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
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.
- Parent login Instructions (English / Spanish)
- View the observer role guide for more information.
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?
- To view students’ overall course grades, please visit Skyward Family Access.
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: