To provide students with the best web-based tools and applications for learning, Clinton City Schools (CCS) utilizes several web-based services, not operated by the district, but by outside companies. CCS uses Google Suite for Education and other web-based resources for students. Each child will receive a Google Suite for Education account that is used to access online resources. In order for our students to utilize these programs and services, certain personally identifying information (PII), generally, the student’s name, school email address, and/or their district username and password, must be provided to the website.

Federal laws protect student privacy and educational records. This protection is governed by federal laws and local board policies including,

• The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: FERPA protects the privacy of student education records and gives parents the rights to review students’ records. For additional information, please visit: http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa

• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act: COPPA applies to commercial companies and limits their ability to collect personal information from children under 13. Websites must provide parental notification and obtain parental consent before collecting personal information from children under the age of 13. With parent permission, school districts may consent on behalf of their students to the collection of this information. Parental consent for district-approved resources is acquired as a part of the registration process through the Network and Internet Use Agreement form. For additional information, please visit: http://www.ftc.gov/privacy/coppafaqs.shtm

 Before authorizing student access, these online instructional resources are reviewed to ensure compliance. The list is updated throughout the year as resources are determined to be aligned with Tennessee Academic Standards and compliance. A list of the possible sites to be used in our classrooms, with links to their privacy policies and terms of services can be obtained by clicking on the following link: https://portal.classlink.com/clintoncity.