Integrating ACE Curriculum With Gradelink Student Information System
If your school uses the A.C.E. curriculum, you want a simple, foolproof way to connect it to your school management system. Parents need an easy way to see each PACE score, the class average grade, which PACEs are completed, and which ones still need to be completed—all in one place.
Integrating Gradelink with the A.C.E. curriculum provides a streamlined experience for both families and school staff. Parents can easily track their child’s academic progress through the Gradelink parent app, while administrators have complete visibility into student performance using Gradelink’s robust reporting tools.
How to Make A.C.E. Curriculum Function Seamlessly with Gradelink
1. Admins create one class, which is a gradebook, for each subject and grade level. For example, one class for all the students in grade 6 math, another class for all the students in grade 7 math, and so on.
2. Teachers enter PACE names as assignments into the gradebook for the relevant class.
For example, assignment 1 = PACE 1001, assignment 2 = PACE 1002, assignment 2 = PACE 1003, etc.
3. Parents see the PACEs required for the quarter or trimester.
A. When parents log in, they can view a list of all the PACES due for the current quarter or trimester.
B. To the right of each PACE, they can see the recommended due date and the score, making it easy to stay on track.
4. Teachers input students’ scores into the gradebook, one score for each PACE.
A. The students submit their PACEs to the teacher.
B. The teacher records the score for each PACE in the gradebook under the assignment with that PACE’s name. Ungraded PACEs do not count toward the student’s score. Graded ones are counted when arriving at the final score.
C. The teachers are able to mark the PACEs in percentage, letter, or point form.
D. Every assignment contains an optional description that opens when clicked. Teachers can use this to create a description of the PACE and include a link for parents to order it.
5. When the class is over.
A. The grades at the end of each trimester or quarter are automatically posted from the gradebook to transcripts and report cards. This is done when the teacher clicks the “conclude” button. The teacher will conclude each class (gradebook) individually.
B. Parents are able to see their child’s report card through their portal. There is no need to print anything, but there is the option to do so if you want to.
C. Parents can even see their child’s transcript through their portals. It’s all calculated automatically for you.
Cool Feature Alert
If a student does all of the class’s PACEs ahead of time, there’s the option to conclude the student individually instead of concluding the entire class. The student’s grades in that class will show up on their transcript and report card. The rest of the class will not see a change, so their grade for this class will not appear on their report card or transcript until either the class has ended or you conclude them individually.
The Benefits of Using Gradelink with A.C.E.
In today’s digital age, families increasingly expect a single portal where they can not only view grades but also manage tuition and admissions and stay in touch with the school. Gradelink meets these expectations, making it easier than ever to keep everyone connected and informed.
Beyond academics—and A.C.E. curriculum integration—Gradelink simplifies other essential areas of school management, including billing, enrollment, and communication—bringing everything together in one convenient platform.
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About the A.C.E. Curriculum
Accelerated Christian Education (A.C.E.) is a Bible-based K–12 curriculum designed for both schools and homeschools. It emphasizes individualized learning through self-instructional workbooks known as PACEs (Packets of Accelerated Christian Education). Each core subject comprises 12 PACEs per level, allowing students to progress at their own pace, ensuring mastery before advancing.