Family Digital Citizenship 

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Digital citizenship and online safety are essential to the well-being of our students. 

At school, students in every grade are learning the skills to be critical consumers of information and responsible, safe users of technology.  Lessons support our district's goals to provide safe and inclusive learning environments and to prioritize the health and well-being of students. 

On this page we provide suggestions for resources that can help parents reinforce these important lessons at home. 

We will partner with families to support children at school and home as they navigate the internet and online platforms. We plan to update this page with additional resources in the future. 

Suggested Family Resources

Scott Driscoll of Internet Safety Concepts (ISC)  presented a S.M.A.R.T. presentation for families in November 2024 at the Riverfront Community Center (sponsored by Glastonbury Public Schools and Glastonbury Youth and Family Services). The presentation covered topics that include social media, cyberbullying, gaming, and parent tips and tricks. 

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Includes tips and FAQs by age group, topic (screentime, social media, cell phones, etc.) , and platform (e.g., TikTok, Snapchat, Minecraft, Discord, etc.).   The site Includes reviews and ratings of movies, apps, and more to help families make choices for their children. 

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This pledge helps families join together in delaying children from owning a smartphone until at least the end of 8th grade. By working together, families can decrease peer pressure to give younger children smartphones.  

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Tech Monitoring

Our district offers Securly Home to assist families in setting limits on school-issued iPads at home. Many companies offer similar products for families to monitor and control their children's personal devices (e.g., cell phones). We highly recommend families try the following search term to explore these options: 

Search term:  parent apps for monitoring or controlling children's online activity.