All of the resources you need to Set Up your Gradebook, Post Grades, or Troubleshoot Gradebook Issues.
Use the links in the Table of Contents below to jump straight to the section you need. You can also scroll through all the sections.
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Gradebook Setup
Gradebook Setup
Use the guides to the right when setting up your gradebook at the beginning of each semester. Make sure to follow the steps in order as detailed in these guides. If you take the time to set your gradebooks up correctly at the beginning of the semester, you will prevent issues further down the line.
If you prefer to follow a video walkthrough, click on the video below.
Gradebook Set Up Full 2023.mp4
Remember- you can change the SECTION name in your Schoology courses. Don't change the COURSE Name.
Gradebook Troubleshooting
Gradebook Troubleshooting
Is something wrong with your gradebook? Are you getting a syncing error? Does the Skyward grade look different from the Schoology grade? Try the troubleshooting steps below the bot.
Tip #1: Total Points
Tip #1: Total Points
Open your Course in Schoology
Click on Grade Setup
Click on the name of each category. Make sure Calculated By is set to Total Points.
Click SAVE in the pop-up window an at the bottom of the page.
Total Points Video.mp4Check out the Video Walkthrough above. (No audio)
Tip #2: Due Dates
Tip #2: Due Dates
Make sure that all of your assignments have a due date in Schoology.
Open your gradebook in Schoology.
Click on the three vertical dots in the upper right corner and choose BULK EDIT.
Scroll through and make sure all assignments have a DUE DATE and time. You can also check other things, like whether the assignment is published and whether or not it is able to sync to Skyward.
Click SAVE CHANGES at the bottom of the page.
SYNC your gradebook to Skyward.
Bulk Edit- use the Bulk Edit View to check for correct semesters/terms, and due dates all in one view. You don't have to open each assignment individually!
Bulk Edit.mp4Check out the Video Walkthrough above.
Tip #3: "Category Has Not Been Assigned"
Tip #3: "Category Has Not Been Assigned"
If you see a sync error in Schoology that says "Category Has Not Been Assigned," then follow these steps:
In Schoology, click on Skyward, then Configuration. Match your categories.
If you have LINKED COURSES, make sure to do this for each section. Click on the drop down menu at the top of the page to toggle between sections.
Tip #4: Delete From Skyward
Tip #4: Delete From Skyward
If you grade an assignment in Schoology, then sync to Skyward, but decide you don't want to count the assignment, you will have to delete the assignment in both Schoology AND Skyward. A sync will not delete an assignment in Skyward.
Tip #5: Only One Of My Linked Classes is Syncing
Tip #5: Only One Of My Linked Classes is Syncing
If you link sections within a course in Schoology (EX: you link all of your LA 7 sections), and find that only one section is syncing to Skyward, then it is likely that you missed a step in the gradebook setup. Here's what you need to do:
Open the course in Schoology.
Click on Skyward in the left hand menu.
Click on Configuration.
Use the dropdown menu above the Skyward logo to select each section. (See the image on the right)
Match the categories in each section and click save at the bottom of the page.
Posting Grades
Posting Grades
Here is the Ultimate Guide to Posting Your Grades.
Before you post your grades, make sure Schoology and Skyward match within .01%. If your grades are off, resync. If that doesn't fix your issue, work through the Gradebook Fixes Checklist above.
Accessing Archived Grades
Accessing Archived Grades
Trying to find your first semester gradebook after the semester is over? Don't worry, it hasn't disappeared! Follow these steps to find the previous semester's grades.
Check out Dawson Reynier's video on the right for a walk through.
Click on courses.
Click on My Courses
Click on Archived. Choose your class.
Click on gradebook.
Change the drop down menu from All Grading Periods to T2/S1 (first semester) or T4/S2 (second semester).
Schoology Finding Archived Gradebooks.webmFurther Help
Further Help
If you have tried the steps above and still need assistance, please contact one of your building DLL's, or your Instructional Coach.
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