Infinite Campus: Posting Grades

Technology is constantly changing. Even if you have posted grades on Infinite Campus for years, please take a moment to review the information below. Spending a few minutes watching a tutorial could save you hours of frustration at the end of the semester.

Grades K-5

Do you use Progress Monitor to enter assessment scores during the semester?

At the elementary level, grades are communicated through a standards-based report card. To track student progress, IC has a standards-based grading tool called Progress Monitor. This tool gives teachers an efficient way to score, track, and report each student's proficiency level. If you use Progress Monitor throughout the semester, follow the TIP Sheet video:

• TIP Sheet | Video
  Post Grades (K-5) with assessment scores in Progress Monitor

How do I post grades if I do NOT use Progress Monitor during the semester?

You must post report card grades with Progress Monitor. If you do not use the Progress Monitor to record assessment scores throughout the semester, follow the TIP Sheet or video:

• TIP Sheet | Video
  Post Grades (K-5) without assessment scores in Progress Monitor

Grades 6-12

When can I begin posting report card grades?

The "Post Grades" window opens 10-days prior to the end of the semester. Follow the TIP Sheet or video to review the steps for posting report card grades from your IC Grade Book:

• TIP Sheet | Video
  Post Grades (6-12) with assignment scores in the IC Grade Book

Grades K-12

How can I view or print my students' report cards?

After your grades are posted on IC, it can be helpful (and reassuring) to view the report cards in the format received by students and parents. Follow the TIP Sheet to review the steps:

• TIP Sheet
  View or Print Report Cards (K-12) from the IC Reports menu

Infinite Campus TIP Sheet

Do you have other questions about IC?

Find additional information about IC Grade Book, Progress Monitor, and posting report card grades on the Infinite Campus TIP Sheet.

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1. Create your free edWeb account.
2. Register for a live webinar or view a recorded session.
3. Complete a short quiz to demonstrate your learning.
4. Download the posted certificate from your edWeb transcript.
5. Upload your certificate to Frontline for CEU approval.

Can't attend one of the live events? Register to receive a link to the recording.

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