Online Gradebook for Virtual and Online Schools

Yes. Since virtual schools rarely run on a fixed class period, ThinkWave lets teachers log attendance and engagement in a way that fits self-paced coursework. This also makes it easier to flag student behavior patterns, like a student who’s logged in but hasn’t submitted work in a while, so teachers can step in before a student falls too far behind.

ThinkWave lets teachers build participation into the gradebook using custom grade scales rather than relying on in-person observation. If participation is measured through discussion posts, live session attendance, or completion of interactive modules, teachers can weigh it however makes sense for their course, and track student performance on that basis just like any other grade category.

Yes, they can, because ThinkWave is fully cloud-based, so student grades and progress are available from any computer, tablet, or phone with an internet connection. Because updates sync as soon as a teacher enters them, parents see how their child is doing the moment it’s recorded. There’s no software to install and no location requirement, which matters for a school where families may be logging in from anywhere.

ThinkWave uses password-protected, individual logins for every student and parent account, keeping sensitive data private and access limited to the right people. Administrators can manage permissions across multiple teachers and staff members, so that only the right people can view or edit specific student records. And because everything lives securely online rather than in paper files or scattered spreadsheets, there’s much less risk of records being misplaced or lost.

Yes. ThinkWave supports schools with individual teachers managing their own courses while administrators maintain a school-wide view across every grade level or program. If your school has one virtual classroom or dozens spanning different grades, everything stays organized under a single account.

ThinkWave doesn’t force a single grading model onto every course. Teachers can use standards based grading, a traditional points system for live classes, or a blended approach that reflects both. Generating report cards at the end of a term takes just a few clicks, regardless of how a given course was structured. If your school also uses Google Classroom, ThinkWave’s flexibility means it can complement that workflow.