1. Power Teacher 2010

2. Agenda Set up Gradebook Introduction to new features Review some old features 2 Handout Page # none

4. Resource

5. PS & PT

6. Power Teacher3 Handout Page # none

7. Power Teacher Log on Page http://powerschool.avongrove.org/teachers/pw.html Please see Karen Norris in the hallway if you lost your passwords or get locked out. 4 Handout Page # none

8. Gradebook

9. Setup the Gradebook Quick Launch Button The Quick Launch button is the arrow next to Gradebook From the Power Teacher Start Page click Gradebook 6 Handout Page # 2

10. Change to the Correct School Year Use the dropdown to select the correct school year Last Year 7 Handout Page # 3

11. Check Preferences 8 Handout Page # 4

12. Check Preferences 9 Handout Page # 4

13. Reporting Term Grade Setup – Calculations New Feature – Copying the Grade Setup 10 Handout Page # none

14. Copying the Reporting Term Grade Setup NOTE- You can only copy classes with the same reporting terms (includes Finals) Yearlong courses only set up one class Semester courses Set up 1 class in each semester Art cycle courses Set up 1 class in each marking period (not art cycle) 11 Handout Page # none

15. Reporting Term Grade Setup – Calculations Go to the correct Section of the Handout Classes with Final Exams Classes without Final Exams Semester Classes Art Cycle Classes (MS only) Life Studies 12 Handout Page #

16. Year End Grades Y1 Handout Page # 13

17. Classes with Final Exams Select a class Click on the Grade Setup Tab Select the Calculations Mode Double click on Y1 Select Term Weights Enter the weights as shown Click Save 14 Handout Page # 5

18. Classes with Final Exams 15 Handout Page # 5

19. Classes without Final Exams Select a class Click on the Grade Setup Tab Select the Calculations Mode Double click on Y1 Select Term Weights Enter the weights as shown Click Save 16 Handout Page # 6

20. Classes without Final Exams 17 Handout Page # 6

21. Semester Classes Select a class Click on the Grade Setup Tab Select the Calculations Mode Double click on Y1 Select Term Weights Enter the weights as shown Click Save 18 Handout Page # 7

22. Semester Classes 19 Handout Page # 7

23. Art Cycle Classes Select a class Click on the Grade Setup Tab Select the Calculations Mode Double click on Q1 Select Total Points (default)or Category Weights 20 Handout Page # 8

24. Life Studies Handout Page # 9 21 Select a class Click on the Grade Setup Tab Select the Calculations Mode Double click on Y1 Select Term Weights Enter the weights as shown Click Save Double click on Q3 Select Total Points

25. Life Studies Handout Page # 9 22

26. Band, Choir, Orchestra Select a class Click on the Grade Setup Tab Select the Calculations Mode Double click on Y1 Select Term Weights Enter the weights as shown Click Save Handout Page # 9 23

27. Band, Choir, Orchestra Handout Page # 9 24

28. Marking Period Grades Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4

29. Marking Period Grades (Q1-Q4) Double click on Q1 Select Total Points or Category Weights 26 Handout Page # 11

30. Total Points Double click on Q1 Select Total Points Click Save Double click on Q2 Select Total Points Click Save Double click on Q3 Select Total Points Click Save Double click on Q4 Click Save 27 Handout Page # 11

31. Category Weights Enter or edit Categories Double click on Q1 Select Category Weights Click add categories Place a check next to the categories for that marking period only Enter the correct weights for those categories Click save Click on Q2 Repeat steps 1-6 Click on Q3 Repeat steps 1-6 Click on Q4 Repeat steps 1-6 Go to the copy grade setup section 28 Handout Page # 11

32. Category Weights Add all your Categories you will need for the YEAR 29 Handout Page # 12

33. Category Weights Adding categories to the grade setup Click add category 30 Handout Page # 12

34. Category Weights Select categories for that marking period Click ok 31 Handout Page # 13

35. Category Weights Enter the Category Weights (their total must equal 100) Click Save 32 Handout Page # 13

36. Category Weights Enter Category Weights - Total must equal 100 33 Handout Page # 13

37. Category Weights Repeat for the other quarters (Q2, Q3, Q4) 34 Handout Page # 13

38. Copy Reporting Term Grade Setup Complete the Grade Set up process for a class (Y1, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, F1) Right Click on Y1 Arty cycle classes Q1 Select Copy Grade Setup – Entire Class 35 Handout Page # 14

39. Copy Reporting Term Grade Setup Select the classes to copy to Click Next 36 Handout Page # 14

40. Copy Reporting Term Grade Setup Confirm the information Click Finish Repeat for courses with differentreporting terms 37 Handout Page # 14

41. **Copy Reporting Term Grade Setup Semester & Art Cycle Courses If you attempt to copy a class with different reporting terms and error message will occur 38 Handout Page # 15

42. **Copy Reporting Term Grade Setup 39 Handout Page # 15

43. Setting up the Final Exam Click on the Grade Setup tab Select the Calculation Mode Double click Y1 Confirm the settings shown 40 Handout Page # 16

44. Setting up the Final Exam 41 Handout Page # 16

45. Setting up the Final Exam Click F1 Confirm Total Point is selected 42 Handout Page # 16

46. Setting up the Final Exam Add a category called “Final” 43 Handout Page # 16

47. Setting up the Final Exam Click the Assignments tab Change the Reporting Term to F1using the drop down 44 Handout Page # 17

48. Setting up the Final Exam Click the “+” to add an assignment 45 Handout Page # 17

49. Setting up the Final Exam Enter the information Place the assignment in the “Final” category The Due Date MUST be 6/29/2011 Click Save 46 Handout Page # 17

50. Setting up the Final Exam Check the Due Date 47 Handout Page # 17

51. Setting up the Final Exam Copy the final Exam assignment to other classes (if necessary) 48 Handout Page # 18

52. Setting up the Final Exam Select which classes to copy to Select the Final to Copy 49 Handout Page # 18

53. New Features

54. Scoresheet Tab – Student View Mode 51 Handout Page # 19

55. Scoresheet Tab – Student View Mode View Reporting Term Grades Select a student Click the Terms tab 52 Handout Page # 19

56. Scoresheet Tab – Student View Mode View Assignments Select a student Uncheck the Terms tab Click the Asmts tab 53 Handout Page # 20

57. Scoresheet Tab – Student View Mode Enter Assignment Scores Right click in the score box Select grades Select a grade/score 54 Handout Page # 21

58. Student Info Tab View the Class Click on the students Tab 55 Handout Page # 22

59. Student Info Tab View Individual Student Info Double click on a student’s name above 56 Handout Page # 22

60. Custom Class Names Creating Custom Names for Classes Click on the Class Content Tab Mode tab = Class Info 57 Handout Page # 23

61. Custom Class Names Enter a custom display name Click save 58 Handout Page # 23

62. Custom Class Names Return to your Preference Click on the Section Tab Set it up as shown Note – Found issue with HS, 11th and/or 12th period show above Alpha HR 59 Handout Page # 23

63. Teacher Defined Codes Start in Preferences Click on the Score Codes tab Default New code Absent= ABS *exempt codes do not show on the parent/student screen 60 Handout Page # 24

64. Teacher Defined Codes To add a new code click add Enter the information Click ok 61 Handout Page # 24

65. Teacher Defined Codes Demo of Gradebook view Missing and/or Comments will display ABT (as is)will not display in Parent/student view 62 Handout Page # none

66. Entering Assignment Scores Quick Grade Createan assignment Right click in the score box Select grades or Select the score or Teacher defined Score 63 Handout Page # 25

67. Entering Assignment Scores Quick Fill Right click on the assignment title Select quick fill Select the score 64 Handout Page # 26

68. Extra Credit on an Assignment Enter the extra credit points for that assignment in the box provided 65 Handout Page # 27

69. Extra Credit Assignments Enter “0” pts for the assignment and assign pts for the extra credit 66 Handout Page # 27

70. Power Teacher New Features

71. Power Teacher Printer Reports From the Start page click the Printer for a class 68 Handout Page # 29

72. Power Teacher Printer Reports Use the drop down to select a report to Print Click Submit 69 Handout Page # 29

73. Power Teacher Printer Reports Current List of Reports New AUP permission by class Teacher Roll Sheet (vertical Note – Found issue with HS, AGSD AUP Class List Permissions – not showing 70 Handout Page # 29

74. Middle School

75. Student Discipline – Log Entry From the start page Click on the class backpack 72 Handout Page # 30

76. Student Discipline – Log Entry Click on the student’s name on the left Use the drop down to select Submit Log Entry 73 Handout Page # 30

77. Student Discipline – Log Entry Enter the Information Subject - is the incident (cutting class, disrespect, chewing gum, forms not returned) If incident is handled by the teacher and needs no further administrative action, follow the incident title with the letters TA (example: chewing gum –TA) (TA=Teacher Action) Log Entry Describe action - “Student name was 10 minutes late to class with 2 other friends” Do not use other student’s names Include any action taken (example: lunch detention) Include any contact made with parent/guardian (example: mother contacted 8/31/10 8:25 a.m. ) Click Submit 74 Handout Page # 31

78. Thank You