Student Support

• Within Canvas, there are many ways to view your work and plan accordingly. There is the To-Do List that shows on the side or the Calendar page.
• Calendar Overview (Students)
  
  

• Student Log In
  • Students can access their Canvas accounts by using their FPS email username and password. 
  • Username and password should be visible in MiStar Parent Portal.
    • Remember that passwords are case sensitive.
      
      
• Authorizing Google - What does Authorizing Google mean?
  • The first time you try to open a Google doc, sheet, or slide in Canvas or the first time a student tries to submit an assignment, there will be a message that says the student’s Google account must be authorized. 
  • Click Authorize. Choose the correct Google account. You must give Canvas permission to “talk” with the Google account.
    
    
• If there is a problem accessing Google Documents or assignments:
  • The most common reason for this not working is that Canvas cannot choose between multiple Google accounts. 
    • Make sure that all other Google Accounts are closed.
    • You can also clear your browser’s cache and cookies. If you are using Chrome, click on the three dots in the upper right corner
    • Click on More Tools / Clear browsing data.
    • You can check the boxes for Browsing, Cookies, and Cache and Clear Data.

Additional Supports for Assignments

• Assignments Overview (Students)
• Assignment Submissions (Students)
• How do I complete a Google Assignment and submit it?
  • Video on how to complete a Google Assignment and submit
• How do I complete other assignments in Canvas?
  • Video on how to complete a Canvas assignment and submit

Gradebook

Gradebook Clarification:  We have received a number of questions about which gradebook should students and families look at for official grades.

• MiStar is the official gradebook of record.
• Teachers have the ability to score work within Canvas, however MiStar is the official gradebook.
• The scores may not match when looking at Canvas and MiStar for a number of reasons.  Some reasons may be:
• There is a delay between the systems to update.
• Some classes may have work that is graded outside of Canvas

Please refer to MiStar for the official grades.

• Getting Started: Canvas Overview for Students - Links to Student Guide, Account Setup, Canvas Basics, Course Basics and Additional Resources
  
  
• Canvas has an app version.
  • Canvas Student App