Canvas

Adoption of the Canvas Learning Management System increases access for families and allows them to go to one location for each course their student is enrolled in.

Canvas is the Learning Management System used by 6th-12th grade teachers and students. It serves as a platform where teachers can post assignments, create discussion boards, upload content including slide decks and instructional videos, and even allow for assignment submission. For students, Canvas creates a common location to see assignment details, due dates, and learning resources for all their courses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Canvas do for families?

Canvas gives parents an everyday overview of their student's learning interactions including calendars, assignments, student submissions, and class resources. As a parent, not only will you be able to see assignment details like due date, instructions, and requirements, you can also customize your notifications so you will be alerted when new assignments are posted.

Please note that Canvas does not standardize the way teachers choose to organize their classes. Course designs and features will vary from one course to the next.

What does "Observer" mean?

What am I able to see when viewing my parent account online through a web browser versus the Canvas Parent mobile app?

*Please note that not all courses use all the features below

Online Web Browser

Set your notifications to be alerted about certain course activity
Dashboard (shows all courses on one page)
Course syllabus
Discussion prompts (parents are unable to participate in course discussions)
View assignments and submission status
Course Modules (a Module in Canvas refers to a unit of study)
Course calendars

Canvas Parent Mobile App

Assignments and submission status
Course calendars
Announcements

Which teachers are using Canvas?

What's the difference between Canvas and Infinite Campus?

Infinite Campus is a student information system. It's where student transcripts, demographics, class schedules, report cards, and current overall course grades are housed.

Canvas is a Learning Management System that is better suited for giving parents access to assignment details (due dates, requirements, descriptions), course resources, and student submissions. For assignments collected through Canvas, parents can view student submissions and see the date and time assignments are submitted.

Infinite Campus (Student Information System)	Canvas (Learning Management System)
Attendance Course Grades Transcripts Report Cards Enrollments & Course Schedules Demographics	Assignments (due dates, instructions, requirements...) Student Submissions (at teacher's discretion) Course Resources Class Announcements Learning Tools Class Discussions Calendar Course Notifications (new assignments, due dates, submissions...)

Can I view multiple students with one parent account?

Canvas for Parents

Using a web browser or a mobile app, parents can create observer accounts to view assignment details, due dates, and course materials. Infinite Campus is still the official platform for course grades and student attendance. To view students' courses, parents need a pairing code. Students can generate a pairing code for their parents by signing into Canvas and going to "Account" in the upper left hand corner, then to "Settings" where there will be an option on the right side of the screen to "Pair with Observer." Some teachers may generate pairing codes for parents, however these will expire in 7 days. If your teacher provided you with a pairing code, view our support article on How to Observe Your Student in Canvas.

Canvas Support Articles

How To Observe Your Student in Canvas (App Guide)

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How to Change Preferred Language in Canvas

How To Observe Your Student in Canvas (PC/Chromebook)

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