The Public Schools of Robeson County (PSRC) is providing students with Google Workspace for Education (GWFE) accounts. GWFE accounts include free, web-based programs including email, document, spreadsheet, presentation, calendar and collaboration tools for students and teachers. This service is available through an agreement between Google and the PSRC.
Google Workspace for Education (GWFE) runs on an Internet domain purchased and owned by the district and is intended for educational use only. This permission form serves to obtain parental consent and notification of the Children’s Online Privacy Act (COPPA) described below.
Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
COPPA applies to commercial companies and limits their ability to collect personal information from children under 13. By default, Google advertising is turned off for Google Workspace for Education users. No personal student information is collected for commercial purposes. This permission form allows the school to act as an agent for parents in the collection of information within the school context. The school’s use of student information is solely for education purposes. For more information about COPPA, please consult
https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/documents/rules/children%E2%80%99s-online-privacy-protection-rule-coppa/coppasurvey.pdfThe PSRC K-12 Google Workspace for Education is available at school and at home via the web. Even though email from known inappropriate sites is blocked, there is always a chance students will be exposed to inappropriate content. School staff will monitor student use of apps when students are at school. Parents are responsible for monitoring their child’s use of apps when accessing programs from home. Students are responsible for their own behavior at all times.
Google's CS First is one of many Google initiatives focused on computer science education. Google provides teachers with the tools and resources to teach computer science at no cost — so every student has access to the skills that will shape the future.
By signing this form, you are granting permission for your child to participate in the CS First Program.
The Student Digital Learning Pledge (Grades K-5)
English:
https://5il.co/j6scSpanish:
https://5il.co/j6sbThe Student Digital Learning Pledge (Grades 6-12)
English:
https://5il.co/j78uSpanish:
https://5il.co/j78w