This article outlines how to save an existing gradebook as a template, and also how to update and apply templates.  Gradebook templates act as a "Master Gradebook" that can be applied to one or more gradebooks.

Teacher Connect Gradebook > Setup

Save As Template

Allows teachers to save an existing marking period gradebook as a template.

1. Open the Gradebook
   
2. Click the Setup button
   
3. Click the Save as Template button - Note: If the gradebook is currently attached to a different template you must first unlink the applied template and then the Save as Template button will be available.
1. Categories and Assignments will be included in the new template
   
2. Other Measures - Daily Score and Exams will be included in the new template 
   

1. Enter a template Name 
   
1. If this template is to be used in a specific marking period or a specific section, include that information in the template name. 
   Example: COS MP1 - AM, Algebra MP2

Templates also offer a Save As button that allows you to save the current template with a different name.

Update Template

Teacher Connect Gradebook > Template

1. Highlight the desired template to edit the template
   
1. IMPORTANT - Before applying a template in a NEW School Year you should edit the template and update assignment due dates to the new year.   However, due dates can be changed in the gradebook once the template is applied.  This is useful if a class is further ahead or behind.
   

1. Keep in mind that progress report grades are calculated based on assignment due dates.  
   
2. Example: I created my template in 24-25 and want to apply it to 25-26 classes. 
   
1. Before applying the template I will open the template and adjust the assignment DUE & Publish Dates by clicking directly in the due date cell and enter (or select) new dates for each assignment. 
   
2. Daily Score – Select, Include, Display and enter the following values:
1. Max Point = 10 (or a number that matches the LEAs grading policy)
2. Present = 10  (or a number that matches the LEAs grading policy)
3. AE, AU, A*, TE, TU, T* = 0 (MUST be a zero so the grade of zero is automatically updated based on the reason the student was absent)
4. Weight = Percent value counted towards the Marking Period Grade (33, 34, 55, etc.)
   
1. *Note all category averages should equal 100% (Skill 33 + Knowledge 34 + Daily Score 33= 100%)
   

Apply a Template

Teacher Connect Gradebook > Template

1. Click the Apply Button
   
2. Select a class to apply
   
3. Save
   

Adding Assignments - Templates vs Gradebook

1. Once templates exist and are linked to classes assignments can be added to the template which will automatically add the assignment to each gradebook AND be part of the template for the next school year.
   
2. Assignments can be added to the individual gradebooks but will not be included in the applied template.