Canvas Parent Observer Account Setup Instructions WHAT IS CANVAS? Canvas is a Learning Management System (LMS), where your student’s online learning actually happens. Students can take tests, quizzes, do homework and watch lessons. Canvas has the ability for Parents to act as a Student Observer. You now have the ability to see what exactly is going on in your child's classes. Observers are linked to one or more students; while you cannot submit course work on their behalf, you can see grades, assignments, events and any course interaction. HOW DO I BECOME AN OBSERVER? In order to become a Student Observer you must first have your child generate a pairing code. Once you have a pairing code, please follow these steps to register an account. If you already have a parent account click here for instructions on adding a pairing code to your account. Directions for the Web: 1. Access Canvas at: https://harrisonk12.instructure.com/login/canvas 2. Click the account link at the top of the page. 3. Enter Signup Details Enter the following information: Enter your name in the Your Name field. Enter your email in the Your Email field. Enter your password in the Password field. Re-enter your password in the Re-enter Password field. Enter a pairing code to link your account to your student in the Student Pairing Code field. Agree to the terms of use by clicking the You agree to the terms of use checkbox. Click the Start Participating button.

Becoming an Observer on your 7th or 8th grade Student's Canvas Account

Harrison Middle School

September 17, 2024

Please see the attached graphic with directions to follow to sign up as a Parent Observer in your 7th or 8th grade student's Canvas account (the Learning Management System 7th & 8th graders use). There is a link below that takes you to the document, as well as a linked website.

Here is a document that you can print. (It is what is shown in the graphic)

Here is a website that has directions for iPhone, Android, and the web.