REPORT CARD COMMENTS

ATTITUDE
 ______ displays an excellent attitude.
 ______'s attitude toward school is excellent.
 ______ has a good attitude toward school.
 ______ assumes responsibility well and has a find attitude.
 ______ shows initiative and thinks things through for himself.
 ______ is developing a better attitude toward ___ grade.
 ______ needs to improve classroom attitude.

PERSONALITY
 ______ is a very pleasant student to work with.
 ______ is a very thoughtful student.
 ______ has a pleasant disposition.
 ______ is pleasant and friendly.
 ______ is cooperative and happy.
 ______ is cooperative and well mannered.
 ______ has a pleasant personality.
 ______ is a pleasure to have around.
 ______ is friendly and cooperative.
 ______ is a sweet and cooperative child.
 ______ is a very happy, well-adjusted child, but _____.
 ______ is self-confident and has excellent manners.
 ______ has a sense of humor we all enjoy.
 ______ has a sense of humor and enjoys the stories we read.
 ______ gets upset easily.
 ______ cries easily.
 ______ often seems tired at school.
 Although _____________'s growth in social maturity is continuing, it is not consistent.

PARTICIPATION
 ______ is enthusiastic about participating.
 ______ participates well in class.
 ______ volunteers often.
 ______ is willing to take part in all classroom activities.
 ______ is showing interest and enthusiasm for the things we do.
 ______ makes fine contributions.
 ______ takes an active part in discussions pertinent to ______.
 ______ responds well.
 ______ speaks with confidence to the group.
 ______ takes turns talking.
 ______ enjoys participating in conversation and discussion.
 ______ needs to actively participate in classroom discussion.

CHARACTER TRAITS (POSITIVE COMMENTS)

 ________ is confident, positive and a great role model for his/her classmates.
 ________ is frequently among the first to help and mentor other classmates. He/she is a
valuable part of the classroom.
 ________ has shown excellent ability to set goals and be persistent in achieving them.
 ________ is interested in his/her own learning, listens attentively, and makes a solid
effort to avoid distractions that could interrupt the learning process.
 ________ is accountable and responsible. He/she makes smart decisions, admits
mistakes and listens to opportunities to improve.

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 ________ relates well to classmates and is appreciative of different perspectives and

experiences.
 ________ manages his/her emotions maturely and responds to feedback appropriately.
 ________ always looks for ways to be helpful in the classroom.
 ________ is dependable and reliable, follows directions effectively, and follows
through on his/her commitments to him/herself and others.
 ________ is thoughtful, insightful and thorough in written and verbal communication,
and has a talent for expressing his/her ideas clearly.
 ________ works well with classmates in group work and often takes a leadership role.
 ________ shows a positive attitude with classmates in group projects and activities,
and both takes and gives suggestions and directions effectively.
 ________ shows maturity when solving problems with classmates and uses good
communication.
 ________ excels at applying what he/she learns in the classroom to real-world and
real-life situations.
 It has been a pleasure to have _______’s enthusiasm, positivity and maturity in my
class.
 ________ is an enthusiastic member of the class and shows willingness to learn.
 ________ shows responsible behavior, works well with a group and shows
appreciation for the efforts of classmates.
 ________ is focused during class and contributes ideas willingly.
 ________ performs independent work with confidence and focus.
 ________ works independently and takes pride in work done well.

 ________ is focused in class and willingly participates in group discussion.

 ________ is very conscientious and shows excellent effort and care with daily work.
 ________ demonstrates a willing and conscientious effort in his/her daily work.
 ________ shows a conscientious effort to learn.
 ________ has done a great job facing and overcoming big challenges this year. Please
continue to nurture and encourage this behavior over the summer.
 ________ shows responsibility and follows directions whenever they are given.
 ________ listens to and follows directions precisely and attentively.
 ________ follows directions promptly and accurately.

CHARACTER TRAITS (NEEDS IMPROVEMENT)

 ________ is encouraged to demonstrate more responsible attitudes and behavior in the
classroom.
 ________ needs to show more appropriate behavior when interacting with classmates.
 ________ needs to pay attention to the use of appropriate language at all times
 ________ requires encouragement to listen attentively during group sharing times.
 ________ needs to listen to directions more attentively during lessons.
 ________ would benefit from showing a greater desire to contribute ideas in class.
 ________ needs frequent reminders to be attentive during instructions and lessons.
 ________ needs to improve his/her cooperation in group settings. He/she should work
on voicing feelings and opinions and listening to others.
 ________ needs to improve his/her work with others. He/she must ensure to accept a
share of the work when participating in a group assignment.
 ________ needs to improve on working independently and be sure to ask for
assistance only when it is needed.
 ________ often struggles to focus in class, which harms his/her ability to engage well
with class activities and assignments.
 ________ is encouraged to use time wisely to finish tasks in the time required.

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 ________ is encouraged to be more responsible in completing tasks without needing

regular reminders.
 ________ needs to show by the quality of work and use of class time that he/she is
properly engaged in the learning process.
 ________ consistently needs reminders to use time effectively.

MATH (GENERAL COMMENTS)

 ________ is having considerable difficulty with math. I recommend he/she work on
studying ________ and ________. This extra practice will help him/her feel more relaxed
when doing math in the classroom. Please contact me if you need materials to get him/her
started.
 ________ has a good understanding of all math concepts taught so far this year.
He/she continues to turn in excellent assignments and especially enjoys hands-on math
activities.
 ________ has a positive attitude towards math but continues to have trouble in a few
key areas. He should practice every evening at home. Areas that need extra attention are
________ and ________ .
 ________ demonstrates a good understanding of all math concepts studied and
communicates with clarity and good justification of reasoning.
 ________ needs to work on increasing his/her speed in math facts. He/she should
continue with daily practice with a focus on addition, subtraction, multiplication and
division.
 ________ seems to need continuous encouragement in math. He/she continues to
struggle with basic math concepts for his/her grade level.
 ________ is having a difficult time in certain areas of math. Areas in need of extra
work are ________ . Working on these problem areas every night would help improve
his/her learning outcomes.
 ________ is struggling to keep up in math. He/she could benefit from practicing the
multiplication table and should also continue to practice the long division process.
 ________ is easily distracted during math lessons and behavioral issues are interfering
with his/her learning. We will be working on more difficult subjects and he/she will
struggle if he/she does not pay attention in class.
 ________ is having trouble with math tests. He/she does well on assignments, but does
not seem to retain information for tests. I always give a week’s notice before tests, so
please be sure ________ studies and adequately prepares for them as they approach.

LANGUAGE (GENERAL)
 ________ ’s (comprehension, spelling, reading) has greatly improved, but he/she still
needs extra work in (comprehension, spelling, reading). Please contact me if you need
supplemental learning materials to use at home for practice.
 ________ is conscious of putting care into his/her daily writing work, and frequently
goes beyond the minimum requirements for assignments.
 ________ has trouble with his handwriting. I believe he/she can form letters well, but
has to slow down and take a little more time. Neater handwriting will improve his/her
schoolwork overall.
 ________ makes a good effort to make his/her handwriting legible. He/she is able to
print on the lines, use good spacing, and form letters correctly.
 ________ needs to focus on her spelling. More improvement is needed in the areas of
(dictation, weekly spelling tests, sentence structure). Daily practice at home will help
improve his/her results.

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 ________ shows the ability to quickly use spelling, punctuation and grammar rules
that were recently taught. He/she is able to quickly learn new skills and is eager to
apply them to his/her writing.
 ________ is having considerable difficulty with reading, particularly with fluency and
comprehension.
 ________ speaks well in front of the class, but requires improvement in written
language. He/she is having trouble with (dictation, copying words correctly, story
writing, creating logical sequences). Further practice is needed in this area.
 ________ continues to make excellent progress in spelling and reading. He/she works
hard to submit work that is free of grammatical errors.
 ________ has difficulty remembering previously discussed writing skills and often
makes errors with punctuation, grammar, and overall sentence structure. Basic writing
skills need improvement.

ATTITUDE
The student:
 is an enthusiastic learner who seems to enjoy school.
 exhibits a positive outlook and attitude in the classroom.
 appears well rested and ready for each day's activities.
 shows enthusiasm for classroom activities.
 shows initiative and looks for new ways to get involved.
 uses instincts to deal with matters independently and in a positive way.
 strives to reach their full potential.
 is committed to doing their best.
 seeks new challenges.
 takes responsibility for their learning.

BEHAVIOR
The student:
 cooperates consistently with the teacher and other students.
 transitions easily between classroom activities without distraction.
 is courteous and shows good manners in the classroom.
 follows classroom rules.
 conducts themselves with maturity.
 responds appropriately when corrected.
 remains focused on the activity at hand.
 resists the urge to be distracted by other students.
 is kind and helpful to everyone in the classroom.
 sets an example of excellence in behavior and cooperation.

CHARACTER
The student:
 shows respect for teachers and peers.
 treats school property and the belongings of others with care and respect.
 is honest and trustworthy in dealings with others.
 displays good citizenship by assisting other students.
 joins in school community projects.
 is concerned about the feelings of peers.
 faithfully performs classroom tasks.
 can be depended on to do what they are asked to do.
 seeks responsibilities and follows through.
 is thoughtful in interactions with others.

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COMMUNICATION SKILLS
The student:
 has a well-developed vocabulary.
 chooses words with care.
 expresses ideas clearly, both verbally and through writing.
 has a vibrant imagination and excels in creative writing.
 has found their voice through poetry writing.
 uses vivid language in writing.
 writes clearly and with purpose.
 writes with depth and insight.
 can make a logical and persuasive argument.
 listens to the comments and ideas of others without interrupting.

GROUP WORK
The student:
 offers constructive suggestions to peers to enhance their work.
 accepts the recommendations of peers and acts on them when appropriate.
 is sensitive to the thoughts and opinions of others in the group.
 takes on various roles in the work group as needed or assigned.
 welcomes leadership roles in groups.
 shows fairness in distributing group tasks.
 plans and carries out group activities carefully.
 works democratically with peers.
 encourages other members of the group.
 helps to keep the work group focused and on task.

INTERESTS AND TALENTS

The student:
 has a well-developed sense of humor.
 holds many varied interests.
 has a keen interest that has been shared with the class.
 displays and talks about personal items from home when they relate to topics of study.
 provides background knowledge about topics of particular interest to them.
 has an impressive understanding and depth of knowledge about their interests.
 seeks additional information independently about classroom topics that pique interest.
 reads extensively for enjoyment.
 frequently discusses concepts about which they have read.
 is a gifted performer.
 is a talented artist.
 has a flair for dramatic reading and acting.
 enjoys sharing their musical talent with the class.

PARTICIPATION
The student:
 listens attentively to the responses of others.
 follows directions.
 takes an active role in discussions.
 enhances group discussion through insightful comments.
 shares personal experiences and opinions with peers.

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 responds to what has been read or discussed in class and as homework.

 asks for clarification when needed.
 regularly volunteers to assist in classroom activities.
 remains an active learner throughout the school day.

SOCIAL SKILLS
The student:
 makes friends quickly in the classroom.
 is well-liked by classmates.
 handles disagreements with peers appropriately.
 treats other students with fairness and understanding.
 is a valued member of the class.
 has compassion for peers and others.
 seems comfortable in new situations.
 enjoys conversation with friends during free periods.
 chooses to spend free time with friends.

TIME MANAGEMENT
The student:
 tackles classroom assignments, tasks, and group work in an organized manner.
 uses class time wisely.
 arrives on time for school (and/or class) every day.
 is well-prepared for class each day.
 works at an appropriate pace, neither too quickly or slowly.
 completes assignments in the time allotted.
 paces work on long-term assignments.
 sets achievable goals with respect to time.
 completes make-up work in a timely fashion.

WORK HABITS
The student:
 is a conscientious, hard-working student.
 works independently.
 is a self-motivated student.
 consistently completes homework assignments.
 puts forth their best effort into homework assignments.
 exceeds expectations with the quality of their work.
 readily grasps new concepts and ideas.
 generates neat and careful work.
 checks work thoroughly before submitting it.
 stays on task with little supervision.
 displays self-discipline.
 avoids careless errors through attention to detail.
 uses free minutes of class time constructively.
 creates impressive home projects.

STUDENT IS IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE

 Needs help to increase academic skills, such as ...
 Demonstrates a need for consistent effort and motivation, especially in ...
 Requires help with organizational skills, such as ...
 Could benefit from ...

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 Needs to be encouraged to comply with school rules, such as ...

 Demonstrates a need for improved social interaction skills, such as ...
 Could benefit from improving his/her work habits, such as ...
 Needs to be encouraged to listen and pay attention in class
 Needs help to understand instructions
 Requires repetition to retain information
 Needs encouragement to do work on his/her own
 Demonstrates a need for direct supervision to complete work
 Needs to be encouraged to work more slowly and accurately
 Would benefit from supervision of homework
 Requires support to interact with classmates in a positive way
 Would benefit from learning self-control skills
 Needs to be encouraged to accept responsibility for his/her errors and/or misbehavior
 Needs to demonstrate improvement in academic work if he/she is to gain the
fundamentals needed for this grade

CONCERNING A STUDENT’S STRENGTHS

 Has an expansive knowledge of ...
 Enthusiastically participates in ...
 Demonstrates superior work in ...
 Comprehends quickly
 Takes pride in his/her work
 Demonstrates initiative
 Listens and follows directions well
 Asks for responsibilities and follows through
 Expresses ideas clearly
 Writes fascinating stories
 Exhibits organizational skills
 Does neat, thorough work
 Seeks information independently
 Enjoys dramatization
 Uses English correctly
 Has a delightful sense of humor
 Is well-liked by peers
 Demonstrates leadership skillsT

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