TMS - Thompson Middle School is committed to helping students make safe, responsible choices online. Beginning this October, all 7th-grade students will participate in the Alabama Department of Education’s Social Media Awareness Course, designed to ensure that every student understands the benefits and risks of social media use.
Program Overview
Students will independently complete three online learning units—one per week—during their Social Studies class (Geography or Civics) using their Chromebooks. Each unit takes about 45 minutes to complete.
Important: Progress is not saved within each unit, so students must complete a unit in one sitting.
After completing all three units, students will take a Comprehensive Knowledge Check in the fourth week. A score of 80% or higher is required to pass the course.
Course Schedule
Week of October 6, 2025 – Unit 1: Connecting for Good
Access Unit 1Week of October 13, 2025 – Unit 2: Seeing the Downsides
Access Unit 2Week of October 20, 2025 – Unit 3: Staying Safe Online
Access Unit 3Week of October 27, 2025 – Comprehensive Knowledge Check
Take the Final Assessment
Students who do not meet the 80% passing requirement will have an opportunity to retake the lesson. The program will continue each week until all students have successfully completed the course.
Make-Up and Special Circumstances
All 7th graders are required to complete the course. Thompson Middle School will develop a plan for make-up sessions for students who are absent, transfer midyear, or need additional time.
Teachers may provide accommodations for students with reading difficulties or limited English proficiency, including small group instruction, extended time, translated materials, read-aloud support, or quiet testing environments.
Documentation and Compliance
Completion will be recorded in PowerSchool on the student’s Compliance > AL Custom Page once the ALSDE adds the checkbox later this fall. The TMS Central Office will handle this update. At the end of the school year, an audit will ensure all students have met the state requirement.
Teacher Instructions
Each week, teachers should post the appropriate course link to their Google Classroom advisory page for student access. Students are expected to complete the designated unit within the assigned week.