SIS: Gradebook Templates

SIS: Gradebook Templates

Overview

Gradebook templates allow you to create a master gradebook that can be applied to one or more classes each school year. Templates save time by reusing categories, assignments, and other grading setup items.

Save a Gradebook as a Template

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Teacher Connect > Gradebook > Setup

  1. Open the gradebook.

  2. Click Setup.

  3. Select Save as Template.

  4. Enter a template name.

  5. Click Save.

What is copied?

  • Categories

  • Assignments

  • Other Measures: Daily Score

IdeaTip: Include the marking period or course name in the template name for easy identification.

Examples:

  • Algebra MP2

  • COS MP1 AM

Alert
Important - If the gradebook is currently linked to another template, you must first unlink the template before the Save as Template option becomes available.

Update a Template

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Teacher Connect > Gradebook > Template

  1. Click Templates.

  2. Select the template you want to edit.

  3. Make your changes and save.

Before Using a Template in a New School Year

Update assignment Due Dates and Publish Dates so they fall within the new marking period dates.

For example, if a template was created in the 2025-2026 school year and will be used in 2026-2027, update the assignment due dates before applying the template.

IdeaNote: Assignment due dates can be adjusted in the gradebook or template after the template is applied to a gradebook.

Daily Score Setup

Recommended values:

SettingValue
Max Points10 (or district standard)
Present10 (or district standard)
AE, AU, A*, TE, TU, T*0
WeightPercentage of marking period grade

AlertImportant: All category weights should total 100%.

Example:

  • Skills = 33%

  • Knowledge = 33%

  • Daily Score = 34%

Save a Copy of a Template

Use Save As to create a new template based on an existing one.

Apply a Template

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Teacher Connect > Gradebook > Template

  1. Click Apply.

  2. Select the class.

  3. Click Save.

Adding Assignments

Add Assignments to the Template

Assignments added to a template:

  • Automatically appear in all gradebooks linked to that template.

  • Remain part of the template for future school years.

Add Assignments to an Individual Gradebook

Assignments added directly to a gradebook:

  • Appear only in that gradebook.

  • Are not added to the template.

  • Will not be available when the template is reused.

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