Entering HAL Grades in the MS
Overview
Learn how to add HAL grades in PowerSchool for the Middle School
Entering HAL Grades In the HS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ySZ-MufKns&feature=youtu.be
Written Instructions
HAL Scoring:
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Go to Create > Create a New Assignment
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Check the Class and the Term
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Enter the Month and the letters ‘HAL’ in the Title of the assignment
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Select the HAL Category
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This should be set up for you but please check the next 2 steps: Select Points for Score Type
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Enter a ‘0’ in the Points
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Select Extra Points and enter ‘7’
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Check the box that says Count in Final Grade
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In the Description paste the following: HAL Rubric Link HAL (Habits and Attitudes to Learning). At ISB students are assessed in two distinct areas:
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Stated learning outcomes using a 1-7 score, raw score or a collected check mark
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Student approaches to learning using a 7-1 number grade
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