FRIENDS SEMINARY

LOWER SCHOOL
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Introduction.................................................................................page 2
K-1 Digital Citizenship Guidelines..........................................page 3
Family Activity for K-1...............................................................page 4
2-4 Digital Citizenship Agreement.....................................pages 5-6
Family Activities for 2-4.......................................................pages 7-8
Additional Resources and Information .................................page 9
DIGITAL
CITIZENS
F R I E N D S S E M I N A R Y L O W E R S C H O O L
DI GI TAL CI TI ZENSHI P
I NTRODUCTI ON
As teachers in a technology-rich environment, we support students as they use iPads, computers, and
other technology in an intelligent, creative and responsible manner.
How students engage in technology at home often shapes their relationships in the overall school
community. Therefore, Friends Seminarys denition of responsible technology use extends beyond the
walls of our school. Our students and families are accountable for how their technology use in and out
of school affects the social fabric of the school. In accordance with both federal and developmentally
appropriate guidelines, Friends Seminary does not recommend the use of social media sites such as
Facebook, Tumblr and Instagram by Lower School students. Parents will be held responsible if
community discord results from their childrens use of social media sites.
Friends Seminarys Digital Citizenship Guidelines for kindergarten and rst grade and the Digital
Citizenship Agreement for second through fourth grade take into account what elementary school
students can understand, the way they learn, and how the Quaker testimonies shape our mission.
Parents of kindergarten and rst grade students should read and discuss the Digital Citizenship
Guidelines with their children and also complete the age-appropriate activity included in the booklet.
Parents of second through fourth grade students should read and discuss the Digital Citizenship
Agreement with their children before signing and submitting the agreement to the school.
Subsequently, families should complete the two age-appropriate activities included in the booklet.
Our activity booklet also provides parents with a rich array of online resources as families use
technology together and engage in discussions about how to be a responsible Digital Citizen both at
home and at school.
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F R I E N D S S E M I N A R Y G R A D E S K - 1
At Friends I will be responsible,
considerate and safe when I use
t ec hnol og y. The Qua ker
Testimonies of Simplicity, Peace,
Integrity, Community, Equality
and Stewardship guide me as I
become a Digital Citizen.
DI GI TAL CI TI ZENSHI P
GUI DELI NES
Simplicity
I will enjoy my time using technology but will
also enjoy time working and playing with
others.
I will try to learn something each time I use
technology.
Peace
I will be patient when using an iPad or
computer.
I will not take pictures of others unless they
say it is okay.
Integrity
I will let people know where I get
information and pictures.
Community
I will not change settings on my iPad unless I
have been given permission by my teachers.
If I come across something that makes me
feel uncomfortable, I will tell a parent or
teacher right away.
Equality
I will share what I discover or learn about
technology with my friends.
Stewardship
Out of respect for the environment, I will
only print what I need.
I will treat the iPads and computers with care
and respect.
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G R A D E S K - 1
FAMI LY ACTI VI TY FOR K- 1
Directions:
Talk to your parents
about the poster.
Trace the dotted
outlines of the hat,
heart, belly and feet in
black.
Color the hat blue.
Color the heart red.
Color the belly green.
Color the feet orange.
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F R I E N D S S E M I N A R Y G R A D E S 2 - 4
DI GI TAL CI TI ZENSHI P AGREEMENT
As members of the Friends Seminary Community, we will
use technology responsibly by acting in a considerate, safe,
and ethical manner. We understand the use of technology
extends beyond the school day and our buildings.
The Quaker Testimonies of Simplicity, Peace,
Integrity, Community, Equality and Stewardship
guide me as I become a Digital Citizen. We will be
mindful of how we present ourselves digitally and
understand that our words, images and actions have the
power to affect others and our own safety.
Simplicity
I will balance my time and energy between digital and non-digital experiences and activities.
As I use technology, I will continue to enjoy the many other activities and people in my life.
Peace
I will treat other people the way I want to be treated, both digitally as well as in person.
I understand harassing and insulting others electronically using inappropriate or harmful content, including words or
pictures is not acceptable.
I will only take photos of others with their permission.
I will only share pictures of others with my teachers or my parents permission.
Integrity
I will not access anyone elses account or act as anyone other than myself when using technology.
I will respect other peoples computer les and not edit, move or delete them.
Until I am 13, I must have parent or teacher permission when I provide personal information to set up an Internet
account.
I will cite sources appropriately when I access and use digital information and images.
Equality
If I dont have what I need to complete an out-of-school technology assignment, I will let my teacher know.
Community
I will protect my privacy and the privacy of others by not sharing personal account information.
I will only change settings on my technology device with the permission of a teacher.
If I come across material that makes me feel uncomfortable or isnt respectful, I will tell a teacher or parent right
away.
I will use Friends accounts and technology for school related research and activities only.
Stewardship
I will be mindful of the environment when I print.
I will use technology to connect and collaborate with others in a productive, age-appropriate and meaningful way.
I will treat technology and equipment with care and respect.
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F R I E N D S S E M I N A R Y G R A D E S 2 - 4
DI GI TAL CI TI ZENSHI P AGREEMENT
After reading the agreement and
completing the age-appropriate
activities with your child, carefully
remove this page and return it to
your childs classroom teacher by
the end of the week.
By signing this document, I understand:
using technology is a privilege and may be limited if I do not use it
responsibly.
Friends Seminary will investigate any misconduct and create appropriate
consequences as needed.
Student Name: Grade:
Student Signature:
Parent Signature (s):
Date:
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G R A D E S 2 - 4
FAMI LY ACTI VI TY FOR 2- 4
Discuss the pledge poster below.
As a family determine the amount of time that your children will spend on the
Internet each day, as well as one other digital citizenship goal you have as a family.
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G R A D E S 2 - 4
FAMI LY ACTI VI TY FOR 2- 4
Discuss the owchart below with your child.
Answer any questions your child may have about sharing information.
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F R I E N D S S E M I N A R Y L O W E R S C H O O L
ADDI TI ONAL I NFORMATI ON
AND RESOURCES
We have provided the resources below to help you discuss these topics at home, establish your own
guidelines and better understand Friends Seminarys expectations for responsible digital citizenship.
10 Simple Steps for Internet Safety
http://www.commonsensemedia.org/advice-for-parents/10-simple-steps-internet-safety#tip_2
Kids Can Be Great Digital Creators - Video
http://www.commonsensemedia.org/videos/kids-can-be-great-digital-creators
Online Identity and Kids - Video
http://www.commonsensemedia.org/videos/online-identity-and-kids
Balancing Screentime - Video
http://www.commonsensemedia.org/videos/not-all-screens-are-created-equal
Top 5 tips on How to Deal With Cyberbullying - Video
http://www.commonsensemedia.org/videos/what-you-need-know-about-cyberbullying
Family Tip Sheet
http://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/educate-families/tip-sheets
Growing Up Digital, Wired for Distraction
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/21/technology/21brain.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
COPPA Revised
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2013/07/coppa.shtm
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F R I E N D S S E M I N A R Y L O W E R S C H O O L
D I G I T A L C I T I Z E N S H I P T A S K F O R C E
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DOT CATES
KELLY GRIMMETT
MIRTHA MARTINEZ
JUDITH SEIDEL
LEITZEL SCHOEN

MELISSA SOTO
FOURTH GRADE HOMEROOM TEACHER
LOWER SCHOOL LIBRARIAN
KINDERGARTEN HOMEROOM TEACHER
LOWER SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATOR
DEAN OF CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS
SECOND GRADE HOMEROOM TEACHER