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Available to parents and guardians of high school students in 9th through 12th grades. Not available for elementary or middle school classes.
Canvas for Parents and Guardians
The Canvas Parent Observer role offers limited course permissions that allow you to see what is going on without interrupting or participating in the course. ParentVUE continues to be the primary source of student grades and teacher communication; however, you can use Canvas to view more detailed assignment information and feedback.
Parent Observer accounts are created based on ParentVUE information. Please wait 24 hours after creating a ParentVUE account to access your Observer account and set your initial account password.
Creating a Password for a Parent Observer Account
ParentVUE account information has been imported into Canvas as Parent Observer accounts; however, parents must create their own password. The school and the district do not have access to Observer passwords.
To set the initial password for your Observer account, click on the Forgot Password? link on the login screen. You will be prompted to enter your email address. Enter the email address associated with your ParentVUE account. Canvas will send a reset password link to the email address you entered. This process will allow you to establish the password for your Observer account.
After password creation, log into Canvas!
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I register?
Parents and guardians of 9-12th grade students simply need an active ParentVUE account. Parent Observer accounts are automatically generated from ParentVUE data. You do not need a pairing code to be connected to your student(s) in Canvas. Your Observer account will automatically connect you to your student(s) based on records in ParentVUE.
If you don't have a ParentVUE account, please contact your child's school to receive an activation key.
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What is my username?
Your Canvas username is the same as your ParentVUE email address.
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How do I setup my initial password?
Parents/Guardians must create their own passwords. The school and the district do not have access to Observer passwords.
To set your initial password, click on the Forgot Password? link on the login screen. You will be prompted to enter your email. Enter the email address that you use for your ParentVUE account. Canvas will send a reset password link to that address.
NOTE: We recommend that you set your initial password by visiting the Canvas website using a web browser rather than using the mobile app.
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What if I forget my password?
If you forget your password, you can click on the Forgot Password? link on the login screen and follow the prompts to reset the password.
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Do I need different accounts for each student?
No, once your Observer account has been created, all students will be connected based on ParentVUE records.
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Are these my student's official grades?
No, the official gradebook for GBSD students is available in ParentVUE.
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Can I use the Canvas mobile app?
Yes, the Canvas Parent mobile app is available for download for both Android and iOS devices. When you open the Canvas Parent mobile app, click the "Find School" button. Search for "Gresham-Barlow School District (Parents)."
Download the app:
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Can I change the default language?
Yes, you can choose to view the Canvas interface in another language.
Please note: If you are using the Canvas App you will need to update the language selection from a browser, then restart the app.
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Why don't grades match in Canvas and ParentVUE?
There are many reasons why the grades may be different. Contact your child's teacher to learn about their grading practice.
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Where can I login?
Log in to Canvas after setting up your account by creating a password.