<p>For all you future prep school errrr.....goers out there........
We are all growing up into young adults.
Many of you probably already have a public page abour yourselves.....eg Myspace and Facebook, to name a few. Just keep in mind once you have one, virtually anyone can see it. Be weary of how you behave....online, and be mindful of the people that may see you.
Would you want your headmaster to know you were talking about his particularly eccentric dress attire last Thursday?
In the long run, little things could harm your future, like a job loss, well maybe not...but you get my point.
So, yeah...this thread was basically just another attempt warning you of ALL the things that happen when you use the internet at BS or just in general. </p>
<p>Don't be dumb and get kicked out of your school over a Facebook.</p>
<p>Where on earth did this worry come from? Do you know of anyone who got kicked out for that reason or something? But thanks for the warning...I guess. hah..."Mr. Australia" ; )</p>
<p>...yeah, be careful about what you put on facebook. Schools do check them, even if you think they won't be able to see it they have ways. I know kids who have gotten in trouble because of pictures they've put on facebook/stuff they've said.</p>
<p>just dont be dumb about it. if your default picture is you smoking a blunt or holding a natty, well then, theres reason for schools to investigate further.</p>
<p>you really do risk a chance of losing a job because of what you may post on facebook, myspace, etc - even if you delete material, it will always be there in some form on the internet, such as former history, etc. it's wise to consider it in a private school setting as well, i'm not sure if you will get kicked out for sure but you most certainly will be warned and reprimanded if caught. and it's not that hard. to get caught, that is.</p>
<p>better to learn early on not to post pictures or phrases that you don't want your boss or teacher, or even parents, seeing. it's common in a job interview for the person to call all your references, and it's becoming more common for them to simply google your name online.</p>
<p>We have told our children never post anything on the internet in any fashion you wouldn't say to someone in person. Never post anything you wouldn't want a college admissions officer to see...or a potential employer.<br>
One student at my son's school, shortly after 3/10 posted something like "that @#$#@school, I don't see why the @!#@# I didn't get accepted..." The school this student was not accepted to has about 10+ faculty/staff kids at our school. Do we think this kid will get in next year? I'm pretty sure one of them showed an admin...</p>
<p>Don't think for one second just because your profile is "private" and only available to "my friends" that it can't be seen.</p>
<p>I have said this before as well...be sure you know the school's policy before you start using facebook/myspace from school. I know some schools do not allow you to set up an account using a school email address. </p>
<p>It is a great way to keep in touch, but Aussie's warning is a good one and should be taken seriously. It's too bad that some chose to make fun of it.</p>
<p>I'm a Facebook nut, and I can't say I'm too careful what I put on it...but that's only because the worst thing I do is swear a little. I always laugh at people who have drunk and/or high pictures posted. Goodbye, future, hello McDonalds. Can I take your order?</p>
<p>At lots of schools teachers have Facebooks too. That's busted some people.</p>
<p>My advice is to turn all your privacy settings so that only your friends can see your profile, but still, you should definitely not have anything you would hide from schools on your page.</p>
<p>Oh my goodness, as a boarding school student who has a Facebook (and is deleting it in light of the dreaded Junior Year), I advise freshmen not to get them. It's incredibly distracting, you spend ridiculous amounts of time doing pretty much nothing, and you'll become an addict faster than you can say "Facebook Stalking." Also, search all your teachers and block them. Especially as a boarder, it's important to know that your house counselor almost certainly has a Facebook. Besides, two years ago, pics (incredibly stupidly) posted on Facebook led to the expulsion of four girls. If you must get one, have fun, but don't put anything as incriminating as pictures of yourself or friends participating in activities that are illegal or against school rules. Even if it does make you look cooler.</p>
<p>Wow, what could they have done.....
Haha
Yeah, I have looked up all the teachers I have ever known, half of them have Facebooks. Its weird, really. But I guess even teachers have social lives.</p>
<p>There are always pros and cons. While Facebook can be distracting at times, I still believe that it is a good way to keep in touch with people. Just know that both good and bad come along with using Facebook, keep a good balance, and be sure not to do anything that you would regret.</p>
<p>Not only is it a good way to keep in touch, but it's good for school. I HATE it when I'm doing a group project and someone doesn't have a Facebook. We always either start a message or a group and then someone has to update the people who don't have them. Of course, at boarding school it's a little different, since most of you will live on campus, but still.</p>
<p>It's fairly simple: Do not be an idiot. Do not post incriminating photographs. Do not say mean things about other kids publicly. Do not say bad things about any adults who you want to like you. Repeat: Do not be an idiot.</p>