📚 Homeschool Manager

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What is Homeschool Manager?

💎 Plus Add-on • $2.99/mo or $29/year

Homeschool Manager transforms PointWiseSystem into a complete homeschool tracking solution. Track subjects, log learning time, manage curriculum, configure your gradebook, and generate reports for state compliance - all integrated with your existing point system.

💎 Plus Add-on Required: Homeschool Manager requires an active Plus subscription plus the add-on ($2.99/mo or $29/year). Pre-launch trial users get free access during their trial period.

📖 Subject Management

Create subjects with custom colors. Track time spent daily, weekly, and monthly.

⏱️ Time Logging

Log time manually or automatically when recurring tasks are completed.

📊 Gradebook

Record grades, configure scales, calculate weighted averages automatically.

📅 School Years

Organize data by school year with grading periods.

📋 State Requirements

Track hours against state minimums. Get alerts when behind.

📄 Reports

Generate time summaries, report cards, and transcripts.

📊 Plus Base vs Homeschool Add-on

Not sure what you get with Plus vs the Homeschool Manager add-on? Here is a quick comparison:

✅ Plus Base Features

Included with Plus subscription ($4.99/mo):

  • Recurring tasks (daily/weekly/monthly)
  • Completion notes from kids
  • Streak tracking and bonuses
  • Weekly progress reports
  • Progress insights

💎 Homeschool Manager Add-on

Additional $2.99/mo or $29/year:

  • Time logging by subject (for state compliance hours)
  • Gradebook with GPA calculation
  • Transcript generation
  • School year management
  • Grading periods (quarters/semesters)
  • State requirements tracking
  • Report cards
💡 Bottom Line: Plus Base is great for daily homeschool task management. Add the Homeschool Manager if you need to track hours for state compliance, maintain a gradebook, or generate transcripts.

Getting Started

1Enable the Add-on
Go to Settings → Subscription and click "Add Homeschool Manager".
2Create a School Year
Navigate to Homeschool → Settings and create your first school year (e.g., "2025-2026").
3Set Up Subjects
Add your subjects (Math, Reading, Science, etc.) with custom icons and colors.
4Configure Grading Periods
Set up quarters, semesters, or custom grading periods within your school year.
5Start Logging!
Log time, track curriculum progress, record grades, and link recurring tasks to subjects.

📅 School Years

School Years help you organize your homeschool data by academic year. All time logs, grades, and reports can be filtered by school year.

📆 Current Year

The active school year used by default for new entries.

📁 Archived Years

Past years kept for records but hidden from dropdowns.

📊 Year Reports

Generate reports filtered by specific school year.

💡 Tip: Mark one school year as "Current" - this will be the default when logging time and grades. You can archive old school years to keep them for records.

📖 Subject Management

Create and manage subjects to organize your homeschool curriculum. Each subject can have a custom icon, color, and hour targets.

💡 Default Subjects: Click "Initialize Defaults" to quickly add common subjects: Math, Reading, Writing, Science, History, Art, Music, and Physical Education.

⏱️ Time Logging

Track how much time each student spends on each subject. Time can be logged manually or automatically through recurring tasks.

Manual Time Logging

Click "Log Time" and select the student, subject, and duration.

Auto-Logging with Recurring Tasks

Link recurring tasks to subjects for automatic time logging when tasks are completed.

💡 How it works: When the student completes "Math Lesson", they earn points AND 45 minutes is automatically logged to the Math subject!

📆 Grading Periods

Grading periods divide your school year into segments (quarters, semesters, trimesters, etc.) for organizing grades and generating report cards.

📊 Quarters

4 periods per year, common for traditional schools.

📅 Semesters

2 periods per year, Fall and Spring.

📆 Trimesters

3 periods per year, good for year-round schooling.

🎯 Custom

Create any periods that fit your schedule.

📝 Gradebook

The gradebook is where you record and view all grades. It automatically calculates weighted averages based on your categories and converts to letter grades using your scale.

Recording a Grade

Select student, subject, assignment title, category, period, and score.

Viewing the Gradebook

See weighted averages by category and recent grades for each student.

📋 Reports and Export

Generate comprehensive reports for record-keeping, state compliance, or sharing with umbrella schools.

⏱️ Time Summary

Hours logged by subject for any date range. Perfect for state hour requirements.

📊 Progress Report

Overview of grades and time for each student.

📝 Report Card

Detailed grades by subject, category, and grading period. Print for records.

📜 Transcript

Cumulative GPA and grades across school years.

📋 State Requirements

Track your progress against state homeschool requirements. Set up hour targets by subject and get alerts when you are falling behind.

⚠️ Important: Check your state homeschool laws to understand what documentation you need. Laws vary significantly by state. This tool helps you track, but you are responsible for compliance.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Getting Started

How do I enable Homeschool Manager?

Go to Settings → Subscription and click "Add Homeschool Manager". You need an active Plus subscription first. Pre-launch trial users get free access.

Can I use Homeschool Manager without the point system?

Yes! Use Simple Mode to hide points and focus purely on homeschool tracking. Go to Settings → Display Mode → Simple Mode.

School Years and Grading

Do I need to set up a school year first?

It is recommended but not required. School years help organize your data and make reports more meaningful.

Can I have multiple grading periods per school year?

Yes! Create as many grading periods as you need - quarters, semesters, trimesters, or custom periods.

Time Logging

What is the difference between manual and auto-logging?

Manual logging: You click "Log Time" and enter the duration. Auto-logging: Link a recurring task to a subject with a time value - when the task is completed, time is logged automatically.

Multiple Students

Can multiple students use Homeschool Manager?

Absolutely! Each earner (student) has their own time logs and grades. Use the Student Comparison view to see everyone progress side-by-side.

Data and Export

Can I export my data?

Yes! Reports can be printed directly from the app. Time summaries, grade reports, report cards, and transcripts all have print functionality.

State Compliance

Does this meet my state requirements?

Homeschool Manager helps you track hours and generate reports, but you are responsible for understanding and meeting your state specific requirements. Laws vary significantly by state.

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