FAQ
Is there an app for Canvas?
Yes! There are specific apps for whether you are a Teacher, Parent/Guardian or Student. Guides for specific apps (and devices) can be found here.
Why should I create a parent observer account in Canvas?
A parent observer account offers you the ability to see all courses that your child is enrolled in for the semester or school year. Inside their courses you can see assignments, grades (for Canvas assignments only), due dates, resources, informational pages and more.
Who uses Canvas?
All teachers and students K-12 use Canvas.
Can I see grades in Canvas?
Yes, however Canvas is not the final grade book for students, Skyward will have full/final grade information for your student. Graded items from Canvas can sync with Skyward for students in grades 6-12.
What do the symbols mean in the Canvas gradebook?
A dash under the score section indicates that something has NOT been turned into the teacher.
A symbol in the score section means something has been submitted and will indicate what type of submission it was.
More details are viewable in the document below.