Powerschool+Update

=Powerschool Update 2012-13=

Social Studies and Science Grades (1-2):


=FAQ's=


 * Do not override Handwriting, Social Studies (1-2), Science (1-2). If you would like to add one final grade, just add one assignment to that subject with the grade you want to show as the final grade.
 * Total Points vs. Category Weights
 * Total Points means all your points will be added up for the whole nine weeks and divided by the points possible. This would mean that not all of your assignments would be out of 100 points.
 * Category Weights are used so all of your assignments can be graded out of 100 points and each category can have a specific weight in the grading process.
 * If you use this feature you must first set up a category for your tests/quizes, assignments, homework, etc. and decided how much weight each category will have. This is a school level decision.
 * Do not give an assignment in any other category than you have weighted in that nine weeks.
 * Do not give a category weight and not give any assignments during the nine weeks. If you find you have not used a category you will need to change the weight to zero under Grade Setup Calculations so it will not be averaged in the final grade.
 * Remember to include an adequate number of grades for each category weight in each subject area each nine weeks. This grade should be representative of what the child has earned for that subject that nine weeks.
 * In Final Grade setup and nine weeks set up do not turn the little triangles as this clears any info you have entered.
 * Enter Handwriting Grades accurately (see above)
 * When doing a Manual override you must fill in all the necessary and it must match
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 * Wiki has Reading Level and Report Card Behavior Information
 * [[file:Reading Levels for Elementary1.docx]][[file:Behaviors for Elementary1.docx]]
 * If you have a student that has moved and you need to add or change a grade for that student, you must go to dropped students and then choose Filter Selected to find the student and you will be able to modify or add grades.

=Beginning of Year Housekeeping=
 * Update Your Teacher Webpage ASAP [[file:UpdatingTeacherWebpage.docx]][[file:Linking Your Document to your Teacher Website.docx]]
 * __Checking__ out Technology In Your Building [[file:Online Resource Checkout.doc]]
 * EResources District List for Elementary [[file:eResourcesElementary2012LES.doc]]
 * Student Email will be Office365, you will be getting information through the homeroom teacher. Directions Coming Soon
 * New District Server,** staff.cmcss.net **- Directions
 * STUDENT PIN - Students will now need to have a PIN number assigned by the state for logging on to servers and email. to find this number follow these directions.