This year the Computer Department is looking forward to launching the new Web Gradebook in PowerSchool! Although it is not required to use the Web Gradebook, it is important that the secondary schools follow one of the following tracks to successfully input your progress reports and report cards.
IMPORTANT: If you would like to utilize the Web Gradebook (Track 2 or Track 3), you will have to attend trainings prior to the Computer Department enabling your PowerSchool Web Gradebook account. Please visit the Training Details page for trainings in your building.
Track 1:
Track one is the same method of entering progress report comments and grades that was used last year. Using this method will require all teachers to manually calculate final averages. If you would like to continue to use this method, you do not have to attend trainings or contact the computer department to be enrolled in the Web Gradebook program.
Track 2:
Track two utilizes the Web Gradebook. This track allows you to use the Web Gradebook to enter in comments, final quarter grades, and will calculate the course's final grade (Y1) automatically. No assignments or test scores will be entered into the Web Gradebook. Track 2 is designed for only comment entry, and final quarter grade entry.
What's Required to Begin:
- The teacher will have to attend Web Gradebook BASIC training offered by the Computer Department.
- During the training, the trainer will enable the Web Gradebook application on the teachers account.
- Visit "Training Details" for scheduling and training topics
NOTE: If you decide to stop using the Web Gradebook and return to Track 1, you must contact the Computer Department so that your account setting can be changed. If you do not contact the Computer Department, your comments and grades will not be visible on the verification report.
Track 3:
Welcome to the full blown Web Gradebook! Track 3 encompasses all of the functions of PowerSchool's Web Gradebook. Teachers will be able to enter assignments, set a grading scale, and much more. After a grade has been assigned for the assignments, the Web Gradebook will automatically calculate the final grade for the quarter, semester, and year. Teachers can setup specific values for midterms and finals to automate the calculation process. There are a handful of reports within the Web Gradebook that allow teachers to communicate with students and parents.
What's Required to Begin:
- The teacher will have to attend Web Gradebook BASIC & ADVANCED training offered by the Computer Department.
- During the training, the trainer will enable the Web Gradebook application on the teachers account.
- Visit "Training Details" for scheduling and training topics
NOTE: If you decide to stop using the Web Gradebook and return to Track 1, you must contact the Computer Department so that your account setting can be changed. If you do not contact the Computer Department, your comments and grades will not be visible on the verification report.
Important Reminders:
If you wish to utilize the Web Gradebook (Track 2 or Track 3), the decision must be made prior to progress reports and report cards. You must attend the BASIC training before we will enable the gradebook. If you decide to stop using the Web Gradebook, you must contact the Computer Department to modify your account settings. If you do not contact the Computer Department, your grades and comments will not display correctly on the verification sheets.
Please contact the Computer Department if you have any questions.
