1. Launching the Gradebook
The new version of PowerTeacher Gradebook is no longer compatible with the "old launch". Please use the "new launch" method. Directions created by IT can be found here.2. The font may appear too small in the Gradebook
While this continues to be problem that we cannot fix completely, there are some things that might help:- To make your text larger in the Gradebook, click on "View" in your toolbar, and select Zoom. You may notice the comment box/text does not get bigger with this fix. We have looked into this issue and it continues to be unresolved. Because of this, we suggest using the magnifier tool. To access the magnifier tool, you can click on the small magnifying glass at the top right of your browser. Or, you can hold down the CTRL button and use the + and - keys. (If you have a new laptop and haven't yet changed the default font of your computer, you will want to click here.)
- You might consider viewing your Gradebook using your projector. While certainly not ideal, it will magnify the screen real estate enough to make comments a bit easier.
3. Reports in Gradebook
Some teachers find it helpful to run reports for students prior to conferences.- Reports Tab in Gradebook: This will allow you to customize the report you'd like to run. The steps below frame a basic report, but click here for some visuals and more detail regarding how these reports can be created.
- Make sure you've selected the correct class.
- Choose Individual Student Report
- Select Student and customize the screen for what you're looking for
- OR choose "All Enrolled" to get a report for each student
You can also run a report in the PowerSchool Portal (the screen where you take attendance) without being in Gradebook.
- Quick Look Up-This is especially quick and helpful for a parent phone call, or a student who is wondering where they are throughout the marking period.
- In the PowerSchool home screen, click on the backpack icon.
- Select the student, and in the Select Screens dropdown menu, click on "Quick Look Up". There you'll see grades to date, and an overall grade for the year.
