Completing Elem Report Card using PowerTeacher Pro

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Please see the attached directions for step-by-step directions for completing the elementary report cards using PowerTeacher Pro.

*Note: While Elementary classes may now only see one 'class' in PowerTeacher Pro, you will be able to use the same general directions to add grades and comments. You will now see all content area standards in one class rather than in separate classes for Reading, Writing, Math, Science, etc.

Directions for Completing Elementary Report Cards in PowerTeacher Pro

Log into PowerTeacher

From the screen where your current class is listed, select PowerTeacher Pro.

From PowerTeacher Pro, click on Grading in the top left side of the screen and select Standards under the Grades heading.

Standards are listed together rather than being separated by content area. When completing report cards, it may be helpful for teachers to use the filter tool on the Grading Standards screen of PowerTeacher Pro. The directions below will walk you through using the filter tool along with providing you the search terms to enter for each grade level.

The graphic below shows how to access the filter tool in PowerTeacher Pro. To get to this screen, log into PowerTeacher Pro, select Grading, and then select Standards. The filter tool will appear in a window right below the Class Grade and Grade Scale Type.

Click on the gear and select Show Filter.
Enter the content area code to narrow the standards down to a single content area; (copy/paste code from the list)
Click Apply.
The narrowed area standards will appear below.

For more information and the chart with standard codes for each grade level, see this solution: https://psd401.freshservice.com/support/solutions/articles/6000028771-elementary-filter-by-content-standards-powerteacher-pro

Adding grades:
- The next screen will show all of the standards that need to be scored on the report card. To start scoring, filter for the content area (Reading, Math, Science, etc.) you want to add grades.
- Select a cell under one of the columns and the score generator will appear on the right side of the screen.
- Note which semester you are grading in (S1, S2) Grades cannot be moved automatically.
- When you’re finished grading, click Save at the bottom right of the screen.
Content Comments
- In order to meet state law regarding reporting reading progress, a comment bank exists on the K-4 Report Cards. In addition, students who are on Individual Education Plans will need a comment if their content is adapted or accommodated in the areas of Reading, Writing, and Math. To find the comment bank for these instances, follow the following steps:
- Click on the cell below a standard with the text icon box.
Content Comments Option 1: Choosing from a bank
- Click the text box icon in the top right
- Do not write in the blank comment box.
- Click on Show Comment Bank.
- To make things even easier, you can filter comments by typing the content area into the search field:
Not all comments are appropriate in this field. For more information about which comments you should select for K-4 reading and K-5 students with IEPs, please refer to the Report Card Guidelines Document.
For Semester 2: After you select the comment (by hitting the + sign), you should type in "S2" at the beginning of the statement. This will distinguish the comments from the 1st semester comment.

Content Comments Option 2: Copy and Paste from a List

Click on the cell below a standard with the text icon box.

Click the text box icon in the top right
Do not write in the blank comment box.

Click in the comment box. Copy a comment from this sheet. Paste into the comment box.

For Semester 2: After you paste the comment you should type in "S2" at the beginning of the statement. This will distinguish the comments from the 1st semester.

End of Report Card Narrative Comments

To enter comments that will appear on the report card, click on the icon for Grading on the top left of the screen and select Comment Verification under Grades.

Click on the comment cell for the student that you would like to add comments for. The grademark options screen all appears on the right side. Do not enter a score. You can add comments to the small comment box at the bottom of the grademark options or you can select the icon for comments to make the comment area larger.

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Generating Printed Report Cards

Teachers do NOT need to print for each student as report cards will be sent electronically to families through ParentSquare/PowerSchool. If you need to print out individual report cards use the directions below.

1. To print the report cards, click on the PowerSchool icon on the top right of the screen to get back to your current classes list. Select (1) Student Reports on the left side of the screen. Ensure that (2) your grade level is selected under the ‘Report’ and ensure that under ‘Run for Section or Student’ and ensure that the (3) current year is selected and your course along with your grade level. Once your grade level and ‘Attendance’ is selected, click on (4) Generate Report Cards.

2. The next screen will provide you with a preview of the report cards. Take a moment to double-check report cards, ensure that all comments are showing and that all grades are populating correctly.

3. To print, click on the printer icon on the top right of the page.

Windows – Using the Chrome browser, a dialogue box similar to the one pictured to the right should appear. Ensure that box is checked next to Background graphics prior to selecting Print.

Mac – Mac users will need to use the Safari browser to print the report card.

When in Safari and the printer icon is selected, a dialogue box similar to the one pictured below should appear.
In the box under Safari, ensure that there is a check next to Print backgrounds.
And that Page headers and footers is not checked prior to selecting Print.

Questions regarding this process? Please contact the Help Desk at x3711.