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Edcentrix SIS calculates grades according to a custom grading method that can be controlled both at the
administrative level and controlled by each individual teacher. Teachers no longer have to calculate long
columns of numbers for each student. They simply choose their calculation formula and the system calculates
each students' grade every time an assignment is entered. This eliminates math error as a reason for conflict.
Another top cause for parent teacher conflict is parental shock at report card time with a grade they didn't expect
to see. Everyone realizes that a grade isn't earned on Report Card Day. It's earned with every homework assignment,
every quiz, every test along the way. However, as a parent, unless you can see the path taken to arrive at the end
of the term, it is often easier to assume that the problem starts with the teacher. Parents need the ability to see
how their child is performing at each step. They can't correct the behavior if they don't know about it until
the end of the term. Imagine the difference in the relationship between parent and teacher if they were able
to truly work together to ensure that the student was staying on task throughout the whole semester. This level
of involvement isn't possible without constant interaction. But, you can't have a parent teacher meeting
every night. Edcentrix SIS gives you the tools to "meet" on your own schedules, from any location.
Parents who would never think to set up a teacher conference, will log into the system and check
assignments, attendance, calendar items, and more. Teachers who wouldn't make a parent call over a
minor issue, can make a note in the system, without the formality of a meeting and the unavoidable stress
that goes along with being "called to the school". Having parents access the system throughout the term
eliminates the tension and pulls them into the education of their children.
This is a competitive market. Schools are implementing Student Information Systems at an ever increasing pace.
With every school that signs up, those that don't provide access at this level are being left behind. Providing
this technology for your teachers and parents is becoming the norm rather than the exception. Having a system in
place like Edcentrix SIS sets your school apart as one leading the way rather than a school trying to catch up.
We are not blind to the fact that many of your teachers and parents are not completely comfortable with many
types of technology. We understand that some of your most prized assets are teachers who have been with you
the longest. Our system was designed hand in hand with educators and parents who have a wide spectrum of
technological experience. Edcentrix SIS is as easy to use for the new teacher fresh out of college as it is
for those who watched this technological age develop before their eyes.
Another wonderful side effect of having a unified student information system that it is accessible from
anywhere, is that you are now able to publicize school events, make school announcements, recognize students
or teachers who are excelling or going the extra mile, all without a cent of printing expense. With the Edcentrix
Calendar feature you are able to hilight and publicize school events directly to the parents. You do not have to
rely on crumpled papers jammed into backpacks to keep your families in the loop with big events and dates.
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