Quick Start

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Perform the following tasks to get started and begin taking advantage of PowerTeacher Pro.

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Feature	What it does	How to use it
Class Description	You can add descriptions, a custom class name, or other information about the class that will be visible in the PowerSchool Student and Parent Portals and PowerSchool Mobile.	On the menu bar, click Settings. Choose Class Descriptions. Select a class, then enter the class description.
Display Preferences	Customize display settings such as class names, student sorting, and grades (traditional vs. standards).	From the class selector screen, click Settings. Alternatively, on the menu bar, click Settings, then choose Display Settings.
Grading Preferences	Define the grade calculations for your classes.	On the menu bar, click Settings, then choose Traditional Grade Calculations or Standards Grade Calculations.
Create Categories	Create categories in which you can group similar types of assignments.	Click the Create icon, then choose Category.
Create Assignments	Create assignments at the beginning of a school term or at any time during the school term.	Click the Create icon, then choose Assignment.
Grades	Enter scores on the Assignment, Scoresheet, or Student pages.	Use the Score Inspector to provide more details about the student's performance. Review overall class grades on the Traditional Grades, Standards Grades, Comment Verification, Category Totals, and All Reporting Terms pages. Force the recalculation of final grades, or refresh assignment scores using the Recalculate Final Grades feature.
Email Students	Communicate with your students while reviewing assignments and grades.	Click the Create icon and choose Email.
Class Progress	Analyze class performance at any time during the school year.	On the menu bar, click Progress, and then choose Traditional or Standards.
Reports	You can personalize each report by entering a custom title or by including a top note, bottom note, or signature line.	On the menu bar, click Reports.

Class Description

Display Preferences

Grading Preferences

Create Categories

Create Assignments

Grades

Email Students

Class Progress

Reports