Foundations of Focus
#3: Marking Periods

The Marking Periods screen is used to set up the marking periods for the school and define the marking period, grade posting, and course registration dates. Marking periods are an intergral component within Focus, affecting attendance, scheduling, and grades. Focus divides the school year into semesters. Semesters are divided into quarters, and quarters are divided into progress periods. Marking periods must be set up to the quarter level in order for the Gradebook and attendance to function correctly in Focus.