Grade passback between Genesis SIS and Canvas LMS is like a bridge that allows grades to travel from Canvas (where teachers input them) to Genesis (where they're officially stored).

Here's how it works:

  1. Teachers grade assignments in Canvas: They enter scores, feedback, etc., into Canvas for their students.
  2. Teachers trigger the grade passback: They tell Canvas to send the grades over to Genesis.
  3. Canvas sends the grades: The grades travel over the bridge (the passback system) to Genesis.
  4. Genesis receives the grades: Genesis stores the grades as official records. Students, parents, and administrators can then see them in Genesis.


Important things to remember:

  • Teachers need to set up the passback: This involves making sure assignments in Canvas are linked correctly to the grading categories in Genesis.
  • Not all grades have to go over: Teachers can choose which assignments they want to send to Genesis.
  • There might be delays: It might take a little time for grades to show up in Genesis after the passback is triggered.

Grade passback automates the process of transferring grades, saving teachers time and ensuring accuracy.

More Resources:  Grade Passback Canvas Instructor Guides