Parent Canvas Access

Obtain PAIRING code:

**Elementary parents: If you need assistance contact your child’s teacher**

Create Your Account:

3. **TCISD STAFF**: If you are a parent of a TCISD Student, create your accounts using a personal email account

**If you have multiple children attending TCISD - CLICK HERE Follow these instructions to add students after initial account has been created.

Personalize your Account Preferences

TIP # 1: Customize Your Dashboard!

● Color code each child's course tile or

● Rename each course tile with a nickname

● Rearrange dashboard tiles

TIP # 2: Adjust Your Notifications

● Account > Notifications.. And adjust

TIP # 3: Visit the Calendar

● View calendar events by week, month, or agenda list

● Only 10 course and group calendars will be shown at one time

TIP # 4: Message a teacher

● The Canvas inbox allows you to communicate with teachers

TIP # 5: View grades

● Select VIEW GRADES from the dashboard for a high-level overview

● OR Select a course dash card from the dashboard > grades for more detail

TIP # 6: Download “CANVAS PARENT” App

TIP # 7: Log in to CANVAS PARENT (iOS) (Android)

● Via Canvas URL (iOS) (Android)

● Via QR code - NEW!!!! (iOS)

TIP # 8: View Courses (iOS) (Android)

● The default view shows the course list and current grade

● Tap the course name for more information

TIP # 9: View the Calendar on the app! (iOS) (Android)

● The app allows you to see events and assignments for one student at a time.

● Multiple dots indicate multiple assignments or events

● Select the assignment to “Set Reminder”

TIP # 10: Set Alerts! (iOS) (Android)

● Manage alerts for your linked children including:

○ Course grades

○ Missing assignments

○ Assignment grades

○ Announcements

● Go to Manage Students > select student > adjust alerts

● Then, view alerts (iOS) (Android)

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