Art teacher faces pressure to pass chronically absent students who have not completed project-based work, with no grading flexibility and no support for accountability.

Current school policy offers no alternative grading system for project-based courses that accounts for student engagement and attendance, forcing teachers into unfair compromises.

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4High

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May 22, 2026

App Concept

ProjectGrad Pro

A grading and tracking platform designed for project-based courses. It automates late-work policies, allows teachers to set custom grade floors tied to engagement milestones, and provides transparent progress dashboards for students and administrators, reconciling leniency with accountability.

Key Features

Customizable late-work policies with automatic deductions
Minimum grade override only after specific engagement criteria met
Student progress dashboard showing completion status and deadlines
Admin reporting on grading equity and policy compliance

Target Users: Secondary school teachers and administrators in project-based subjects (art, music, CTE) at public/private schools with 500-2000 students

Revenue Model: $10/mo per teacher subscription, or school-wide license at $5/student/year

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