Family Learning Support
Internet Academy scholars thrive with active support in their home. These tools help parents and learning coaches connect with teachers, grades and progress information, as well as meet state requirements for attending an Alternative Learning Environments.
In-person and Zoom Onboarding sessions are happening throughout the year. Visit the Information Sessions page for days and times.
Canvas Observer
Parents and Learning Coaches use Canvas Observer to communicate with teachers and monitor their scholar's courses, including:
- assignments
- grades
- teacher feedback
If learning coaches aren't already legal guardians, they'll need access granted by a guardian. Contact the office for help.
Zoom Schedule
Help us ensure accurate attendance by following the Zoom naming conventions when joining a Zoom:
First letter of your last name.First name.Grade level.
- example: D.Jodie.5
If you prefer to go by a different name than your registered school name, include both.
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example: D.Jodie(Jo).6
Support Videos
Check out iA's video playlist and learn how to:
- Navigate the Canvas Home page
- Find Zooms & assignments
- Upload a video or audio
- Check grades and progress
- And more
Open in a new window: Getting Started Video Playlist
Report a Zoom Absence
Will your scholar be missing a live Zoom? Report the absence through one of these methods:
- Call 253-945-5803
- ParentVUE
- Email memiller@fwps.org
Include:
- Scholar's full name
- Date of missed Zoom class
- Reason for absence
A daily absence from asynchronous work in Canvas does not need to be reported.
Free Tutoring
Scholars in grades 4-12 have free access to 24/7 online homework and tutoring support throughTutor.com. Get direct help from expert tutors in over 200 subject areas.
Scholars can access this resource through Launchpad to Learning and use text or voice-to-text to work with their tutor.
Planning Templates
Fill in the blank template to organize account information and create a weekly schedule.