Report Card Comments
Tips:
- Write comments in the affirmative. In other words, keep comments as positive as possible particularly when addressing areas for improvement.
- Provide specific information to the parents such as, Behavior, Communication, Work Habits, Social Skills, Participation, Time Management, and in each of the subject areas.
- Set goals for the students.
Below are examples of report cards written in the affirmative and in the negative. Remember, parents are more willing to cooperate if a comment concerning their child's weakness is written in a positive tone.
AffirmativeThe student needs to work on:
• exhibiting a positive outlook and attitude in the classroom. • showing enthusiasm for classroom activities. • showing initiative and becoming involved in the classroom. • dealing with matters independently and in a positive way. • striving to reach his (or her) full potential. • staying committed to doing his (or her) best. • seeking new challenges. • taking responsibility for his/her learning. |
NegativeThe student does not:
• exhibit a positive outlook and attitude in the classroom. • show enthusiasm for classroom activities. • show initiative and become involved in the classroom. • deal with matters independently or in a positive way. • strive to reach his (or her) full potential. • stay committed to doing his (or her) best. • seek new challenges. • take responsibility for his (or her) learning. |
So, your report card comments might look something like this:
- Claudette needs to work on showing initiative and become more involved in the classroom.
- Claudette consistently takes responsibility for her learning.
Remember, report card comments should be clear and concise. If you need to elaborate on particular behaviors, or a particular event, invite the parent(s) to a Parent/Teacher Conference.
Report Card Comments Specifically about Academic Content- (Art, History, Math, Music, P.E., Reading/Language Arts, Science, Theater Arts, etc.) should content specific. However, comments about a student's behavior, work habits, work quality, interactions and attitude also apply.
Below are some report card comments from Lakeshore Learning.
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