We built a complete Grades & Comments system to replace a legacy system.
It is an extranet that teachers can access wherever they can get an
Internet connection. Parents can log in and see grades and comments as
well. IT was built with Cold Fusion and SQL. It has worked well and has
evolved to include attendance as well.
We work on the advisor system - a faculty/staff member is responsible for
reading and proofing the comments that teachers write for their advisees.
When advisors write their comments (3x /year) the Class Deans are
responsible for reading and proofing advisor comment for their class.
Regardless of the comment type, the system works like this:
1. Comment gets written/inputted into the system
2. Comment is proofread and "approved" by an advisor (or Class Dean)
3. The Registrar/admin can enter, edit, approve or unapprove a comment at
any time.
4. Parents can not see a comment until it has been approved.
Honestly, it only works as well as the people involved - the faculty/staff
who are habitually late with comments, or those that dont believe in
computers/Internet (I'm on the fence myself.) We catch most errors, but
some of the things that get by can send shivers up your back.
Dan Beauchemin
Milton Academy
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