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Canvas + Aspire Instructions

How we use Gmail, Canvas and Aspire

We are Digital Age Learners, teaching our students to use technology creatively, safely, and appropriately. Below are our Student Information System (SIS) tools and how parents, guardians and students can easily login and utilize them.

About Our Digital Tools

GMAIL
Every student is assigned a Gmail account to use while at SLArts. This is how students can communicate with teachers.

CANVAS
Canvas is where teachers make announcements, link resources, and communicate about assignments.

Canvas for Students
Students will find timely information about classroom activities and assignments, see their grade information and whether they have any missing work.

Canvas for Parents (Observer)
Parents can view their child's coursework, grades, and other course information without directly participating in the course as a student. 

ASPIRE

Aspire for Parents / Guardians
Aspire is how you register your student for SLArts, pay fees and see official, final grades.

For Students
Aspire is how you see final grades, request classes and see your schedule.

How to Login to Canvas

Canvas for Students

1. Go to: https://slarts.instructure.com/login/saml

» Or use your digital device/computer and the Canvas app. Find your school and search "SLArts"

2. Login: use your SLArts student Gmail address and password

Canvas for Parents (Observers)

Joining Canvas as a parent observer is a two-step process: first, your student generates a unique pairing code from their account, and then you use that code to create your observer account.

First: Get the Pairing Code from Your Student

(Watch video below)

  1. Go to: https://slarts.instructure.com/login/canvas
  2. Have your student log into their Canvas account on a computer.
  3. In the Global Navigation menu on the left, choose Account.
  4. From the pop-out menu, select Settings.
  5. On the right-hand side of the Settings page, choose the Pair with Observer button.
  6. A pop-up window will appear with a six-digit alphanumeric code. This is the pairing code.
  7. Your student should write down this code or copy it to share with you. Keep in mind that these codes are case-sensitive and expire after seven days or one use.

Second: Create Your Parent/Observer Account

  1. Go to your https://slarts.instructure.com/login/canvas. Or use your digital device/computer and the Canvas app. Find your school and search "SLArts"
  2. On the Canvas login page, choose the "Click Here for an Account" link or "Parents sign up here".
  3. Fill out the required information: your name, your email, and a password.
  4. Enter the student pairing code you received from your child.
  5. Agree to the terms of use by checking the box.
  6. Choose "Start Participating." You will now be able to view your student's courses and academic information.

Please note: After you've completed the set-up, you can always login to your Canvas for Parents Observer account through this link: https://slarts.instructure.com/login/canvas

How to Pair as an Observer with Your Student

How to Login to Aspire

Aspire for Parents / Guardians

1. Go to: https://saltlakearts.usoe-dcs.org/Login.aspx

2. Log in with your email and the password you created during registration. If you've forgotten your password, choose “Need Help Logging In?” to reset it.

3. Grades are shown in the center, displaying your students’ final grades, according to our unique rubric (Proficiency, CAB, and PEPR). For details about assignments, you should look at your student’s Canvas courses.

Having trouble logging in? Please call the office at (801) 531-1173 to request your Student's ID # and make sure you have Web Access in order to request an Aspire Username.


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Aspire for Students

Please note: Students also have the option to reset their password in person at school.

1. Go to: https://saltlakearts.usoe-dcs.org/Login.aspx

2. Choose "Need Help Logging In?"

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3. Your username is your four-digit student ID number. (If you have forgotten yours, please see the front office for help (801) 531-1173.)

» Your email address is your student email address.

» Then choose "Submit".


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4. You will receive an email from Aspire that starts with "Aspire Password Assistance" and provides you with a temporary password.

5. Go back to https://saltlakearts.usoe-dcs.org/Login.aspx and paste the temporary password where it asks for the password. You should see this prompt to set up your password, "You must change your password to continue":

Once you have filled in your new password, you should be all set to sign in as a student using your student number and new password.