Part 1: turn off unwanted grading periods. You may want to hide last semester's grading periods from view. NOTE: this does not affect data in any way. Follow these steps:

1. Open the desired class in PowerGrade.
2. From the Windows menu select Final Grades Setup.
3. From the "Which final Grade:" drop down menu, select the grading period that you wish to hide.
4. Once you have selected the desired grading period, remove the check mark from the check box next to the phrase "Show on spreadsheet".
5. Click the Accept button.

You will have to repeat the above steps for each class.

Part 2: restoring a grading period to the spreadsheet view.

1. Open the desired class in PowerGrade.
2. From the Windows menu select Final Grades Setup.
3. From the "Which final Grade:" drop down menu, select the grading period that you wish to reveal.
4. Place a check mark in the check box next to the phrase "Show on spreadsheet"
5. Click the Accept button.

You will have to repeat the above steps for each class.