Canvas
Student Support
All students have an account in Canvas. Students can access Canvas by going to https://lgsuhsd.instructure.com
Your login name is the lgsstudent.org district Gmail address assigned to you. The format is:
<First three letters of Last Name><First Name Initial><Last 4 digits of Student ID>@lgsstudent.org
Your default password is Changeme followed by your student ID number. For example: Changeme123456 You can change your Canvas password any time after logging in by going to the top left settings button.
This password is separate from your Google and Wifi passwords. The portal will not change your Canvas password.
If you forgot your Canvas password, go to the Canvas login page and click the "forgot password" link.
If you have questions or need help, go to the main Canvas page and click the help button at the bottom. Tech support will respond as soon as possible.
If you are using the Canvas App: You need to register the lgsuhsd.instructure.com URL in the beginning before you enter your login information.
Student iOS app Parent iOS App Student Android App Parent Android App
Parent Accounts
Parents can create a Canvas account to observe their student's courses. Please follow the Parent Portal Instructions to create your account. You cannot set this feature up on a mobile device, such as an smartphone. However, it can be used on a mobile device once it is set up on a computer.
To observe a second student in Canvas - login using your parent Canvas account:
Go to Account---Settings--Observing
Enter the Student Pairing Code
Click the +Student button and follow the prompts to add student.
TUTORIALS
How do students access their LGSUHSD Canvas account?
Getting Started with Canvas for students
Canvas Parent Portal Instructions
Change Canvas Notification Settings
See All Your Canvas Courses or Customize your Dashboard
Additional Canvas Tutorials for Students
Video- Canvas Overview video for Parents and Students
Video - Adding your cell phone number as a contact in Canvas
Video- Access Canvas on your phone
Video-Turn in Canvas assignment on your phone