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ONLINE LE A R NING M A NAGEMENT SYSTEMS
A ND COPPA INFOR M ATION
We are committed to high quality teaching and learning. We realize that part of 21
st
century learning
is adapting to the changing methods of communication and providing rich and varied contents
and experiences for our students. e importance of teachers and students engaging, collaborating,
learning, and sharing in digital environments is a part of 21
st
century learning and provides students
the opportunity to develop as literate and technologically competent individuals. Educational standards
are now requiring the use of online education tools and our School uses several computer software
applications and web-based/cloud-based education technology services operated not by the School, but by
third parties. ese applications include, but may not be limited to, Google Drive, Discovery Education,
Schoology, MathXL Explain Everything, Quizlet, Kahoot, See Saw, Scratch, Kodable, Zoom, BrainPop,
Code Monkey, and other similar educational programs.
In order for our students to use these programs and services, certain personal identifying information—
generally the student's name and school email address—must be provided to the website operator. Please
note that any personal information provided by the School is for educational purposes only and is used by
the School solely to communicate with the service provider. Students will receive a school email address to
participate in certain of these computer software applications and web-based/cloud-based services. Under
federal law entitled the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), certain website providers must
provide parental notification and obtain parental consent before collecting personal information from
children under the age of 13. For more information on COPPA, please visit www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/
businesscenter/guidance/complying-coppa-frequently-asked-questions.
COPPA permits schools such as ours to consent to the collection of personal information on behalf of its
students, thereby eliminating the need for individual parental consent to be given directly to the website
operator. Your signature on this Handbook will reflect and constitute your consent for our School to
provide personally identifying information for your child consisting of first name, last name, an email
address, username, and school-related information, such as school name, class, and teacher name. Your
signature will also reflect and constitute your consent for your child to participate in video conferencing,
podcasts, and live chats, which means that their identity will be revealed, their voice will be heard, and
their image displayed to others and both may be recorded. Should there be any questions or concerns,
please contact the relevant Division Head.
