Report Card Comments—Academic  ______ is especially good at ______.

 ______'s low rate of achievement makes it

Achievement & Improvement difficult for her to keep up with the class.
 ______ is capable of achieving a higher
Comments average in the areas of ____.
 If ______ will continue to put forth the  ______ has had difficulty with learning
effort he has shown in the past two ______, so in the coming term we will focus
reporting periods, he will receive a great on ______.
deal from his schooling.  ______ is capable of much better work.
 The following suggestions might improve  ______ still needs guidance and support
his ______. from both you and me.
 I am hoping this recent interest and  ______ has been most cooperative and only
improvement will continue. needs strengthening in social studies skills
 ______ is making progress in all academic to bring her up to ____ grade level.
areas. She is having some difficulty with  ______ has been receiving low quiz/test
______, but if she continues to work hard scores.
she will see improvement soon.  ______ does not work up to her ability.
 ______ takes great pride in all of the work  ______ has difficulty understanding the
he does and always does a neat job. material.
 ______ volunteers frequently and makes  This subject is being modified to better
wonderful contributions to class. She does match ______'s ability.
tend to work too quickly, which results in
Improvement
many careless errors. We can help her to
 ______ is continuing to grow in
correct this at home and at school.
independence.
 ______ is a very hard worker and has
 ______ has improved steadily.
excellent vocabulary skills for his age. He
 ______ has been consistently progressing.
enjoys reading and writing.
 ______ has shown a good attitude about
 ______'s excellent attitude is reflected in
trying to improve in ______.
the work she does. Thank you for your
 ______ seems eager to improve.
efforts.
 ______ has shown strong growth in
 Although ______ tries to do his best, he
_______.
often has difficulty keeping up with the rest
 ______ is making steady progress
of the class. Can we meet to discuss this?
academically.
 I am concerned about ______'s progress
 ______'s quality of work is improving.
this year. She has shown some
 ______ has strengthened her skills in
improvement but her growth is not where it
______.
should be at this point in the school year.
 ______ has shown an encouraging desire to
Please call to schedule a conference so we
better herself in _______.
can discuss this.
 ______ would improve if he developed a
 As we discussed in our recent conference,
greater interest in _______.
_______'s work is below grade standards. I
 ______ has made nice progress this
am sure with that more effort and
reporting period.
concentration he will show rapid
 ______ is maturing nicely, and I hope this
improvement.
continues.
 ______ has great enthusiasm for everything
 ______'s classroom attitude shows
we do in class. However, she is having some
improvement.
difficulty with _______. Please continue to
review this with her nightly.
Phrases Report Card Comments & Phrases—
Academic Achievement Citizenship
 ______ is strong in _____.
 ______ has earned a very fine report card. Comments
 ______ has a vast background knowledge of  Although _______ has had some difficulty
_______. adjusting to our room and various duties,
 ______ is a very fine and serious student he usually tries to cooperate.
and excels in ______.  As you know from my reports to you,
 ______ is working well in all basic subjects. _______ has had some problems adjusting
 ______ is working above grade level in to our room. Please continue to work with
______. him in this area.
  _______ has made many fine contributions  _______ needs to improve his self-control
to our class and is an inspiration to her so he can be more socially accepted.
classmates.  _______ is learning to listen and share with
 No matter how busy _______ is, he still has others.
time to do something nice for someone. For  _______ has difficulty following the
this reason, he is one of the best citizens in classroom rules.
my class.  _______ does too much talking. It is
 _______ assumes responsibility well, excels disturbing to the other children.
on the playground, and is well liked by her
peers.
 _______ is trying to practice good Report Card Comments & Phrases—
citizenship habits, but has been inconsistent
with this. He needs to remember that we
End of Year
play only at certain times. Comments
 _______ is a very dependable student. She  There has been noticeable improvement in
frequently helps her classmates without _______'s study habits this year. Please
being asked to do so. Thank-you for your continue to work on these skills over the
help. summer.
 Since our last conference, _______ has  Thank-you for your interest in _______'s
shown great improvement in the area of schoolwork this year. With her continued
citizenship. Thank-you for your support. effort, she will receive much satisfaction
 _______ is starting to understand that in from her work.
order to be a part of this class, she must  _______ is a fine citizen and a hard worker.
follow the classroom rules. More I have thoroughly enjoyed having him in my
improvement is needed for her to be class this year. Have a wonderful summer.
successful in this area.  _______ has matured nicely this year. His
 _______ is one the best citizens in the class. progress during this last quarter was
He often volunteers and helps others impressive. I hope this effort and attitude
without being asked. will carry over into the next school year.
 Thank you for your support and interest in
Phrases
our class this year. _______ is a very
 _______ is learning to be careful,
hardworking boy and should have much
cooperative, and fair.
success in the ____ grade.
 _______ is very helpful with cleanup work
around the room. Phrases
 _______ gets along well with other o _______ has matured nicely this year, both
children. academically and socially.
 _______ accepts responsibility. o _______'s friendly, sincere way has made
 _______ works well with her neighbors. him a very popular member of the ___
 _______ is a good citizen. grade.
 _______ makes friends quickly and is well o _______ would benefit from reading many
liked by classmates. library books this summer.
 _______ cooperates well. o _______ needs to improve his reading
 _______ helps others. speed and comprehension if he is to have
 _______ is a big help in seeing that our success in the ______ grade.
room looks clean and pleasant. o _______ continued to blossom as the year
 _______ is a fine citizen and takes a keen progressed.
interest in school. o _______ helped to make my year a pleasant
 _______ possesses good self-discipline. one.
 _______ is respectful of others. o _______ takes a keen interest in all her
 _______ can be very helpful and work and is a most agreeable and willing
dependable in the classroom. worker. It has been wonderful having her in
 _______ is always cooperative. my room.
 _______ needs to improve respect for o Thank-you for the help I know you have
others. given her.
 _______ interrupts others. o Please continue during the summer with
 _______ needs to learn more socially ______ review and as many reading
acceptable behavior. experiences as possible.
 o Thank-you for your interest in _______'s _______ has failed to turn in makeup work.
attitude. _______ is a good student who appears to
o I'm sorry I didn't get to meet you this year. be a deep thinker.
o Thanks for your cooperation. _______ grasps new ideas promptly.
o With _______'s friendly, cooperative _______ talks excessively.
attitude, she will always be a pleasant _______ needs to spend more time on
addition to any class. assigned tasks.
o I have enjoyed the association I have had _______ does not put enough time into the
with _______. assignments.
o I enjoyed having _______ in my class. _______ needs to improve self-discipline. A
o It has been a pleasure to have _______ in conference is requested.
my class. Please call to set up a conference.
Your constant cooperation and help are
appreciated.
Report Card Comments & Phrases— It is possible for _______ to exceed grade
General and Handwriting expectations.
Comments Handwriting
 All of _______'s basic skills are at grade  _______'s handwriting needs to be
level, but he is not working to the best of improved.
his ability.  _______ has good (poor) fine-motor skills.
 _______'s school work has shown  _______ is able to print on the lines.
improvement over the past quarter. I hope  _______ spaces letters and words correctly.
this effort will continue.  _______'s work is not neat.
 _______'s behavior continues to be  _______ does not form letters correctly.
inconsistent. She is still having difficulty  Some of _______'s printing is excellent, but
following the school rules and respecting it is often untidy in daily assignments.
the other students. Please call to set up a  When printing, _______ often reverses
conference. letters, such as __, __, etc.
 Thank-you for your continued support and
help from home. The amount of extra time
Report Card Comments & Phrases—
you have been spending with _______ on
his schoolwork is evident. Language Arts & Reading
 _______ has improved since the last time Comments
we met. I suggest that you continue to work  _______'s reading has improved
on _______ nightly. considerably throughout the year. Please
 _______ is a polite and alert _____ grader. continue to practice reading with her
Because he is a quiet boy, he needs to be nightly.
encouraged to participate in class. Any help  _______ speaks very well in front of the
you can give from home would be very class. However, her written work needs
beneficial. much improvement. With greater effort,
 _______ has adjusted nicely to her new the improvement should slowly come.
school environment. Could you call to set  _______ has shown a great amount of
up a meeting as soon as you are settled into improvement with her creative writing. She
your new home? has learned to use more colorful words.
General  _______ is making excellent progress
_______ is gaining more self-confidence. reading sight words. Please continue to
_______ is maintaining grade-level practice with him nightly.
expectations.  _______'s spelling scores have improved
_______ performs well in everything he greatly since the beginning of the school
undertakes. year. Studying his spelling words nightly has
_______ is doing strong work in all areas. made much of the difference. Thank-you for
_______ is a clear thinker. your help.
_______ has good organization of thoughts.  Although _______ is trying very hard, she is
_______ should be encouraged to _____. having difficulty writing smooth, fluent
_______ needs frequent encouragement. sentences. Can we meet to discuss some
_______ exhibits creativity. helpful strategies?
_______ has excessive tardiness.
_______ has excessive absences.
  _______ participates in group storytelling.

Writing
Phrases  _______ needs to apply skills to all written
Listening work.
 _______ enjoys listening to stories.  _______ excels in writing original stories
 _______ is able to distinguish sounds in and poems.
words.  _______ is able to place periods and
 _______ has difficulty distinguishing sounds question marks correctly.
in words.  _______ uses colorful words in his writing.
Reading and Vocabulary  _______ uses (complex, simple) sentences
 _______ learns new vocabulary quickly. in her writing.
 _______ needs to increase his speed and  _______ is now able to write a complete
comprehension in reading. sentence independently.
 _______ has developed a mature reading  _______ can write an original story
vocabulary. containing two to four sentences.
 _______ reads extensively.  _______ puts words in the appropriate
 _______ now knows and is able to use order.
_____ consonant and vowel sounds.  _______ shows self-confidence in writing.
 _______ confuses the sounds ___ and ___.  _______ can compose several related
 _______ is able to blend short words using sentences.
the vowel(s) _____ without assistance.  _______ is building a good spelling
 _______ is learning to attack words vocabulary.
independently.  _______ uses the dictionary to find
 _______ uses the phonics skills to attack unfamiliar words.
new words.  _______ enjoys learning to spell new
 _______'s reading is... (smooth, jerky, words.
hesitant, rapid, irregular, or fluent).  _______ is able to learn to spell words
 _______ comprehends what she reads. easily.
 _______ is interested in books and reading.  _______ sometimes reverses letters in a
 _______ can read to follow directions. word.
 _______ can now recognize ____ sight  _______ has difficulty remembering the
words. spelling of non-phonetic words.
 _______ reads for pleasure.  _______ is helped by using hand or body
 _______ needs a lot of repetition and motions to remember spelling.
practice in order to retain reading
vocabulary. Report Card Comments & Phrases—
 _______ is still confusing words that look
alike. Math
 _______ is beginning to read words in Comments
groups and phrases.  _______ has a good attitude towards the
 _______'s reading is becoming automatic. math work at this grade level. Please
 _______'s reading is not yet becoming continue to work on ______ nightly.
automatic.  _______ has worked hard in math this
 _______ enjoys discussing the stories we quarter. However, her progress has been
read. slower than I would have liked. Can we
 _______ is able to read his sentences back. meet to discuss some helpful strategies?
Speaking  _______ would benefit from more practice
 _______ speaks in complete sentences. with _____. If possible, could you please
 _______ speaks clearly. spend some time nightly on this skill?
 _______ has difficulty using (pronouns,  At this point, _______ has successfully
verbs) correctly. learned all of the addition facts through ten.
 _______ enjoys dramatization. He is now able to start nightly practice of
 _______ has a good oral vocabulary. the subtraction facts through ten.
 _______ uses punctuation correctly.  Thank you for your interest in our room. It
 _______ uses colorful words while would be helpful if _______ practiced her
speaking. multiplication facts nightly. I know she can
 _______ uses (complex, simple) sentences put in more effort than she has been
while speaking. recently.
  _______ is having trouble with many of the  As my past reports have indicated, ______
basic skills in math. Can we meet to discuss does not do his schoolwork. He can do
some helpful strategies? better if he makes his mind up to work
 _______ has a true enthusiasm and gift for harder and complete his assignments.
math. His effort is reflected in his high  Although there has been some
grade. He is also an excellent citizen, as he improvement with ______'s attitude toward
frequently assists other students with her classmates, she frequently needs to be
concepts, not answers. reminded to be respectful.
Phrases  As we discussed in our last conference,
 _______ has difficulty retaining math ________'s attitude toward the basic skills
processes of addition, etc. is poor. Please continue to do a nightly
 _______ can work with numbers up to ___ review with her, especially focusing on
with understanding. ________.
 _______ understands the plus, minus, and  Thank you for your interest in our class. I
equal signs, and uses them to make number am pleased to report that _______ is
statements. showing positive development in regards to
 _______ understands and uses basic facts his attitude in our classroom.
of addition and subtraction to ____.  _______ continues to make nice progress
 _______ is still reversing some numbers. this year concerning her attitude in the
 _______ understands place value up to classroom and on the playground.
_____.  I will continue to need your help and
 _______ can use manipulatives to add and support if _______ is to overcome her
subtract. attitude and social difficulties. She will find
 _______ can use manipulatives to show school a much more pleasant place if she
place value to _____. can make a positive effort in this area.
 _______ understands money (pennies,  _________'s attitude has continued to
dimes, nickels). improve. Thank you for your support and
 _______ relies heavily on concrete objects. cooperation.
 _______ can count to ______. Phrases
 _______ is able to create graphs using Attitude
simple data.  ______ displays an excellent attitude.
 _______ understands several methods of  ______'s attitude toward school is
graphing. excellent.
 _______ is beginning to memorize the  ______ has a good attitude toward school.
number facts.  ______ assumes responsibility well and has
 _______ knows the basic shapes. a find attitude.
 _______ still needs strengthening in the  ______ shows initiative and thinks things
concept of _______. through for himself.
 _______ does not know his math facts well.  ______ is developing a better attitude
toward ___ grade.
Report Card Comments & Phrases—  ______ needs to improve classroom
attitude.
Personality & Attitude Personality
Comments  ______ is a very pleasant student to work
 Although there has been some with.
improvement in _______'s attitude toward  ______ is a very thoughtful student.
his schoolwork, it is not consistent. He will  ______ has a pleasant disposition.
need continual guidance from home and  ______ is pleasant and friendly.
school throughout the rest of the year.  ______ is cooperative and happy.
 This report card is a reflection of  ______ is cooperative and well mannered.
________'s attitude in school. He could  ______ has a pleasant personality.
improve if he decided to work harder and  ______ is a pleasure to have around.
cooperate more.  ______ is friendly and cooperative.
 _______'s attitude toward our school rules,  ______ is a sweet and cooperative child.
the other students, and myself is reflected  ______ is a very happy, well-adjusted child,
in this reporting quarter. She is capable of but _____.
being a successful student with effort.  ______ is self-confident and has excellent
manners.
  ______ has a sense of humor we all enjoy. the work in time. He is capable of finishing
 ______ has a sense of humor and enjoys the work in the allotted time and needs to
the stories we read. start doing so.
 ______ gets upset easily.  ________ has been doing good work at
 ______ cries easily. times, but it is not consistent. She can be
 ______ often seems tired at school. very social and restless and often does not
 Although _____________'s growth in social finish her work on time. Thank you for your
maturity is continuing, it is not consistent. help at home. Please continue to work with
Participation her on this issue.
 ______ is enthusiastic about participating.  ________ is very anxious to get her work
 ______ participates well in class. done, yet she tends to be bothersome to
 ______ volunteers often. other students around her. Although she
 ______ is willing to take part in all has shown progress in this area over the
classroom activities. past month, she still needs to work on it.
 ______ is showing interest and enthusiasm  _______ is having difficulty because he
for the things we do. frequently talks out loud and disturbs the
 ______ makes fine contributions. other students. He is trying to improve this
 ______ takes an active part in discussions bad habit and has shown some growth in
pertinent to ______. the past few weeks.
 ______ responds well. Phrases
 ______ speaks with confidence to the General
group.  ______ works well in groups, planning and
 ______ takes turns talking. carrying out activities.
 ______ enjoys participating in conversation  ______ needs to work democratically with
and discussion. others in groups.
 ______ needs to actively participate in  ______ needs to develop a better sense of
classroom discussion responsibility.
Report Card Comments & Phrases—  ______ wants responsibilities and follows
Work Habits through.
Comments  ______ now accepts responsibility well.
 As I have explained in my previous reports,  ______ is an attentive student.
________ does not use his time wisely in  ______ is gaining self-confidence.
class. Please help him to understand that  ______'s work habits are improving.
we study in class and play at only certain  ______ has the ability to follow directions.
times in school.  ______ requires incentives.
 When _______ is able to settle down, she  ______'s assignments and/or homework
does much better work. However, she is are incomplete and/or late.
often seeking the attention of her  ______ needs to pay attention in class.
classmates, which causes distraction for  ______ needs better study skills.
everyone.  Please encourage him to do things on his
 As we have discussed in previous meetings, own.
__________ must continue to improve his Listening Skills
work habits. We need to encourage him to  ______ is learning to listen to directions
be much more serious about the work he more carefully.
does.  ______ is learning to be a better listener.
 _______ loves artistic activities. However, I  ______ is learning to share and listen.
am concerned about the amount of time  ______ listens carefully.
she spends drawing when she has other  ______ is a good worker and an attentive
work to do. Can we please meet to discuss listener.
strategies to help _________ correct this  ______ evaluates what she hears.
issue?  ______ needs to listen to all directions.
 ________ is doing grade-level work at this  ______ has difficulty following directions.
time. However, I am sure he is capable of Quality of Work
turning in better work. When he improves  ______'s hand work is beautifully done.
his concentration abilities, I know the work  ______ enjoys doing neat, careful work.
will improve.  ______'s work is neatly and accurately
 _______ misuses much of his work time done.
daydreaming and then does not complete
  ______ does colorful and interesting art
work.
 ______ takes pride in work well done. Behavior, General Conduct, and Social
 ______ makes careless errors.
 ______ is disorganized.
Skills
 ______ needs to proofread work.  __'s in-class behavior is excellent.
Time Management
 ______ is learning to occupy his time  __ has a positive attitude towards school.
constructively.
 ______ always uses her time wisely.  __ is respectful and considerate.
 ______ never completes assignments in the
allotted time.  __ makes a sincere effort and works hard in
 ______ is becoming more dependable class.
during work periods.
 ______ is gaining independence.  __ displays an enthusiasm for learning.
 ______ is becoming more self-reliant.
 ______ works independently on  __ is a leader and a positive role model for
assignments. other students.
 ______ fails to finish independent
assignments.  __ demonstrates positive character traits.
 ______ comprehends well, but needs to
work more quickly.  __ does well when he/she focuses on the
 ______ needs to be urged. task at-hand.
 ______ lacks independence.
 ______ is too easily distracted.  __ has difficulty completing class
 ______ works too slowly. assignments in a timely manner.
 ______ does not complete assignments in
the allotted time.  __ requests a great deal of adult assistance
 ______ seems unable to finish required when completing school work.
work.
 ______ often completes work early.  __ needs to work on sitting still and
 ______ is not very appreciative of the value focusing on class lessons.
of time.
 ______ is sacrificing accuracy for  __ needs to work on organizing school
unnecessary speed in his written work. supplies.
Work Potential and Effort
 ______ has great potential and works  __ needs to treat others with respect.
toward achieving it.
 ______ is working to full capability.  __ needs to use language that is
 ______ is a steadfast, conscientious worker. appropriate for a __ grader.
 ______ is enthusiastic about work in
general.  I'm glad __ is eager to participate in class
 ______ seeks information. discussions, but he/she needs to raise
 ______ is a hard-working student. his/her hand when he/she has something to
 ______ is extremely conscientious. say.
 ______ is a pleasant, conscientious student.
 ______ is a hard worker.  __ often forgets his/her books and
 ______ is an enthusiastic worker during the assignments.
____ period.
 ______ is a polite and conscientious pupil.  __ frequently comes to class unprepared.
 ______ must improve work habits if he is to
gain the fundamentals needed for ___  __ needs to complete homework
grade work. assignments on-time.
 ______ is inconsistent in her efforts,
especially in _______.  __  needs to work on following written and
 ______ makes little effort when not under oral directions.
direct supervision.
 ______ is anxious to please.  __ has difficulty concentrating.
 Is continuing to grow in independence.
 __ does well when he/she slows down and Enthusiastic about participating.
checks his/her work carefully. Gaining more self-confidence.
Has a pleasant personality.
 When motivated, __ does well on class Has earned a very fine report card.
assignments. Has improved steadily.
Is learning to listen to directions more
 __'s listening skills need improvement. carefully.
Now accepts responsiblity well.
 __ needs to keep his/her hands to _____'s work habits are improving.
himself/herself. Has been consitently progressing.
Has shown a good attitude about trying to
 __ needs to follow school rules in lunch and improve in ___.
special areas. The following suggestions might improve
his ____.
 I would like to see __ socialize with other I am hoping this recent interest and
students throughout the school day.
improvement will continue.
 __ needs frequent reminders to stay Seems eager to improve.
focused throughout the school day. Has shown strong growth in ____.
Is cooperative and happy.
 __ has missed __ school days this year.  Volunteers often.
Frequent absences are affecting __'s school
work. Is willing to take part in all classroom
activities.
 __ does not attemt to make up missing or Works well with her neighbors.
late work. _____'s attitude toward school is
 I would like to see __ become a more active excellent.
participant in class discussions. Has the ability to follow directions.
Hand work is beautifully done.
 __ needs to follow teacher directions Learns new vocabulary quickly.
without complaining. Has a sense of humor and enjoys the
 __ is becoming more independent when stories we read.
completing class assignments. Is a steadfast, conscientious worker.
Is very helpful about clean-up work
GENERAL COMMENTS
around the room.
Anxious to please.
Is a good citizen Brings fine contributions.
Is learning to share and listen. Has a pleasant disposition.
Is becoming more dependable during Works well.
work periods. Is hard-working.
Is developing a better attitude toward ___ Is pleasant and friendly.
grade. Needs to increase speed and
Is showing interest and enthusiasm for comprehension in reading.
the things we do. Needs to apply skills to all written work.
Is learning to occupy his time Gets along well with other children.
constructively. Your constant cooperation and help are
Wants responsibilities and follows appreciated.
through. Has shown an encouraging desire to
Can be very helpful and dependable in the better herself in ___.
classroom. Making steady progress academically.
Always uses her time wisely. Quality of work is improving.
Has strengthened her skills in ___. Responds well.
Has great potential and works toward Is maintaining grade-level achievements.
achieving it. Works well in groups, planning and
Working to full capability. carrying out activities.
Is strong in _____. Seems to be more aware of activities in
Is learning to be a better listener. the classroom.
Is learning to be careful, cooperative, and Takes an active part in discussions
fair. pertinent to ___.
Accepts responsiblity. Never completes assignments in the
Extremely conscientious. allotted time.
Bubbles over with enthusiasm. Fails to finish independent assignments.
Has a sense of humor we all enjoy. Would improve if he developed a greater
Has an excellent attitude. interest in ___.
Work in the areas of ____ has been Comprehends well, but needs to work
extremely good. more quickly.
Is an enthusiastic worker during the ____ Needs to be urged.
period. Can follow directions.
Needs to work democratically with others Enjoys listening to poetry.
in groups. Enjoys listening to stories.
Possible for ___ to exceed grade Listens carefully.
expectations. Evaluates what he/she hears
Grasps new ideas readily. Phonics - (is able to distinguish, has
Needs to develop a better sense of difficulty distinguishing) sounds in words
responsiblity. Now knows and is able to use _____
Enthusiasitic about work in general. consonant and vowel sounds
Performs well in everthing he undertakes. Confuses the sounds ___ and ___
Unusually mature. Is able to blend short words using the
Seeks information. vowel(s) _____ with /without assistance
Mature vocabulary. Is learning to attack words independently
Doing strong work in all areas. Uses the phonics skills to attack new
Is a clear thinker. words
Excels in writing original stories and Reading is (smooth, jerky, hesitant, rapid,
poems. irregular, or fluent)
Is a good student who appears to be a Comprehends what he/she reads
deep thinker. Is interested in books and reading
Reads extensively. Can read to follow directions
Has good organization of thoughts. Can now recognize ____ sight words
Has a vast background knowledge of ___. Reads for pleasure
Is a very fine and serious student and Needs lots of repetition and practice in
excels in ___. order to retain reading vocabulary
Rate of achievement makes it difficult for Is still confusing words which look alike
___ to keep up with the class. Is beginning to read words in groups
Must improve work habits if ___ is to gain (phrases)
the fundamentals needed for ___ grade Reading is becoming (not yet becoming)
work. automatic
_____'s academic success leaves much to Enjoys discussing the stories
be desired. Has had difficulty with learning ______ so
Handwriting needs to be improved. in the coming term we will focus on
Cooperative, well mannered. ______.
Is a very happy, well-adjusted child, but Speaks in good sentences
___. Speaks clearly
Makes friends quickly and is well liked by Has difficulty using (pronouns, verbs)
classmates. correctly
Cries easily. Enjoys dramatization
Good worker and attentive listener. Enjoys participation in conversation and
Good adjustment. discussion
Good attitude. Expresses ideas clearly
Capable of achieving a higher average in Has a good oral vocabulary
areas of ____. Takes turns talking
Has difficulty retaining process of Speaks with confidence to the group
addition, etc. Uses punctuation correctly
Is inconsistent in his efforts, especially in Is able to place periods and question
___. marks correctly
Sacrificing accuracy for unnecessary Uses colorful words
speed in his written work. Uses (complex, simple) sentences
Needs to listen to directions.
Is now able to write a complete sentence Is becoming more self-reliant
independently Is an attentive student
Participates in group story telling All work is neatly and accurately done
(composition) Is a polite conscientious pupil
Can write an original story of (one or two Is working above grade level in
sentences, of a few sentences) _________.
Puts words in the appropriate order Works too slowly
Is able to read his sentences back Does not complete assignments in the
Shows self confidence in writing allotted time
Can compose several related sentences Seems unable to finish required work
Is building a good spelling vocabulary Does colorful and interesting art work
Uses his individual dictionary to find Is especially good at ______
unfamiliar words Requires too much supervision.
Enjoys learning to spell new words Please encourage him to do things on his
Is able to learn to spell words easily own.
Sometimes reverses letters in a word Should be encouraged to _____
Has difficulty remembering the spelling of Needs frequent encouragement
non-phonetic words Is maturing
Is helped by using hand or body motions Is learning to concentrate
to remember spelling Is learning to listen carefully
When printing, often reverses letters, Is gaining self-confidence
such as __, __, etc. Often completes work early
Has good (poor) fine-motor skills Is very thoughtful
Is able to print on the lines Takes pride in work well done
Spaces letters and words correctly Is eager to learn
Some printing is excellent but is often Makes little effort when not under direct
untidy in daily assignments supervision
Enjoys doing neat careful work Often seems tired at school
Can work with numbers up to ___ with Is not very appreciative of the value of
understanding ( time, courtesy, sharing, neatness,
Understands the signs +, -, = and uses accuracy)
them to make number statements Shows initiative; thinks things through for
Understands and uses basic facts of himself/herself
addition and subtraction to ____ If a child is having difficulty - say so! Say
Reverses some numbers still what you have tried already to help
Understands place value up to _____ him/her, and what you are going to do
Can use manipulatives to add and differently in the term to come to help the
subtract child.
Can use manipulatives to show place Never say the child is having problems
value to _____ without giving a possible solution you are
Understands money (pennies, dimes, going to try and what has already been
nickels) tried.
Relies heavily on concrete objects This shows you are doing everything in
Knows the basic shapes your power to change the situation.
Can count to ______ _____ has matured nicely this year,
Is able to create graphs using simple data academically and socially.
Understands several methods of graphing He/She assumes responsibility well and
Is beginning to memorize the number has a find attitude.
facts He/She still needs strengthening in the
Is friendly and cooperative concept of long division.
Cooperates well Thanks for the help I know you have given
Helps others her.
Has a sense of humor There has been a noticeable improvement
Has a good attitude towards school in _____'s study habits this reporting
Is working well in all subjects period, which is very encouraging.
Lacks independence / Is gaining Please continue during the summer with
independence ___________ review and as many reading
Is too easily distracted experiences as possible.
___________ would benefit from reading I enjoyed having _____________ in my
many library books this summer. class.
He needs to improve his reading speed She is a sweet and cooperative child.
and comprehension if he is to have _____________ is a pleasant,
success in the ________ grade. conscientious student.
If ___________ will put forth in the future He is self-confident and has excellent
the effort he has shown in the past two manners.
reporting periods, he will receive a great It has been a pleasure to have him in my
deal from his schooling. class.
With __________'s ability to apply herself I enjoyed having _____________ in my
to each task, she should receive much room.
satisfaction from her school experiences. She assumes responsibility well, excels on
_____________ continued to blossom as the playground and is well liked by her
the year progressed. peers.
_______________'s oral reading is very She's helped to make my year a pleasant
expressive and her oral reporting is one.
excellent. She is a big help in seeing that our room
Thank you for your interest in looks clean and pleasant.
_____________'s attitude. She has been most cooperative and only
Although he has had some difficulty needs strengthening in social studies skills
adjusting to our room and various duties, to bring her up to ____ grade level.
he usually tries to cooperate. ___________ is a fine citizen and takes a
_____________ has had some problems keen interest in school.
adjusting to our room, as you know from I hope you enjoy your new home!
my reports to you. __________ takes a keen interest in all
Many of her difficulties occur on the work and is most agreeable and a willing
playground and she then carries a poor worker. It has been wonderful having her
attitude in the classroom. in my room.
This hurts her academically. Exhibits excellent attitude
She is capable of much better work. Possesses good self discipline
I'm sorry I didn't get to meet you this Respectful of others
year. Works independently on assignments
__________has made nice progress this Exhibits creativity
reporting period. Does good work
He is maturing nicely and I hope this Always cooperative
continues. Classroom attitude shows improvement
Although _____________'s growth in Pleasant student to work with
social maturity is continuing, it is not Quality of work has improved
consistent. Hard worker
She still needs guidance and support from Participates well in class
both you and me. A pleasure to have around
Thanks for your cooperation. Experiences difficulty following directions-
_____________ is a wonderful girl and I'm when unsure needs to ask for questions
happy to have had her in my room. Needs to actively participate in classroom
she has made many fine contributions to discussion
our class and is an inspiration to her Needs better study skills
classmates. Requires incentives
With ____'s friendly, cooperative attitude, Low quiz/test scores
she will always be a pleasant addition to Assignments/Homework incomplete/late
any class. Needs to pay attention in class
I have enjoyed the association I have had Disruptive in class
_____________. Needs to improve classroom attitude
His friendly, sincere way has made him a Excessive tardiness
very popular member of the ___ grade. Excessive absences
Regardless of how busy _________ is, he Failure to turn in make up work
still has time to do something nice for A conference is requested
someone. For this reason, he is one of the This subject modified/ leveled according
best-liked members of my class. to ability
Does not work up to his/her ability
Student will be retained in current grade
next year. Please contact the school to
arrange a conference.
Subject has been taught but no grade
issued
Makes careless errors
Difficulty understanding the material
Does not know math facts well
Interrupts others
Gets upset easily
Work is not neat
Disorganized
Needs to proofread work
Does not form letters correctly
Assignments are not neat
Excessive talking
Needs to spend time on task
Does not put enough time into
assignment
Needs to improve self discipline
Needs to improve respect for others