Online Gradebook for
Boarding Schools
Flexible Grading Options.
Distribute Assignments and Collect Homework.
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Distribute Assignments and Collect Homework. Powerful Messaging. Built for Boarding School Learning Environments.
Gradebook with Intuitive Interface
ThinkWave Educator has an intuitive, easy-to-use interface that can be learned quickly. Multiple classes can be maintained in a single gradebook. There is no need to log in multiple times to access different classes.
Easy to Use From All Devices
ThinkWave Educator is completely cloud-based, which means there is no software to install, and teachers can access data from school or home. ThinkWave can be used with Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, and Chrome on PC, MAC, Linux, iOS, and Android devices.
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ThinkWave Educator is great for solo teachers who want a basic, free gradebook. ThinkWave Educator Premium is for teachers who want a full-featured gradebook with 100 GB online storage.
What To Expect with ThinkWave on
Your Mobile Device
ThinkWave Educator provides all the functionality of a learning management system with the ability to upload homework and handouts online. You can upload files up to 25MB to our free gradebook, and premium users can enjoy up to 100GB of storage space. Plus, with support for various file formats—such as .pdf, .doc, images, and videos—homework is easily accessible to students and parents. These assignments can also be downloaded by students or parents for easy access. No need to email files between home and school when everything is available online from any computer.
ThinkWave improves communication by providing individual, password-protected accounts for students and parents to access classroom information. A detailed, day-to-day summary of student progress includes overall results, graded assignments, and upcoming assignments. Grades Online enables student achievement by improving organization and allowing for early intervention.
ThinkWave Educator offers the powerful ability to collect homework from students online. Students upload their homework files with an easy-to-use upload function. Files are immediately available to the teacher in the gradebook. Uploaded files are organized for the teacher by assignment and date.
ThinkWave includes the ability to post messages and announcements. Messages can be directed to all students and parents, particular groups of students, or specific classes. Files can be uploaded with blog posts. Messages can be sent by email to the entire group with one click.
Teachers and students alike can benefit from experimenting with a variety of grading methods. With ThinkWave Educator, you can use an all-points grading system or a flexible grading system that combines points, letter grades, check, check plus, and custom grades. Create your own assignment types and use assignment type weightings—such as Tests (30%), Homework (40%), Projects (15%), and Participation (15%)—to reflect different evaluation priorities and grading scales.
ThinkWave Educator includes powerful report capabilities that generate professionally-formatted, ready-to-print .pdf documents. Reports can be customized with a logo and header, and multiple other customization options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can all the teachers in my school use the gradebook?
Yes. Boarding schools often rely on multiple teachers working with the same students across different classes. The online gradebook allows individual teachers to manage their own coursework while connecting everything through one shared learning management system. Schools can centralize grading, attendance, and report cards while still giving teachers flexibility in how they work.
How do I start a new school year in the gradebook?
The system includes a rollover feature that carries students, classes, and settings into a new year. Boarding schools can reset coursework while preserving historical records, progress reports, and long-term student progress for advisors and administrators.
Can I copy assignments from previous school years?
Yes. Teachers can reuse specific assignments from prior terms with just a few clicks. This helps boarding schools maintain consistency across academic years, especially when courses follow the same structure or rotate instructors.
What grading tools work best for boarding schools?
The gradebook supports traditional grading alongside custom grade scales that reflect academic expectations across departments. Schools can evaluate coursework, participation, and overall performance while keeping grading consistent across different classes.
Can I drop the lowest assignment scores?
Yes. Teachers can drop the lowest scores within selected categories. This approach supports growth while still addressing accountability and student behavior within a structured residential environment.
Can teachers share lesson materials and resources online?
Yes. Built-in document sharing allows teachers to upload lesson materials, readings, and resources. Students can access content anytime they have internet access, which supports evening study hours and independent work on campus.
Do students and parents have online access?
Yes. Students and parents can log in to view assignments, attendance, and report cards at any time. This visibility helps parents be informed even when students live on campus and attend school far from home.
Can teachers message students and parents through the gradebook?
Yes. Teachers can send announcements and messages tied to classes or assignments. This helps boarding schools communicate academic expectations, schedule updates, and behavioral guidance clearly to students and parents.
Are there limits to how many students or classes can be added?
No. The system supports unlimited students, classes, and assignments. This flexibility works well for boarding schools with varied enrollment sizes and academic programs that span multiple departments.
Can this gradebook be used beyond traditional boarding schools?
Yes. The platform also supports colleges and trade schools that operate residential programs and need structured academic tracking across campus.
How does the system support individual teachers?
The system gives individual teachers control over grading, communication, and class setup while keeping everything connected through one management system. This balance supports consistency without limiting teaching style.
How are report cards and progress reports created and shared with families?
Teachers can generate report cards and progress reports that summarize coursework, attendance, and performance. Families can review grades online, access report cards, and stay connected to academic life even when students live on campus.
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