Set up Grading and Grade Categories in Google Classroom

Since Synergy is our gradebook, we recommend you do not set up a grading system within Google Classroom. However, you can use grade categories to organize assignments.

Rachel Mainero
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Google Classroom

Navigate to [classroom.google.com](https://classroom.google.com) and click on the class you want to adjust.

To access class settings, click on the **Class settings icon** located in the top- right

Turn off Draft grade for missing assignments.

Tip! If this is toggled on, a "0" will show if a student was absent, hasn't turned in an assignment, or has an extension. Keeping it toggled off can help alleviate the number of guardians and students reaching out asking why they have a "0."

Keep "**No overall grade**" off

Tip! Again, our gradebook is Synergy. If you turn this on, it will only calculate grades in Google Classroom. It will not calculate any additional assignments or tests you manually add in Synergy.

Under **Grade categories**, click "**Add grade category**"

Enter a grade category. Under **default points**, enter a whole number.

Repeat step 6 to add another grade category.

In the top-right corner, click **Save**