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Student Web Filter

To ensure a safe, focused, and educational-focused learning experience, our district uses a combination of web filtering tools and network-level protections, including Lightspeed Filter.

Whether students are in school or learning remotely, these systems—along with additional firewalls and content filters—help protect students online and limit access to educational and school-approved websites and tools only.

 

What is a Web Filter for Schools?

A web filter is a tool used by school districts to monitor and control internet access on student devices. It ensures a secure, focused learning environment by:
  • Blocking harmful or inappropriate websites, including adult content, violence, and gambling
  • Restricting access to non-educational content, including most social media and entertainment platforms
  • Filtering search results on Google, YouTube, and other platforms to prioritize educational content
  • Allowing only educational tools and school-approved resources
  • Monitoring online activity to enhance digital safety and promote responsible use
 
Important: The web filtering system is strictly limited to educational use. This helps minimize distractions and keeps students focused on schoolwork during instructional hours.

 

Lightspeed Parent Portal

To help families stay involved in their child’s learning, our district offers Lightspeed Parent Portal that allows parents and guardians to monitor and manage their student’s web activity on school issued devices. With the Lightspeed Parent Portal, parents and guardians can:

  • View weekly summaries of their student’s online activity

  • Monitor which educational sites and services are being accessed

  • Pause internet access on the school-issued device during homework breaks, family time, or bedtime.

 

Every Sunday, parents and guardians will receive a Weekly Parent Report via email. This includes:

  • A summary of your student’s recent internet activity
  • A link to view additional internet activity last 7 days
 

Please note:

  • As of March 2025 The Parent Portal is currently available only for Liberty Junior High School students (Grades 6–8).
  • As we expand this feature to other schools, we will notify families accordingly.

 

How to Login or Sign Up for the parent portal?

To sign up for the Lightspeed Parent Portal:

  1. Parents but first request access by completing the access request form.

    a. Before submitting the form, please ensure you have the following:

    • The enrolling parent’s email address listed in PowerSchool

    • Your child’s student ID number

    To protect student data, both the email and student ID must match our records to verify your connection to the student.

  2. Once verified, you’ll begin receiving the Weekly Student Online Activity Report every Sunday. This email is also a confirmation your email has been linked with your student. (Please check your Spam/Junk folder)
  3. Once you have received this email you may then sign up to the Parent Portal.

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