Secondary: Beginning of the Semester/Year Information
12 Days of Schoology 2022
Getting Started
Secondary Initial Set Up
At the beginning of the school year (or each semester), Secondary teachers must follow the steps below in order to ensure the proper sync occurs between Schoology courses and PowerSchool. Click on the image to the left for Step by Step set up instructions.
Preparing for a New School Year Checklist
Follow this checklist to help you prepare for the upcoming year.
Assignments
Scheduling Assignments/Folders.webmScheduling Assignments
Watch this video to learn how to schedule assignments ahead of time in Schoology.
Section Linked Schedule Assignments.webmScheduling Assignments in Linked Courses
Watch this video to learn how to schedule assignments at different dates/times for linked courses in Schoology
Discussions
Assessments
Assessment Question Types
There are 18 different assessment question types. Use this Youtube Channel to learn how to set up each assessment question type.
Lockdown Browser Set Up.webmSetting Up Lockdown Browser
Watch this video to see how to use lockdown browser with a Schoology Assessment
Lockdown Browser Troubleshooting Tips
When using the lockdown browser, please read these troubleshooting tips before testing or when you run into issues.
Updates/Informational Posts
Gradebook
Gradebook Configuration (MS/HS)
Middle School and High School teachers should watch this video tutorial on how to configure your Schoology gradebook to sync with your PowerTeacherPro gradebook.
*Reminder: Enter all grades in Schoology and sync to PowerTeacherPro
Updated PowerTeacher Pro and Schoology Grade Syncing Directions.mp4Gradebook Flags and Comments
Watch this video to understand how to use flags and comments in the Schoology Gradebook.
Click on flag by hovering over student grade to add a flag
Marked as missing automatically makes the assignment grade a 0
Incomplete does not assign any grade and overall grade does not change
Comments: be sure to click “display to student” (This also shows to parents)
💥Note: Flags do not sync over to PowerTeacher Pro but comments will
Flags.mp4Creating Grading Groups
Use this feature to differentiate assignments and assessments. Create different groups to assign different problem sets, reading, etc. to.
creating_groups_within_courses.pdfUsing the Bulk Edit Feature
Bulk Edit allows you to change names, category, points, factor, rubric, due date, and grading period all on one screen
Click into your Course
Click on "Gradebook" on the Left Side
Click on the 3 dots in the top right
Click "Bulk Edit"
Note: This is a great way to tell why something may not be syncing properly to PowerTeacher Pro
Using the Filters in Gradebook
Did you know that you can filter your gradebook by term, type of assignment, date created, due date, and type of grade earned? Here is how:
Dropping Lowest Grade
Did you know that Schoology will automatically drop the lowest grade in a specific category? Watch this video to show how:
In “Grade Setup” menu, click on the category
Choose “Drop Lowest” and indicate the number of assignments
Notes:
Teacher View: Does not show which assignments were dropped
Student View: The dropped assignments show up as crossed off in their gradebook
Dropping Lowest Grade.mp4Adding a Grading Column for Paper Assignments
When giving a paper assignment, it is important to give feedback and grades in a places students normally look. Here is how to add a grading column for an assignment not given within Schoology. (This will also sync to PowerSchool if needed)
Click on Courses
Click "Gradebook"
Click the Plus Sign in the top right corner
Click "Add Grade Column"
Set up assignment like normal and grade within the gradebook
"Setting All Grades" for an Assignment
One way to quickly add grades for all students at once is by using the "Setting All Grades" Feature. Below are the 4 steps you need to take to do this.
District Mastery (1st - 5th Grade)
Recording of the District Mastery Training (Virtual Portion with Schoology)
Use this video to review what our Schoology trainer went over during our PD.
Teacher Resources for Standards
1st Report Card.pdf1st Grade Copy of the Report Card
Use this resource to help you quickly refer back to the report card categories and subcategories.
2nd Report Card.pdf2nd Grade Copy of the Report Card
Use this resource to help you quickly refer back to the report card categories and subcategories.
3rd Grade ReportCard.pdf3rd Grade Copy of the Report Card
Use this resource to help you quickly refer back to the report card categories and subcategories.
Use this resource to help you quickly find the standard that matches the report card categories.
4th Grade Report Card.pdfUse this resource to help you quickly refer back to the report card categories and subcategories.
Use this resource to help you quickly find the standard that matches the report card categories.
5th grade report card.pdfUse this resource to help you quickly refer back to the report card categories and subcategories.
Schoology Attendance
