New to Canvas as a NS parent of a high school kid. questions

[Anonymous]

Canvas is what my 9th grader uses to access course material and as a parent, I have "observer" status, which is cool. I can also print out assignments and see what they do in a class and if they don't do something right, I can see that too. I already got an incomplete assignment notice.

My child went to a no homework independent middle school and so keeping up with 7 classes will be tough.

For those of you with ADHD/Dyslexia kids, how much do you manage your kid's school performance. Given that they only had 3 teachers and no homework for the last three years, I think I should actively manage in this first month, all year? I was on my own in 9th grade so sort of torn as I want them to be independent.

Would love some BTDT examples.

[Anonymous]

Checking canvas is one of the things I do every morning. I check FB, read DCUM, review Canvas, etc

[Anonymous]

I was checking Gradebook (parentvue/synergy) last year pretty much daily and that was not enough. The problem was that many teachers didn't enter the assignments timely and so neither kid nor I realized that there were missing assignments until we were past the time in which the teacher would accept them.

This year I am also going to look at Canvass every day as well as Gradebook every day. For all 7 classes. Which will take a LOT Of time. I wish it was all integrated. Child is also doing somewhat better in developing a system for recording assignments, but it is challenging because each teacher uses a different system and they won't allow him to use electronic systems in class (e.g put it on his computer calendar or his iphone calendar).

As I check the canvass, I make a note to myself on my iphone notes so I can review with child in the afternoon or evening whether they are already aware of assignment and are working on it/done.

YOu're lucky you can see all the classes in Canvas -- I can only see about half of them with my observer status. It depends on how the teacher sets up the classroom.

[Anonymous]

OP here:

I"ll check daily; thank you.

I can see that some teachers use google docs and I'm just going to see if I can get them through child's account and if not, will email teacher for it. We have an IEP meeting in September so if we have trouble with tracking, we'll add something to the IEP. (I am so pleased that this team is great. I had some he11 years and am so grateful to them).

[Anonymous]

OP again.

I got MYSELF a physical school agenda. That way, when I check the 7 classes, I can make notes on what to discuss with DC. I'm old though so using paper is easier for me. (I also have another kid in another school so it's for that duel-organization too).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was checking Gradebook (parentvue/synergy) last year pretty much daily and that was not enough. The problem was that many teachers didn't enter the assignments timely and so neither kid nor I realized that there were missing assignments until we were past the time in which the teacher would accept them.

This year I am also going to look at Canvass every day as well as Gradebook every day. For all 7 classes. Which will take a LOT Of time. I wish it was all integrated. Child is also doing somewhat better in developing a system for recording assignments, but it is challenging because each teacher uses a different system and they won't allow him to use electronic systems in class (e.g put it on his computer calendar or his iphone calendar).

As I check the canvass, I make a note to myself on my iphone notes so I can review with child in the afternoon or evening whether they are already aware of assignment and are working on it/done.

YOu're lucky you can see all the classes in Canvas -- I can only see about half of them with my observer status. It depends on how the teacher sets up the classroom.

I think one or more doesn't use canvas. If that's true next week, I think I'm going to email with the IEP lead and I'm the exec functioning coach line and see how far it gets me.

[Anonymous]

Same as everything. You walk your kid through everything they need to do, and fade out as they learn to do it independently.

[Anonymous]

OP again. Sure enough, not everything is in Canvas. Did find out that kid missed first class of school and was absent b/c they couldn't find the class. Also found out that they turned in 1 assignment late and another incomplete. It's day 3.

[Anonymous]

Teacher here. My students are younger, but I usually recommend setting aside time once a week to check Canvas and the grade book with your student, then coming up with an action plan for missing assignments or upcoming assessments. But yeah, some teachers are good at the online stuff and some aren’t, which is tough for parents. Some of my kids with IEPs have a physical agenda or check sheet that they are required to get signed by the teacher every class, usually as part of some incentive system. They are personalized, but often include upcoming assignments or missing assignments. Talk to the case manager to see if they can implement some kind of system.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I can see that some teachers use google docs and I'm just going to see if I can get them through child's account and if not, will email teacher for it.

Once logged in, you should be able to get to all the Google applications through your child's account. Docs, Slides, Gmail.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP again. Sure enough, not everything is in Canvas. Did find out that kid missed first class of school and was absent b/c they couldn't find the class. Also found out that they turned in 1 assignment late and another incomplete. It's day 3.

That sounds totally normal. Your DC will get more of a handle on things as time goes on. Other students are learning all of this stuff too and the teachers know that.

[Anonymous]

I was shocked that my kid did all of their homework without help last night. Granted, it took hours and probably shouldn't have but it's all done and turned in. I'm really proud of how they managed this first week. I hope it sticks!

[Anonymous]

Is your kid at public or private?
I check on my kids school iPad every evening then make a plan. I also look at email.
I wish I could fade out, but it would be a disaster.

[Anonymous]

1. Brace yourself for a very tough transition.

2. Be as hands-on as your child will tolerate.

3. Yes, I was the executive function and academic coach for my child with severe ADHD, low processing speed and autism. Luckily he embraced my help, and without dyslexia, he had excellent reading comprehension. From the time he woke up to the time he went to bed, he needed reminders, explanations, and checking of assignments and due dates. I taught him how to use a planner (Order Out Of Chaos on Amazon - highly recommend!).

4. Find the optimal dose of ADHD meds.

[Anonymous]

We monitor it every day when we can/remember.