Canvas
Canvas Login for Students & Staff
Canvas Support
SV Canvas Local Support
Chat with Support (In Canvas site)
Canvas Community
Phone 1-855-566-5435
Canvas Faq
Parent Canvas
How do I get signed up to use Canvas?
You will need to obtain a pairing code to signup. Your student(s) can get this by logging into the Canvas website (not the app). Here is a link to a document. You can also contact SV Canvas support for assistance.
How do I get text notifications?
Once you create your parent account, you will need to set your Notification Preferences and add your cellphone(s).
Student Canvas
Staff Canvas
How do I cross-list courses?
Here is a video that shows how.
How do I de-cross courses?
Contact SV Canvas support with course specifics. Which course are other courses crossed into and which need to be
I have a new student in my class, how do I add him/her?
Students are automatically synced into Canvas from Harmony to Clever to Canvas. Elementary teachers have to add students to
I can't find one of my courses when I open Canvas.
Go to Courses, "All Courses". From here you can click on the star next to courses you want to see on the
How often do I need to use Canvas?
Teachers should be exposing students to Canvas on a regular basis so they are familiar. Please see Expectations Checklist on how to organize your course. These are our goals for the 2019-2020 school year and we are still working on polishing this checklist. At the very minimum, students should be accessing Canvas at least once per week.
Can I use a different LMS or online classroom portal?
Canvas is the Learning Management System for SV Schools. The expectation is that all teachers are using Canvas for consistency. The only exception would be
Canvas for Students
Below are some resources for students use of Canvas
Canvas Student Guide - Canvas Community
Canvas Assignment - transfer and complete in Notability
Obtain a Pairing Code for Parent Signup(Students must do this by logging into Canvas Website)
Setup Text Alerts & Notifications in Canvas
Canvas App - Navigation and Introduction
Canvas for Parents
If you need assistance? Contact [email protected] or call 765-832-5300.
Canvas access is now available to SV parents. Below is some documentation to help get started. You can either access Canvas via mobile app or a web browser.
Here is a great video overview of Canvas for Parents!
Features of Canvas:
View calendar of events for class and extracurricular events
Receive notifications via email or text - set your own notification preferences
Message your child's teacher(s)
View missing assignments - receive notifications of missing assignments
Use Canvas via web browser or mobile app
Note:
Please have grace towards our teachers during this extended closure. We are all in this together to help your children!
Students will use Canvas for eLearning days.
Grades should always be monitored via Harmony, not Canvas.
SV Canvas Login Site for Parents - https://svcs.instructure.com/login/canvas
Top 10 Tips for Parents Using Canvas - includes links to instructions for each tip
Parent Pointers - Presentation by Instructure
Additional Instructions for Using Canvas:
What is the Canvas Parent App?
Obtaining a Pairing Code for Registration to Canvas
Canvas Parent Access Via Web Browser & Setting Notifications
Student - taking assignments to Notability and submitting through Canvas
Youtube Video - Navigating the Canvas Student App
Youtube Video - Using Canvas for Students through a Web Browser