HCPSS Connect – Guides
For Canvas specific training, please visit the Canvas Orientation Course.
HCPSS Connect Overview including Synergy and Canvas
Student Technology Guides
Student Technology Device Management
Manage your student technology devices.
HCPSS Connect Synergy – User Guides
Activation and Password Reset
Activate an HCPSS Connect account and reset your password.
Account Navigation
Navigate the parent view in Synergy.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Register for a parent teacher conference.
Kindergarten Prior Care
The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) requires HCPSS to collect information about the early care experiences of all newly enrolling kindergarten students.
Online Registration for New Students
Complete online registration for new students.
Request BSAP Saturday Math Academy
You will use HCPSS Connect to register your child for the BSAP Saturday Math Academy.
High School Athletic Registration – User Guides
HCPSS Connect High School Athletic Registration Guide
Upload physicals and proof of residency to participate in high school athletics. Quick Reference Card (2 pages)
Family File – User Guides
Family File User Guide
Fill out your emergency procedure information. Quick Reference Card (1 page)
HCPSS Course Requests – User Guides
Online Course Requests – Rising 9th to 12th Grade Students
Make a course request for electives and alternatives.
Online Course Requests – Rising 6th to 8th Grade Students
Make a course request for electives and alternatives.
HCPSS Course Placement – User Guides
Online Course Placement Review – Rising 9th to 12th Grade Students
Request a course placement different from the placement committee’s recommendation.
Online Course Placement Review – Rising 6th to 8th Grade Students
Request a course placement different from the placement committee’s recommendation.
Register for Summer School
Online help for Summer School Programs registration.
Canvas – Mobile Applications
Canvas Parent Mobile App*
* This app has been optimized for middle and high school parents/guardians.
Mobile App Guides
View the Canvas Parent Android Guide and the Canvas Parent iOS Guide.
Note: The Canvas Parent app requires parents to go through an easy one-time account set up. Parents/guardians will need their child’s login credentials during initial set up to create the connection.
Canvas Student Mobile App
Mobile App Guides
View the Canvas Student Android Guide and the Canvas Student iOS Guide.
Canvas – Content Guides
Assignments Overview (secondary only)
Keep track of your assignments and when they are due.
Grades Overview (secondary only)
Check your scores for individual assignments.
Calendar Overview
Leverage the calendar to keep track of important events and assignments.
Canvas – Settings Guides
Dashboard
Understand your personalized dashboard and activity stream.
Announcements
Learn how to view and filter announcements.
Register Email
Register your email or other contact method.
Notifications
Manage the frequency and delivery of notifications from Canvas.
Grade Notifications
Setting Grade Notification Thresholds
User Settings
Adjust your user settings and profile picture