In 1985, teacher Don Dempsey created the first version of The Complete Gradebook to simplify the grading and record keeping requirements of his own classes. Soon other teachers began to ask for copies of his program, and as word caught on Don realized there was a great demand for a comprehensive and easy-to-use grading tool such as his. Don used his fellow teachers' feedback to continue developing and enhancing the program -- a tradition still alive with the "yearly upgrade" available to all previous purchasers.

Plain Old Software was created in 1986 by Don as the program was offered for commercial sale for the first time. Over the years "tens of thousands of happy users" have purchases the gradebook, most referred by word of mouth and the recommendation of fellow teachers. Developer Sheldon Smith came on board in 1996 to move the program from a TurboBasic platform to a Visual Basic one. Sheldon has remained with the company and helped expand the program to include a network version and an administrator module.

In March 2002, Plain Old Software partnered with GenOmega Software Systems, Inc. This set in motion the next version of The Complete Gradebook that will include a new dynamic interface, a server version, and more.

Thank you for your interest in The Complete Gradebook. Current users will continue to enjoy quick and friendly free technical support -- new users will join an expanding group of educators who have come to rely on us for the best and most comprehensive grading software available today.

In the Summer of 2004, The Complete Gradebook PRO was released. With many new features suggested from teachers and administrators, The Complete Gradebook PRO takes advantage of the latest Microsoft Windows operating systems.