Cloud Based School Management Software with Teacher Gradebooks
School Management System with Integrated Teacher Gradebooks and Free Gradebook
Getting Your SchoolOnline Couldn’t be Easier
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First start a free trial account. Add students, teachers and classes. Setup enrollment, attendance, schedules, custom grades and custom fields. Invite teachers, students and parents to access their online accounts.
Customize
When you have started, call (866) 339 9283 or email sales@thinkwave.com and tell us exactly what want for your customized report card. We’ll help fine tune your setup to make your school management software work exactly right.
Subscribe
When everything is to your satisfaction, purchase a monthly or annual subscription. The work you’ve done during the free trial remains in your account.
Why Choose ThinkWave Student Management System
Instantly Enable Distance Learning
ThinkWave helps schools enable distance learning by making it easy to electronically deliver assignments and announcements. Students can upload work with an easy-to-use upload function. Files are immediately available to the teacher in the gradebook. Messages are posted and sent by email to all students and parents, specific groups, or classes.
Handouts, messages and assignments are organized in one place - everything is securely available from any computer.
Save hours compiling report cards and transcripts.
Administrators manage students, classes, schedules, attendance, and custom data. Teachers use a prepopulated gradebook to plan curriculum, record grades, and submit attendance. Students and parents login to track progress, download materials and submit assignments.
Time savings add up when double entry is eliminated and data flows smoothly. Everyone has access to all the data they need in the school management software. Best of all, generating reports becomes an enjoyable, one-click task.
Cloud-based solution provides security and reliability.
ThinkWave is available 24/7/365 from any location with an internet connection using personal computers, tablets or smartphones. It’s hosted on Google App Engine, together with education innovators such as Udemy and Khan Academy. Data is securely stored in encrypted form in multiple, geographically-distributed data centers.
The cost of subscribing to ThinkWave is much less than maintaining a high-availability system in-house.
All-inclusive license with support and upgrades.
Subscription includes school administration system, teacher gradebooks, online access for students and parents, technical support, and upgrades. Pay monthly or save up to 16.4% by choosing an annual plan.
Simple, understandable and predictable pricing eliminates headaches and lets you focus your energies on what’s most important: educating your students.
Gradebooks for All Teachers
ThinkWave Gradebook offers easy management of grades, attendance, and assignments with flexible grading and document sharing for teachers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can teachers across my school use this Gradebook?
Yes, your entire teaching staff can use our Gradebook system. With ThinkWave’s school wide tools, administrators can create pre-loaded classes with enrolled students and share student data across all educators. Teachers who prefer an independent setup can still use the free version, while site licenses support more collaborative environments. All grading information can be compiled into shared reports, transcripts, and overviews for tracking student progress.
How do I set up the Gradebook for a new school year?
Each new academic year can start with a few clicks using the rollover tool. It brings forward your customized settings, graded assignments, and class setups from the prior year. You can choose to copy everything or start fresh—especially helpful if you're teaching new students. You can also navigate between academic years to access previous Gradebooks and records. You’ll also see a date stamp for past entries so you can always revisit previous records if needed.
Can I reuse assignments from another class or term?
Absolutely. Use the assignment copy tool in the setup tab to move past assignments into your current class or term. Simply select the class you’re working on, choose the items you want, and copy them. It streamlines your setup and saves time without redoing work.
Can I set unique grading rules for different classes?
Yes, each class can have its own grading settings. You can define defaults and then tailor them by subject or term. Teachers can use letter grades, percentages, pass/fail, or custom options. Subterms can be weighted, too, so final grades can reflect exams and quarter performance combined.
Is there a way to automatically drop low scores?
Yes, teachers can set the system to ignore the lowest scores in any category—like tests, quizzes, or homework. This option lives in the grading preferences and can apply across specific terms or just one class.
Can I send an email to an entire class?
Yes. You can post grades and messages directly to a class and also send them via email. Whether it’s a quick announcement or a formal report, such as a student summary, the platform supports communication with all the students at once.
Do students and their parents get online access to grades?
Yes, they do. Each student and their parents can log into personal accounts to view grades, assignments, attendance records, and class messages. When teachers are taking attendance through the system, that data becomes instantly available for parents to review. Parents with more than one child can monitor everything from a single dashboard.
Can I communicate with students and parents within the system?
Yes, you can send messages to individuals or the whole class. Discussions can stay private or be opened up for broader interaction. Messages can even be tied to specific assignments, making it easy to clarify feedback or next steps.
Is the Gradebook limited to points-based grading?
No. You can select from several grading formats, including letter grades, percentages, pass/fail, and custom scales. There’s also support for weighted grading systems and rules for dropping low scores, offering flexibility for different teaching styles.
Is there a cap on the number of students or assignments I can use?
Depending on the subscription you choose, no caps exist. You can manage unlimited students, assignments, and classes—even with the free version. Many educators use it independently, though schools often prefer the full school management suite to consolidate student data across staff.
Can this Gradebook be used by homeschool teachers?
Definitely. The system adapts well to homeschool settings, giving educators a clear view of progress, customized assignments, and simple grade tracking—all within one platform.
Is your Gradebook suitable for colleges and alternative learning environments?
Yes. Instructors in colleges, private schools, denominational schools, trade schools, and international academies use both the solo Gradebook and full software. The tools work well across many types of institutions.
Can I manage assignments digitally in the Gradebook?
Yes. Teachers can post instructions, attach files, and allow students to submit work online. After grading, teachers can return feedback directly through the system. Each assignment also supports discussions (both public and private) for questions or support.
Can I weigh grades by assignment type?
Yes. There is the option to use existing or create custom assignment types, as well as the option to calculate the final grade as a weighted average of assignment types.
Can I record custom data in custom fields?
Yes. Custom fields can be defined for students, teachers, parents, and classes. Data can optionally be automatically copied to subsequent school years during the year rollover procedure.
What browsers can I use to access the Gradebook?
You can use the Gradebook on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Internet Explorer. We also provide a parent portal that offers a home access center type of experience, where you can view your child’s grades, attendance, and other student information.
Can I import students?
Yes. There are three options to choose from. The simplest is to add students one at a time. Next is a quick add function, which lets you cut and paste a large list of students and import them all at once. There is also an import wizard, which allows you to mass import students from a delimited file, with advanced capabilities including addresses, parent data, and custom field data.