Canvas

Canvas provides parents improved real-time access to a student's courses and enhanced teaching and learning for students. Families can also log in to Canvas to easily view a student's courses, assignments and important dates.

Canvas benefits include:

  • Anywhere, anytime access to digital coursework and instructional content
  • Consolidated materials in one place with quick, easy access
  • Streamlined communication and collaboration from any device

Canvas is one way SBISD is simplifying and consolidating platforms to ensure great learning experiences for all.


How do I log in to Canvas?

Students

Login - students

Parents

Parents/guardians are enrolled in Canvas courses as observers. They are linked to a single student or multiple students. Observers can view course content, assignments, due dates and events, but they cannot participate in the course.

Login - parents


How do parents access curriculum via Canvas?

Parents/guardians are able to view core curriculum documents via Canvas.  After logging in, parents/guardians can navigate to the SBISD Core Curriculum page by following the steps below. Instructions are included in both English and Spanish. 


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I view my student’s grades?

How do I adjust my Canvas notifications?

  • Log in to Canvas on the web
  • Click on Account in the global navigation menu on the far left.
  • Then, select Notifications
  • Notifications can be adjusted for your entire account or on a course-by-course basis
  • Modify your notifications by selecting one of four delivery frequency options for each notification type (click on the icons):
    • Don't send
    • Weekly summary
    • Daily summary
    • Notify me right away

Who do I contact for support?

  • If you login but do not see your child’s courses, please reach out to your child’s teacher.
  • If you have questions about course materials, please reach out to your child’s teacher.
  • If you are unable to login using your Family Access email address after following the instructions provided (English / Spanish), please check with your campus to confirm the email address you have on file.

How can I access the Canvas App for mobile devices?

Canvas Parent App Guides:

How can my child access additional support for Canvas?

Canvas Student Guides: