SIS: Create Gradebook Assignments

Assignments

Gradebooks are made up of categories and assignments.

Other Gradebook Articles:

Gradebook category

Gradebook categories are required to add an assignment.

Teacher Connect > Gradebook: Assignment Button

Select the appropriate Category
Enter an Assignment Name
Update Max Points if necessary
Add Bonus Points (optional)
Updte the Multiplier (defaults to 1)
Select a Due Date (See the Progress Report Article for information on due dates and progress report grades.)
Enter a Description (visible on the parent and student portals)
Select Allow Comment to add comments about assignment score grades)
Choose a Publish Date to determine when the assignment is visible on the portal
Publish on Portal option should be Assignment and grade to display assignment information and the earned grade
Display on Gradebook makes the assignment is visible in the gradebook
Choose a Font Color
Choose a Background Color
Select a font decoration (Italic, Bold, Underline)
Exclude Students - Excludes students from the assignment AND prevents the assignment from displaying on the portal.
Learning Standards - Select Learning Standards (tasks) to attach to the assignment
Save - Saves a copy in the current gradebook
Save and Copy - Saves a copy in the current gradebook AND allows the assignment to be copied to other classes
Reset - Clear all entries
Cancel - closes window without saving
Link to Classroom allows the assignment to be linked to a Google Classroom assignment.

You can import assignments and grades using the gradebook import button.