About GradeCenter^TM

GradeCenter is a secure, web-based report card system designed to simplify the process of entering report card grades and printing report cards. GradeCenter provides schools a low-cost, high-value solution that is easy to integrate into any school system.

GradeCenter does not force teachers and administrators to learn and use a highly complex grading system. It is easy to use and extremely intuitive, allowing schools to receive immediate benefits from using GradeCenter!

Access Anywhere

GradeCenter is accessible from any computer that has Internet connectivity and a web browser. This feature allows teachers to input grades during grading periods from anywhere. No more staying late after school during grading periods!

Easy to Setup

Your system administrator will find the task of setting up GradeCenter for your school a snap. GradeCenter administration pages are highly data driven, making the setup process intuitive. Once you have the first year set up in GradeCenter you can use the 'Create New School Year' function to roll the students into their next grade level, elminating redundant data entry tasks.

Easy to Use

GradeCenter has a flexible, easy to use interface, making the task of entering grades, attendance, and teacher comments easy and intuitive. GradeCenter provides customizable data validation that eliminates most data entry errors.

Secure

Access to GradeCenter requires the user to have login capability. There are two user levels: Teacher and System Administrator. Users are defined and maintained by your system administrator. This feature allows your system administrator to control access. Printing report cards requires a special printing application, providing even more security.

No Information Technology Maintenance

GradeCenter requires no additional IT infrastructure for your school. We host the application on our servers, relieving your school from the cost and responsibilities associated with running your own software in-house.

Flexible

GradeCenter is extremely flexible. You can:

• set up as many teachers as you like
• set up as many grade levels as you like
• set up as many classrooms per grade level as you need
• set up as many courses per grade level as you require
• set up a unique grading scale (progress codes and effort codes) for each grade level
• customize the subhead codes (pre-defined comments) available for each course
• create new subhead codes and subhead categories
• define the grading periods for each grade level
• define valid grade codes for each grade level to prevent data entry errors

Clean, Consistent Report Cards

The neat, consistent format of the report cards generated by GradeCenter are easy to read and understand.

Sales, Demonstrations and General Questions

To inquire about GradeCenter or to see a demonstration, please send an email message to sales@gradecenter.com

Training and Support

For all support related questions, please contact your Sales Representative directly or email us at support@gradecenter.com

Customer Service

For customer service or billing related questions, please email us at CustomerService@gradecenter.com

Mailing Address

Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I sign up for GradeCenter?
• What does GradeCenter cost?
• What are the System Reqirements?
• How can I get help with GradeCenter?
• Can I import data into GradeCenter?
• Can multiple users access GradeCenter at the same time?
• What if GradeCenter's report card format doesn't meet my school's needs?
• Can I get an electronic copy of the report cards for archival purposes?
• Can parents login to view grades?
• Does GradeCenter have a gradebook component?

How do I sign up for GradeCenter?

To inquire about GradeCenter or to see a demonstration, please send an email message to sales@gradecenter.com. It is very helpful if you can provide a few pieces of information with your inquiry: (1) Number of grade levels and number of students enrolled at your school; (2) one or more sample report cards that your school currently uses (in PDF of JPG/GIF format); (3) Information about your grading scale and grading methodology; and (4) Where we can contact you and the best times to do so.

What does GradeCenter cost?

GradeCenter is priced on a per-pupil basis, annually billed, with automatic renewal. In many cases, the cost of GradeCenter is the same or only marginally higher than purchasing pre-printed forms and completing report cards by hand. We work with a number of inner-city schools with limited budgets and have priced our system accordingly.

What are the System Requirements?

There are two components to GradeCenter, the website where grades are entered, and a Windows software application that is used to view and print official report cards.

To enter grades and configure GradeCenter for your school, you will use a web browser. We support all major browsers relased later than 2003 on all platforms (PC, Macintosh, Linux Distros). The system has been tested with Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, and Google Chrome.

To view and print report cards, a PC running Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7 is required. The system should have at least 64MB RAM and 20MB of free disk space. GradeCenter supports most printers. We recommend you use a laser printer with at least 32MB RAM. This software is typically installed on one computer at the school.

How can I get help with GradeCenter?

Contact support@gradecenter.com.

Can I import data into GradeCenter?

We can work with you on a case-by-case basis to import data at a reasonable hourly rate.

Can multiple users access GradeCenter at the same time?

Yes. There is not a restriction on concurrent access to the system. GradeCenter's fee structure is based on number of pupils, not number of users.

What if GradeCenter's report card format doesn't meet my school's needs?

We make every effort to include report card formats that will work for your school. If you are not able to use one of these formats, we can discuss creating a new report card format for your school's needs. A fee may be required, depending on the complexity of the report card design.

Can I get an electronic copy of the report cards for archival purposes?

In addition to printing hard-copy report cards, the report cards can be saved instead to a PDF or Microsoft Word file for archival purposes. You have full control over when you print your report cards and what format you wish to print them to.

Can parents login to view grades?

No. GradeCenter does not support parent login.

Does GradeCenter have a gradebook component?

Not currently, but do let us know if this is something that you would like to have added to the system.