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Gradebook General Information

Regional Data Services has developed a web based Gradebook that quickly and easily installs on your web server. This standards based Gradebook can be used with the RDS Student Information System or can be a standalone module. The RDS Teacher Gradebook is comprehensive and easy to use.

features:

• No gradebook software to install on teachers' computers

• Can be set up on a secure local intranet, or optionally accessed via the Internet

• Data is stored in one central location, so all data can be easily backed up at one time

• Eliminates complicated synch processes and external data transfers

• Integrates seamlessly into RDS Teacher Module

• Automatically retrieves current rosters and school settings from the existing RDS Student Information System

• Includes administrative software for managing global settings

• Intuitive "grade sheet" interface

• Enter raw scores, percentages or letter grades

• Grades are color-coded for easy reference

• Multiple sorting options for students and scores

• Import grade scales or create your own custom grade scales, including rubric

• Optionally assign a custom grade scale to individual students

• Create your own formula for grade period and semester grade calculation using a number of customizable options

• Copy assignments among grade periods and courses

• Record notes for assignments, students and scores

• Record and print teacher-defined data fields for students

• Teachers submit final grades via the web to the RDS Student Information System without a cumbersome data collection process

• Indiana's state standards are built into the database

• All standards can be updated by the system administrator

• Optionally define your own academic standards

• Accommodates power standards

• Teachers can easily track which standards have been addressed by their assignments (homework, quizzes, tests, etc.)

• Produces grade-based and/or standards-based report cards

• Produces comprehensive, customizable progress reports for any student, at any time

• Produces customizable printable versions of gradebook and roster views

• A list of available academic standards, reflecting those addressed or not addressed, helps in lesson planning

• View gradebooks and generate reports for previous school years

• Integrates with RDS Parent Access to automatically provide grades, assignments, due dates, test results and teacher communication via the Web

• Report cards and progress reports can be generated en masse or individually

• All reports are created in Adobe Acrobat Reader (PDF format), allowing ease of emailing and eliminating potential printing problems

• Intuitive online help screens available to assist users

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What other software is needed to run the RDS Teacher Gradebook

A. Windows 2000 Server or Windows 2003 Server, including Internet Information Server (IIS) version 5.0, SQL Server 2000 or higher and a connection to the Internet with a static IP address. Also, Adobe (f.k.a. Macromedia) Flash Remoting

Q. How much training is required?

A. Teachers can be trained in four hours.