Pacific Trails Middle School

 

About Common Sense

Common Sense is dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in a world of media and technology.  We exist because our kids are growing up in a culture that profoundly impacts their physical, social, and emotional well-being.  We provide families with the advice and media reviews they need to make the best choices for their children.  Through our education programs and policy efforts, Common Sense empowers parents, educators, and young people to become knowledgeable and responsible digital citizens.   

 

 

We at Pacific Trails Middle School know the importance of creating a positive school culture that supports safe and responsible technology use.  Students at Pacific Trails receive at least five hours of instruction around Digital Citizenship throughout the year in their classes.  Teachers use resources from commonsensemedia.org to facilitate student learning on topics including evaluating sources/fake news, social media, smart device use/gaming, and positive online presence.

 

PTMS celebrates Digital Citizenship Week every year in October. During the celebration, teachers cover a variety of topics to help students understand the importance of being good digital citizens.

 

- Digital Citizenship Resources for Family Engagement

- Review and discuss the six steps that can help kids fight cyberbullying and other mean online behavior

- Watch and discuss the video, "5 Internet Safety Tips for Kids" (there are many informative videos on this site for all ages)

- If your kids are into Minecraft, check out this video about 10 kid-friendly Minecraft YouTube Channels