Since we are beginning a new semester it is time to review the blogging rules you agreed on way back in August.

Blogging Rules

You are required to agree to some simple rules designed to keep you, our school, and other students safe. You are expected to follow these rules at all times whether at school or at home working on your blog.

Ø Do not use last names, school names, addresses, email addresses or pictures of students. No personal information should be included anywhere in your blog. This parallels what the school district's policy is regarding these matters.

Ø Keep your password secure and do not share it with anyone. This also means that you are responsible for anything others write under your ID if you share your password (That means if you leave your password lying around, you will take the consequences).

Ø Do not link to your personal blog from your school blog. You might reveal information on there that you don't want to reveal on your school blog. Make sure that anything you write in your blog or link to your blog is something that you understand and want to be associated with.

Ø Check over your post for spelling errors, grammar errors, and your use of words. Remember that this IS a class, so it should be grammatically correct. That doesn’t mean you can’t use slang, for example, but at least spell it correctly!

Ø All writing should be school-appropriate, respectful, and free from harmful, hateful, or offensive language. Keep it academically oriented. Don’t discuss your out-of-school plans for the week. Information and ideas on the blog should only be on school-related topics.

Ø Keep your comments friendly and encouraging. If you disagree, do it politely.

Ø Consistently check your blog, and if any comments come up from people you don't know, report it to your teacher right away. Students and teachers have the right to delete any comments posted by someone else on their blogs that they do not feel comfortable with. Do not reply to those comments.

Ø Do not plagiarize. Do not copy and paste. Make sure all your posts are yours. You may quote or use pictures if you have permission, but give credit where it is due.

Ø Only post photos that are school appropriate and correctly cited. When posting a photo or video, be sure to cite where it came from.

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