Reporting student progress is a crucial aspect of the educational process, and Synergy provides a comprehensive solution for generating detailed and informative report cards. This powerful tool empowers teachers and administrators to track student performance, identify areas of strength and growth, and communicate effectively with parents and students. With its user-friendly interface and customizable features, Synergy enables educators to streamline the report card generation process, saving time and enhancing the accuracy and consistency of reporting.
Synergy offers various report card templates and customization options to meet the specific needs of different schools and districts. Educators can choose from a range of layouts, fonts, and colors to create visually appealing and informative reports. The software’s intuitive drag-and-drop functionality allows teachers to easily add and organize assessment data, comments, and notes. Moreover, Synergy provides robust data analysis capabilities, enabling educators to track student progress over time, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to support student learning.
Furthermore, Synergy seamlessly integrates with other school management systems, such as student information systems and learning management systems. This integration ensures that student data is synchronized across platforms, eliminating the need for manual data entry and reducing the risk of errors. By leveraging Synergy’s reporting capabilities, educators can provide timely and meaningful feedback to students and parents, fostering a collaborative learning environment that supports student growth and achievement.
Selecting Students for Report Card Generation
Once you have created a report card template, you need to select the students for whom you want to generate report cards. There are two ways to do this:
- Select individual students:
- Selection based on enrollment or course completion
Selecting Individual Students
To select individual students, follow these steps:
- Go to the “Students” tab.
- Find the student or students you want to select.
- Check the box next to the student’s name.
Select by Enrollment or Course Completion
To select students based on enrollment or course completion, follow these steps:
| Enrollment | Course Completion |
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Customizing Report Card Layout
Synergy report cards allow schools to customize the layout and content of their students’ report cards to reflect the specific needs of their school and curriculum. This flexibility gives schools the ability to create report cards that are tailored to their own unique educational goals and standards.
Adding and Removing Report Card Sections
One of the ways schools can customize their report cards is by adding or removing entire sections. For example, a school may choose to add a section on student attendance or behavior. Alternatively, they may choose to remove a section that is no longer relevant or useful to their students.
Modifying Existing Report Card Sections
In addition to adding or removing sections, schools can also modify the content of existing sections. For example, a school may change the order of the items in a section or add new items altogether. They can also change the labels or descriptions of items to make them more specific or clear for students and parents.
Formatting Report Card Sections
Finally, schools can also customize the formatting of their report cards. This includes changing the font, size, and color of the text, as well as the layout and spacing of the sections. Schools can also add images or logos to their report cards to make them more visually appealing.
Example of Customizing Report Card Layout
Adding a Section on Student Attendance
To add a section on student attendance, a school would first need to create a new section template. This template would include the fields for the student’s attendance data, such as the number of days absent and the number of days tardy. The school would then need to add this new section to the report card layout.
| Section Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Attendance | Displays the student’s attendance record for the current grading period. |
Once the new section has been added, the school would need to assign it to the appropriate students. This can be done by creating a new group for students with attendance issues or by manually assigning the section to individual students.
Previewing and Editing Report Cards
Once you have created a report card template, you can preview and edit it to ensure that it meets your needs. To preview a report card, click on the “Preview” button in the Report Card Designer toolbar. This will open a new window that displays a preview of the report card. You can use the scroll bars to navigate through the report card and view all of the sections.
Editing Report Card Content
To edit the content of a report card, click on the “Edit” button in the Report Card Designer toolbar. This will open the Report Card Editor, which allows you to make changes to the report card’s content. You can use the formatting toolbar to change the font, size, and color of the text. You can also add images, tables, and charts to the report card. Once you have made your changes, click on the “Save” button to save the report card.
Grading Students
To grade students on a report card, click on the “Grading” tab in the Report Card Designer toolbar. This will open the Grading Center, which allows you to enter grades for each student. You can enter grades manually or import them from a spreadsheet. Once you have entered all of the grades, click on the “Save” button to save the report card.
Publishing Report Cards
To publish a report card, click on the “Publish” button in the Report Card Designer toolbar. This will open the Report Card Publisher, which allows you to publish the report card to the web or to a PDF file. You can also choose to send the report card to students and parents via email.
Additional Resources
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Synergy Help Center | Provides documentation and tutorials on using Synergy to create and manage report cards. |
| Synergy Community | A forum where you can ask questions and share ideas with other Synergy users. |
| Synergy Education YouTube Channel | Provides video tutorials on using Synergy to create and manage report cards. |
Sharing Report Cards with Parents and Students
Synergy allows teachers to easily share report cards with parents and students. To do this, teachers can generate the report cards in PDF format and then upload them to the Synergy parent portal. Parents and students can then access the report cards by logging into the parent portal. This process allows teachers to quickly and easily share report cards with parents and students, and it also allows parents and students to access the report cards from anywhere with an internet connection.
Uploading Report Cards to the Parent Portal
- Click on the “Reports” tab.
- Select “Report Cards” from the drop-down menu.
- Select the “Generate Report Cards” option.
- Select the grading period for which you want to generate report cards.
- Click on the “Generate Report Cards” button.
- The report cards will be generated in PDF format.
- Click on the “Upload to Parent Portal” button.
- The report cards will be uploaded to the Synergy parent portal.
Viewing Report Cards in the Parent Portal
- Parents and students can access the report cards by logging into the Synergy parent portal.
- Once logged in, parents and students can click on the “Report Cards” tab.
- The report cards will be listed in the “Report Cards” tab.
- Parents and students can click on the “View Report Card” button to view the report card.
Emailing Report Cards to Parents
In addition to uploading the report cards to the parent portal, teachers can also email the report cards to parents. To do this, teachers can select the “Email Report Cards” option when generating the report cards. Teachers can then enter the email addresses of the parents they want to send the report cards to. The report cards will be emailed to the parents in PDF format.
Printing Report Cards
Teachers can also print the report cards. To do this, teachers can select the “Print Report Cards” option when generating the report cards. The report cards will be printed in PDF format. Teachers can then print the report cards on their local printer.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
1. I’m not seeing any data on my report card.
Make sure that you have selected the correct term and year. Also, ensure that the students you are trying to view have been enrolled in your class for the entire term.
2. The grades on my report card are incorrect.
If the grades on your report card are incorrect, you can contact your school’s data manager or Synergy administrator to resolve the issue.
3. I’m having trouble printing my report card.
Make sure that you have a printer connected to your computer and that it is turned on. Also, ensure that you have selected the correct printer in the print dialog box.
4. I’m getting an error message when I try to generate my report card.
If you are getting an error message when you try to generate your report card, you can contact your school’s data manager or Synergy administrator for assistance.
5. I have another question about generating report cards in Synergy.
You can visit the Synergy Help Center for more information on generating report cards. You can also contact your school’s data manager or Synergy administrator for assistance.
10. Absence Issue Codes and Descriptions
When entering absences into Synergy, it is important to use the correct absence issue codes. These codes are used to track the reason for each absence and to generate reports. The following table lists the most common absence issue codes and their descriptions:
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| A | Absent – Excused |
| U | Absent – Unexcused |
| T | Tardy |
How to Generate Report Card on Synergy
Synergy is a student information system that allows teachers to track student progress and share information with parents. Parents can access Synergy to view their child’s grades, attendance, and other important information. To generate a report card on Synergy, follow these steps:
- Log in to Synergy using your username and password.
- Click on the “Reports” tab.
- Select “Student Report Cards” from the drop-down menu.
- Select the reporting period you want to generate a report card for.
- Select the students you want to generate report cards for.
- Click on the “Generate Report” button.
The report cards will be generated in PDF format and will be available to download. You can also view the report cards online by clicking on the “View Report” button.
