Verify Category Weights

If your grades are not calculating as expected:

1. Open the class file
2. Select Categories from the Class menu
3. Select the grading period from the drop-down list
4. Verify that the categories that have descriptions have a weight
5. Verify that the category weights for each category in the grading period add up to 100 points
6. Verify that the Extra Credit check box is not checked (unless you want the entire category to be extra credit)

If you have allowed an alternate grade, verify that the alternate for the category was entered correctly

1. Select Screen Prefs from the Style menu
2. Select the radio button for Category
3. Select the correct category from the Category drop-down list
4. Select the correct grading period from the Grading Period drop-down list
5. Click OK
6. Verify the Alternate Grade and Percent