Written by Jordan Galerkin 
Make community service tracking easy for students using Google Classroom and Track it Forward!
Track it Forward is proud to introduce our new Google Classroom integration—a streamlined solution to manage student volunteer hours with secure rostering and single sign-on capabilities. If your school already uses Google Classroom to manage classes and assignments, you can now connect it directly with Track it Forward to streamline service hour tracking.
This integration is ideal for schools managing community service requirements for graduation, student organizations, or academic programs. If your school or district is focused on improving graduation rates and promoting service learning, then this integration is for you!
Why Integrate Google Classroom with Track it Forward?
Google Classroom excels at organizing assignments and engaging students, but it lacks built-in tools for effectively tracking non-academic requirements like service hours. Schools often resort to Google Forms, spreadsheets, or manual logs to manage volunteer hours—all of which are time-consuming, prone to error, and lack transparency.
Track it Forward now solves that problem with a powerful integration that allows educators to:
- Securely import student rosters from Google Classroom + your Student Information System (SIS)
- Assign service hour goals by class, group, or grade
- Enable students to log hours using their school Google account
- Collect service hour verifications (e.g., GPS, digital signatures, supervisor emails)
- Monitor student progress with real-time dashboards and exportable reports
Top Features of the Track it Forward + Google Classroom Integration
✔ Google SSO for Easy Access
Students use their Google Workspace for Education credentials to log into Track it Forward—no new passwords needed. Single sign-on (SSO) makes logging in quick and seamless!
✔ Transparent, Verified Hours Tracking
Empower students to log their own hours and upload verifications, while easily viewing their approved and pending hours on their Track it Forward dashboard.
✔ Mobile & Web Hour Logging
Students can log verified hours anytime via the Track it Forward mobile app or desktop site.
✔ Downloadable Service Resume
Students can download a service resume of approved hours for use in college, scholarship, and job applications.
✔ Event Calendars & Volunteer Sign-Ups
List upcoming events, collect RSVPs, and send automated reminders to students via email or text.
✔ Community Service Directory
Create an online bulletin board to help match students with pre-approved volunteer opportunities in the community.
Boost Student Engagement and Graduation Rates
Whether your school requires volunteer hours for graduation, clubs, or character-building programs, this integration improves transparency and accountability. Students can check their progress in real time and stay motivated throughout the school year. Track it Forward software is user-friendly and empowers students to log their own hours and stay on track for graduation by completing required hours on time.
Common Use Cases for Schools with Google Classroom
Schools that use Google Classroom can modernize their community service program for students. Whether it's tracking required service hours for graduation, honors programs, or student service clubs, Track it Forward's custom settings have you covered!
How to Set Up the Integration
- Contact us to see if Track it Forward is a good fit for your school
- Send a request to your IT department to enable the integration and permissions
- Review the data available in Track it Forward to confirm which students to import
- Sync students and start tracking verified service hours
Need help? Our onboarding team offers best-in-class support and onboarding resources for staff and students.
"Track It Forward support is excellent - any question I've had has been promptly and accurately answered. Desktop and App options allow our students to track their field experience and make note of important observations in real-time." —Department Chair & Associate Professor
FAQs: Track it Forward + Google Classroom
Can Google Classroom track community service hours?
Blackboard LMS doesn’t include service hour tracking by default. By integrating with Track it Forward, schools can sync rosters and manage hours submissions, approvals, and reporting all in one place.
Can we customize hour requirements by class or grade?
Yes. Track it Forward allows fully customizable service hour milestones and group-specific tracking.
How do students access the platform?
Students sign in to Track it Forward with Google Single Sign-On (SSO) and can access Track it Forward via desktop or mobile app.
Is this integration secure and compliant with data regulations?
Yes. Track it Forward is committed to data privacy and security. View more info on our security protocols here.
Simplify Community Service Hour Tracking Today
If your school uses Google Classroom, now is the perfect time to modernize the way you track student service hours. Improve efficiency, boost student participation, and ensure accurate reporting—all with one easy integration.