This page will provide you with the essential information you'll need to get acclimated to Canvas, find out about new features, and begin to troubleshoot if any problems occur. If you don't see something you are looking for here, please reach out to jenna.reeh@plcschools.org with any questions. Also included is an overview of our Online Learning program which covers general information about courses as well as what to expect when taking a course online.
The links below will provide you with resources that will help you learn about new features of Canvas, review the steps needed to complete a particular task within a Canvas course, or troubleshoot any problems you may be experiencing.
The video outlines the details of the PLCS Online Learning program, highlight important information that parents and students alike need to know, and answer frequently asked questions. Please take a minute to watch this clip in its entirety prior to starting an online course.
The Canvas parent app allows you to register as an "observer" of your student's courses. Observers are able to see student's current grades, receive course announcements, and even set customized notifications for certain course occurrences. The video will demonstrate first, how to create a Canvas parent (observer) account.
Prior to watching this video, please download the Canvas Parent app from the app store of your choice (Google Play store, iOS App Store, etc.) for your mobile device.
This brief video highlights the most important features of the Canvas Parent app.
PLCS's online learning students communication and intervention agreement for online learners. This document details expectations and interventions that may be put in place for online learners.