Seven Hills Technology Vision Statement
At Seven Hills, we empower our students to become adaptive learners and innovative leaders, using their uniquely human skills to navigate a complex world. By providing developmentally-appropriate access to the latest tools and resources, technology is used to enhance and expand student learning.
Within our teaching, we aim to balance our technology use to foster a culture of critical thinking and creativity. Through this commitment to incorporate technology thoughtfully and intentionally, we strive to prepare our students to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
GUIDES by Grade
Pre-Kindergarten
Children ages 2-5 are in a critical time for building foundational skills through play, exploration, and social interaction.
Unit I
Children in early elementary grades are in a critical developmental period where hands-on play, movement, and face-to-face interactions build essential cognitive, social, and physical skills.
Unit II
Children in grades 2 and 3 are curious, building critical thinking skills, developing stronger peer relationships, and increasingly capable of following rules.
Unit III
Children in grades 4 and 5 are gaining a deeper understanding of fairness, and they are balancing the desire to do things on their own while still needing your guidance.
Grade 6
Children in sixth grade are starting to see and define themselves outside of their family, and they are starting to care more about friendships and how they fit in socially.
Grades 7 & 8
Children in grades 7 and 8 are navigating one of the most complex social landscapes of their lives, and much of it is happening online.
Grades 9 & 10
Freshmen and sophomores are developing greater independence, forming their identity, and navigating increasingly complex social dynamics both online and offline.
Overall, general recommendations:
- No devices in bedrooms; have a common area for all devices to charge overnight.
- No smartphones before eighth grade.
- No social media before age 16.
- Set up parent controls to block notifications and autoplay.
- Have open conversations with your children about technology use.