Message to Parents
Today's students are born into a world of technology so how do we parent in the digital age? Our role and parents is to guide them so they can navigate safely, conduct themselves ethically, and represent a positive self image online. SFUSD is committed to educating our student's on Digital Agency, formerly Digital Citizenship. We recognize that our students need explicit instruction to become their own Digital Agents who can successfully manage their Digital Lives to promote a happy and healthy online self image.
Digital Agency by Grade Level
K-5th Grade:
- Students receive 30 minutes of Digital Agency instruction per month on the following topics; My Digital Life, Digital Footprint, Media Balance, Privacy & Security, Media Literacy, Relationships & Communication, Digital Kindness, & Digital for Good.
- Each topic has an accompanied Family Letter with information about the topic and resources for families to use at home with their students
6th - 8th Grade:
- Students receive instruction on Digital Agency topics and The Digital Agency Team is currently in process of creating a Family Digital Agency education series to support families in navigating student's Digital Life together in a positive manner. Coming in 24-25 school year
9th - 12th Grade:
- During the 23-24 school year, the first Digital Agency Board is being established consisting of High School Students from a number of different high schools in SF. Their role is to learn, create, and support students' safely navigating their Digital Lives during their high school years.
Digital Agency Family Newsletter
Topic 5: Media Literacy
Topic 6: Relationships & Communications
Topic 7: Digital Kindness
Topic 8: Digital for Good
Family Resources
SFUSD partners with Common Sense Media to provide our community with resources on many questions you have about your child and media including information on movies, apps, and different articles on many different topics.
The Family Online Safety Institute also offers a wealth of articles and information on parenting online - https://www.fosi.org/tools-and-resources-for-parents - Filter by topic or search for specific topic to find articles and resources to help guide parents.
Screen Time Management
Common Sense Media focuses on providing families with the information and resources on Screen Time with articles, guides, and tips. You can search based on a age level or by topic. Below are some of the Common Sense Tip Sheets, Family Device Plans, and a Media Log to help your family navigate screen time in a positive manner. Check out more resources from Common Sense Media on Screen Time
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Family Technology Plans:
- Customizable Family Device Contract
- Managing Screen Time Tip Sheet
- Distraction, Multitasking, and Time Management Tip Sheet
Social Media
Common Sense Media focuses on providing families with the information and resources on Social Media with articles, guides, and tips. You can search based on a age level or by topic. Check out more resources from Common Sense Media on Social Media.
- Commonly Used Social Media apps
- Social Media Guides
- Social Media & Body Image Family Tip Sheet
- Selfie Culture Family Tip Sheet
Cyberbullying
Common Sense Media focuses on providing families with the information and resources on Cyberbullying with articles, guides, and tips. You can search based on a age level or by topic. If your child is having issues from Cyberbulling, please make sure to notify the school and build a plan of support for your child at school and also check out more resources from Common Sense Media on Cyberbullying.
Teenagers
Common Sense Media focuses on providing families with the information and resources on Teens with articles, guides, and tips. You can search based on a age level or by topic. Supporting teens in their Digital Life can be challenging, below are some additional resources and there are more resources and inforamation at Common Sense Media on Teens.
- Additional Teen Online Support:
Online Safety
Common Sense Media focuses on providing families with the information and resources on Online Safety with articles, guides, and tips. You can search based on a age level or by topic. Check out more resources from Common Sense Media on Online Safety.
Parental Controls
Common Sense Media focuses on providing families with the information and resources on Parental Controls with articles, guides, and tips. You can search based on age level or by topic. Check out more Parental Controls resources from Common Sense Media on iPhone, Android, PC, Mac for your family.
- Parental Control Guides:
This page was last updated on November 15, 2023