What is Canvas?
Canvas is a Learning Management Platform (LMS) or software app based virtual classroom. This platform enables students to view their courses, assignments, class discussion boards, quizzes, tests, grades, collaboration documents, and quickly access their Google Drive.
When logged into Chrome, students log into Canvas through Google Apps Launcher (Waffle) on Chromebooks, Windows, and Mac computers at the top right corner of the browser window next to the student's profile picture. On iPads, the login is different. Please see info below for more information on how to login with each device.
LOG IN WITH STUDENT P-CCS GOOGLE USERNAME AND PASSWORD
Why was Canvas chosen over other platforms (Google Classroom, Moodle, Seesaw)?
Canvas provided a consistent space for learning, that easily integrates with Google applications, other digital tools used by teachers and students, and links with MISTAR for grades and attendance.
Getting Started with Canvas
Below you will find common questions from Canvas Guides for Observers.
Please note that students and families will need to access the MISTAR Parent Portal to retrieve student Google login credentials before beginning. For more information on how to register students and navigate MISTAR, visit the MISTAR & Google Info page on this site.
The Basics
How do I manage multiple Google accounts on one device?
Signing into Chrome vs. signing into your Google account
A common issue we see with not being able to sign in is having a personal gmail account signed into Chrome. Learn how to manage multiple Google accounts with this video.
Signing into a Chromebook
Students log into Chromebooks using their @pccsk12.com email address and password found in MISTAR. Once signed into a Chromebook, it is just like being signed into the Chrome browser. Students will have instant access to everything they need. For directions on accessing MISTAR and Google information visit this page.
How does my student login to Canvas?
(Chrome & Chromebook)
To access Canvas, students or parents need to be signed into a Chrome browser or signed in to a Chromebook. Please see further below for iPad and/or mobile device directions.
To sign into the Chrome browser on a student or family personal desktop or laptop sign into the Chrome browser. Please review the video above if you need support for signing into and managing Chrome.
Click here if you are unsure of your child's P-CCS Google account.
Once signed into Chrome, you will need to go to google.com to access the waffle/apps launcher, scroll down to the bottom of the launcher and click on the Canvas LMS icon.
You will be prompted to select the @pccsk12.com Google email address and will be automatically logged into Canvas.
If you need additional support, please Submit a Support Ticket.
How do I log my K-2 Student into Canvas and access Zoom on an iPad?
Click the Zoom icon for step by step directions on accessing Zoom from an iPad, or watch the video.
If apps on a P-CCS issued student iPad are not loading, please do the following:
Verify a good WiFi connection and Erase All Content and Settings:
Go to Settings > General > Reset.
Tap Erase All Content and Settings.
Follow prompts on the screen to set up the iPad to log back in.
STUDENT iPAD DIRECTIONS
Logging in as an Observer
How will I get a pairing code to access Canvas as a parent/guardian?
For step-by-step directions to get a pairing code: bit.ly/pccscode
You can either have your student generate a "pairing code" for you, or for younger students, you will need to assist them with this process. This only needs to be done once for each Observer. A child can have up to five observers.
Please submit a Support Ticket if you are unable to follow this process.
SUBMIT A SUPPORT TICKET
Ways to Login
Through pccsk12.com, click the ‘Canvas’ link
P-CCS direct URL (Bookmark it!): https://pccsk12.instructure.com/
Canvas Mobile App - Canvas Parent (Download via links below) ➡
Log on in the Canvas Parent mobile app via generated QR Code: Using a QR Code to log into Canvas mobile app
How do I use and access Canvas via a Mobile device? (iOS or Android)
Canvas is designed to be used with the Canvas mobile app. There are three separate apps designed for teachers, students, and parents.
The download links provided below are for installing the mobile apps for iOS and Android based on course role. When launching the app, click "Find School," then type Plymouth-Canton Community Schools and tap on that option.
You will be prompted to sign in, but you must create a Parent account first. Click on "Create Account"
Create your account and add your student's pairing code according to the directions above on this page.
iOS (Apple) Apps Android Apps
iOS Parent App
iOS Student App
iOS Teacher App
Android Parent App
Android Student App
Android Teacher App
FAQs
How do I view my student’s assignments, grades, calendar, etc.?
As an observer, you will be able to view your student’s courses, calendar, grades, etc.
View Calendar for all student's tests and assignment due dates
How can I receive notifications for my student’s due dates, grades, and announcements?
Does Canvas support accessibility options?
Canvas offers a high contrast interface option for easier text and icon identification as well as an Immersive Reader. View a complete list of Canvas’ accessibility standards. P-CCS also uses Read and Write for Google that integrates with Canvas for accessibility options. Please visit the Read and Write for Google page for more info on supporting your child's needs with accessibility options.
Canvas Guides
Having a problem with Canvas?
NOTE, if a student is having trouble accessing Canvas or content within Canvas, and they are using a Chromebook, please have them log out of that Chromebook and remove their account from that Chromebook. After doing so, they should add their account back to the Chromebook and try accessing Canvas again.
Canvas offers 24/7/365 support
Are there any known issues with accessing Canvas on Chromebooks?
If a student is having trouble accessing Canvas or content within Canvas, please ask them to log out of their Chromebook and remove their account from the device. After doing so, they can add their account back to the device and try accessing Canvas again.
For directions on how to remove an account from a district Chromebook, please follow the directions below. On the Chromebook sign-in screen, select the profile you want to remove.
Next to the profile name, select the Down arrow .
Select Remove this user.
In the box that appears, select Remove this user.
Are there any known issues with accessing Canvas on Apple ipads?
Apple ipads running IOS 14 might not show some images within Canvas. If the case, make sure that you have Canvas’s update release 6.9.4 for the IOS Student App and make a setting change to ensure images show up.
Open up the Settings, go to the Device settings, go to the Canvas Student App, then enable the checkbox to “Allow Cross-Site Tracking” . Click to enable and subsequently, when you log into Canvas all of the images posted should be visible.
If it helps, see this image http://tech.pccsk12.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/iosupdate-337x600.jpg for what it looks like.
Tutorials for Using Canvas
Technology Support Links
P-CCS Home
Clever Single Sign On
Chromebook & iPad Request
Free & Low-Cost Home Internet
MiSTAR Parent Portal
Submit a Support Ticket