Canvas - Creating a Parent Account

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Canvas is a cloud-based learning management system (LMS) that allow parents, students, and teachers to connect their digital resources in one place. Students use Canvas almost on a daily basis, and parents have access to observe the same course material and resources that teachers provide. 

Creating and Pairing a Parent Account for Canvas:

Step 1: Have your student log in to their account and go to settings.

Step 2: On the right-hand side, have your student click on the “Pair with Observer” to generate a pairing code.

Step 3: A pairing code will generate. Save this code. It is case sensitive.

Step 4: Open the Canvas URL at this link.

Step 5:  Click the “Parents of a Canvas User?” link.

Step 6: Enter the information requested including your child’s pairing code from Step 3. Click “Start Participating” button.

Step 7: Once you are in Canvas, click the “Courses” link to see different courses your child has available to view.

Adding a Student to an existing Parent Account:

Step 1: Have your student log in to their account and go to settings.

Step 2: On the left-hand side, have your student click on the “Pair with Observer” to generate a pairing code.

Step 3: A pairing code will generate. Save this code. It is case sensitive.

Step 4: Log into your account at https://hersheyk12.instructure.com.

Step 5: Select “Account” on the upper left side of the page.

Step 6: Select “Observing”.

Step 7: Enter student pairing code.

Helpful Links:

Using Canvas on a Mobile Device

Navigating Canvas as an Observer/Parent

Reset Observer/Parent Password