PowerSchool+-+GPA+Setup

PowerTeacher - Grade Point Average (GPA) Setup Implemented using Green Bay Diocese PowerSchool database. Created: 11/19/2011, ldf Revised: n/a


 * Setup Grade Point Average (GPA) for Middle School students.**
 * PowerSchool Administrator DISTRICT LEVEL is required.
 * Contact Green Bay Diocese or Marcia Brenner Technical Support.

The following GPA calculations were defined for Our Lady of Lourdes School, DePere. If they meet the needs for your school, you are welcome to use.

OLOL Weighted GPA Calculations:
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 * Setup GPA Calculation for CURRENT Term to be displayed on Quick Lookup and Parent/Student screens.**
 * PowerSchool Administrator DISTRICT LEVEL is required.
 * Contact Green Bay Diocese or Marcia Brenner Technical Support.


 * Defining Class Sections:**
 * Select/assign grade scale to the section (default: District Middle)
 * Prior to enrolling students in courses, the courses must be reviewed to determine what to select for the Grade Point Average to be properly calculated.
 * To view the course information:
 * Select SCHOOL in the SETUP category located of the left side of the screen.
 * Locate the COURSES in the SCHEDULING section.
 * Locate the COURSE that was used to create sections and students were enrolled.
 * View Credit Hours:
 * Core Classes - Daily (1.0)
 * Encore/Special - 1xWeek (0.2)
 * Encore - 2xWeek (0.4)
 * Encore - 3xWeek (0.6)
 * Communications Block - 2xDaily (2.0)


 * Setup PowerSchool __Current Grade__ Display:**
 * Select SCHOOL in the SETUP category located of left side of screen.
 * Select CURRENT GRADE DISPLAY in the GRADING section.
 * The GRADES included in the GPA calculation and HISTORICAL grades.
 * __EACH QUARTER__ modify the Current Grade Display.
 * Store Code Column: Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4
 * Source of Data:
 * Before or during the term (quarter), the source of data will be GRADEBOOK.
 * After term is complete and grades are stored, the source of data will be HISTORICAL (STORED).
 * Current Grade: This is to match the current term (Qx).
 * Parent/Student Access Term should reflect the current school year (i.e. 11-12).


 * Specify the GPA information to be available for viewing in PowerSchool:**