How do I create new grading periods?

This article discusses how to create new grading periods at the school or district level in SchoolInsight. Grading periods are a set segment of time where assignments are created, attendance is taken, and grades are given for evaluation. Grading periods are typically set up before the start of an academic year, but can be added at any time.

District and school admins with modify grading periods permission can create grading periods. When multiple schools at the district use the same grading periods it is recommended to create them from the district level to save time.

To create a new grading period:

1. Go to Main > Grading Periods
2. Create Grading Period
3. (District Only) Set Availability of the new grading period to entire district or specific schools
4. (Regular Grading Periods) Enter the Start and End Date
5. Enter a Weight
6. Sort where this new grading period will appear
   1. Sem #1 should be placed between fall and spring grading periods
   2. Sem #2 and Final should be placed to the end of the list
7. Save