Elementary Parent Resources & FAQ's

While we do not encourage phones and smartwatches to be brought to school, cell phones and smartwatches that are brought to school by upper elementary students will be collected by teachers each day. 

All upper elementary students are given a Google account and access to an iPad.  Some classrooms send the iPads home with students daily, while others use the iPads exclusively at school. Our upper elementary technology program is designed to promote responsible and balanced technology use. In an increasingly digital world, we believe it is essential to equip our students with the skills and knowledge they need to navigate technology in a healthy and mindful way. We have developed a Student Tech Use Agreement that outlines the expectations for technology use at Paideia, including the use of school iPads and school-issued Google accounts. This agreement aims to ensure that technology is utilized for educational purposes and fosters a positive learning environment. This agreement is a vital step towards fostering responsible tech habits.

To support technology and media wellness, students engage in a variety of digital media lessons and activities during their library time. These experiences are designed to help students explore the positive aspects of social media, understand online etiquette, and develop strong digital citizenship skills. Through interactive discussions, students build the tools they need to navigate the digital world safely, responsibly, and respectfully. We also encourage parents to explore digital wellness resources that the Win@Social program offers and have ongoing conversations at home about healthy technology use.

We are confident that by working together as a community, we can help our students develop a healthy relationship with technology that empowers them to thrive both academically and personally. We value your partnership in this endeavor. During the 24-25 school year, we offered a webinar on Elementary Technology. If you would like to watch the webinar, you can access it here.

We encourage you to establish a Home Technology Contract with any child that is regularly using technology devices. This contract could provide guidelines for technology use at home, helping to strike a balance between screen time, outdoor activities, and family interactions. We believe that involving families in this endeavor will reinforce the importance of responsible technology use and create a supportive environment for our students. Sample contracts can be found here and here.

Information on this and our use of Google accounts in the upper elementary, can be found here.

While tech tools vary from classroom to classroom, many of the widely used programs and platforms are listed here.