Grading Periods

This program will allow the user to set the start and end date for each marking period

1. Go to System on the left
2. Under Entry, select Sponsor Site Editor

Set Up Box

If you need instructions for setup values to be used, follow the link for Standard Setup Options.

Entering Grading Periods

1. Find a school using the Find button at the bottom right of the screen.
2. Select the Grading Periods tab at the bottom of the window.
   • NOTE: If a grading period window is not available or a new set of grading periods needs to be added, select the option New Grading Period Under the Action menu drop down.
3. Select the valid grade range.
4. Select the Grading Cycle. There are four types:
   • 6 Standard 6 Week - This grading cycle means there are six six week marking periods in a school term. Also, one school term, two semesters within the school term, six marking periods for the school term, and 6 weeks per marking period.
   • 9 Standard 9 Week - This grading cycle means there are four nine week marking periods in a school term. Also, one school term, two semesters within the school term, 4 marking periods for the school term, and 9 weeks per marking period.
   • 4 4X4 BLock - This grading cycle means there are four nine week semesters for two school terms. Two semesters equal one school term and four semesters equal two school terms, 2 marking periods for the school term, and 9 weeks per semester marking period.
   • 8 4.5 Block - This grading cycle means there are four four and half weeks per marking period in one school term. Each year has two school terms, with two semesters, 4 marking periods for a school term, and 9 weeks per semester marking period.

     

Deleting Grading Periods

1. Click the Delete button for the grade periods that are not needed.
2. A confirmation question will appear on the screen.