Canvas Student Account Guide

Students - How to Set Up a Student Account

As a student of Layton Christian Academy, you will need access to Canvas for your courses. Follow the general instructions below:
  1. First, you will need to have access to your school email provided by Layton Christian Academy upon registration.
    • The only way to log in with a Canvas account is by using your school email
    • Do not use your personal email from home
  2. Go to your Office 365 account to access your email and go to Outlook to access the invitation to Canvas. Accept the invitation.
    • Fill out the requested information from Canvas Instructure
    • Create a password
    • Your time zone will be Mountain Time (MST)
  3. Go to Layton Christian Academy's Canvas (Click Here) and log in to your account

Students - How to Generate a Pairing Code

As a student, you can generate a pairing code to link an observer to your Canvas account. This can be accessed in your student account settings. You must create a separate pairing code for each observer who wants to link to your account.
  1. On the left hand side, select "Account"
  2. Select "Settings"
  3. On the right hand side, select "Pair with Observer"
  4. A pairing code will be generated. Provide the pairing code to the parent/guardian that is requesting access to your Canvas Account and have them follow the Observer Account instructions by clicking here.
For more information, you can also view instructions from the Canvas Instructure website by clicking here.