PowerTeacher+-+Gradebook

PowerTeacher - Gradebook Implemented using Green Bay Diocese PowerSchool database. Created: August 2011, ldf Revised:

PowerTeacher Gradebook - Launch

 * Access your gradebooks using ARROW next to GRADEBOOK.
 * You will receive a prompt to open with JAVA Web Start Launcher, respond accordingly (Run, Ok, etc).

PowerTeacher - Select desired Year/Term

 * The classes that you are assigned will be displayed in the top left corner.
 * Immediately above the class lists will be the available Year/Terms.
 * Select, using the dropdown arrow, the desired Year/Term
 * NOTE: You are able to view prior school year information that is available in the Green Bay Diocese PowerSchool database.
 * Specify the reporting term for each gradebook.
 * NOTE: Effective 2011-2012 all GRACE schools are trimesters (T1, T2, T3)
 * The reporting term will automatically change based on the TERM dates.
 * At end of term, when preparing for report cards ... you may need to manually change the TERM to enter/post grades.

PowerTeacher - Gradebook Verification

 * Each gradebook is assigned to a PowerSchool course.
 * The PowerSchool course(s) reflect the subject, # of days per week offered, credit. This course is then assigned to print on a specific location of the report card.
 * Review student names
 * Correct spelling?
 * Correct course?
 * Any changes required? Contact //your school// PowerSchool administrator.
 * Students are listed alphabetically by last name (cannot sort by first name).
 * How to change order of students
 * Select STUDENT INFO icon
 * An arrow is above the first student in the class list.
 * Click arrow to alternate from ascending to descending by last name.

__PowerTeacher - Gradebook Customization__

 * **__Categories__**(default): Homework, Test, Project and Quiz
 * More Categories can be added - refer to Power Teacher - Quick Reference Guides - Gradebook
 * Weighting: GB Diocese communicates not to use, since it is confusing to parents.
 * If implemented, please provide parents information of how it is setup and used.
 * Weighting Options:
 * Total Points (default)
 * Term Weights (do not use)
 * Category Weights
 * If Total Point weighting is not used, refer to __Final Grade Setup__ in Power Teacher - Quick Reference Guides - Gradebook.

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 * **Class Info and Gradebook Preferences**:
 * Review information defined on the class information ICON.
 * If desired, modify the class name - specify a //Custom Display Name// for ease of use.
 * Please review the gradebook preferences.
 * Gradebook -> Tools -> Preferences
 * Section: If desired, select option to display custom name
 * Spellcheck: It is suggested you enable spell check
 * **Student Groups**:
 * Purposes for Groups:
 * Students in classroom
 * Team projects
 * Parental contact (email vs. phone)
 * Specific needs
 * To setup groups, refer to Setting up Groups in @PowerTeacher - Quick Reference Guides - Gradebook.
 * NOTE: Assignments cannot be setup for only a specific class group.

__**PowerTeacher - Assignments ICON**__

 * Refer to Entering and Copying Assignments in @PowerTeacher - Quick Reference Guides- Gradebook for additional information.
 * Specify details regarding the assignment (due date, score type, etc.)
 * Click the Publish tab. Publish assignments for viewing on PowerSchool by students and parents:
 * Immediately
 * On a specific date
 * Days before due
 * Standards tab
 * This allows you to specify the district standard to an assignment.
 * __Copy Assignments__
 * You may copy assignments between classes.
 * You may copy assignments from a prior school year from PowerSchool.
 * NOTE: Monitor the school year, so you enter information in the correct gradebooks.
 * __Weighting Assignments__
 * When creating an assignment, use the Weight field for flexibility in grading practices. For the majority of assignments, keeping the //weight// at the default value of 1.0 and using the Points Possible to adjust how the assignment contributes to the overall term grade will be appropriate.

__PowerTeacher - Scoresheet ICON__

 * __Shortcuts for Recording Scores__
 * EX - assignment exempt
 * = - assigns maximum points possible
 * MI or / - assignment missing
 * LT or * - assignment late
 * COL or (.) – assignment collected
 * Fill Scores – select assignment column, right click, mass fill scores
 * __Grades__
 * Select student, select assignment, right click and select grades
 * ABS – Student Absent for assignment
 * __Score Inspector__(alternative to entering scores)
 * Select student and assignment cell, right click
 * Select Score Inspector
 * Enter scores using:
 * PageUp, PageDown, Enter, or the mouse
 * __NOTE__: Comments entered in Score Inspector can be viewed in the PowerSchool Parent/Student portal, but will __not__ appear on the report cards.
 * __Scores__
 * If grade/point is not specified for an assignment, it is NOT included in the calculation.
 * If a student earned zero points, be sure to enter 0.
 * __Missing Assignments__
 * If student has a missing assignment
 * do not enter a grade
 * specify the missing indicator
 * Be consistent through ALL your gradebooks.
 * Final Grades
 * This option is used when preparing for end-of-term report cards. Refer to @PowerTeacher - Prepare for Report Cards.

__PowerTeacher - How to enter Extra Credit__
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 * __Option 1__:
 * Enter a new assignment (name = Extra Credit, etc) with total points of zero.
 * As student earns extra credit during the quarter, enter points in the scoresheet.
 * This will not affect the other students, but will boost the student’s grade.
 * __Option 2__:
 * Create an assignment with Extra Points greater than zero.
 * As entering points for student assignment, specify points greater than points possible for assignment.
 * I.e. If the points possible for the assignment is 25, specify a higher score (i.e. 29) in the scoresheet for that assignment and the student has earned 4 additional points.

__PowerTeacher - Student Info ICON__

 * This option provides you a quick view of PowerSchool information for the student.
 * Select the student and you will be provided additional family information.

__PowerTeacher - Grade Setup ICON__

 * Calculations
 * Provides school terms dates.
 * Selecting a term allows you to specify methods of grading. (i.e. weighting)
 * Grade Scales
 * Allows you to view the grading scale assigned to the course (if more than one is listed - BOLD is active for course).

__PowerTeacher - Reports ICON__

 * A variety of reports are available for your use.

__PowerTeacher - Notifications ICON (New 2011-2012)__
Teacher notification displays:
 * Student birthdays
 * Added students
 * Dropped students
 * Administrator login events to the gradebook

A yellow badge appears on the Notifications ICON to alert you to new or unread notifications for all notifications types. The number of new or unread notifications appears in parentheses. Select the ICON and a list of notifications is displayed.