Belmont Elementary School - Safety & Security

Raptor System

Belmont Elementary School, along with every Prince William County School, is implementing a new electronic visitor identification system. This Divisionwide safety initative will provide an added layer of security, helping us to further ensure the safety of all of our students and staff.

Click here to read the Raptor System letter in English

Click here to read the Raptor System letter in Spanish

Internet Safety

The Internet can:

Help with research and homework
Facilitate easy communications with family and friends
Be educational and entertaining

Potential Internet dangers include:

Inappropriate information for children
Anonymous communication which may target children for harassment
Computer viruses and spyware
Identify theft

Parents should:

Talk with their children about safe and appropriate Web sites
Encourage children to report anything they feel uncomfortable about
Create rules about what children can and cannot do online
Place computers in family areas and monitor computer, cell phone and wireless device usage
Bookmark suitable sites and check back regularly to ensure that content on those sites has not changed
Check history, bookmarks, and favorites site

Online Internet Safety resources:

       http://www.netsmartz.org

       http://pwcs.edu/Itech/documents/ParentInternetSafetyPresentation.pdf

       http://www.oag.state.va.us/KEY_ISSUES/FAMILY_INTERNET/index.html

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