Canvas (6-12)

PARENT

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if using the app- See below

search for Rockingham County Schools- Parent

Grades 6-12

What is Canvas?

Canvas is our district Learning Management System for students in grades 6 - 12. Students will receive their daily instruction, announcements, assignments, class resources, and grades on their Chromebook through this system. Canvas allows parents to connect to their students and allows for access to classroom announcements, assignments due dates and grades. Students and parents can access Canvas 24/7 through any device and/or mobile app.


Parent Session Recording- Understanding Canvas:

Session Recording Link

Presentation Link:

https://bit.ly/RCScanvas

How to create a parent account video tutorial

Tutorial Link

Log In Help

How do I help my child Log In?

  1. Log In through the NCEdCloud portal- HERE.

    1. Click here for a video of how to log into NCEDCloud

  2. Use Unique student ID number (UID) and assigned password

  3. Select the red canvas icon from the dashboard.

  4. Once in Canvas select the class from the student dashboard.

Password HelP

If your child does not remember their username or password for NCEdCloud please contact:

Try resetting the Password first through the reset password button at my.ncedcloud.org

or

RCS Help Desk

helpdesk@rock.k12.nc.us (fastest method)

336-627-2700

For Family Support with Canvas


Parent Session Recording- Understanding Canvas:

Session Recording Link

Presentation Link:

https://bit.ly/RCScanvas

How to create a parent account video tutorial

Tutorial Link


Pairing Codes- FAQ

What Observers Can See vs Participate in Canvas


Connecting to your child in Canvas- How to create a canvas account- video tutorial

  1. Create a Canvas Parent User Account- HERE- https://rcs.instructure.com/login/canvas (You will also log in here!)

      1. Account Creation (Web):​ How do I sign up for a Canvas account as a parent?

      2. Account Creation (Canvas Parent app-Android): ​How do I create an account in the Canvas Parent app on my Android device?

      3. Account Creation (Canvas Parent app- iOS): ​How do I create an account in the Canvas Parent app on my iOSdevice?

  2. Log In to Canvas through the parent portal HERE- https://rcs.instructure.com/login/canvas

  3. Request Pairing Code from your Child or Course Instructor (Students can create multiple pairing codes for any family member)

      1. Instructions for Students- How do I create a pairing code for an observer?

      2. Instructions for Parents- How do I link a student to my user account as an observer?

Downloadable

Canvas Parent-Student-Connections Instructions

Creating a Pairing Code (student perspective) Instructions

Troubleshooting Help

  1. Easy Troubleshooting advice

    1. Log out then login and try again

    2. Restart computer, login and try again

    3. Clear your catche/history/cookies

  2. Report issues from In Canvas:

You can submit a HELP ticket directly from Canvas for support. Please include as much detail as possible (ex: assignment, description of what is happening, screenshots, contact information.

  1. Contact Teacher or School:

Often issues with canvas can be resolved by the teacher. The issues of not being able to submit work or see content is often controlled by dates and settings within canvas by the classroom teacher.

  1. Report through district contact:

email: ecovell@rock.k12.nc.us.

Canvas App Student

Student Instructions- Click HERE for tutorial

  1. Students should download the Canvas Student app from the app store. (Red Canvas Icon)

  2. Under "Find School" button, it will prompt you to search for your school or district- Type in "Rockingham County Schools" and select- "Rockingham County Schools- Students/Teachers"

  3. You should see the NCEdCloud portal- Sign in with your unique ID (UID) and password.

Canvas App Parent

Parent Instructions- Click HERE for the tutorial

  1. Parents should download the Canvas Parent app from their app store. (Blue Canvas Icon)

  2. Under "Find School" button, it will prompt you to search for your school or district- Type in "Rockingham County Schools" and select- "Rockingham County Schools- Parents"

  3. You should see the canvas parent portal- Sign in with your canvas credentials (email address and password)

Tutorials

Videos

Logging in as a Student- Student View

Logging in as a Parent- Parent View

Connecting with my Child using a Pairing Code- Parent View

How to get a pairing code for my parent- Student View