet in compliance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (2000) and the Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act (2008), both of which provide for online protection of kids. Schools and libraries must install protection measures that block access to material that is obscene, pornographic or otherwise deemed harmful to minors. In addition, schools must adopt and implement an Internet safety policy that addresses access by minors to the following: inappropriate matter on the Internet; the safety and security of minors when communicating online; illegal activities; and the disclosure of personal information about minors.

Digital Citizenship and Responsible Use

Digital citizenship refers to the concept of using technology resources appropriately, ranging from etiquette and communication skills, to copyright and legal understanding of their actions online.

Student and Family Resources

Wired Kids operates several programs and Web sites designed to help everyone learn how to protect their privacy and security online and to teach responsible Internet use.

OnGuard Online is a great resource with a lot of ideas for parents, students, and educators about a wide range of topics from online safety all the way to tips to protect your personal information, securing your computer against viruses.

NetSmartz is a resource for all groups to learn more about the Internet and the possible dangers to children online.

Carnegie Cyber Academy specifically recruits its cadets for their aptitude, attitude, and commitment to teamwork.  At the Academy, Cadets complete several training missions in Cyberspace that equip them with the skills they need to be good cybercitizens and Cyber Defenders of the Internet.

iSafe Community Outreach initiative extends Internet safety
awareness beyond the classroom by bringing students, parents, school and
community leaders and others together to spread this knowledge
throughout the entire community.

WebWise Kids WebWise Kids has been providing Internet Sfaety Resources to teachers and families for over 10 years.  The WebWise Kids site has a welath of information to educations children AND parents in all aspects of the Internet.

Youth Internet Safety Task Force The Youth Internet Task Force is a part of the Washington State Attorney General's office and also provides a wealth of tools for childrena and parents.