FAQ

//This page has answers to some common questions that come up with using PowerSchool, PowerGrade, and PowerTeacher.//

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__ PowerTeacher Gradebook 1.6 __ (newest version as of August 2009)

 * //**How do I re-order my students in the gradebook?**//
 * Unfortunately, PowerTeacher Gradebook does not allow us to re-order our students like the previous gradebook version did
 * //**Can I make a seating chart?**//
 * This version of the gradebook does not allow for us to make a seating chart using the pictures like we did in the past. Check out the PTG - SEATING CHARTS video on the PT Gradebook page to see how to make a seating chart using PowerPoint and photos from PowerTeacher.
 * //**I'm a traveling teacher, do I have to set up 2 grade books?**//
 * Yes. The teacher will essentially have TWO PowerTeacher accounts and TWO separate gradebooks. Please see your buiding secretary in both buildings if you aren't sure what your logins for each building are.
 * **//I don't remember my PowerTeacher login or password? Help?//**
 * Your login to PowerTeacher online is your last name followed by your first initial
 * Your password is probably the same. Please log in and change it right away!
 * //**How do I change my password in PowerTeacher?**//
 * Log in and go to PERSONALIZE --> CHANGE PASSWORD
 * Here you will enter your old password followed by a new one you choose (twice)
 * Do NOT make your password your last name, first initial.
 * **//I keep getting an "old password is not correct" error...why?//**
 * If you have tried to change your password a few times and keep getting this error, try doing your last name, first initial with the first letter and last letter capital. For example - old password would be typed in as SmithJ This should help.
 * //**I heard there was a good way to print names from PowerTeacher to literally cut and glue/paste into my physical grade book. Help?**//
 * 1) In PowerTeacher, choose the chair icon for the class you want.
 * 2) Highlight and copy your class list.
 * 3) Open a blank Word doc. and paste the list
 * 4) Delete middle names, etc. Fix names to how you want them.
 * 5) Increase font to 16
 * 6) Print, physically cut and paste to fit into grade book.
 * **//How come we don't see M and L "codes" on printed reports?//**
 * The reports don't print the codes. However, if you run a "missing assignments" report, you can check the choice for "marked as missing" to run a report for those missing assignments per student.
 * **//Who fills out CITIZENSHIP?//**
 * K-2 and 6th do NOT fill out citizenship grades. 3, 4, and 5 do and this is the EFFORT grade. MS and HS don't see Citizenship in the gradebook.
 * **//Can teachers get a copy of a blank report card to use for entering standards? (Elem)//**
 * Yes. I put a video and handout on the wiki that explains how to do this http://powerschool.wikispaces.com/ReportCardTime
 * **//If a teacher overrides a grade, should they override the % and the letter grade?//**
 * If a teacher overrides a grade, the teacher should ONLY change the LETTER GRADE. This is explained in the video and handout on the ReportCardTime page.
 * **//If a teacher puts in comments ahead of time, can parents see them?//**
 * Yes, if a teacher puts in comments ahead of time, the parent can see them if the parent clicks on the right choices in their PowerSchool account.
 * **//What's up with Math not having the choice of "na" for 1st Grade?//**
 * It was added back in. Should be there now. :)
 * **//If a new student adds to my class, can I "re-order" students like in the past?//**
 * Unfortunately, no. There is no way to "re-order" students. :(