Gmail

Gmail permissions & access

Access & Permissions

Please keep in mind when using SFUSD Gmail that...

  • SFUSD Gmail is property of SFUSD, so users (staff and students) should not consider Gmail private.

  • All messages sent in Gmail are public records subject to subpoena.

  • Specific grade level have different levels of access (see below).

If you have any questions, please submit a Help Desk ticket. 

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Gmail restrictions by age

Elementary school students (PK-5)

  • Can't send or receive Gmail messages from any address outside SFUSD

  • Can't send or receive Gmail messages from other SFUSD students

  • Can only send and receive Gmail messages from SFUSD staff

Note: This includes students in K-8 schools that are in grades PK-5.

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Middle school students (6-8)

  • Can't send or receive Gmail messages from any address outside SFUSD

  • Can receive Gmail messages from SFUSD elementary students but can't send elementary students emails

  • Can send Gmail messages to SFUSD staff, middle school, and high school students only

Note: This includes students in K-8 schools that are in grades 6-8.

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High school students (9-12)

  • Can't send Gmail messages to elementary school students

  • Can send Gmail messages to middle school students

  • Can send and receive messages in and outside of SFUSD

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Learn more about Gmail

Gmail iconGet some ideas, inspiration, and support with Gmail. Check out resources from SFUSD, from Google, and from other educators.

You can access Gmail (email) from:

Visit our Gmail page for SFUSD families.

Resources from other educators (external)
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This page was last updated on June 3, 2021