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Canvas Observer Setup

Parents and guardians are able to view Canvas course information and student grades through Canvas Observer accounts. 
 
The following guides will assist you in creating a Canvas Observer account, pairing with a student, and accessing Canvas Announcements using Safari (currently not supported on the Canvas Parent App).
 
Canvas Observer Guides:
  1. Signing up for an Observer account
  2. Generate Student Pairing Code
  3. Linking Student to Observer
  4. Canvas Parent App (iOS)
  5. Accessing Canvas Announcements using Safari
Once you have signed up and created a Canvas Observer account, here are the basic steps on pairing your Observer account with a Student account using a pairing code:

  • Open the Canvas Parent App (iOS)
  • Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines on the top-left)
  • Tap Manage Students
  • Tap the + sign at the top-right
  • Enter the Student Pairing Code
 
If you have multiple students at Alemany, you can repeat the steps above to observe additional students.

 
Please submit a ticket to the Help Desk for any questions. Any email address can be used to "sign in".