Community ISD uses Canvas as its Learning Management System. Canvas allows students to interact during classes, actively engage in assignments, take quizzes, collaborate with peers, communicate with teachers, and more.

• PK-Students will not use Canvas, and SeesawSeesaw will be their Digital Learning platform.

K-2 Classroom Chromebooks

• K-2 Students will use the Clever QR codes (teacher provided) to log into their classroom Chromebook.
• Chromebooks will automatically open in the Canvas dashboard, where the Canvas Attendance course will be.
• K-1 Students will use Canvas as a button-based resource hub, and Seesaw will be their Digital Learning platform.
• 2nd Grade students will use Canvas in a simplified way. Students in this grade will be encouraged to start using email and password to access resources.

3-12 Grade - 1:1 Chromebook

• Students will log into their Chromebooks with their school email and password.
• Email is formed by the first three letters of the first name + the first three letters of the last name + month of birth @cisdbraves.org.
• For example, Sara Jones was born in November. Her email is: sarjon11@cisdbraves.org
• Canvas can be accessed by clicking on the Community ISD bookmarks folder or the Google waffle.

The Canvas Guides online provide a lot of great examples and helpful documents about how to use Canvas as a student.

• Canvas Student Guides

Watch the Video Tutorials for Students to know how to use Canvas

• Rich Content Editor
• Assignment Submissions - All assignments will be found in the Modules Tab
• Calendar Overview (Students)
• Canvas Student App

communityisd.instructure.com/login/canvas

Where do I get my child’s Pairing Code?

Have your child log in to their Canvas account and follow the steps listed in the link below to generate a pairing code for you.

• How do I generate a pairing code for an observer as a student?

Canvas resources for families

• Observer (Parent) Canvas Community Resource Links
• SPANISH - Observer (Parent) Canvas Community Resource Links

Common questions families have about Canvas

• How do I connect with my child’s class?
• How do I set my Canvas notification preferences as an observer?
• How do I navigate a Canvas course as an observer?
• How do I view the Grades page for a student as an observer?
• How do I get help with Canvas as an observer?

How do I create an account in the Canvas Parent app on my iOS device?

How do I create an account in the Canvas Parent app on my Android device?

• Search for Community ISD instead of the school name.
• Get the Canvas Parent app for iOs.
• Get the Canvas Parent app for Android.

If your student has problems login into Canvas, you can contact Community ISD Tech Help Desk by emailing techhelp@communityisd.org or by calling (972) 843-6401 during office hours.

Note: If you are using the Canvas Student app, please review the following Canvas Student Guides for additional support:

• How do I get help with the Student app on my iOS device?
• How do I get help with the Student app on my Android device?

Updated 05/23