Internet Student Safety Warning

Mr. Lee – English
October 31, 2006



As part of the faculty here at St. John Bosco High School, we are constantly being trained in all areas of effectiveness for teachers.

In August, we met with an expert on the internet to learn about its significance to our students, to learning and to academics. The presenter also shared a wide range of information about student usage of the net, about blogs and websites, and about various forms of instant messaging, etc.

Yesterday, we met with a lawyer who specializes in the law as it applies to Catholic schools and your education.

Both presenters were adamant and stressed the importance of letting students know that there is nothing on the internet that is private or that can be permanently erased. Every activity and every communication is potentially retrievable by a sophisticated future college admissions officer or by a future employer.

Please be careful and decisive every time you press send or participate on the internet. Consider the long-term ramifications.

Do you want this public?
Will this look good in your admissions file for college?
Do you want this attached to your permanent record?

Happy Halloween! Don’t let today’s actions haunt you.