Privacy, Safety & Security

Students learn how to protect personal information and gain a deeper understanding of their data privacy rights so they can advocate for themselves and others.

Family Tips: How to Boost Kids' Safety, Privacy & Security Grades K - 5 Grades 6-12

Protect Privacy

Just as in real life, it's important for young people to know whom they can trust with their information online. Starting in elementary school, kids should learn the importance of asking for permission before creating accounts or downloading files. Developing skills around Internet privacy and safety can help set a strong foundation for students and their digital lives.

By the end of 5th grade, our students will understand the following learning targets:

I only share passwords with trusted adults.

I can construct a strong password for accounts I may create at home with a trusted adult.

I can tell why I need to keep my personal information private.

I know the rules for using computers and devices in school.

I know that people may not be who they say they are online.

I can identify situations when I should tell a trusted adult about possible problems or dangers with internet use.

By the end of 8th grade, our students will understand the following learning targets:

I compare and contrast identity theft with other kinds of theft.

I describe different ways that identity theft can occur online.

I use message clues to identify examples of phishing.

I identify strategies for protecting my privacy, including opting out of specific features and analazying the app or website's privacy policy and terms and conditions.

I reflect on the concept of privacy, including what you feel comfortable sharing and with which people.

I analyze different ways that advertisers collect information about users to send them targeted ads.

By the end of 12th grade, our students will understand the following learning targets:

I can identify what age people should be allowed to use social media.

I can tell why I need to keep my personal information private.

I can explain the consequences of sharing too much information online.

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