Canvas Parent: Your Partner in Student Success

Monitor grades, track assignments, and message teachers in real-time. Give your child the support they need to excel with the ultimate school-to-home connection.

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Publisher

Instructure, Inc.

Visibility Into Their World

Discover the interface used by 1M+ users.

Canvas Parent mobile app calendar screen displaying student assignment due dates and upcoming tasks

Canvas Parent app interface displaying student grades and assignment status for a course

Canvas Parent app inbox showing a list of messages from teachers about school assignments and events

A mobile interface of the Canvas Parent app displaying real-time alerts for student grades and missing assignments

Everything You Need to Support Their Success

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 1M+ users.

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Instant Progress Alerts

Get notified immediately about missing work or grade changes so you can provide a safety net before deadlines pass.

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Unified Academic Calendar

See all assignments, events, and due dates in one view, helping you and your student stay organized and stress-free.

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Direct Teacher Partnership

Message teachers directly and view specific feedback to turn every grade into a collaborative learning opportunity.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 1M+ people who love this app.

"Canvas Parent has completely changed the dynamic at home. Instead of nagging my daughter about her work, I can see exactly what’s due and celebrate her wins in real-time. The push notifications for grades are a total game-changer for staying on top of things."

Sarah Jenkins

"Managing schedules for three kids used to be a nightmare, but this app puts everything in one place. I love being able to read teacher feedback directly and message them with questions. It’s the ultimate tool for any parent who wants to be proactive about their child's education."

David Morales

About the app

Everything you need to know about Canvas Parent.

Description

Stay connected. Encourage success. Canvas Parent helps parents and guardians track student progress, support learning, and communicate with teachers in real time. What you can do • Communicate: Message teachers directly to ask questions or follow up on school updates or particular grade & page • Check progress: View grades, assignments, due dates, and homework across all courses • Get alerts: Receive real-time notifications for missing work, low scores, or new announcements • Encourage: See teacher feedback, celebrate milestones, and help your student stay organized • Plan ahead: Use the calendar view to track upcoming tasks, events, and class updates Canvas Parent is more than a grade monitor—it’s a progress tracker that helps families and schools work together.

Latest Version

3.26.0

Size

110.6 MB

First Released

Sep 4, 2016

Stay Connected to Your Student’s Success

Join over 1 million parents tracking grades, assignments, and milestones in real time. Download Canvas Parent today and take the guesswork out of school.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Canvas Parent

What is the Canvas Parent app?

Canvas Parent allows parents to track student progress, support learning, and communicate with teachers in real time. It offers features like grade viewing, assignment tracking, and notification alerts.

Can parents communicate with teachers using the Canvas Parent app?

Yes, parents communicate with teachers directly through Canvas Parent. This feature allows parents to message teachers regarding school updates, specific grades, or pages.

Does Canvas Parent allow me to check my student's grades?

Yes, Canvas Parent enables parents to view their student's grades, assignments, due dates, and homework across all courses. Screenshot #2 clearly shows a 'Grades' section.

Does Canvas Parent send alerts for student activities like missing work?

Yes, Canvas Parent provides real-time notifications for various student activities. These include alerts for missing work, low scores, or new announcements. Screenshot #4 illustrates these alert types.

How does Canvas Parent assist with planning and organization?

Canvas Parent helps parents stay organized by providing a calendar view. This feature allows parents to track upcoming tasks, events, and class updates. Screenshot #1 displays this calendar functionality.

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