The Sweetwater Union High School District is committed to empowering students with the knowledge and skills they need to navigate the online world safely and become responsible creators/consumers of digital media.

The District’s digital citizenship program teaches students how to use technology effectively and encourages them to take advantage of various of online tools in order to enhance their overall learning experience.

These digital resources promote critical thinking, collaboration, communication and other lifelong skills that help students reach content mastery and be successful in a highly globalized world.

The Sweetwater District educates and empower students and staff through the use of Common Sense Media, which is an online resource that offers a variety of comprehensive learning tools and lessons on popular topics.

The lessons offered by this online resource cover more than 65 topics: internet safety, privacy and security, relationships and communication, cyberbullying and digital drama, digital footprints and reputation, self-image and identity, information literacy, and creative credit and copyright.

About the Sweetwater Union High School District

The Sweetwater Union High School District (SUHSD) is the largest secondary school district in California, with more than 42,000 enrolled students and 32,000 adult learners. The district is headquartered in Chula Vista and operates a total of 29 schools: 14 high schools, 11 middle schools, and 4 adult schools. Located in southern San Diego County, near the Mexican border, the district serves the diverse communities of Imperial Beach, National City, Chula Vista, and San Ysidro. Since 1920, the district has won numerous awards for its innovative programs and commitment to student success.