Submit Final Grades in openSIS (Input Final Grades)
Overview
The Input Final Grades section allows teachers to enter final grades and comments for students at the end of a marking period.
This is used for report cards and official grading.
How to Access
- Go to Courses → My Classes
- Select a class
- Click Grades
- Click Input Final Grades
Enter Final Grades
- Enter the student’s percentage score (e.g.,
85,92)
This represents the final grade for the marking period.
Add Predefined Comments
- Select from a list of standard comments
These are configured by administrators.
Add Teacher Comments
- Enter custom feedback for each student
Useful for report cards and parent communication.
Select Marking Period
- Choose the relevant marking period (e.g., PP1)
Final grades are always tied to a marking period.
Import Options
- Get Gradebook Grades → Pull calculated grades
- Get LMS Grades → Sync from external systems
Helps reduce manual entry.
Grade Lock / Reporting Closed
You may see a message like:
“These grades are complete. Grade reporting ended for this marking period…”
Meaning:
- The grading window is closed
- You may not be able to edit grades
Additional Options
- Include Inactive Students
- Show/Edit Credit Earned (if enabled)
What This Section Is For
Use Input Final Grades to:
- Submit final grades for report cards
- Enter or adjust final percentages
- Add official comments
Limitations
- Cannot edit grades after reporting is closed
- Cannot modify system-defined comments
- Cannot manage assignments here
Common Confusion
| Feature | Gradebook Grades | Input Final Grades |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Assignment scores | Final percentages |
| Usage | During term | End of term |
| Calculation | Automatic | Manual / imported |
Best Practices
- Use Gradebook for regular grading
- Use Input Final Grades only at the end
- Always confirm marking period before submitting
- Review grade lock status before editing
Related Article
To enter assignment-level grades, see:
Enter Grades in openSIS (Gradebook)
Summary
Input Final Grades is used to finalize student performance for a marking period, including percentages and comments for official reporting.
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