WHAT IS CANVAS?

Canvas is Webster Groves School District’s learning management system, which supports teaching and learning by connecting all of our digital tools in one place. This connection empowers teachers to transform the learning experience for students by making it more personalized, engaging and collaborative.

Students can check their course calendars, access materials and submit assignments. In addition, parents and guardians can access Canvas to view course calendars, grades and assignments.

Canvas Overview for Students

Canvas Overview for Parents

CANVAS LINKS

Canvas for Students

This address allows students to quickly access Canvas through the web. This link will not allow parents or guardians access to Canvas. Students can also use the Canvas app on their mobile devices.

Students will login to their district Clever account: https://clever.com/in/wgsd

Students will then choose login with Google. After the students login to the district wgcloud email account they will then be in their Clever portal. Students will select the Canvas icon and then be in Canvas.

If you do not know your child’s email address and password please reach out to your building level secretary.

Canvas for Parents

Parents and guardians can use this address to quickly access Canvas through the web. Students will not be able to use this link to access Canvas. Canvas is also accessible through an app as described below.

https://wgsd.instructure.com/login/canvas

CREATING A PARENT ACCOUNT

Please be aware that being a parent observer in Canvas is similar to looking out the window of a plane. You can see the ground but you can't make out all of the fine details. There may be times when you click a Canvas notification on your phone and it will result in a 503 error. This happens because you do not have a Webster Groves email account, and both Canvas and Google limit what you can see. If you need to see everything, we recommend logging in to Canvas using your student's account.

If you have any questions please complete the Canvas Q and A form.

Virtual Canvas Q and A Sessions for Parents:

K-5 will be on August 13th from 6:30-7:30:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7ezzH24k9E

6-8 will be on August 17th from 6:30-7:30:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7ezzH24k9E

9-12 will be on August 19th at 6:30
View via Open House presentation

Thank you.

Tim Brown Director for Learning Technologies Webster Groves School District District Office | 400 E. Lockwood Ave. | Webster Groves, MO 63119