Elementary User Guide

AACPS/Office of Student Data

SY 2012-2013

What Every Teacher Should Know

AACPS New Grading Regulations revised on June 27, 2012 Intranet Help Sites o PowerTeacher Help o Chancery SMS Help Navigating through the Gradebook Adding Categories Setting Gradebook Preferences Entering Class Content Creating Assignments Entering Scores Reports
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Attendance Grid Individual Student Progress Student Roster/Contact listing Scoresheet Assignments/Scores for Dropped Students

Accessing PTG from School and Home SY12-13 Subject Comments

AACPS/Office of Student Data

SY 2012-2013

Getting Started Using PowerTeacher Gradebook

This document is designed for teachers of grades 1-5. It assists those users to begin taking advantage of PowerTeacher gradebook. This and additional training documentation can be found on the AACPS Intranet. Power Teacher Help: https://intranet.aacps.org/Dept/AAR/StudentData/PowerTeacher/Pages/Default.aspx Chancery SMS Help: https://intranet.aacps.org/Dept/AAR/StudentData/SMS/Pages/Default.aspx

Launching PowerTeacher Gradebook

PowerTeacher gradebook is accessible via the AACPS Intranet Home page. 1. Click the PowerTeacher Gradebook link. The PowerTeacher Gradebook Launch page displays. 2. Click Launch Gradebook. A digital signature verification dialog appears. 3. Click Trust or Run. 4. Select your school from the drop down window then enter your Username and Password that you use to log into ChancerySMS. 5. Click Login. The classes window appears empty. 6. Select 2012-2013 or Classes/Grades 1-5.

User Name and Password The user name and password is the same as your Chancery SMS. Contact the Help Desk regarding user account information should you have difficulty logging in. Anytime your Chancery SMS password is changed, your access to PTG will continue with the old password until a data refresh process occurs. That means you will keep using the old password until it doesnt work and then use the new password. The data refresh process occurs several times throughout the day.
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Touring the PowerTeacher Gradebook Window The PowerTeacher Gradebook window consists of the following main areas. It serves as the central point from which you begin your gradebook session. Feature ID Bar Classes Description The ID bar appears at the top of the PowerTeacher Gradebook window and displays your name and the name of your school. The Classes pane appears in the upper-left corner of the PowerTeacher Gradebook window and includes the Term Selector and Class List. When you first launch PowerTeacher gradebook, you must first select the 2012-2013 term in order to view all classes assigned to you.

Student Groups

The Student Groups pane appears in the centerleft of the PowerTeacher Gradebook window and defaults to displaying active students for a selected class. Students who are no longer assigned to your class or have withdrawn from school are located under Dropped. A students status is controlled by their status in Chancery SMS. The Categories panel appears in the lower-left corner of the PowerTeacher Gradebook window and displays default categories. Categories can be edited and additional categories created.

Categories

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The Navigation Bar consists of tabs located at the top of the screen. Each tab will be discussed in detail.

Each window pane is adjustable, both horizontally and vertically. To adjust the width, click and hold the vertical three-line icon and drag right or left. To adjust the height, click and hold the horizontal three-line icon and drag up and down. Feature Scoresheet Description Using the Scoresheet window, you can score assignments, and view and edit final grades for students enrolled in a class. The Scoresheet window is comprised of the following three modes: Assignments, Final Grades and Student View. Assignments mode is where assignments are created. Teachers enter in assignment details and student scores and comments that appear in PARENTCONNECTxp. The Student Info window displays a list of students enrolled in a class and basic information about each student from data entered into Chancery SMS. Use the Grade Setup window to view grade tables for each class. The Class Content window displays three modes; Class Info, School Content, and My Content. Basic class information displays in Class Info mode. Specific information such as a web site link that is specific to the class or teacher displays in the School Content or My Content modes and display in ParentCONNECTxp. The gradebook offers a selection of reports to assist you in daily classroom activities, as well as with assessing student performance. Using the Reports window, you can generate reports for all students who are enrolled in a class, or for a specific set, group, individual student, selection of students, or any combination.

Assignments

Student Info

Grade Setup Class Content

Reports

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On the Menu Bar located at the top of the screen are features that will be discussed throughout the training documents. Below is a table that lists what is available under each.

Feature File

Description Use the pop-up menu to select one of the following commands: Save Revert Refresh Class Info Lock Gradebook Exit Use the pop-up menu to select one of the following commands: Cut Copy Paste Use the pop-up menu to select one of the following commands: Scoresheet Assignments Student Info Grade Setup Class Info Reports Zoom Use the pop-up menu to select one of the following commands: Check Spelling Categories Score Inspector Fill Scores/Fill Comments Import Scores Recalculate Final Scores Copy Assignments Export Scores Template Birthdays Copy Final Grade Setup Preferences Use the pop-up menu to choose New Window to open another instance of gradebook so that you can access other areas of gradebook at one time.

Edit

View

Tools

Window

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Using Zoom Feature PowerTeacher gradebook provides a zoom feature, which provides you with the flexibility to zoom in to see more detail of a window or zoom out to see more of the window at a reduced size. The zoom feature is available when using the Students, Assignment, Grades Setup, and Scoresheet windows. After a zoom level is selected, that zoom level becomes the default setting and applies to all four windows until you select a new zoom level. Locking Your Gradebook 1. From the gradebook menu bar, choose File > Lock Gradebook. The lock screen appears, covering the entire gradebook. If you attempt to launch another gradebook session, the system detects that a gradebook session is already open and locked and will not launch a second instance. 2. To unlock the gradebook, enter your Password > Unlock.
If your session has timed out, you will be asked to re-enter your password to continue working.

To quit the gradebook from the lock screen, click Quit. If there are unsaved changes in the gradebook, you are prompted to save the changes, or exit without saving the changes. Classes The Classes pane appears in the upper-left corner of the PowerTeacher Gradebook window and includes the Term Selector and Class List. The box will be blank until you select 2012-2013 from the drop down window. Selecting Classes When selecting subsequent classes, the window that appears is the last window in which you were working. For example, if you are working in the Assignments window and need to switch to another class, when you select that class, the Assignments window for the selected class appears.

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Student Groups PowerTeacher gradebook includes two pre-defined student groups: active and dropped. The active students group contains only those students who are currently enrolled in the selected class. The dropped students group contains only those students who are no longer enrolled in the selected class. To display students click on the triangle. By default, the student groups pane operates in highlight mode where selected students appear highlighted on the Scoresheet and Student Info windows in addition to the other students within a class. To only view a selected student(s) on the Scoresheet and Student Info windows, use the filter mode.

Viewing and Printing a Class Birthday List You can view a list of student birthdays for one class or all classes. 1. Select a class from the Classes pane. Note: For schools who departmentalize or have flexible student groupings, use the Expected Student Behaviors or Overall Marking Period Comments class. These students should be your homeroom students where attendance is taken. 2. From the menu bar, Select Tools and then select Birthdays. The current month is highlighted. Scroll through the list to view birthdays for all other months. To view a birthday list for all classes that all assigned to you, select the All Displayed Classes option from the pop-up menu. 3. To print the birthday list, click Print. To save the birthday list, click Save. The default format is CSV (comma separated value). 4. Click Close to close the birthday list dialog box.

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Student Info Tab

The Student Info window displays a list of students enrolled in a class and basic information about each student such as student ID, birthday, and gender. Double click on the students name to view parent/guardian names, home telephone numbers and email addresses. Student information is updated in Chancery SMS. Student detail information, and filtering or highlighting of student groups, is displayed on the Student Info window as well as the Scoresheet window in all modes.

Grade Setup Tab

PowerTeacher gradebook uses a default grade scale that is set up and managed by the District. You can view detailed information about the default grade scale for each class. View Calculations area displays a list of marking period spreadsheets for each class. You can also view the start and end dates for each marking period. The gradebook defaults to total points. No changes are required. The Grade Scales window displays basic information for each grade scale.

Class Content Tab

The Class Content window displays three modes; Class Info, School Content, and My Content. Basic class information displays in Class Info mode. This is an ideal location to display the class syllabus or specific marking period information. This information displays in ParentCONNECTxp. Adding a Class Description 1. Select a class from the Classes pane. 2. Click the Class Content tab. The Class Content window opens. 3. Select Class Info mode. 4. Enter the desired information in the Description text box. 5. Click Save. 6. Repeat for each subject/class. Note: The Save and Revert buttons appear shaded until information is entered.

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All teachers using PowerTeacher Gradebook must complete the following setup prior to entering Assignments and Scores.
Categories

PowerTeacher comes with four pre-determined category typesHomework, Project, Quiz and Test. All teachers will use the default categories. Teachers can choose to create additional categories. Once a category is entered, it will be available for all classes. Adding Additional Assignment Categories Click the Plus (+) in the lower left hand corner of the Categories window to add a new category. You can also click on a category and click the Minus (-) button to delete a Category. Categories can also be accessed from the menu barTools>Categories. In the Categories pane, click the Plus (+) button. The Categories Dialog box displays. 1. Type Classwork in the Name field. 2. Type CLSWK in the Abbreviation field. 3. Choose a subject color from the drop down menu. 4. Points Possible This value will be is used as a default for all assignments within the category, but may be overridden on an assignment-byassignment basis. Giving it a value of zero requires you to always give a point value at the assignment level. Extra Points - leave at 0. 5. Score Type choose from the drop down of Points, Percentage or Letter Grade. 6. Include in Final Grade Leave the check mark in the box. This is the default for all Assignment Categories. 7. Description (can be left blank). Click OK. 8. Repeat the above steps to create additional categories, for example, Benchmark Assessments, Participation, or Quick Checks.

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Note: Filtering Assignments by Categories On the lower left screen on Categories, choose Filter Selected and click on a Category. This feature can be used to display only assignments and/or scores in a single category.

Display Preferences

1. From the menu bar select Tools and then select Preferences. 2. Grading Tab - There is no need to make any changes on this tab; leave all settings as they appear.

On the Section Tab, if you choose Custom Display Name, it will allow you to enter a customized name that displays under Classes window on the left hand side of the screen. This is recommended if teachers want to display subjects as they appear on the report card or for cultural arts teachers who wish to display the Homeroom teachers names. Customizing the Display Name 1. Click on the Section tab. 2. On this page, select Section Number and Custom Display Name. 3. Click the OK button to close the Preferences dialog box. 4. Click on the Class Content tab and then the Class Info button. 5. In Custom Display Name, type a zero and then the number to group subjects together (like the report card) or type the name of the class as you would like it to appear. 6. Click the Save button in the lower right hand corner. Change the remaining subjects in the same way.

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7. Go back to ToolsPreferences and click on the Sections tab. 8. Click in the Sort By: and select Course Name. Click OK. 9. The subjects (classes) should now sort the way you want to see them displayed in the Classes window.

10. Cultural Arts teachers can choose to enter the Homeroom teachers name in the Custom Display Name.

11. Go back to ToolsPreferences and click on the Sections tab. 12. Click in the Sort By: and select Course Name. To hide the subject name in the Classes window, select Section Period Day. Click OK. 13. Only teachers names display in the Classes window.

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Assignment Tab
You can add assignments from the Assignments window or the Scoresheet window. The following steps show adding assignments using the Assignments Tab. Select a class from the Classes pane. Be sure that you are in the current Reporting Term. This document also outlines the steps on editing, copying and deleting assignments.

Adding an Assignment
Click the Assignments tab and then click the Plus button. 1. Enter the Assignment Name and then press the tab key on your keyboard. The name will duplicate itself on the Abbreviation field. You can edit the abbreviated name to be shorter. The Assignment Names must be unique.

Select a Category for the assignment from the drop down menu. Select a Score Type of Points, Percentage, or Letter Grade if different than from the default. Type the Points Possible if necessary. It must be greater than zero. Let the Weight default to 1.00 The Date Due will default to todays date. Choose a Date Due that falls within the corresponding marking period dates. To access the calendar, click on the grey calendar grid to the right of the Date Due Field. 7. Enter an assignment Description in the text box. This is optional but the information will display in ParentCONNECT. 8. Click Save. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Viewing Assignments
The Assignment window displays the reporting term, class assignments, the assignment due date and other information about each assignment. To view assignments from a previous marking period, click on the down arrow in the Reporting Term window and change to the desired marking period. Changing the term to All will display all assignments for the current year.

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1. Select a class from the Classes pane. 2. Click the Assignments tab.

Editing Assignments
1. Select a class from the Classes pane. 2. Click the Assignments tab. The Assignment window displays. 3. Double-click on the assignment you want to edit. The Assignment Detail window displays at the bottom of the screen. 4. Edit the information as needed. 5. Click Save.

Deleting Assignments
You can delete an assignment from the Assignments window or the Scoresheet window using the Minus button. 1. Select a class from the Classes pane. 2. Click the Assignments tab. The Assignment window displays. 3. Select the assignment you want to delete.

4. Click the button. The Delete Assignment window appears. If an assignment does not have scores, the Delete Assignment window states, "Are you sure you want to delete assignment [name]?" 5. If an assignment has scores, the Delete Assignment window states, "This assignment has scores. Are you sure you want to delete assignment [name] and all associated scores?" 6. Click Yes. The assignment no longer appears on the Assignment window.

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Copying Assignments
You can use the Copy Assignments function to copy one or multiple assignments from one class to other classes. When copying an assignment, the assignment details and publish settings are copied to the new assignment, with the exception of the assignment score.

1. Select a class from the Classes pane and then select the Assignments tab. The Assignment window displays. 2. From the menu bar, select Tools > Copy Assignments. 3. Select one or more assignments from the dialog box. 4. Click the Next button. 5. Select one or more classes. 6. Edit the Due Date if necessary. 7. Click OK. The assignment or assignments are copied to the selected class or classes. 8. Open the class where the assignments were copied to and edit the assignment information if necessary.

Copying/ Pasting Assignment Scores You can copy scores entered in one assignment to any other assignment within a Scoresheet or to a different Classs Scoresheet. 1. Select a class from the Classes pane. 2. Click the Scoresheet tab, then click Assignments mode. The Scoresheet Assignments window appears. 3. Click the Assignments column header to highlight. 4. Right-click on the assignment column header for which you want to copy scores and select Copy Scores from the shortcut menu. 5. Locate the assignment that you want to copy the scores to. Right-click on the assignment column header for which you want to paste scores and select Paste Scores from the shortcut menu.

Note: You can only paste valid scores in an assignment column. For example, you cannot paste letter grades into a column that is assigned a numeric grade scale.

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Scoresheet Tab
Using the Scoresheet window, you can create and score assignments, and view and edit final grades for students assigned to a class. Past assignments are separated from future assignments (beyond todays date) by a dividing line and past assignments appear slightly shaded. Available letter score codes of A,B,C,D,E, NG, CD, PR or NI are dependent on the subject that is being scored.

Entering Scores
1. Select a class from the Classes pane. 2. All active students display by default. 3. Click the Scoresheet tab, then click Assignments mode. The Scoresheet Assignments window displays. 4. Click the assignment score cell of the student for which you want to enter a score. 5. Enter the score in the score cell. Depending on what Score Type each assignment has, you can key in scores as points or percentages (the program will add the % symbol) or letter grades. 6. Press the ENTER key. The score appears and the cursor advances to the next score cell. 7. When finished entering scores for the assignment, click Save button.

Editing a Score
1. Select a class from the Classes pane. 2. Click the Scoresheet tab, then click Assignments mode. The Scoresheet Assignments window appears. 3. Click the assignment score cell of the student for which you want to edit a score. The score cell appears as an editable text field. 4. Enter the new score in the score cell.
5. Click Save. The new score appears on the Scoresheet window.

Deleting a Score
1. Select a class from the Classes pane. 2. Click the Scoresheet tab, then click Assignments mode. The Scoresheet Assignments window displays. 3. Click the assignment score cell of the student for which you want to delete a score. The score cell appears as an editable text cell. 4. Press Delete key or Backspace key. 5. Click Save.
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NOTE: If Points Possible is modified for an assignment where student point-based scores exist, the Points Possible Has Changed window appears. You can either click Keep Scores to keep the scores asis or click Adjust Scores to adjust them based on the new points possible.

Fill Scores
Using the Fill Scores command is a quick and easy method to enter the same score for all students or for only those with unrecorded scores. For example, if all but two students in a class receive the same assignment score, use the Fill Scores function to enter that score for the class with the exception of the scores already entered for the two students. How to Fill Assignment Scores 1. Select a class from the Classes pane. 2. Click the Scoresheet tab, then click Assignments mode. The Scoresheet Assignments window appears. 3. Select the assignment for which you want to fill scores and then right click to view the shortcut menu and select Fill Scores. Or from the from the menu bar, choose Tools > Fill Scores. 4. Indicate whether you want to only fill empty scores or replace all scores by selecting one of the following options: Items with No Score or Replace All. 5. Click the checkbox to activate the score field. Enter a Score value. 6. Enter a Comment if necessary. 7. Click OK. Using Quick Fill Feature 1. Select a class from the Classes pane. 2. Click the Scoresheet tab, then click Assignments mode. The Scoresheet Assignments window appears. 3. Select the assignment column header for which you want to fill scores and then right click to view the shortcut menu and select Quick Fill. 4. Select the applicable score from the selection menu. The score you selected appears in any score field that was previously blank. 5. Click the Save button.

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Clear Assignment Scores

Use the Clear Scores command to remove all previously entered assignment scores. Select the assignment column header for which you want to clear scores and then right click to view the shortcut menu and select Clear Scores. Or from the from the menu bar, choose Tools > Clear Scores.

Using Special Score Codes

Marking Assignments as Collected To indicate that an assignment for a student has been collected, mark the assignment as Collected from the Scoresheet window or the Score Inspector. An assignment can be marked as collected with or without entering a score. If no score is entered, a green checkmark appears within the selected student assignment score cell. If a score is entered, the checkmark is replaced with the score. This code is not visible in ParentCONNECTxp. Marking Assignments as Exempt To indicate that an assignment for a student is exempt, mark the assignment as Exempt from the Scoresheet window or the Score Inspector. An assignment can be marked as exempt with or without entering a score. If no score is entered, an italicized Ex appears within the selected student assignment score cell. If a score is entered, the score appears italicized and shaded. This code is not visible in ParentCONNECTxp. Marking Assignments as Late To indicate that an assignment for a student is late, mark the assignment as Late from the Scoresheet window or the Score Inspector. An assignment can be marked as late with or without entering a score. When marked as late, a red circular L appears within the selected student assignment score cell. This code is not visible in ParentCONNECTxp.

Marking Assignments as Missing To indicate that an assignment for a student is missing, mark the assignment as Missing from the Scoresheet window or the Score Inspector. If marked as missing, an orange circular M appears within the selected student assignment field. If the assignment is marked as Collected, the orange "M" is replaced with a green checkmark. If a score is entered, the orange "M" is replaced with is replaced with the score. This is the only score code that is visible in ParentCONNECTxp. 1. Select a class from the Classes pane. 2. Click the Scoresheet tab, then click Assignments mode. The Scoresheet Assignments window appears. 3. Right-click the assignment score cell of the student whose assignment is being marked Collected, Exempt, Late or Missing.

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4. Select one of the following score codes: Collected, Exempt, Late or Missing from the shortcut menu. 5. Click Save. The score code appears on the Scoresheet window.
Note: The Save and Revert buttons appear shaded until information is entered.

Adding a Comment Note From the menu bar, select Tools > Score Inspector or right-click on the students score and select Score Inspector from the short cut menu. Use Score Inspector to record narrative comments and/or subject comment codes for a student for a specific assignment. Click the Close button. Once a comment is recorded a C will display in a blue circle in the upper right side of a students score cell. To view the comment from the Scoresheet window, hover the mouse over the comment icon and a box will appear with the students name and comment displayed. The inserted comment is visible in the ParentCONNECTxp as a clickable note icon.

NOTE: Use the navigational arrows at the top which allow you to move left or right between assignments or up or down between students. EX = LT COL MI Quick Keyboard Score Entry Marks an assignment as Exempt Assigns the maximum points possible for the assignment Marks an assignment Late Marks an assignment Collected Marks an assignment as Missing

View Scoresheet Statistics The Summary section of the Scoresheet provides statistical information for assignments and final grades. The mean is the mathematical average of the scores you entered. The median represents the middle of all values: one-half of the scores will be above this number and one-half will be below it. The mode indicates the most common value. 1. Select a class from the Classes pane.
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2. Click the Scoresheet tab, and then select the applicable Mode. It should default to the Assignment Mode.

3. Click Summary if not already displayed. The mean, median, and mode for each assignment and/or final grade display.

4. Select a student to highlight the row. The points earned, percentage, and grade to date appear in the lower-left corner of the Scoresheet.

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Reports in PowerTeacher Gradebook

PowerTeacher gradebook offers a selection of reports to assist you in daily classroom activities, as well as with assessing student performance. Using the Reports window, you can generate reports for all students who are enrolled in a class, for all students who are enrolled in all your classes, or for a specific student or selection of students. Report Format When generating reports, you can choose from three output formats: Format Description PDF A cross-platform file that can be read and printed by Adobe Acrobat Reader or Preview on PDF a Mac or PC. This file can also be saved, printed or emailed. HTML A file that can be read by a browser such as Safari or Internet Explorer. Export A text file consisting of the data, separated by commas. This file can be opened with Excel. (CSV) Format options vary depending on the report. Reports Window By default, reports will print for all students in the class. If you want to print a report for one or more students or for a student Group, select Selected Groups and/or Students on the Students line on the Criteria tab interface. To open a report, select the Open Report option then click OK. By default, the report opens in a PDF. Click on the printer icon to print the report. By selecting the Layout tab, you can personalize a report by entering a custom title or by including a top note, bottom note, and/or signature line. Attendance Grid Report Run the Attendance Grid report to generate a student and date grid for taking attendance. You can use this report to take attendance on field trips or be left for a substitute teacher. It is also a convenient roster to track class participation.

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Running the Report 1. Click the Reports tab and then select a class from the Classes pane. 2. Click on the Attendance Grid report. The window opens. 3. Select a Date range.
4. Click the Run Report button. The Report Complete window appears.

5. Click OK to open the report.

Student Roster Report Use this report to generate a summary of student demographic information on a student-by-student basis. When generating this report, you can specify which columns of student data to list on the report, and in what sort order. In addition, you can add up to six blank columns with customizable column headings.

Running the Report 1. Select a class from the Classes pane. 2. Click the Reports tab and then select the Student Roster Report. 3. The Student and Parent Info sections allow you to include a variety of information. 4. Add up to six additional fields and retitle them as you wish. 5. The Report Preview section displays the column order and can be changed by clicking and dragging them to the left or right. 6. Click Run Report. The Report Complete window appears. 7. Click OK to open the report.

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Individual Student Report To print a report for a single student: 1. Click the Reports tab and then select a class from the Classes pane. 2. Click the Reports tab and then select the Individual Student Report. 3. Click the arrow to view all students. Click to highlight the students name (hold the Control (ctrl) key to select additional student names). 4. Change the Students: to Selected Groups and/or Students. 5. Select a Date Range or select the Current marking period. 6. Click Run Report. The Report Complete window appears. 7. Click OK to open the report.

On the Layout tab, you can personalize this report by entering a custom title or by including a top note, bottom note, and/or signature line.

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Scoresheet Report Run the Scoresheet report to generate a spreadsheet-style summary of student grades and assignments information. Use this report to view final grades for any reporting term or assignments that fall within a specific date range, for all students.

Running the Report 1. Select a class from the Classes pane. 2. Click the Reports tab and then select the Scoresheet Report. 3. The Assignment Display and Items To Include sections allow you to include Final MP Grades and Assignments recorded during the specific marking period. 4. Select a Date Range. 5. Click Run Report. The Report Complete window appears. 6. Click OK to open the report.
Example of the Scoresheet Report

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Accessing Scores for Dropped Students in PowerTeacher Gradebook

Once a student has been rescheduled in Chancery SMS, they will appear as Dropped in your PowerTeacher Gradebook. You can still edit/create assignment scores after the date the student left the class. 1. Click once to highlight the subject the student had been scheduled in previously. 2. Double click on the word Dropped. 3. Change Highlight Selected to Filter Selected. Only dropped students will appear. 4. Edit and/or add scores as needed, click the Save button.

5. Print an Individual Student Report as follows: 1. Click to highlight the student name from the Dropped students list. If you need more than one students report, hold the control key while selecting additional student names. 2. Click on the Reports tab. 3. Double click to highlight the Individual Student Report. 4. Change the Students: to Selected Groups and/or Students. 5. Change the Date Range to the Current marking period (1st MP, 2nd MP, 3rd MP or 4thMP). 6. Click Run Report button, then choose Open Report. Click on the printer icon print the report. to

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Accessing Your PowerTeacher Gradebook from Home

To be able to access the PowerTeacher Gradebook site from home, you must have following: a network user name issued by the Human Resources Department of AACPS a computer connected to the internet one of the following browsers: o Firefox 2.0.0.4 (MacIntosh or PC) o Safari 2.0.x (MacIntosh) o Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher(PC) To logon to PowerTeacher from Home, complete the following steps: 1. Open your browser and log onto http://www.aacps.org/. 2. Click on the header for Human Resources/Employment and then click on Employee Intranet in the drop down menu. 3. Type your AACPS user name and password in the security server dialog box. Note: This is the same username and password that is used to log on to your AACPS computer. If you have trouble accessing the Intranet, please contact the Help Desk at 410.222.5135.

4. From the AACPS Employee Home page click the PowerTeacher Gradebook link. 5. Scroll down and click on Launch Gradebook button.

6. A security screen may appear. If it does, click in the box for Always trust content from this publisher and then click the Run button.

If the gradebook fails to launch, click on the Click Here link underneath the Launch Gradebook icon to perform a Java software check.

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7. Click on the down arrow to the right of the school dialog box and change it to your school. School names will be in alphabetical order. 8. In the Username box, type your user name for Chancery SMS. 9. In the Password box, type the password that you have been using for ChancerySMS. If you do not know that password, contact the AACPS Help Desk. Anytime your ChancerySMS password is changed, your access to PowerTeacher gradebook will continue with the old password until the daily data refresh process occurs. That means you will keep using the old password until it doesnt work and then use the new password.

Home Access Troubleshooting Tips Java must to be installed on your home computer. Use version 6.0. The latest version (7.0) is not currently compatible with PTG. Ensure that you have Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player installed on your computer. If you have firewall software at home: Set the port range to 7880:7880 and the allowed protocol is UDP/TCP. Make sure inbound and outbound are enabled. Make sure your virus software on your home computer is not blocking access. You may need to go into the virus software interface and allow access for PowerTeacher. Pop-ups should be enabled in browser settings. Use the Browser Test for PowerTeacher Gradebook located on the PowerTeacher Gradebook Help Site.

Office of Student Data/JC PowerTeacher Gradebook, V 2.2.3

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Elementary Subject Comments SY-2012-2013

Code AR01 Subject Art Demonstrates high level of artistic talent.

General
G01 G02 G03 G04 G05 G06 G07 G08 G09 G10 G11 G12 G13 G14 G15 G16 G17 G18 G19 G20 G21 G22 G23 G24 G25 G26 G27 G28 G29 G31 G32 G33 G34 G35 G36 G37 G38 G39 Absences affect achievement. Tardiness affects achievement. Homework needs to be completed and turned in regularly. Consistently completes homework. Please review homework daily. Classwork needs to be completed and turned in regularly. Consistently completes classwork. Improvement needed in test/quiz scores. Assignments need to be checked carefully. Needs to come to class prepared. Comes to class prepared. Improvement needed in organizational skills. Demonstrates strong organizational skills. Improvement needed in behavior. Demonstrates responsible behavior. Needs to demonstrate initiative. Demonstrates initiative. Improvement needed when working in groups. Works well in groups. Frequently needs reminders of rules and routines. Please remind your child of the importance of following established rules and routines. Follows classroom rules and routines. Frequently off task. Stays on task. Grade reflects modifications/accommodations. Instruction reflects modifications/accommodations. Uses technology to support learning. Uses materials purposefully and respectfully. Participated in an intervention group. (see comment sheet) See comment sheet. Please contact teacher. I look forward to talking with you at your child's upcoming conference. Please contact me at your earliest convenience so that we can develop a plan to help your child be successful. Pleasure to have in class. Thank you for your continued support. Congratulations on making honor roll! Congratulations on having perfect attendance! Congratulations on making Principal's Honor Roll! SY 2012-2013 1

Elementary Subject Comments SY-2012-2013

Code G40 G41 G42 Subject Student participates in Advanced Learner Programs Exploratory Trail. Student participates in Advanced Learner Programs Single-Subject Language Arts Trail. Student participates in Advanced Learner Programs Single-Subject Mathematics Trail.

Instrumental Music
IM01 IM02 IM03 IM04 IM05 IM06 IM07 IM08 IM09 IM10 IM11 IM12 IM13 IM14 IM15 IM16 IM17 IM18 IM19 IM20 IM21 IM22 Uses technology to support learning. (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) Homework needs to be completed and turned in regularly. (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) Classwork needs to be completed and turned in regularly. (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) Improvement needed in test/quiz scores. (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) Improvement needed in organizational skills. (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) Improvement needed in behavior. (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) Please contact teacher. (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) Demonstrates initiative. (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) Needs to demonstrate initiative. (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) Improvement needed when working in groups. (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) Works well in groups. (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) Demonstrates strong organizational skills. (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) Demonstrates responsible behavior. (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) See comment sheet. (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) Grade reflects modifications/accommodations. (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) Comes to class prepared. (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) Needs to come to class prepared. (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) Needs to practice daily. (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) Demonstrates high level of musical aptitude. (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) Frequently needs reminders of rules and routines. (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) Frequently off task. (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) Pleasure to have in class. (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Math
MA01 MA02 MA03 MA04 MA05 MA06 MA07 MA08 MA09 MA10 MA11 Needs to practice math facts daily. Needs to improve computation. Demonstrates strong computation skills. Needs to improve problem solving skills. Demonstrates strong problem solving skills. Demonstrates general understanding of concepts. Masters skills and concepts quickly. Needs to improve communication skills. Demonstrates effective communication skills. Uses math vocabulary appropriately. Please encourage your child to practice their math facts at home each evening.

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Elementary Subject Comments SY-2012-2013

Code MU01 MU02 Subject

Music
Needs to practice daily. Demonstrates high level of musical aptitude.

Code PE01 PE02 PE03 PE04 PE05 PE06 PE07 PE08 PE09

Subject

Phyiscal Education
Needs to demonstrate responsible behavior. Student needs to improve teamwork. Demonstrates teamwork. Student needs to improve sportsmanship. Demonstrates good sportsmanship. Demonstrates leadership skills. Participates regularly in class and demonstrates enthusiasm. Demonstrates high level of skills. Participation needed in physical activities outside of school.

Reading
RD01 RD02 RD03 RD04 RD05 RD06 RD07 RD08 RD09 RD10 RD11 RD12 RD13 Needs to read at home daily. Please provide opportunities for your child to read a variety of texts such as newspapers, magazines, signs, and menus. Please encourage your child to read at home each evening. Please read to your child at home each evening. Reads with accuracy and expression. Needs to read with accuracy and expression. Comprehends a variety of texts. Needs to comprehend a variety of texts. Uses word attack skills. Needs to use word attack skills. Acquires and uses vocabulary. Needs to acquire and use vocabulary. Uses reading strategies effectively.

Science
SCI1 SCI2 SCI3 Demonstrates appropriate lab skills. Demonstrates application of scientific processes. Demonstrates use of scientific vocabulary.

Social Studies
SS1 SS2 Demonstrates use of social studies vocabulary. Analyzes and evaluates information from a variety of sources.

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Elementary Subject Comments SY-2012-2013

Code WR01 WR02 WR03 WR04 Subject

Writing
Communicates effectively. Needs to communicate effectively. Applies appropriate grammar, mechanics, spelling, handwriting. Needs to improve grammar, mechanics, spelling, handwriting.

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