PowerTeacher Pro Quick Reference Guide

Introduction

PowerTeacher Pro is an essential part of the PowerSchool Student Information System. PowerTeacher pro is a web portal to PowerSchool that concentrates all of the features teachers need in one spot, including a web-based gradebook and attendance module. 

Signing In to PowerTeacher

Use PowerTeacher anywhere you have access to the Internet. Its features and functions are tailored to duties and responsibilities teachers handle day to day.

To sign in to PowerTeacher:

1. Open a web browser (such as Chrome, Safari, or Firefox)

2. In the browser address bar, navigate to the following address: https://glenbrook225.powerschool.com/teachers/pw.html

3. On the Teacher Sign In page, enter your username and password

Navigating PowerTeacher

The PowerTeacher Start Page serves as the central point from where you begin your PowerTeacher session. The Start Page consists of the following areas: the Header, the Navigation toolbar, the Navigation menu, and Current Classes.

Taking Attendance

As soon as teachers take attendance, student attendance information becomes available to parents, students and administrators.

1. Navigate to Start Page > Attendance icon (next to the class for which you want to take attendance)

2. Click in “today’s” column

3. Click the cell next to a student’s name to assign a code

4. Click Submit

Note: Even if all students are present, teachers should click the Chair icon to open the attendance screen, and then click Submit. This indicates that the teacher has taken attendance.

Viewing Student Information

Access the student information screens by clicking the Student Information icon for a class, then clicking a student’s name. Student information screens are available through the Select screens menu.

1. Navigate to Start Page > Student Information icon (next to the class you wish to view)

2. Click a student’s name in the left panel.

3. Select a screen from the Student Screen drop down.

Note: Some student information is also accessible from PowerTeacher Pro.

Entering a Discipline Referral (Log Entry)

Access the student information screens by clicking the Student Information  icon for a class, then clicking a student’s name. Student information screens are available through the “Select screens” menu.

1. Navigate to Start Page > Student Information icon 

2. Click a student’s name in the left panel.

3. In the Select Screens drop down,, select Submit Log Entry.
   Enter the following information in the space provided:

   1. Subject: Enter a very brief (one or two word) description of the incident.

   2. Log Entry: Enter an objective description of the incident inc. date of the incident, block/period, and prior interventions, if any.

Gradebook Quick Reference

Launching the Gradebook

To launch PowerTeacher Pro, the web-based gradebook application, click 
on a PowerTeacher Pro link from your PowerTeacher Start Page.

Create Categories

1. From the top right corner, click  > Category

2. Enter desired information and save.

3. Click Close.

Define Final Grade Calculation (Setting Up Weighted Category Grades)

1. Select a class, then click Settings > Traditional Grade Calculations.

2. Click the Edit button for the reporting term you need to edit.

3. Select Category Weighting under the Type column.

4. Select Categories under the Attributes column and set the weights in the Weight column.  Click the + to add another category.

5. Click Save.

Add Assignments

1. From the top right corner, click  > Assignment

2. Enter desired information and Save. Then click Close.

Enter a Score

1. Select a class from the drop down menu at the top then click 
   Grading > Scoresheet.

2. Click the cell in which you want to enter a score.

3. Use the Enter key to move down the column.

4. Save your work.

Use the Score Inspector

1. Click in a grade cell for any student to open the Score Inspector.

2. On the Score Inspector you can:

   1. Enter a single score

   2. Fill an entire column or row with scores at once

   3. Override a final grade

   4. Add Score Indicators (Incomplete, Missing, Excused, etc.)

   5. Add comments

Available Score Indicators:

Score indicators have no impact on a student’s grade. They are used solely for the purpose of informing teacher, student and parent about any important statuses regarding an assignment.

1. Click on a cell for a student assignment

2. Click the appropriate indicator in the Score Inspector

3. An icon will appear in the cell in the grade book and on the parent/student portal.

Grade Reports

The following reports are currently available from the Reports menu: Individual Student Report, Multi-function Assignment Report, Scoresheet Report and Student Roster.

Entering Comments

1. Click on a cell for a student assignment

2. Enter a comment using the comment box

3. An icon will appear in the cell in the grade book and on the parent/student portal.