FAQs
What services are available through Google Apps for Education?
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The following services are available to each student and hosted by Google as part of Los Gatos Union School District’s online presence in Google Apps for Education:
Mail - an individual email account for school use managed by the Los Gatos Union School District
Calendar - an individual calendar providing the ability to organize schedules, daily activities, & assignments
Drive - a word process, spreadsheet, drawing, forms and presentation toolset
Sites - an individual and collaborative website creation tool
Video - an individual and collaborative video creation tool
Google Classroom - an organizational tool used to manage assignments and content
How will students access Google Apps for Education at school & home?
To access Google Apps for Education, students will use their assigned email address to sign into Google.
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Students will be able to create and access classwork on Google Apps using any device with internet access.
Are all students allowed to use Google Apps for Education at school?
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Google Apps for Education is currently being offered to students in 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th grade.
Parents must first sign the Google Apps Permission Form and return it to the teacher before their child will be assigned a Google Apps Account.
Who manages the Google Apps account used by my child?
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Each student’s district assigned email address is managed and monitored by LGUSD.
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Student emails will not be made public nor will Google be provided with any personal information.
Can my child receive &/or send emails to outside email addresses?
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No, students can not send or receive email outside the LGUSD domain.
- Students can send & receive messages to users (teachers & students) inside the LGUSD domain.