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February 4, 2020

6:30pm

CCHS Media Center

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Call to Order
Introductions

C. New Business

Principal’s Update: Dr. Huff
Family Engagement Report: Mr. Barner
Presentation: Family Tech Talk: Building Digital Responsibility

D. Committees and Reports

Treasurer’s Report: Liz DeMarco
Fundraising: Jennifer Cummings

Hip Chip, Spiritwear and La Parilla

Teacher Appreciation: Ani Fischer
Senior Night of Appreciation: Mona Robinson

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CCHS is moving to a 4x4 Block Schedule

20-21 Clarke Central High School 350 South Milledge Avenue, Athens GA 30605		Student Schedule For Smith, James Grade 10 Student Number: 123456 Term(s): 1 2 Courses enrolled: 8 Mailing Address: 123 Broad St. Athens, GA 30606
	Term 2 (08/05/20- 12/20/20)	Term 2 (01/04/21 - 5/19/21)
1	Advanced Lit/Comp 10 Rabalais, Audrey Room 221	Intro to Team Sports Perno, David Room 836
2	Intro to Graphic Design Domingo, Nestor Room 154	GSE Analytic Geometry Julian, Heather Room 133
3	Advanced World History Jones, Courtney Room 291	AP Physics Swain, Scott Room 185
4	Advanced Spanish II Sparks, Lynne Room 309	Art I Price, Amanda Room 306

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Parent Conferences

Monday, February 17th - No School

Tuesday, February 18th - Regular day (8:45 to 3:25)

Wednesday, February 19th from 2:00 to 8:00*

Thursday, February 20th from 2:00 to 5:00*

Friday, February 21st from 2:00 to 4:00*

*Students will be dismissed at 1:30 each conference day.

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Parent Conferences

Academic Progress
course grades
attendance
confirm home contact info

Course Registration for 2020-21
review graduation requirements
evaluate pathway completion
finalize course requests

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Parent Conferences

Academic Progress

Course averages are not finalized until the end of the school year.
Students will take a final in each class with counts for 20% of their grade
Academic Resources

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Parent Conferences

Course Registration 2020-21

Student Registration Page

http://bit.ly/censtudentregistration

Student Registration Guide

http://bit.ly/StudentRegistration2020

2020-21 Course List

http://bit.ly/2021CourseList

Graduation Requirements

http://bit.ly/CCHSGraduation

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Parent Conferences

Application-Only Courses

Academic Internship (due this Friday)
Odyssey (due Feb 14)
Team Tech
Yearbook (10th-12th due Mar 8; 9th due Mar 27)
Work-Based Learning

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Welcome!

Goals for tonight:

To help you understand how your children are using the Internet and personal technology (trends, apps, websites, etc.)
To get to know the 4 pillars: Be Online, Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Smart
To empower yourself (and in turn, your kids) to be mindful and responsible Internet users
To help you stay up to date with new information and apps
To have meaningful and ongoing conversations about Internet safety and technology with friends, family members, neighbors, and teachers

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What Do You Know?

How much do you know about kids’ Internet lives and what they do online? Let’s start with this quiz, compiled by a teen. You might be surprised!

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What Are Younger Kids Up To?

28% of 2-year-olds can navigate a mobile device with no help
21% of 4-year-olds own a gaming console
85% of parents allow their children ages 6 and younger to use technology at home
Popular apps: Minecraft, YouTube for Kids, Roblox, TikTok, Fortnite (often with older siblings)

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What Are Tweens and Teens Up To?

95% of teens report going online daily; 45% of those go online “almost constantly” (almost double since 2014-15)
You might have heard of Fortnite....Overall, 84% of teens have or have access to a gaming console, and 90% play some form of video game (console, smartphone, computer)
Facebook no longer dominant social media platform for teens; now gravitate toward YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, Houseparty
Other sites and apps of choice include Twitter, Roblox, TikTok
Sites and apps being used change quickly

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The Four Pillars of Good Internet Use

Be Online
Be Safe

Be Kind
Be Smart

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Be Online

Have fun, learn, and make social connections
Understand and respect safety, ethics, and privacy
Maintain balance with online and real-life activities

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Be Online: Discussion Questions

How much time does your family spend online?

a. We’re on our devices more than I think we should be.

b. We’re online a moderate amount.

c. We aren’t online all that much.

Is your child’s online experience mostly positive, mostly concerning, or a mixed bag?

[NOTE FOR PRESENTER: This slide is set up as an interactive discussion. If you’re not comfortable facilitating a real-time discussion, that’s OK! Instead, present these questions as ones for parents and kids to think about and talk about later, or for attendees to talk about with each other after the presentation ends.]

Let’s start with an easy one. Show of hands – how much time does your family spend online?

a, more than you think you should be

b, a moderate amount

c, not that much

[read each answer choice aloud and pause for participation; make an observation about which answer had the majority or were they evenly split ]

Now I’m looking for some brave parents who are willing to share their thoughts with the group. Would you describe your child’s online experience as mostly positive, mostly concerning, or a mixed bag, and why do you feel that way? [pause to call on someone to share their answer, prompt with “What makes you answer that way?” if they don’t automatically share]

Being online is a reality of everyday life for most people. Knowing how much time your child is spending online and whether his experiences are mostly positive (or not) is an important part of the framework to help family members become responsible and empowered Internet users. One key way to stay on top of this is to set up a spot in your house to implement parental controls; they can be managed through your Internet service provider, search engines, video streaming sites, and more.

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Be Safe

Protect personal information
Use security software
Be mindful of potential for people with bad or unkind intentions
Manage apps, devices, and toys that use geolocation

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Be Safe: The Basics

Put strong passwords on devices and change them often
Don’t share your passwords!
Install Internet filters and parental control apps if needed
Keep your security software up to date
Make sure devices are charged outside of kids’ bedrooms at night
Set up nighttime shut-off through cell service provider

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Be Safe: Discussion Questions

What are some of your concerns about online safety?

a. Having personal information hacked

b. Online predators or scammers

c. Both

d. Something else

[NOTE FOR PRESENTER: This slide is set up as an interactive discussion. If you’re not comfortable facilitating a real-time discussion, that’s OK! Instead, present these questions as ones for parents and kids to think about and talk about later, or for attendees to talk about with each other after the presentation ends.]

For this question, I’d like any kids in the audience to participate, too. So let’s see a show of hands: What are some things that concern you about online safety?

[read each answer choice aloud and pause for participation; make an observation about which answer had the majority or were they evenly split]

Open-ended question now: Parents, do you have appropriate safeguards in place, or are there are things you could do to improve online safety for your child?

[pause to call on someone to share their answer, ask whether answering for themselves or their child, prompt with “What makes you answer that way?” if they don’t automatically share]

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Be Kind

Being kind online is key to a positive experience
Remind your child not to post (or participate in) messages or photos that criticize or make fun of others—especially cyberbullying
If you find out your child has been unkind online, take steps to address it
Be kind online—including to yourself!
Let your child see you modeling kind online behaviors, to others and to yourself

Being kind online is a big part of kids’ social development today. Remind your child often that when he or she posts and comments, other people can be affected and even hurt by those words. Ask your kids to share how they’d define online kindness for themselves, and for examples of both good and bad online behavior. Does what they have to say match your definition, or does it surprise you?

If you find out your child has been unkind, first—take a breath. You’re not alone. That said, while there’s no one answer or solution to the problem, you want to take steps to address it like discussing their motivation, reinforcing how such behavior makes others feel, and (depending on your child’s age), potentially restricting the time they’re allowed online.

It's also really important to talk to kids about being kind to themselves online as well as others. Kids can experience anxiety and feelings of lowered self-worth when their friends don't like their posts or respond quickly to their texts, etc. Remind them that when they have these feelings, doing something positive in the real world (like spending time with a friend) can help—and at the end of the day, a like is just a like! It's just an icon—not a measure of their worth.

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Be Kind: Dealing With Unkindness

Along with monitoring your child’s social media and gaming profiles, tell him to:

Resist responding to unkind remarks
Block the unkind person
Tell a trusted adult
Save the posts and notify law enforcement or the school, if appropriate
Consider deactivating his account if it continues to affect him negatively
Report any negative behavior to you and site administrators
Practice resilience

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Be Kind: Cyberbullying

Using online technology to repeatedly act cruelly to someone
Posting or forwarding a private text or embarrassing image to others
In the gaming world, harassing messages, ganging up on opponents, and verbal abuse
Fortnite: Are you a “default”?

Talk with your kids often about whether they’ve been cyberbullied or have witnessed bullying behavior online

One issue that continues to concern parents is cyberbullying. A CYBERBULLY behaves similarly to a REAL-LIFE BULLY: He teases, harasses, threatens, or intimidates another person using digital technology. In the gaming world, bullying takes the form of harassing messages, ganging up on opponents, and verbal abuse. And as in face-to-face bullying, cyberbullying can be truly damaging to adolescents and teens. It can lead to anxiety, depression, and sometimes suicide.

Since Fortnite is such a popular game with kids, it’s a good example to highlight how this happens. A “default” player has basic clothes with no embellishments; until players earn (or buy) fancier costumes known as skins or get access to loot boxes with gear, they can be singled out—ostracized, mistreated by other players, and subjected to trash talk.

Kids can be reluctant to talk about being cyberbullied, possibly because they’re embarrassed. Familiarize yourself with the signs of bullying, which include depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem, and talk to your kids—often—about whether they’re being bullied.

If you or your child need to report an incident, the Cyberbullying Research Center provides an excellent resource: https://cyberbullying.org/report. It's a frequently updated list of contact information for social media apps, gaming networks, and related companies—so you can find exactly where and how to report cyberbullying behavior.

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Be Kind: Discussion Questions

KIDS: What would you do if you witness online unkindness or bullying?

a. Tell a parent or other authority figure

b. Tell the person being unkind to stop

c. Not sure what I would do

PARENTS: What would you do if your child tells you she witnessed an unkind, cruel, or bullying post?

a. Encourage her to stand up to the poster

b. Get involved (e.g., contact the parent or school authorities)

c. Avoid involvement (you or your child) unless directly threatening

[NOTE FOR PRESENTER: This slide is set up as an interactive discussion. If you’re not comfortable facilitating a real-time discussion, that’s OK! Instead, present these questions as ones for parents and kids to think about and talk about later, or for attendees to talk about with each other after the presentation ends.]

Let’s start with just kids for this question. Show of hands – what do you think you’d do (or, what have you done in the past) if you see someone being bullied online?

a. tell a parent or other authority figure

b. tell the person being unkind to stop

c. not sure what I would do

[read each answer choice aloud and pause for participation; make an observation about which answer had the majority or were they evenly split. If there are kids in the audience who have witnessed or experienced online unkindness or bullying, ask if any of them are willing to share their experience.]

Now it’s the parents’ turn Show of hands -- How would you react (or how have you reacted in the past) if your child tells you she saw something unkind or cruel online?

a. encourage her to stand up to the poster

b. get involved (e.g., contact the parent or school authorities)

c. avoid involvement (you or your child) unless directly threatening

[read each answer choice aloud and pause for participation; make an observation about which answer had the majority or were they evenly split]

Anyone willing to tell us why you answered the way you did?

[pause for participation]

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Be Smart

The goal: Good habits and good uses
Limit “just because” or mindless online time; balance the amount of time spent online vs. with �real-life activities, and watch for excessive Internet use
Respect others’ offline time
Watch for misinformation (sometimes called “fake news”); practice media literacy skills
Be familiar with the ways your own posts can be used and misused
Practice and encourage positive Internet uses: research causes to support, ways to enhance learning, new interests to pursue, etc.
Encourage kids to be “first responders” (#Icanhelp)

There are lots of ways to be smart online. Some of those concern yourself, like being vigilant about keeping a balance between online and real-life activities, proactively managing your digital footprint, and finding good/positive uses of the Internet.

There’s also being aware of things like scams and misinformation. Teach kids what to watch for, and encourage them to do research (and talk to trusted adults) when formulating opinions. Media literacy is as important today as it’s ever been. Don’t believe everything you read, or hear. Check it out yourself from reliable, unbiased sources.

Respecting others’ offline time – not repeatedly asking friends to engage online if they’re busy doing other things.

And of course, media literacy: Sensationalized clickbait headlines, headlines or stories with biased language (sometimes with unusual or fake-looking URLs).

Photos can be altered, misused; data location info can be used to target you. And sexting, another big concern with cameras, is illegal and dangerous. Emphasize to kids that sending “nudes” is never a safe or smart decision—they can be screenshotted and shared, and the effects can be devastating.

Kids can think of themselves as “first responders” when it comes to reporting unhealthy or potentially dangerous behaviors. Talk about having a family policy of “see something, say something” if they hear about threats of violence, self-harm, drugs, etc. #Icanhelp (which coined the phrase “kids as first responders”) is a resource for empowering kids to use social media positively and proactively.�https://www.icanhelpdeletenegativity.org/

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Be Smart: Managing Overuse

Establish tech-free zones and times at home
Help kids understand the effects of over-multitasking
Emphasize balancing time spent online and time spent doing real-life activities
Seek expert help (guidance counselor, tech expert) if needed

A key to helping kids manage potential Internet overuse is helping empower them to manage it themselves. In other words, it’s not just a matter of taking away their devices but also things like letting them see you taking online breaks and talking to them about the value of downtime and engaging in real-life activities.

Also talk to your kids about the dangers and risks of Internet overuse. Too much time spent online can affect their relationships, grades, after-school activities—most areas of real life, in fact. Overuse can be particularly risky for kids who already struggle with issues like depression or feelings of isolation. It can help to remind your children to take breaks and that when they’re feeling down, they can often find more comfort in real-life experiences than online ones.

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Be Smart: Real or Fake?

Back to media literacy: Not all misinformation or misleading “news” is readily obvious. Some do have fake-looking URLs, but others require more of a gut check: Is the story very biased in tone or does it have an outrageous headline? Have you heard of the website before? Are there lots of spelling or grammatical errors?

Here’s an example of something fake that looks pretty real. It could easily be a page you’d see on a science website for kids, right? It even has old photos and citations that add to its authenticity. But…really? A tree octopus? If you’re not sure what your gut is telling you, look at other parts of the website or try to find information about who publishes it. (If you go to the homepage of this “tree octopus” page, it describes itself as “your source for conspiracies & other diversions.”)

The National Association for Media Literacy Education has a comprehensive guide for parents, including sample questions to ask when you’re evaluating a website or other source of information. We’ll share the link at the end of this presentation.

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Be Smart: The Parent’s Role

Know your child’s online “friends”
Keep talking about ways she’s using digital technology and its effects
Be selective about posting information or photos about your child
Help your child manage his digital footprint
Above all—communicate!

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What’s Next?

Be Online Together

Decide the basics
Set the rules
Teach them to be good digital citizens
Model good digital/online behavior
Respect their privacy
Let them try
Keep the conversation going
Share your own experiences
Be online with them

Be Online Together

Create a Family Digital Code of Conduct

Help Manage Their Digital Footprint

Keep the Conversation Going

The Internet can open a world of creativity and learning. It is certainly not a bad thing for children—but it does require some adult guidance at times.

It’s practically inevitable that your children are going to spend a large part of their lives online, so it’s best to get educated about how to protect them—and to be online with them: ��- Decide the basics: What behaviors and uses are you OK with, and what do you want to actively manage?

- Remember that you’re the parent and you set the rules. Here again, decide what resonates and what works. For example, some parents insist kids keep their phones charging outside of their rooms at night; other parents might choose for their kids to learn to self-regulate nighttime phone use.

- Being a good digital citizen is much the same as being a good citizen offline—it means teaching your kids to be mindful, careful, and considerate when using technology and being online.

- Model the sort of online behavior you’d like to see from them: show them that you value real interactions over digital or online ones (e.g., not texting or scrolling through Facebook while your kids are talking to you); take care not to post derogatory or controversial content, like comments about other parents.

- Be sensitive to your family’s privacy. Particularly as your kids get older, ask their permission to post family photos or content that could be construed as bragging. As kids get older, posts about them can upset them and make them feel not in control of their own privacy and digital footprint. You’ll have much better luck getting kids to be careful and respectful online if they see you doing just that.

- There might be some hiccups and things you have to correct and remind them about, but it's important to let them try—new social media channels, posting videos if they're interested, researching causes they'd like to support—while you're around to encourage and support them as they learn and grow. Think about how you’ll use those teachable moments when they do make a misstep.��- Keep the conversation going. Remember that as kids grow, so does their digital world. Use opportunities like time in the car, the dinner table, etc., to continue talking about their online life. (And in a moment, we'll talk about keeping the conversation going with others in your life, as well.)

- Share your own online experiences, both positive (new information you've learned, old friends you've reconnected with) and negative (can be a time suck...and like kids, sometimes you might feel down based on how people respond to your posts).

- Most of all, be online with them! Play games together, like their posts, explore new videos, make up family memes.

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What’s Next?

Create a Family Digital Code of Conduct

Protect your personal information.
Treat others online as you would treat them in person.
Be kind to yourself.
Balance your real and online lives and be respectful of others’ offline time.
Avoid plagiarism and copyright infringement.
Tell your parents if something you see online makes you uncomfortable or worries you, �or if a stranger tries to contact you.
Check with your parents before downloading anything or connecting with anyone new.

Be Online Together

Create a Family Digital Code of Conduct

Help Manage Their Digital Footprint

Keep the Conversation Going

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What’s Next?

Help Manage Their Digital Footprint

Use strong privacy settings on all social media accounts
Don’t overshare. Resist the temptation to share deeply personal information—that’s what real-life friends are for.
Be wary of information (contests, etc.) you submit online.
Occasionally Google yourself to see what’s out there about you.
Remember—once you share something, it’s always out there.

Be Online Together

Create a Family Digital Code of Conduct

Help Manage Their Digital Footprint

Keep the Conversation Going

Earlier we mentioned helping kids manage their digital footprint. This includes the websites they visit, emails they send, and information they submit online, including videos. For most people, their digital footprint isn’t an issue—it’s just part of life. But it’s a key point young Internet users need to be aware and mindful of—an unflattering digital footprint can affect their futures.

Case in point: In 2017, Harvard University rescinded the admission of 10 students who were part of a private Facebook group where they sent one another images with captions that were racist and anti-Semitic and that made light of offensive themes. This is especially noteworthy because, again, it was a "private" group. Kids need to remember that anything they share can be accessed.

Source: https://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2017/06/06/531591202/harvard-rescinds-admission-of-10-students-over-obscene-facebook-messages

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What’s Next?

Keep the Conversation Going

Ask your child’s teacher whether she talks to the class about being good digital citizens
Talk to the parents of your kids’ friends about keeping a collective eye on (and communicating about) the kids’ Internet activities
Remind your children about letting an adult know if they witness unkind behavior
Educate other adults in your child’s life (relatives, activity leaders, etc.) about the 4 pillars: be online, be safe, be kind, be smart
Watch for monthly email from parent group (with trends, tips, news stories, and more)

Be Online Together

Create a Family Digital Code of Conduct

Help Manage Their Digital Footprint

Keep the Conversation Going

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Resources

Trend Micro�http://internetsafety.trendmicro.com

Lots of information on Internet safety for families from Trend Micro, the sponsor of this Family Tech Talk Night presentation.

ConnectSafely�www.connectsafely.org/guides-3

A growing collection of short, clearly written, free downloadable guidebooks that demystify apps, services, and platforms popular with kids and teens, including Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat.

Common Sense Media�www.commonsensemedia.org

Provides reviews and ratings for websites and other media for children according to age-appropriateness.

Cyberbullying Research Center�http://cyberbullying.org

Provides up-to-date information about the nature, extent, causes, and consequences of cyberbullying among adolescents.

Gaggle�www.gaggle.net

Provides safe online learning products and solutions to the K-12 market; the website also offers regular updates on social networks and apps that are used by children.

National Association for Media Literacy Education Parent Guide�https://namle.net/a-parents-guide

A comprehensive guidebook for parents and kids to become savvy media consumers, covering topics such as fake or misleading news reports, scams, copyright, and more.

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Treasurer’s Report

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Our final PTSO Meeting of the school year

Tuesday, April 4, 2020

6:30 PM

CCHS Media Center