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Charter schools demand innovative, adaptable tools to match their dynamic learning environments. ThinkWave Educator delivers just that—an online gradebook with a user-friendly design tailored to the fast-paced needs of charter educators. Keep all your subjects organized in one place and quickly navigate between grading tasks without friction. ThinkWave supports your autonomy and accountability goals with tools that work as hard as you do.
Easy to Use From All Devices
With charter teachers often operating across flexible spaces and varied schedules, ThinkWave's web-based gradebook offers unmatched convenience. No matter your device, you can log in with a standard browser and access everything you need. Whether you're working from a co-learning space, your home, or a student conference, the platform keeps you connected without disruption.
Get the Online Gradebook That's Right for You
ThinkWave meets the evolving needs of charter schools by offering both a free and a Premium version. The free edition works great for smaller or newer programs, while the Premium upgrade adds enhanced features and cloud storage for growing schools. Whether your charter focuses on the arts, STEM, or project-based learning, ThinkWave adapts to help your teachers track progress and drive outcomes.
What To Expect with ThinkWave on Your Mobile Device
1Upload Assignments and Handouts Online
Teachers seeking an all-in-one resource hub will benefit from ThinkWave Educator’s ability to host digital coursework. Assignments and reference materials can be uploaded in numerous file types, from images to documents and videos. The system allows uploads up to 25MB on the free version and 100GB of storage under the Premium plan. All content is housed in the cloud, ensuring seamless access for students and parents alike, without the bottleneck of direct email transfers.
2Online Portal for Students and Parents
ThinkWave's parent and student access portal makes it easier than ever to stay connected with the classroom. Guardians and learners can view progress reports, assignment status, and teacher feedback at a glance. This feature promotes a shared understanding of academic expectations and helps ensure that no important deadlines slip through the cracks.
3Assign and Collect Homework Online
ThinkWave brings assignment handling into the digital age. Educators can set up tasks and receive completed student work in one streamlined location. Each submission is timestamped and categorized, helping teachers maintain order without needing manual organization. The process promotes both efficiency and accountability in student work tracking.
4Messaging and Group Emailing
Stay in touch with your classroom community using ThinkWave’s built-in messaging platform. Whether sending out reminders, distributing materials, or following up with specific students, teachers can manage it all through this integrated tool. Bulk emailing options enhance communication with entire rosters, saving time and improving consistency.
5Flexible Grading Options
With ThinkWave, educators can personalize their grading practices. Use numeric scores, letters, checks, or unique codes to match your curriculum needs. Assignments can be weighted differently depending on importance, making the grading process more aligned with your instructional priorities.
6Powerful Reports
Reporting is made easy with ThinkWave’s customizable document tools. Teachers can generate sleek PDF reports that reflect student data clearly while incorporating branding elements like logos. Whether for administrative purposes or parent communication, these reports elevate how academic performance is shared and interpreted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can all the teachers in my school use the online gradebook?
Yes, ThinkWave is highly compatible with the needs of charter schools, which often operate under unique administrative frameworks. The ThinkWave Administrator platform ensures all staff can use synced gradebooks filled with student data, class assignments, and pre-defined grading structures. If your school values autonomy, you can also opt for site licenses or let each educator use the free version independently.
How do I start a new year in the online gradebook?
Launching a new school year at your charter school is simple thanks to ThinkWave’s rollover feature. This function lets you retain key data such as class rosters, student profiles, and assignment templates. You can also copy over specific fields tailored to your charter model, such as project-based assessments or enrichment programs, to ensure continuity year after year.
Can I copy assignments from previous years in the online gradebook?
Absolutely. ThinkWave’s “Copy Assignments” option enables teachers in charter schools to reuse customized projects, performance tasks, and other non-traditional assessments from earlier terms. This is especially useful for charter schools that focus on interdisciplinary learning or year-over-year skill tracking.
Can I have different grading options for different classes?
Yes, and this flexibility is a huge advantage for charter educators. Whether you're teaching STEAM subjects, humanities, or personalized learning modules, ThinkWave allows you to choose the grading structure that best fits each class. You can set unique grading scales, incorporate pass/fail metrics, or implement competency-based evaluations.
Can I drop the lowest assignments?
Yes. ThinkWave allows you to configure rules that automatically exclude the lowest score in a specific category, helping maintain a balanced and equitable grading system. Whether you’re testing innovation rubrics or traditional quizzes, this feature supports student success in various learning environments.
Can I email all the students in a class?
Yes, effective communication is key in the dynamic setting of a charter school. ThinkWave lets you email your entire class—or just parents—with important updates, assignment details, and digital attachments. This helps streamline outreach and ensures every stakeholder stays informed.
Can students and parents access their grades online?
Absolutely. Charter schools that prioritize transparency will appreciate ThinkWave’s online portals. Students and parents can securely log in to track progress, view completed assignments, and monitor attendance. It’s a helpful tool for promoting accountability and student-led learning.
Can I send and receive messages from students and parents?
Yes. Whether you’re offering project feedback, addressing questions, or coordinating enrichment activities, ThinkWave’s messaging platform makes it easy. You can manage class-wide announcements or hold private conversations—all housed securely in the system for easy reference.
Am I limited to points-based grading systems?
Nope! ThinkWave empowers charter school educators with the ability to choose from many grading models. Whether you prefer traditional points, percentage-based calculations, or complete/incomplete tracking, the system adapts to your teaching philosophy. It’s also easy to weight assignments by category and drop the lowest scores, which is especially helpful for non-traditional or project-based learning models often seen in charter settings.
Are there limitations to the number of students, classes, or assignments?
There are no caps—ThinkWave is built to handle scale. Charter schools often require flexibility for managing diverse subjects and large rosters, and this system delivers. Even the free version supports heavy usage, but schools seeking detailed analytics and synced data across faculty can upgrade to the full administrator suite.
Can the gradebook work for homeschooling?
Yes. Many charter schools offer hybrid or independent study programs. ThinkWave is an excellent fit for those overseeing home-based learners or independent contracts. It allows parents or facilitators to track assignments, manage grades, and communicate with the main campus efficiently.
Can the gradebook work for college, trade schools, or other environments?
Yes, and its versatility shines in non-traditional learning environments. Charter high schools with dual enrollment or trade school partnerships often rely on ThinkWave to handle the unique blend of academic, technical, and elective subjects. The administrator upgrade allows unified reporting and full data control.
Can I distribute and collect assignments online?
Yes, and it works great for project-based curriculums and digital-first classrooms. Charter school teachers can upload assignments, supplemental materials, and instructions. Students submit directly through the portal, making it easy to streamline assignment workflows and provide feedback without relying on email or external tools.
Can I weight grades by assignment type?
Yes. Whether your charter program prioritizes project-based learning, labs, or traditional tests, ThinkWave lets you assign appropriate weights to each type. This ensures grades reflect the learning model you’ve implemented, while offering flexible calculations to suit modern education styles.
Can I record custom data in custom fields?
Definitely. You can create custom fields to record learning goals, IEP accommodations, or enrollment types. This flexibility helps charter schools capture more relevant student data and ensure compliance with various program requirements. It’s also helpful for portfolio-based assessments.
Can I import students?
Yes! ThinkWave provides three methods to import student data. You can enter students one by one, paste a bulk list, or use a spreadsheet with the import wizard. This helps your charter school quickly onboard students and include personalized data from the beginning.
