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Grades setup and usage

Create assessments, enter marks, publish, and export gradebook.

This grades & homework guide covers gradebook software for K-12 day schools. Whether you are evaluating cloud school management software or configuring Schoolyi after go-live, you will find practical steps for report card software, homework management software - written for administrators and staff, not developers.

Last updated July 24, 2026

Setup workflow

  1. Configure grading scale at /settings/grading-scale.
  2. Ensure teacher assignments are active for class-subject pairs.
  3. Create assessments from /grades (type and max marks per assessment).

Usage workflow (teacher)

  1. Open /grades → create assessment for class and subject.
  2. Enter marks per student - only assigned class-subject pairs are visible.
  3. Publish assessment - students and parents see published marks only.
  4. Export CSV/PDF for records from the gradebook tools.

Family portals

  • Student - /my-grades shows published assessments and published report cards only.
  • Parent - /parent-dashboard/grades?childId= for the linked child; API filters status PUBLISHED.

Common questions

Quick answers in plain language.

What is gradebook software?+

Create assessments, enter marks, publish, and export gradebook. This is a core topic in Grades & homework on Schoolyi.

How do I set up grades setup and usage in school management software?+

Follow the steps in this guide during formative assessment, report cards, and student views. Start with getting-started docs if you are new to Schoolyi, then apply the workflows here for your school year.

How does Schoolyi handle grades workflows?+

Create assessments, enter marks, publish, and export gradebook.

Is there a gradebook software guide for school administrators?+

Yes. This article is part of the public Grades & homework documentation at /docs - written for administrators, operators, and IT teams.

Who manages grades setup and usage at a typical K-12 school?+

Usually grades & homework and front-office staff responsible for gradebook software. Teachers and finance may have scoped access depending on your role configuration.

Does Schoolyi support report card software?+

Yes. Schoolyi is a cloud school management system (SMS) with connected modules on one student roster and academic calendar. See related guides below or contact us for a demo focused on gradebook software.

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