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Centsible Scholar Parent Resources & Getting Started Guide

Connects your child's academic performance and daily behavior to real financial rewards, teaching money management through practical experience.

Students track their own grades and behavior, parents review and approve, and the app automatically calculates and allocates rewards.

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Overview

Centsible Scholar connects your child's academic performance and daily behavior to real financial rewards, teaching money management through practical experience. Students track their own grades and behavior, parents review and approve, and the app automatically calculates and allocates rewards into spending and saving categories.

Getting Started in 4 Steps

1

Start Your Free Trial

  • Sign up for a 30-day free trial
  • Choose your subscription tier based on number of children:
  • • Single Student: Perfect for one child
  • • Mid-Size Family: Up to 3 students
  • • Large Family: Up to 5 students
  • Complete onboarding to set up your family profile
2

Add Student Profiles & Grant Access

  • Create profiles for each child (7th grade and up)
  • Set grade level and base reward amount per subject
  • Configure reporting frequency (weekly, bi-weekly, or custom)
  • Set up student login credentials so they can access their own dashboard
  • Manage multiple children from one parent dashboard
3

Students Track, Parents Approve

  • Students enter their own grades (A, B, C, D, or F) as report cards come in
  • Students complete their own daily behavior assessments across 11 key categories using a 1-5 scale:
  • • Obligations: Diet, Exercise, Work, Hygiene (required daily tasks)
  • • Opportunities: Respect, Responsibilities, Attitude, Cooperation, Courtesy, Service, Bonus
  • Parents review and approve (or adjust) all student submissions before they become final
  • Parents can add notes to track context and provide feedback
4

Teach Money Management Through Automated Allocations

  • App automatically calculates total rewards based on:
  • • Base amount from grade averages (after parent approval)
  • • Behavior bonuses from assessment scores (after parent approval)
  • • Deductions for areas needing improvement
  • Rewards are split into two buckets: Spending (immediate use) and Saving (long-term goals)
  • Use these allocations as teaching moments for financial conversations

Core Features

Student Self-Tracking with Parent Oversight
The core differentiator: teaching responsibility through student ownership with parent control

Students are responsible for:

  • Entering their own grades (A, B, C, D, or F) as they receive them
  • Completing daily behavior assessments honestly using the 1-5 scale
  • Viewing their own performance trends and financial progress
  • Understanding how their choices affect their rewards

Parents maintain control by:

  • Reviewing all student-submitted grades before approval
  • Verifying behavior assessment scores match reality
  • Adjusting scores if students over/under-rate themselves
  • Adding context notes to track situations and patterns
  • Having final say on what counts toward financial rewards

This dual system teaches:

Accountability

Students must track consistently

Honesty

Inflated scores get caught during parent review

Self-awareness

Students learn to assess themselves accurately

Communication

Discrepancies create teaching moments

Academic Grade Tracking
  • Students enter grades by subject using standard letter grades: A, B, C, D, or F
  • Simple, clear grading system (no plus/minus variations)
  • Parents review and approve before grades count
  • App calculates base reward amount automatically after approval
Daily Behavior Assessment System
The heart of Centsible Scholar – teaching responsibility through consistent self-evaluation

The assessment is divided into two sections:

  • Obligation Categories (foundational habits):
  • Opportunity Categories (character development):

Each category scored 1-5 daily by the student:

  • 1: Did not meet expectations
  • 2: Below expectations
  • 3: Met expectations
  • 4: Exceeded expectations
  • 5: Far exceeded expectations

Parent review required before scores become final and affect financial calculations.

Common Parent Challenges & Solutions

"My child consistently rates themselves too high"

This is a teaching opportunity, not a problem. Adjust their scores during review and discuss: 'Let's talk about what a 5 really means. A 5 in Cooperation means helping without being asked AND encouraging others. Did that happen today?' Over time, they'll learn accurate self-assessment.

"My child is too hard on themselves – always scoring 1's and 2's"

Use review time to encourage realistic positivity. 'You gave yourself a 2 in Hygiene, but you showered, brushed your teeth, and kept your room clean. That's at least a 4.' This teaches balanced self-evaluation and prevents discouragement.

"My child prioritizes spending over saving"

Use the app's allocation percentages as required minimums. Set a rule: 'You must save 40% before you can spend anything.' Adjust allocations in their profile settings to enforce this automatically.

"My teenager resists doing daily behavior assessments"

Tie it to money directly. 'If you don't submit your assessment by 9pm, you get a 1 across the board. The app won't calculate rewards without data.' Make it non-negotiable, like clocking in at a job.

"I have multiple kids at different ages – is one system fair?"

Customize base reward amounts per child. Older students can have higher base amounts to reflect increased expenses and responsibilities. The behavior categories and 1-5 scoring remain the same, ensuring fairness in character development.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much should I set as the base reward amount?

This depends on your budget and child's age. Common ranges: Middle School (7th-8th grade): $3-5 per A, High School (9th-12th grade): $5-10 per A, College: $10-15 per A. Start conservative and adjust based on what feels sustainable.

What grading system does the app use?

Students enter standard letter grades: A, B, C, D, or F. The system is intentionally simple – no plus/minus variations (no A+, B-, etc.). This keeps tracking straightforward and focuses on overall performance rather than getting caught up in minor grade variations.

How does the 1-5 scoring scale work?

Each behavior category is scored daily on a scale of 1-5: 1 = Did not meet expectations, 2 = Below expectations, 3 = Met expectations, 4 = Exceeded expectations, 5 = Far exceeded expectations. There's room for interpretation, which is why parent review is crucial.

Do students HAVE to enter their own data, or can I do it for them?

Students are required to do it themselves. This is intentional – the system teaches responsibility and ownership. If you do it for them, they miss the core lesson: managing your own performance is YOUR job.

What age range is this appropriate for?

Best for ages 13-22 (7th grade through college). The system is designed to grow with your student from middle school independence through college financial management.

Ready to Get Started?

Sign up for your 30-day free trial (no credit card required)

Add your first student profile (7th grade or higher)

Student completes their first behavior assessment using the 1-5 scale

Parent reviews and approves the submission

Watch the app calculate your child's first reward allocation

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Because money skills aren't taught in school, they're taught at home.

Students track. Parents approve. Everyone learns.