Getting Connected

Create a Parent Account

Parents/Guardians can create a Canvas account and link to their student’s account to view information about assignments, announcements, and other course content. Create a Parent Account by downloading the Canvas app or by accessing Canvas with a computer/tablet.

Resources

Parents/Guardians Get Started

Mobile

Download a mobile app for either your Android or IOS device.

Parent App

Canvas Parent - IOS

Parent App

Canvas Parent - Android

  • Access your IOS or Android App Store

  • Download the blue gear-looking Canvas app

  • Open the "Canvas for Parents" app and click "Find School"

  • Type in Sioux Falls School District and choose "Sioux Falls School District Parent"

  • Click "Create Account"

    • In the pop-up window, enter your first and last name, email address, password, and the student pairing code.

    • Click "Start Participating"

    • You are now connected to your student

Computer

Family

Family Login

  • Click on the "Family Login" button to get started

  • Select "Click Here for an Account"

  • Enter your name and email address

  • Choose a password and enter it in the "Password" field. Re-enter your Password in the "Re-enter Password" field

  • Type the six-digit alphanumeric pairing code that was generated in student account

    Note: Students must generate the pairing code in their account to use this option.

    • To complete registration, agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

    • Click "Start Participating"

    • You are now connected to your student

Pairing with Additional Students

After pairing to the first student, parents/guardians can add additional students to observe.

  • In the "Global Navigation" menu, click the "Account" icon. Then, click the "Observing" link.

  • Type the pairing code in the "Student Pairing Code" field, and click the "Add Student" button.

    Note: Pairing codes are unique to the student and must be generated in the student’s account.

Removing Students

  • View a list of the students being observed under the "Add Student" button.

  • To stop observing a student, click the "Remove" link.

Getting Too Many Notifications?

You can personalize your notification preferences through the Sioux Falls School District Canvas platform. We strongly recommend you limit your notifications to a weekly summary email of your student's progress in their classes.

  • Log into Canvas, click "Account" > "Notifications".

  • Then, choose your settings for each "Activity."

To Many Emails

Show the Name of the Student in Your Notifications

You can personalize your notification preferences through the Sioux Falls School District Canvas platform.

  • Log into Canvas, click "Account" > "Notifications"

  • Check the box for "Show Name of Observed Students in Notifications".

Notifications

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