Name:
Homeroom:
What is Google Classroom & How do I use it?
Google Classroom is a secure, social, learning platform for teachers, students, schools, and districts. It provides
a safe and easy way for our class to collaborate, share content and access homework, grades, and school
notices. Google Classroom’s goal is to help educators and students harness the power of social media to
customize the classroom for each and every learner.
How do I set up an Account?
1) You have already been given a username, password, and email address that will be used to log in to
Google Classroom. This should be taped into your planner.
2) Go to https://classroom.google.com
3) First you will have to Sign In by entering your email address and password as they are printed on
the card you received from your homeroom teacher.
4) Once you have signed in for the first time, you will have to click that you accept the terms and
conditions. This will not happen every time you sign in.
5) You will then be on the general Google Classroom home page. You will have to select whether you
are a student or teacher. Click “Student”.
6) You will then be on your specific Google Classroom home page, and you will see that you have
been invited to join classes from your 6th grade teachers. For each class, click the blue “Join”
button and you will be taken to that class. Feel free to take the quick “tour” that pops up when you
join a class for the first time.
7) To return to your home screen, click the 3 horizontal bars in the top left corner of the screen. You
should “Join” each of the classes that you have been invited to.
8) You’re all set! Congratulations and welcome to Google Classroom!
September 2014
Dear 6th Grade Families,
This year, we will be using Google Classroom in most of the 6th grade subject areas. Google Classroom
is a free and secure learning network for teachers, students, and schools. It provides a safe way for us
to connect, share content, access homework, participate in discussions and receive class information.
Google Classroom is accessible online and through any mobile device with Internet capabilities.
Your child has been provided with a school email address that they will use to sign in to Google
Classroom. It will not be used as a social network like Facebook or Twitter. This tool will be used
strictly for educational purposes using the following guidelines:

Students will be required to use appropriate grammar instead of texting language
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Google Classroom does not allow private student-to-student messaging. The site will be used
to discuss school-related content only and teachers will be moderating all group posts
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No put-downs or sarcasm toward another’s ideas. All school rules and consequences related to
harassment apply on Google Classroom
Students who violate the guidelines above may face disciplinary action and/or face losing the
privilege of using Google Classroom.
Attached to this letter is a set of directions for your child to sign up for Google Classroom. Once your
child has signed up for Google Classroom, you can feel free to browse the site with him or her at any
point this year to follow along with what is happening.
If you have any questions or concerns about Google Classroom, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We look forward to a great year as we incorporate the use of technology into our classroom curricula.
Thank you,
The 6th Grade Team