This guide walks you through everything you need to get set up with Gravitas from a technology perspective. It covers:

• Setting up your SBS-ID

• Accessing your SBS email

• Accessing Canvas

• Creating parent/guardian observer accounts in Canvas

• Downloading and signing in to Zoom

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1. Enrolling in SBS-ID

Your SBS-ID is your key to logging in to most SBS/Gravitas systems. Follow the enrollment instructions provided to create your account.

2. Accessing SBS Email

Once your SBS-ID is set up, you’ll have access to your SBS email.

• SBS uses G Suite (Gmail).

• Access your inbox at mail.sbs.org.

• Log in with your SBS-ID.

• Your email address will follow this format:
  firstname.lastname@sbs.org

3. Accessing Canvas

Canvas is where nearly all Gravitas coursework is managed.

• Go to gravitas.instructure.com.

• Log in using your SBS-ID.

4. Setting Up Parent/Guardian Observer Accounts in Canvas

Observer accounts allow parents/guardians to track a student’s progress in their courses.
Follow the linked instructions to create and connect an observer account.

5. Downloading Zoom

Gravitas uses Zoom for class meetings.

1. Download the Zoom desktop app here.

2. Sign in using one of the following methods:

   • Google: Select "Google" and log in with your SBS-ID.

   • SSO: Select "SSO," enter the company domain "sbs-org", and log in with your SBS-ID.