WHAT IS CANVAS?
Canvas is a Learning Management system (LMS) that helps simplify teaching and learning by connecting all the digital tools that teachers, students and parents use into one place.
STUDENT ACCESS & OVERVIEW OF CANVAS
WHAT DOES CANVAS DO FOR PARENTS?
Canvas gives parents an everyday overview of their student's learning interactions including calendars, assignments, student submissions, and class resources. As a parent, not only will you be able to see assignment details like due date, instructions, and requirements, you can also customize your notifications so you will be alerted when new assignments are posted. Please note that Canvas does not standardize the way teachers choose to organize their curriculums. Course designs and features will vary from one course and/or grade level to the next.
WHERE SHOULD I GO IF I WANT TO SEE MY STUDENT'S OVERALL COURSE GRADE?
While parents may see some individual assignment grades in Canvas, they should still check Infinite Campus to view overall course grades because it's the platform the district uses to house historical grading data, report cards, and student achievement data that must be reported to the state. That's why Infinite Campus is the place to look for overall course grades.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN INFINITE CAMPUS AND CANVAS?
Infinite Campus is a student information system (SIS). It's where student transcripts, demographics, class schedules, report cards, and current overall course grades are housed.
Canvas is a Learning Management System (LMS) that is better suited for giving parents access to assignment details (due dates, requirements, descriptions, etc.), course resources, and student submissions. For assignments collected through Canvas, parents can view some student submissions and see the date and time assignments are submitted.