Overview

The Marking Periods section allows teachers to view the academic periods defined by the school, such as terms, semesters, quarters, or any custom structure set by administrators.

This section helps teachers understand the timeline for teaching, grading, and assessments.

Permissions

Teachers can:

• View marking periods and their details

Teachers cannot:

• Add new marking periods
• Edit existing periods
• Delete any records

All marking period configurations are defined and managed by administrators.

How to Access

Go to:

School → Marking Periods

Understanding Marking Periods

• Marking periods do not follow a fixed structure
• The structure (e.g., Full Year, Semester, Quarter, etc.) is configured by the school
• Different schools may have different academic setups

Teachers will see only the structure that has been defined for their institution.

What You Can View

For each marking period, teachers can view:

• Title and Short Name
• Start Date and End Date
• Grade Posting Start and End Dates
• Whether the period includes:
  • Grading
  • Exams
  • Comments

Why This Section Is Important

Teachers use marking periods to:

• Understand the academic timeline set by the school
• Know when grading and assessments are expected
• Track evaluation periods for students
• Align teaching plans with reporting schedules

Quick Answers

• Marking period structure is not fixed
• Each school defines its own academic structure
• Teachers can only view marking periods
• All configurations are managed by administrators

Summary

The Marking Periods section provides a clear view of the school’s academic timeline as defined by administrators. It helps teachers stay aligned with grading schedules and instructional planning. This section is view-only for teachers.