Goshen parents/guardians can now access GoGuardian Parent, a mobile app that provides parents/guardians insight and control over their student’s online activity when using school-issued devices and accounts.
Why do I need GoGuardian Parent?
The GoGuardian Parent app allows you to:
- View the websites, apps, extensions, and documents that your student visited while using school devices.
- Set controls on what your student can access on school devices during out-of-school hours (4 p.m. to 7 a.m.).
What is included in the app?
When using the app, you will:
- Be able to view each of your enrolled children’s online activities. This includes a Top 5 overview and a 30-day overview.
- See any teacher interventions related to your student’s online activity.
- View an active list of what your child accessed.
- Block websites on school-issued devices during out-of-school hours.
- Be able to pause or schedule internet access on school devices during out-of-school hours.
How do I download GoGuardian Parent?
To access the app, please follow the below instructions:
- Download the app via Apple or Google Play
- Once installed, open the app and enter the email address you have registered with the district in SchoolTool/Parent Portal. A link will then be emailed to that email address.
- On your phone, open the GoGuardian Parent email and tap “Verify your email.” You can also login using the verification code from the email.
If you need assistance, please view the GoGuardian Parent tutorial on the district’s YouTube channel.
GoGuardian Parent will provide students with additional educational support and is a companion to the district’s existing internet filtering tools. If you have any questions, contact Instructional Technology Coordinator jonathan.redeker@gcsny.org.
Please note: Students in grades 6-12 will be emailed information about GoGuardian Parent by their school principals.