Creating a Gradebook - Settings Tab

1. Continue from the Details tab in the New Gradebook.  See the Creating a Gradebook - Details tab and Class Roster for more information. 
2. Or, start under Gradebooks in the left navigation menu and choose My Gradebook, then select the Row Actions Gear to the far right and choose Edit.

2. You will see several tabs at the top for easy navigation. Click on the Settings Tab. Several sections are within the Settings tab. Classroom steps you through each one in sequence. Only three are required: Student Groups, Class Terms, and Standards.  

Quick Links

Admin Settings (Quick Links)

This is a data table of the administrative settings and their value (true/ false). After reviewing, click Next in the top right corner.

Student Groups (Required) (Quick Links)

This allows users to manage and assign groups of students to the gradebook. 

1. Click Select to the far right of the Student Groups field and choose the student groups you want to add. If the Gradebook was created with a class on the details tab, it will automatically include a student group with enrolled students. 
   • Use the My Groups or Shared Groups button to attach one or more groups to your gradebook.You can see smart or static groups you have created in Homeroom, along with groups based on your class rosters. Filter groups by school, grade, activity, class, or teacher to find the right ones easily.
   • Click the “+” icon to the right of the group name to add it. You can add multiple groups.
   • Once you have selected your groups, click Add Student Groups at the top right.
2. Students no longer in the group (due to changing classes/schools or withdrawing) may still show in the gradebook because the student has associated data (assignments or scores). To hide these students, ensure the Show Withdrawn Students box is left unchecked. Hiding them means they will remain in the system with all their data and grades preserved but will appear on scoring tabs. Hidden students will not be included in bulk actions, such as applying grades or comments. 
3. Click Save & Continue in the top right corner.

Delete Withdrawn Students (Quick Links)

You will see a list of withdrawn students. Here, you can toggle each student on or off to select them for deletion. Click Toggle All to delete all withdrawn students. Click Save & Continue in the top right corner. 

Note: Be aware that deleting a student will remove them and all their associated data from the gradebook and report card. Ensure you have saved any necessary information before proceeding.  

Class Terms (Required) (Quick Links)

Terms represent periods for assigning and grading student work. They should align with your school’s academic calendar. If you choose your school in the details tab, the school year start and end dates will already be entered. The All Year tem is listed by d fault. You can add additional terms as needed.

1. Click the Add Class Terms button and select the desired terms from the list by clicking the checkmark to the left of the term, then click Add Class Term to include them in your gradebook. You can include as many terms as you like. 
2. To modify a term’s start or end date, double-click the Date field and enter the new date in MM/DD/YY format. Or, use the calendar icon to select a date. You can navigate through months and years quickly using the forward/back buttons or by clicking the month’s name. Use Clear to reset or choose Today to set the current date.
3. If you no longer need a term, click the trash can icon to delete it.
4. Click Save & Continue in the top right corner.

Assignment Dates (Quick Links)

You can set the default Open, Due, and Close Dates for assignments by selecting the number of days. The application will automatically apply these dates to every new assignment created. If you prefer not to use default dates, simply delete the numbers in the assignment date fields. Click Save & Continue in the top right corner.

Assignment Categories (Quick Links)

Categories allow you to assign weight to groups of assignments, which can help calculate suggested grades for students.

1. Click the Add Assignment Category button.
2. Fill in the following fields:
   • Name: Give your category a descriptive name.
   • Color: Select a color to represent the category on the Grading Class Terms Tab.
   • Percentage Weight: Assign a percentage weight to the category; ensure that all categories combined sum to exactly 100%.
   • Default Color Bands: Set default color bands for assignments in this category by clicking the pencil icon in the Color Bands field. 
     • Click +Add Color Band to add an additional color band.
       • Fill in the Name/Label field.
       • Select the Color from the dropdown menu.
       • Fill in the Min and Max Scores to define the score range for the color band.
       • Select the Passing score by clicking the radio button.
     • Click the Trash Can to remove a color band.
     • Click OK to save the color bands.
3. Click Save & Continue in the top right corner.

Suggestion Ranges (Quick Links)

These ranges determine the suggested Class Term Grade based on student scores and category widgets. They can be configured for either letter grades (A-F) or number grades (1-4).

1. Start by determining how many thresholds (Threshold Count) you wil need. You can adjust this later as needed. 
2. Select the Max score and click Go. 

For each range, you will need to specify:

1. Choose the appropriate Grading Selection based on your district.
2. Select a Color to represent this grade range. 
3. Define the Min and Max scores for each range. It's best to start with the highest scores at the bottom and work your way up to ensure accuracy.
4. Click the Action Gear to the far right and choose Adjust Decimal Precision or Reset.
5. To delete a range, click the trash can icon next to it.
6. To add a new range, click the “+” icon. 
7. Click Save & Continue in the top right corner.

Standards Categories (Quick Links)

1. Click Add Standard Category.  
   • Fill in a descriptive Name. 
   • Enter a Percentage Weight. Ensure the percentage weights add up to 100%. 
2. To remove a category, click the trash can icon.
3. Click Save & Continue in the top right corner.

Standards (Required) (Quick Links)

1. Decide if you want to use standards by toggling the Disable Standards Requirements option. This selection is necessary for the next steps.
2. Use Select in the top right Standards field to choose the relevant standard from the drop-down menu.
3. Use the search function to locate specific standards.
4. Click the”+” icon to the right of the chosen standard. 
5. Click OK. 
6. Click on the blue hyperlink to learn more about the standard. 
7. Standards may be filtered to make them easier to find. To learn more about browsing standards, read the article Learning Standards.
8. After selecting the main standard, you can add any Contributing Standards similarly.
9. Click the Calculation box if you want it to be part of the grade calculations.
10. Click Save & Continue in the top right corner.

Assign Standard Categories (Quick Links)

1. Assign the learning standard category by clicking on your choice from the dropdown menu. 
2. Click the Action Gear to Order Newest to Oldest.
3. Click Save & Continue in the top right corner.

Non-Academic Measures(Quick Links)

Non-academic measures are character traits related to academic success, as determined by your district. These may be part of your grading requirements. 

1. Click Select to the far right of the Add Non-Academic Measures field, click the checkmark for the non-academic measure you want to add, then click Add Item. 
2. Click Save & Continue in the top right corner.

Curriculum (Quick Links)

Classroom allows teachers to organize curricular delivery, integrated or block. Students do not have access to this information.

• Integrated Curriculum: Mixes lessons across subjects.
• Block Curriculum: Focuses on one subject or lesson at a time, allowing students to master the content before moving on.  

1. There are two modes: View and Edit. 
2. Select Edit Mode to begin creating or modifying blocks.
3. You will have access to Classroom’s text editor (MoxieManager) for file management.
4. Enter your curriculum details and any relevant links or documents for reference throughout the year.
   • To add a new block, click the Add Block button.
   • To remove a block, select the Delete Block option.
5. If you selected a course code in the Details tab, this area may already contain pre-populated information. Your district may have created a gradebook template that includes a district-approved curriculum. You can choose to keep this or delete it as needed. If you are new to teaching the course, reviewing this content can provide a helpful starting point for the lesson.
6. Click Save & Continue in the top right corner.

Contributors (Quick Links)

Contributors are other educators who can view and edit your gradebook but cannot remove you or delete the gradebook. This is helpful for sharing resources, especially in team teaching, or allowing intervention specialists access to student groups and assignments. Once they are a contributor, they have full editing privileges, can add or remove assignments, score assignments, grade students, and add other contributors.

1. Click Select in the top right of the Add Contributors field, click the checkmark to the left of the name, and click Add Item.
   • Use the search function to find the staff member you want to add by typing any part of their name.
   • You can repeat the process to include multiple contributors as needed.
2. Click Save & Continue in the top right corner.

Report Card Settings (Quick Links)

A default report card is associated with the Gradebook.  If your district has contracted with SchoolData.net, you may have specific report card options available.

1. Toggle on the correct report card from the list of available report cards. 
2. Click Save & Continue in the top right corner.

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