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Back-to-School Technology & Security Reminders

Posted Date: 08/20/26 (11:26 AM)


Back-to-School Technology & Security Reminders

Dear SRCS High School Students, 

San Rafael City Schools is committed to maintaining a secure online environment. As the new school year begins, the SRCS IT Department wants to share a few tips and reminders to help you protect your account, your information and our District’s online environment.

Stop, Pause and Think
Before clicking a link, opening an attachment or responding to an email, ask yourself:
  • Why am I receiving this email?
  • Was I expecting it?
  • Does the message make sense?
  • Do I recognize the sender?
  • Is the message asking me to click a link, provide personal information or take an unusual action?
Be especially cautious with unexpected messages about job opportunities, free items, sales, prizes, account problems or other offers that seem too good to be true. Phishing emails can appear to come from someone you know, including a student, teacher or other SRCS staff member. When in doubt, don’t click.

Report Suspicious Emails
If an email looks suspicious, don't click on links or attachments and don't respond. Use the email’s “Report Spam” feature or delete the message. Reporting suspicious messages helps protect you and others in our school community.

Keep Your Student Account For School Use
Your SRCS student account is provided for educational purposes. Use a personal email account for personal activities such as applying for jobs, signing up for services, or managing personal accounts.

If You Make A Mistake, Speak Up
If you clicked a suspicious link or interacted with a phishing email, don't panic and don't ignore it. Tell a teacher, staff member or parent/guardian as soon as possible so our IT team can help protect your account.

Learn more about staying safe online: Take 9 For a Safer World

Thank you for doing your part to keep yourself, your classmates and our entire SRCS community safe and secure online. Here's to a great school year!

Sincerely, 

SRCS IT Department

San Rafael City Schools
www.srcs.org  |  communications@srcs.org
310 Nova Albion Way
San Rafael, CA 94903