Parents

SAFETY

Explore how we keep our students safe at school, and learn what you can do to keep them safe at home with filtering systems and parental controls.

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP

The digital world is a huge part of our kids' lives. Learn what you can do at home to help guide them in thinking, being, and acting responsibly online.

SOCIAL MEDIA & GAMING

Kids often appear to know more than they really do when it comes to online tools. Visit the privacy and parental controls of currently popular social media and gaming apps so that you are equipped to talk through them with your child.

RESOURCES

There are plenty of resources to help us navigate the challenges of the digital world. Here, you'll find recommendations of books and online resources for both parents and students.

Google Apps for Education Questions

Can parents access their child's Google Drive documents from any Google app (Gmail, Google Drive, Sites, etc.)?

No. A parent would need to have their child log into their Google account in order to access them.

Will my child have access to Google Apps for Education at home?

Yes, Google Apps for Education is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week as long as your child has access to an available Internet connection and a computer or device to access the Internet.

Do I need to sign a special permission form for my child to use Google Apps for Education?

Digital tool permissions are signed upon registration.

Will my child be able to keep their Google Apps for Education account after they graduate?

Students will no longer have access to Celina ISD Google accounts when they graduate or leave the district. Students will need to save any documents they wish to keep before leaving the district or graduating.

How can my child and I learn more about all of the Google Apps?

Resources for students are available here. There are also numerous resources students can find on the Internet.

Tips for Parents

Common Sense Media (Technology Guide)
Pay attention to when you children are accessing the internet, where they are going, and what they are doing there.
Many children (or their friends) have phones, iPods and other mobile devices that give them access to the internet unfiltered. Have conversations with your children about what to do when they come across questionable material. It is never too soon to start having these conversations about digital citizenship and digital literacy.
Set parameters for internet use. Suggestions include:
- restricting internet after a certain time of day or time period of use
- only allowing internet usage in community areas in the home
- talk to the parents of your children’s friends to know the internet rules/allowances for their family
Put a filter on your home wifi such as Net Nanny, K9, Save Squid, Dans Guardian, and Open DNS. Remember, a filter is just a deterrent, children also need to be taught how to be smart online.
Ask your children about what sites they are visiting for school and how they know they are reliable.

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