Canvas for Students and Parents

Canvas Learning Management System

The Canvas LMS provides a seamless environment for students, teachers, and parents to access course content, assignments/assessments, and grades, along with the integration of additional technology tools such as OneDrive and Office 365. This brief video highlights the system’s benefits.

Using Canvas

For more information on using Canvas, please see our self-paced Orientation Courses (no user name or password is required to view either course):

Canvas Parent Orientation Course
Canvas Student Orientation Course

Need help with Canvas?

For assistance, please contact Canvas Support or call 770.704.4229 and a member of our Support Team will contact you.

Canvas Student FAQ:

Tips to remember:

Canvas works best with the new Microsoft Edge or Chrome browsers.
Students must be logged into their own accounts to submit assignments. Please note: student login may require "studentusername@cherokeek12.net" to login off campus. If you need your child's student email address, please contact your child's teacher.

Canvas Observer (Parent) FAQ

Tips to remember:

Canvas works best with the new Microsoft Edge or Chrome browsers.
Students must be logged into their own accounts to submit assignments. Please note: student login requires "studentusername@cherokeek12.net" to login off campus. If you need your child's student email address, please contact your child's teacher.
Parents must use a laptop or desktop computer to initially set up their accounts.
Mobile devices require a minimum of iOS 15 on the device to be able to start the Canvas Mobile apps.
Click HERE for Canvas Grading Suggestions for Parents

What is a pairing code and how do I get one? A pairing code links your student’s information directly to your Observer account. Pairing codes are generated from the student account and are a random series of letters and numbers. Screen shot for generating a pairing code from the Student Dashboard are below:

Where can I get a copy of my student’s report card? Please contact the school directly for official grade reports. You can, however, view a student’s current grades by clicking on the View Grades button on the right side of the screen from the dashboard. If you observe multiple students, please have the student log into their account at home and click on View Grades in order to isolate their specific information.

My student cannot remember their login information. Can you reset their password? Passwords are reset at the local school or through our Technology Department. Student password reset is found on the CCSD website toward the bottom of the page in the Student Links section, www.cherokeek12.net (see below):