Overview
Securly Home is a free mobile app that allows parents and guardians to monitor and manage their child’s activity on school-issued devices when used at home. It extends the district’s online safety protections beyond the classroom, providing visibility and control over student internet usage.
The app connects directly to the same filtering system used by the school district.
What Parents Can See and Do
Once connected, parents can:
View Online Activity
Parents can see recent searches, websites visited, and videos watched on their child’s school device.
This helps parents:
- Understand how devices are being used
- Identify unsafe or inappropriate browsing
- Support responsible digital habits
Pause Internet Access
Parents can temporarily disable internet access on the school device with one tap.
Common uses:
- Homework focus time
- Family time
- Screen-free evenings
Set Offline Schedules
Parents can create schedules that automatically disable internet access during specific times, such as bedtime.
Example:
- Internet off: 10:00 PM
- Internet on: 7:00 AM
Receive Safety Alerts
Parents receive alerts if concerning activity is detected, including indicators of:
- Bullying
- Self-harm
- Violent content
- Other high-risk searches or behavior
Weekly Activity Reports
Parents receive weekly summary emails showing overall device activity trends.
These reports help parents stay informed without needing to monitor daily.
Important Notes for Parents
- The app only monitors school-issued devices connected to the district’s Securly system.
- It does not access personal devices unless managed by the school.
- The district maintains filtering and safety protections at all times.
- Parent controls apply primarily outside school hours.
How Parents Get Started
Step 1: Download the App
Step 2: Create an Account
Parents must use the same email address registered with the school district.
Step 3: Connect to Student Device
Once verified, the student’s device activity will automatically appear in the app.
Benefits for Families
Securly Home helps families:
- Support safe internet use
- Encourage healthy screen habits
- Stay informed about student device activity
- Extend school safety protections into the home
Support
If parents need help connecting or using Securly Home, they should contact:
Riverview School District Technology Department
[Insert your helpdesk email here]
or
Securly Parent Support:
District Privacy and Safety Commitment
Riverview School District uses Securly to support student safety and maintain compliance with federal student privacy requirements, including COPPA and FERPA.