Canvas Support
Canvas Parent User Guide
There are two ways for parents/guardians to access Canvas:
Downloading the App and Creating an Account
Find and Download Canvas Parent App to your Android (Google Play Store) or Apple (App Store) device
Web Access (Desktop Computer, Laptop, or Tablet)
To Setup Account on the Canvas App:
Open the app
Find your child’s school
Type name of your child’s school or frco.instructure.com
Click Create an account
Enter your name, email, and a new password
Pairing Code (Instructions Below)
To Setup Account on the Web:
Click the link that says "Parent of a Canvas user? Click here for an account"
Retrieving your Child’s Pairing Code by opening the student’s Canvas Account.
You will retrieve the pairing code from your child’s Canvas Account:
Once your student is logged in- Go to Account > Settings
Click Pair with Observer
Copy Pairing Code into your registration page (it is case sensitive)
Pairing code is located on the right side of student screen
Complete Registration by accepting the terms of use, acknowledging the privacy policy, and clicking "Start Participating."
Linking Additional Students in Your Family
Tap student list dropdown
Tap Add Students (plus sign)
Enter the Pairing Code (follow same directions above) - pairing code is located on the right side of student screen
Additional User Options
Accessing Inbox
Open User Menu
Click Inbox to see new messages
Sending the Instructor a Message as a Parent
Choose the correct course from the Courses icon
2. Open a new Message by clicking the icon
3. Compose a new message - choose teacher(s) to receive message (many New Tech classes are co-taught)
4. Click send arrow
