Digital Citizenship

MCPS has partnered with Common Sense Education to provide lessons in Digital Citizenship to all students in grades K-10. Part of our partnership also allows schools to provide helpful information to MCPS teachers and families. During the school year, students in grades nine and ten may take part in five Digital Citizenship lessons through their Advisory period.

Parent Resources

Resources for Spanish-Speaking Families - Click here

Vaping is Dangerous - The vaping issue has received widespread attention. Read this article to learn how to speak with your children about it.

Family Media Agreement - Sometimes putting expectations down on paper helps parents and children avoid potential disagreements over phone and computer use. Select the "Family Media Agreement" or the "Acuerdo familiar sobre el uso de los medios

Social Media Warning Signs - Are you concerned with your child's exposure to social media? This article highlights 11 warning signs.

Helping Your Children Find Balance - From phones and tablets to streaming movies and YouTube, tech and media are everywhere. Kids love easy access to TV shows, games, and information. Parents and caregivers love that kids can stay in contact while they explore their independence. But it's easy to overdo it when the phone never stops pinging and the next episode plays automatically. Families can keep media and tech use in check by following a few simple practices.

11 Social Media Red Flags Parents Should Know About - Find out which social media features are cause for concern -- no matter which app your kid is using.