Home Internet Filtering

Although students are personally responsible for the use of their assigned device and the Northwestern Lehigh School District computer network, the District does use filtering software designed to protect students from obscene material, child pornography and other visual depictions deemed harmful to minors (as defined by the Children’s Internet Protection Act - CIPA) when accessing the Internet through the District. An administrator or teacher may deactivate the filter if needed for bona fide research or other lawful purposes; however, website filtering is a function of the District network.  

The filtering of internet content is the same as the students have in school. Google and SafeSearch filter inappropriate content out.  However, new sites and videos are created daily and can circumvent this filter. It’s important that parents monitor their child’s use of the internet and not solely rely on the filter to remove inappropriate content. 

Parents/guardians are responsible for monitoring Internet usage when the students at home.