Parent Canvas Information

What is an Observer Account?

As a Canvas Observer, you will be able to see your student's courses in Canvas.  An observer can see assignments, grades, teacher feedback, and course calendars.  Please click on the following link to watch a brief video on Observer Accounts.

Canvas Observer Account Overview

How are Observer Accounts Created?

1.  Observers are paired with students through a pairing code that is generated from the student account.  This must be done first.  Watch the following video on how to generate a pairing code.

How to Generate a Pairing Code for an Observer Account 

How to Generate a Pairing Code for an Observer Account Spanish

2.  Once the pairing code is generated, an account can be created. 

Click on the Observer Account Portal Access then complete the registration process.

Watch the following video for assistance in creating the account. 

How to sign up for an Observer Account

How to sign up for an Observer Account Spanish

 *Note: Observers MUST access their observer account through the Observer Account Portal NOT through mycherrycreek.  The tile on mycherrycreek is for Student Account access only!

Observer Account Portal Access Link

 3. If you need to more students to your Observer Account, follow these steps.

Adding More Students to an Observer Account

4.  You may now begin to use your Canvas Observer Account.  Click on the following link for some quick tips on registering and using the Observer Account through the web portal.

Canvas Observer Account Quick Tips- Web Portal

Canvas Observer accounts can also be accessed via the Canvas Parent App.  Look for the Canvas App in the App Store and download it to your smartphone or tablet. Our school name is listed as Cherry Creek Schools Parents.

Click here to view information on signing up through the Parent App.

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