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As our students begin to explore, connect, create and learn online, they are exposed to new opportunities and potential pitfalls. We want our students to become wise consumers and ethical producers and participants in online media.
iPads shouldn’t make homework take longer. If your child is struggling to get to bed on time and finish their homework, please talk to their teacher.
We like Common Sense Media’s Family Media Agreements to start conversations around technology in your home.
Our Middle School students go through Common Sense Media’s Digital Citizenship curriculum as an essential requirement for graduation. This series of lessons, run by their teachers as well as members of the Tech department, addresses the hazards of connected culture and also offers healthy strategies for families to manage their digital lives together. In addition to the classroom materials, we’ve linked to corresponding Family Tip Sheets for parents to use.
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Digital Life 101 (PDF) |
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Getting an iTunes account, setting spending limits, and using Family Sharing.
To use an iPad you really need an iTunes account for your child. One way to do that is to set up accounts with allowances; another is to use Family Sharing to share apps and media among your devices.
Parental Controls
Common Sense Media is a good resource to help you get started with parental controls on your family’s devices.
Backup Options
One of the best ways you can help your child with technology is to make sure it’s backed up. Apple has an excellent discussion about backing up iOS devices.