Canvas for Parents

Canvas gives parents an everyday overview of their student's learning interactions. As a parent, not only will you be able to see assignment details like due dates, instructions, and requirements, you can also customize your notifications so you will be alerted when new Canvas updates are posted, such as assignments and grades. 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. If a student needs support with a particular class, they should contact their teacher.

Click on the guide for How to Create a Canvas Parent Account On a Web Browser 
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How to Create a Canvas Parent Account on the Canvas App 

Each parent/observer will need to create their own account and pair with their child. Pairing codes will expire in seven days, or after one use. Every time a pairing code is requested, a new pairing code will be provided. How to Get Pairing Code

No. Create ONE account and add students to that account. How to Add a Student to My Canvas Account 

No. Once you have created an account and have paired with your student, you will be paired with that student until they graduate.

No. Nothing you do to your account will affect the student’s account.

All WISD students in every grade level will be using Canvas.

In-class assignments/activities will not necessarily be added to Canvas. This is at the teacher's discretion.

Yes. All students will continue to do hands-on activities.

Students cannot cross items out. Items are ONLY crossed out when they have been completed.

Canvas does not allow students to submit blank assignments. Canvas allows parents to see how long the student took on an assignment.

Students can find the Canvas app on their Clever account.

Teachers will work with students who are ill just as they have done in the past.

No. Canvas is our new learning management system (LMS). Skyward is our student information system (SIS). Skyward will continue to be WISD’s official gradebook. It is possible that not every assignment will be done online through Canvas. The graded in-class assignments/activities will be posted on Skyward, but not necessarily on Canvas.

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

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

Teachers will be supporting them in their needs during the day and throughout the year. Parents can find ways to support their students in the Canvas Student Guides.

Parents can find extra support in the Canvas Parent Guides.