Canvas Instructions - Mobile App
To make a Parent account on a mobile device (android or ios)
Download the Canvas Parent App from App Store or Google Play
Open App
Open your device and tap the Canvas Parent icon.
Find Your School
To find your institution, tap the Find my school button.
Find Institution
Enter Newport in blank field. When Newport SD WA - Parents appears in the search list, tap that name.
Create Account
To create an account, tap the Create Account link.
Create Account Credentials
Enter your name in the Your Name field [1] and email address in the Your Email field [2].
Then create a new password by entering it in the Password field [3]. (It must be at least 8 characters.) Confirm your new password in the Re-enter Password field [4].
Enter Pairing Code
Enter the six-digit alphanumeric pairing code for the student you want to link to in the Student Pairing Code field.
Note: To link yourself to a student, you will need to enter a student-specific pairing code. Students can generate pairing codes from their User Settings. You can also call the school to get the pairing code. Pairing codes are case sensitive and are valid for seven days.
Complete Registration
To complete your registration, agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy [1]. Then tap the Start Participating button [2].
View Parent App
View your linked student in the Canvas Parent app.
To Observe Additonal Students
At this time additonal students must be added on a desktop computer. You may log in to Canvas at this link https://newport.instructure.com/login/canvas and follow the directions below if you have access to a computer, or you may call the school to add the students to your account.
Observing Additional Students
Open User Settings
In Global Navigation, click the Account link [1], then click the Settings link [2].
Open Observing
In User Navigation, click the Observing link.
Add Student
Type the unique pairing code (that you got from the student or from the school) in the Student Pairing Code field [1] and click the Add Student button [2].
View Student
View the paired student.
Navigating the Canvas Parent App
More Resources for Getting Started with Canvas
Parent/Observer Guide: Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any problems or need help please contact the following:
Stratton Elementary - (509) 447-0656 7:45 am - 3:30 pm
Sadie Halstead Middle School - (509) 447-2426 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Newport High School - (509) 447-2481 7:45 am - 3:15 pm