Internet Access for Students at Tecumseh School         

• Internet access is available to students at Tecumseh School through the VSB District network
• Students are able to use the library page of the school website to read books, do research and find library resources and much more.  Check it out at go.vsb.bc.ca/schools/tecumseh/library
• Online tutoring and presentations are available through the BC Ministry of Education LearnNowBC
• Students will also be going online to work on projects, play educational games and communicate via blogs, email, wikis and view the school website

Rules of Netiquette

• The rules online are the same as the rules of face to face communication
• Students are responsible for following the Tecumseh Code of Conduct
• Demonstrating respectful language and treatment of all peers is an expectation
• Everything posted online is a “digital tattoo” that stays with you FOREVER. You are responsible for all of your online behaviour and it can be traced back to you

Internet Safety

• Only share email address, usernames and passwords to online accounts with parents or guardians
• Do not reveal personal information such as first and last name, birthdate, address, usernames or passwords to anyone online, unless directed by adult to visit a protected site (ie. LearnNowBC)
• Never make plans to meet a stranger over the internet
• Do not have your picture taken for the website or the school twitter feed unless your parent/ guardian has given permission