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Powerschool: Check a few times a week
To see how a class average is calculated, click on the grade for the class
Graded assignments will be displayed - problem areas can be identified
Assignment Titles - as listed in StudySync, or IXL
Check for upcoming assignments and/or work that is missing
Some assignments will have colored icons next to scores indicating missing, late, incomplete or excused (use key at the bottom of the page to know what the colors represent
Some assignments may also include a comment providing extra information. This will be indicated with a speech box with three lines in the middle located on the right side of the assignment/score. (Mobile mode may be in a different location)
PBIS: Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
School-wide initiative to reward positive behavior
Accessed through classlink
Teachers reward points that students can exchange for goods, foods, and/or entertainment
In the app
Amount of points earned in a term
Amount of points earned in a year
Amount of points spent
“Cost” for prizes (Store → The Den; some teachers may have their own store); items “purchased” will be given during school time
StudySync: RLA
Students access through Class Link on their computers
Listed as McGraw-Hill ConnectEd
May access Language Arts or Online Social Studies Textbook
If there are tiles, those assignments have not been submitted as completed
Assignments listed with due date or if past due
Clicking Binder at the top will show past assignments & day/time turned in
Aleks: Math
IXL: (RLA, Math, Science, Social Studies)
Access
through Classlink
ixl.com (email teacher for login information)
Phone/tablet through app store and google play
Sorted by specific skills, contents, and grade levels
Progress is noted in parenthesis next to a specific skill
A score of 80 - 100 signals completion; no score signals no attempt on the skill
Keep in mind scores are not based on a percentage but a tiered understanding of the concept
A general diagnostic can also be completed to see where the student is at and which skills can be worked on for improvement
Edpuzzle: Primarily Math and Science
assignments will be linked in google classroom or the hub but can also be accessed by going through Classlink
When the video is completed, the score is visible.
May be re-attempted - email specific teacher to find out
Click on 3 lines next to Edpuzzle logo to pull up the menu. From here you can select a class to see which videos have been assigned and completed.
Answers to the questions are usually provided in the video before the question is asked
Closed Captioning (CC) is also available on most videos
Savvas: Science
Accessed through Classlink
Online textbook
homework and assessments may be assigned through here
Classkick: Primarily Math and Science
Access:
classkick.com or in Classlink (following the instructions below will allow student’s progress to be saved)
Select Login → Student
Click Login (again at the bottom; DO NOT enter a class code)
Select Continue with Google
Select assignment to see work and details
There is no "submit" or "turn in", teacher will see work and grade accordingly
Imagine Learning: RTI for Reading and Math
Used to track student progress with overall standards and skills.
Access: through classlink
RLA
Imagine Language and Literacy - used for fundamental skills
Imagine Reading - used for fluency and comprehension
Math
Imagine Math Facts - used for add/subtract/multiply/divide practice
Imagine Math - used for standards based practice
DeltaMath: Math
Access: Deltamath.com (login with Google)
May be assigned as homework or test corrections
FastBridge: ELA , Math, and RTI
Access: Classlink
Used to track fundamental skills and grade level progression
Only used during school hours
Occurrence
All students use 3 times a year (Fall, Winter, Spring)
Students in an RTI class use once a week
Data used to place students in academically appropriate classes
Never given as assignments nor graded