Using the Grade Book

Complete guide to using the Grade Book for managing student grades, assignments, and report cards.

Accessing the Grade Book

1. Go to School Dashboard > Grade Book
2. Select your classroom from the dropdown
3. The Grade Book opens with four main tabs: Grades, Assignments, Categories, and Reports

Setting Up Grade Categories

Before adding assignments, set up weighted grade categories:

1. Go to the Categories tab
2. Click "Add Category"
3. Enter category name (e.g., Tests, Homework, Projects)
4. Set the weight percentage
5. Choose a color for visual organization
6. Click Save

Important: Category weights should total 100% for accurate grade calculation.

Example Categories:

• Tests: 40%
• Quizzes: 20%
• Homework: 20%
• Projects: 15%
• Participation: 5%

Creating Assignments

1. Go to the Assignments tab
2. Click "Add Assignment"
3. Fill in the details:

- Title: Name of the assignment
- Description: Instructions or details
- Category: Select from your categories
- Type: Assignment, Quiz, Test, Project, Homework, Participation
- Max Points: Total points possible
- Due Date: When the assignment is due

1. Click Save Assignment

Entering Grades

1. Go to the Grades tab
2. Find the student and assignment intersection
3. Click on the cell to enter the grade
4. Enter the points earned
5. Click the save icon to save

Grade Colors:

• Green: 90%+ (A)
• Blue: 80-89% (B)
• Yellow: 70-79% (C)
• Orange: 60-69% (D)
• Red: Below 60% (F)

Grade Calculation

Grades are calculated using weighted categories:

1. Each category calculates: (points earned / total points) × 100
2. Category percentages are multiplied by their weights
3. Weighted scores are summed for the final grade

Example:

• Tests (40%): 85% × 0.40 = 34
• Homework (30%): 90% × 0.30 = 27
• Projects (30%): 80% × 0.30 = 24
• Final Grade: 85% (B)

Report Cards

Generate official report cards from the Reports tab:

1. Select the term (Quarter 1-4, Semester 1-2, or Final)
2. Enter the school year
3. Click "Generate Report Cards"
4. Report cards include:

- Current grades and letter grades
- GPA calculation
- Teacher comments

Tips for Success

1. Set up categories first before creating assignments
2. Enter grades promptly for student feedback
3. Use the feedback field for specific comments
4. Review the student summary regularly
5. Generate report cards at the end of each term