Grade Scales - Help Desk

Grades User Guide
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Description
Do one of the following:
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Select the checkbox to allow teachers to edit this
grade scale in PowerGrade.
Deselect the checkbox to restrict teachers from
editing this grade scale in PowerGrade.
Edit the description for the grade scale.
5. Click Submit. The Grade Scales page displays the edited grade scale.
How to Delete a Grade Scale
Deleting a grade scale does not affect grades that have already been assigned. The system
uses the default grade scale for any course or section that is no longer associated with a
grade scale. Deleting a grade scale is possible only if the Permit modification of grade
scales checkbox is selected on the GPA Options — Calculations page. For more information,
see GPA Calculations.
You must log in to the district office before performing this procedure.
1. On the start page, choose District from the main menu.
2. Click Grade Scales. The Grade Scales page appears.
3. Click the name of the grade scale you want to delete. The Edit Grade Scale page
appears.
Note: You cannot delete the default grade scale.
4. Click Delete. The Selection Deleted page appears.
GPA Calculations
Before running a grade-related report, such as a report card, set up the correct parameters
to calculate your school's grade point average. Some schools also choose to factor into the
GPA calculation the number of times a student takes a course. Since GPAs are calculated
on-the-fly, any changes take effect immediately and affect all schools on the server.
For information on setting the calculation methods and attempt types, see the following
sections:
• GPA Calculation Methods
• GPA Attempt Types
For information on other GPA settings, see How to Set Other GPA Settings.
GPA Calculation Methods
Create GPA calculation methods to define the formula and criteria for GPA calculations.
PowerSchool includes four standard calculation methods: Simple, Simple Percent, Weighted,
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