Module 9 - Transcript Settings

Video Summary

• Transcript settings control transcript formatting

GPA calculations

• Default GPA scale uses a traditional 4-point system

  • Example:

    • 90–100 = 4 points

    • 80–89 = 3 points

    • 70–79 = 2 points

• Schools can customize GPA thresholds and point values 

Honors and AP GPA scales

• Honors/AP scales must be created manually

• Linked to specific course options/settings

• Example:

  • Honors course:

    • 90+ = 5 points

    • 80+ = 4 points

• Honors/AP classes typically award extra GPA weight

• Schools should follow accrediting agency or state guidelines for GPA policies

Transcript display settings

• Configure:

  • GPA decimal rounding

  • Average grade decimal rounding

  • Maximum displayed averages (cap over 100%)

  • Signature line text

Transcript footer

• Footer combines information from multiple sources:

  • Transcript-wide footer text (same for all students)

  • Student-specific footer text fields

  • Automatic passing-grade statement

  • Certification/date statement

• Courses marked “does not affect GPA” display with an asterisk on transcripts

Student-specific transcript fields

• Certain user info form fields can appear on transcripts:

  • Footer text

  • Footer bottom text

• Allows customized transcript notes per student

Custom transcript markings

• Used for non-standard course outcomes on transcripts

• Examples:

  • Incomplete

  • Withdrawn

  • Pass/Fail variations

• Each custom marking includes:

  • Name

  • Abbreviation

  • Whether it counts for credit

  • Whether it affects GPA

• Example:

  • “Incomplete”:

    • Does not award credit

    • Does not affect GPA

Additional notes

• Transcript behavior and formatting are extensively documented in the knowledge base article:

  • Transcripts: Putting It All Together

• Custom transcript markings apply only to transcript display, not normal completed grades

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