welcome to canvas
Canvas offers an app designed specifically for parents. Some features are limited, compared to the web browser version.
We encourage you to watch this quick 4 minute video to familiarize yourself with the Canvas Parent app interface and learn how to access information about your child's courses.
First time Using the canvas PARENT app? Here's How:
1. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE LOGGED IN TO THE WEB BROWSER FIRST
The first time logging into Canvas as a parent needs to be through a web browser, so you can set up your account. If you have not yet gone through the process of setting your account password, you can find instructions on how to do so here: Logging into Canvas using a web browser.
2. download and open the canvas app
Canvas offers a specific Canvas Parent app which can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
2. Tap on "Find school"
3. Search for lcds
Searching for either "LCDS" or "Lancaster Country Day School" will find LCDS in the list of schools.
Tap on the Lancaster Country Day School - Parent option to continue logging in.
4. Enter your lcds username and password
This username is the same username you use for My Backpack (and previously used for CORE).
The password is specific to Canvas and is what you created when you setup your account in a web browser.
Success!
You should now see the Canvas Dashboard with all of your child's courses. If you have more than one child enrolled at LCDS, you can switch between them by tapping on their names at the top of the screen.
