Google Core Services Policy

Student Digital Services Parent/Guardian Consent Notice

Core Educational Services (Always Enabled)

The following platforms and services are provided to all students as part of our standard instructional program. These services are covered under federal privacy laws (FERPA, COPPA), and do not require separate parent/guardian consent when used for educational purposes.

Google Workspace for Education Core Services

Gmail
Google Calendar
Google Drive
Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms
Google Classroom
Google Meet
Google Sites
Google Groups
Google Vault

Microsoft 365 Education Core Services

OneDrive
Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Teams
SharePoint
OneNote
Forms

Clever Portal

Clever provides single sign-on access to district-approved instructional applications. It is used to streamline login and simplify student access to tools adopted by the District.

These core tools are used daily in classrooms and are considered essential to curriculum delivery.

Additional Google Services (Opt-Out Available)

To enhance learning, the District may enable additional non-core Google services such as:

YouTube (with restrictions and filtering enabled)
Google Maps
Google Earth
Google Translate
Google Books

These tools are used to support instruction in areas such as media literacy, virtual field exploration, and supplemental research. They are not required by the Google Workspace for Education agreement but are commonly used in classrooms.

Parent/Guardian Choice: Opt-Out for Additional Google Services

Parents/guardians may choose to opt their child out of additional Google services. However, doing so may prevent the student from fully participating in some assignments, classroom activities, and digital resources. In some cases, students may not receive instructional content in the same format as their peers.

The District will attempt to provide alternatives when possible, but these may not replicate the full instructional experience.

If you wish to opt out, you must complete the District’s Opt-Out Form below.