WCPS continues to invest in information security efforts, upgrade our equipment and ensure that our network is secure, and it is critical that our user groups – which include students, staff and parents/guardians – do their part to maintain a safe virtual learning environment.

​​Cyberbullying

What is cyberbully? It is the harassment, humiliation, intimidation, and/or threats to others transmitted by means of any electronic device, including but not limited to the use of social media sites, telephones, cellular phones, computers, or tablets.
​​WCPS WILL NOT TOLERATE BULLYING, HARASSMENT AND INTIMIDATION OF ANY KIND. 

If you are a student, the parent/guardian of a student, a close adult relative of a student, or a school staff member and wish to report an incident of alleged bullying, harassment  or intimidation. Please complete the form Online or Print and return the form to your student's school. If you  need additional information or assistance, please contact your student's school.

​Additional Resources​

​​Internet Content Filter

WCPS Policy and Procedures
​In order to comply with Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and Board Policy, WCPS attempts to filter abusive, libelous, obscene, offensive, profane, threatening, sexually explicit, pornographic, illegal, or other inappropriate material that is harmful to minors. The WCPS internet content filter works by categorization sites, and blocking categories considered inappropriate for student viewing, such as, alcohol and gambling. However, due to the vast number of sites on the Internet, sites may occasionally be categorized incorrectly. When attempting to view sites that are blocked, computer users will receive a message which will give the URL and it's category.

Children's Internet Protection Act
​The Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) was enacted by Congress to address concerns about children's access to obscene or harmful content over the Internet. CIPA imposes certain requirements, such as internet content filtering, on schools or libraries that receive discounts for Internet access through the E-rate program. More information on CIPA can be found on the FCC website.
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​Digital Citizenship Curriculum

WCPS provides a curriculum that teaches students the skills and knowledge to effectively use the Internet and other digital technology in a safe manner.  Click HERE for digital citizenship resources for parents and students.

​Phishing

What is Phishing?  A phishing attack typically comes in the form of an email message. The attacker attempts to impersonate some familiar figure and convince the victim to visit a webpage via a URL, open a malicious attachment, or reply with sensitive information.
​HOW CAN I SPOT A PHISHING ATTACK?
​Spam email is normally the method for directing users to phishing web sites. Typical warning signs of phishing in emails are:
  • Sensitive Information: Phishing asks you for sensitive information such as your account passwords, social security number, credit card numbers, etc. Legitimate businesses and organizations do not request or provide sensitive information via email.
  • False Urgency: Phishing makes threats such as termination of services if you don't respond immediately. They want you to respond before you think!
  • Odd Grammar: Phishing may contain odd grammar, misspellings or unusual capitalization.
  • Copy Legitimate Sources: Phishing pretends to be from a trusted source such as your employer or bank and may include recognizable logos, addresses or names.
Legitimate sources will never email a link asking users to verify their account by logging in. Also, they will never send users an email alerting you that you are almost out of space and to "CLICK HERE" to get more space. While some email services send automated emails when users are approaching their email space allotment, the email does not ask users to click a link and login. These are the 2 most common ploys.
What should I do if I receive a suspicious email?​
  • Do not reply to the message.
  • Do not click on any links.
  • Do not open any attachments. Attachments can contain macro viruses that can infect your computer.
  • Delete the message
​What should I do if I provided my username and password?
Your password needs to be changed immediately. If you provided your WCPS Active Directory password, it can be changed by going to the Password Reset web page. If you have any issues changing your password request help from a staff member in your building.