Parent Toolkit

Internet Safety

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Increased use of the internet during Distance Learning can present a safety challenge for students.  The following links give parents/guardians the information needed to provide a safe, secure virtual learning space.

FBI Parent Guide to Internet Safety

National Crime Prevention Council

For additional information about privacy and safety, Google’s “Trust” site provides an excellent guide to staying safe and secure online. The guide can be accessed at https://www.google.com/edu/trust.

Chromebooks

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Chromebooks are lightweight laptops that heavily depend on Google Chrome. The following guide provide step-by-step instructions for use.  Need a Chromebook for your student?  Contact your child’s school site and one will be provided.

SCUSD Chromebook Guide

Zoom

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Zoom is a video communications app that allows you to set up virtual video and audio conferencing, webinars, live chats and screen-sharing.  The following links provide User Guides for parent/guardians.

SCUSD Zoom User Guide

Common Sense Media Parent Guide to Zoom – English/Spanish

Google Classroom

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Google Classroom is a web-based learning environment. When logged into Google Classroom, students can collaborate with their peers and teachers. Google Classroom offers a digital safe space for students to view class announcements, access posted course content, view posted assignments, and turn in completed work. The following links provide user guides for parent/guardians.

SCUSD Google Classroom Guide

Common Sense Media Parent Guide to Google Classroom – English/Spanish

Math

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Parent Guides to Common Core Math adapted to distance learning will be released soon!