School District Expectations For Student Use of Technology

At the start of each year, students submit an Individual User Access Informed Consent and Release Form that is signed by both the student and their guardian. The form details the expectations for student use of technology and lists the violations that would result in a student losing access to district provided technology.

The Shoreline School Board Policy Manual provides expectations for student and staff access and use of networked information resources and communication.

Our school district uses Lightspeed System web filters to keep our students safe when using online resources.

The Internet Skills and Awareness Curriculum

The Shoreline School district has approved the use of Common Sense Media's Digital Citizenship and Digital Passport curriculum for teaching internet skills and awareness to our elementary students.

Third Grade

Through Common Sense Media's Digital Citizenship and Digital Passport activities, third grade students learn and practice the skills required to perform effective and safe use of online search tools.  Students also learn about our school's expectations for safe and responsible use of our computers and online resources.

Fourth Grade

Through Common Sense Media's Digital Citizenship and Digital Passport activities, fourth graders learn that the internet, email, cell phones, and games can be helpful and entertaining, but require informed and thoughtful use.  Students learn basic rules for staying safe online and offline, learn how to recognize and avoid problems, and how to get help if issues arise.  In the process, students learn about cyber-bullying, cyber-stalking, identity theft, spam, and online time management.

Fifth Grade

The fifth grade Common Sense Media's Digital Citizenship and Digital Passport activities center on online etiquette, privacy, username and password safety, keeping safe when emailing, texting, chatting, and digital messaging, and keeping computers safe from viruses. Students continue to learn how to recognize and avoid problems, and how to get help if issues arise. Through the internet safety curriculum and classroom research projects, students learn how to access an array of online educational resources in a safe, effective, and responsible manner.

Parent Resources

• Common Sense Media Reviews - Read ratings and age recommendations for movies, games, apps, websites, television shows, books, and music
• Common Sense Media - Internet Safety
• Common Sense Media - Parent Advice
• Common Sense Media - Blog
• Six Messaging Apps that Teens Can Use To Share Iffy Secrets

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