Digital Citizenship

With all students having daily access to technology under Fife Forward, it is more important than ever that our students are prepared for the opportunities and responsibilities related to technology use.  During 2017 school year, the State of Washington began the process of making recommendations on approved digital citizenship curricula and implementation in Washington's schools. At present, our district has adopted and is implementing the Common Sense Media digital citizenship model curriculum for implementation in grades K-12. 

Common Sense Media

Comprehensive K-12 digital literacy curriculum covering six topic areas: 

1. Media Balance & Well-being

2. Privacy & Security

3. Digital Footprint & Identity

4. Relationships & Communication 

5. Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech

6. News & Media Literacy 

The scope and sequence encompasses three targeted lessons in Grades K-2 and six lessons in Grades 3-12.

OSPI Cyberbullying & Digital/Internet Safety

WA State resource library, which includes resources, curriculum materials, brochures, and training materials around a variety of digital citizenship topics.

Washington State RCW 

Policy regarding Washington State's adoption of a digital citizenship requirement for all K-12 students. Intent—2016 c 59: "The legislature recognizes that as technology becomes more prevalent, students must learn how to safely, ethically, responsibly, and effectively use technology. The legislature intends to provide a process in which students, parents or guardians, teachers, teacher-librarians, other school employees, administrators, and community representatives will engage in an ongoing discussion on safe technology use, internet use, digital citizenship, and media literacy as part of implementing the state's basic education goal outlined in RCW 28A.150.210(3) and essential academic learning requirements for technology outlined in RCW 28A.655.075." [ 2016 c 59 § 1.]