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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.