In the 21st Century, students use technology more than ever before. They grow up with mobile devices at their fingertips, and the Internet has become a social playground. Because social media is instant, easy, and a common way of sharing information today, it is imperative that we practice safe social networking.

The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is providing guidelines for students and employees on the use of social media inside and outside of the classroom. While the DeKalb County Board of Education provides an official Internet Acceptable Use Policy, found at the eBoard website on Dekalb.k12.ga.us, our guidelines offer a quick reference for safe, online etiquette.