Content Filtering

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is GoGuardian?

A: GoGuardian is one of the tools our district uses for restricting and monitoring web browsing activity on district owned student devices.

Q: What is the GoGuardian Parent App?

A: The Parent App is a free mobile application available in the App Store and Play Store that parents can download to see what their student has been browsing, add restricted websites, and set disabled hours for devices.

Q: Why do I have to use this?

A: You don't. This is a voluntary app to allow parents more control over the devices in their own home. 

Q: How do I access GoGuardian?

A: Instructions for the app can be accessed with the 'Getting Started' button on this page. If your email is registered for PowerSchool access  before the beginning of the school year, your email should already be in the system. If your email isn't recognized by the app you can use the 'Request Access' button and be manually added to the system.

Q: Does this mean the school won't be monitoring and filtering student devices at home?

A: All of the school's filtering rules, restrictions, and monitoring will remain in effect on all devices at all times. The parent app simply allows parents to add additional restrictions (turning off internet access after bedtime for example), as well as gain insight into what their child is browsing.

Q: What should I do if I think a website that should be restricted for everyone is being allowed on my student's device?

A:  Content filtering isn't perfect, websites get misclassified, and while we do the best we can to keep browsing safe, if there is a website you believe to be harmful that isn't being blocked, please submit a website block request here for district review.

Q: Can I use GoGuardian on my child's personal devices?

A: The GoGuardian Parent App is only compatible with school owned devices. If you want to have similar control over personal devices, many third party apps are available including apps from the list here.