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.

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.

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.

Personal Attributes
The student . . .

is an enthusiastic learner.
tackles new challenges seriously/eagerly and with a positive attitude.
arrives at school each day with a smile, ready to learn.
is an active participant in small group discussions.
puts evident effort into his work as he completes assignments with quality in mind.
shows perseverance in all he does.
has many insightful ideas to share with the class.
is kind, caring, and friendly character makes her a role model for classmates.
has a cheery demeanor that has made her a friend to many in our classroom.
uses common sense to problem solve independently and in a positive manner.
is respectful of others.
adapts easily to new situations.

Behavior
The student . . .

consistently makes good choices in all parts of the school day.

demonstrates behavior that sets the standard for our class.
is able to separate work and social times.
is polite to adults and peers in and out of the classroom.
manages his feelings and emotions well in the classroom.
reacts appropriately in adverse situations.
is a role model for our class with his good behavior.

Work Habits
The student . . .

always completes daily assignments in a timely manner.

returns homework on time and well done.
stays focused on the task at hand.
uses class time constructively.
consistently uses personal best effort on a daily basis.
completes work with quality in mind.
is a self-motivated worker.
demonstrates hard work and produces quality results.
is an inquisitive learner who enjoys analyzing situations and making new discoveries in all parts of the school day.
actively engages in working carefully and conscientiously.

pays attention to detail in daily work.

follows directions.
works independently and stays on task.
uses higher level thinking strategies to apply learned skills to new situations.
has a passion for [subject area] that shows through the resolve he puts into every single assignment.
works very well with others in a group.
shows perseverance on challenging assignments.
is able to transition easily from one activity to the next.

Social Skills
The student . . .

is always willing to help a classmate.

values what others have to say.
treats others fairly.
gets along well with others in the classroom and/or on the playground.
is polite to peers and/or adults, in and out of the classroom.
takes the thoughts and feeling of others into account before speaking or acting.
handles disagreements with peers appropriately and diplomatically.
makes friends easily.
enjoys spending time with friends.

Communication
The student . . .

effectively participates in a range of conversations with diverse partners.

builds on others ideas and expresses her own clearly and persuasively.
is an active participant in small and/or large group discussions.
is an active listener and important member of group discussions.
asks and answers questions that demonstrate understanding.
asks questions or seeks clarification when needed.
listens well and shares ideas frequently.
shares appropriate and relevant information.
listens to the ideas, opinions, and comments of others without interrupting.
responds appropriately to others comments during partner/turn-and-talk time.

Reading
The student . . .

retells events from a story in a sequential manner.

reads closely to determine what the text says explicitly and makes logical inferences from it.
goes back to the text and cites evidence to support conclusions drawn from the text.
has a good sense of story structure. She's able to identify the setting, characters, problem, and solution.
describes characters in a story and explains how they impact the story.
analyzes how two or more texts are similar.
uses taught reading strategies well to gain meaning, especially . . .
uses strategies such as making connections, asking questions about the text, and inferencing to aid their comprehension.
has very good fluency and intonation.
reads dialogue with expression.
uses text features and search tools to efficiently locate information relevant to a given topic.
uses information gained from illustrations to demonstrate understanding of the text.
reads and comprehends informational texts, including those for science and social studies.
chooses books that are at her just right reading level.
has very good reading stamina. The student is able to read for ___ consecutive minutes.
works well and participates in small, guided reading groups.

Writing
The student . . .

shows strong knowledge and application of writing conventions such as capitalization and punctuation.
has shown very good/great improvement in spelling and word work over the past several weeks.
produces writing that has been a joy to read over the past few weeks. I especially liked [examples of what the student wrote
that you felt was well done].
has language arts skills that continue to blossom, especially in the areas of . . .
conveys her thoughts and ideas clearly.
writes sentences that are complete thoughts.
writes opinion pieces with well thought-out, supportive reasoning.

shows a strong grasp of organization in her writing. She stays on topic and uses relevant details.
uses details to expand upon the great written thoughts she is already putting on paper.
uses strong descriptive language, allowing the audience to clearly visualize what is being described.
uses an appropriate voice in her writing that allows her personality to come through in her written pieces.

Math
The student . . .

knows basic math facts (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).

uses various strategies to solve one- and two-step word problems.
identifies and extends mathematical patterns.
understands place value and uses it to round numbers to the nearest . . .
solves real-world mathematical problems involving perimeter and area.
understands the relationship between addition and subtraction, and multiplication and division.
can identify the attributes of two- and three-dimensional objects.
uses measurement tools well to determine length/volume/time/money/temperature.
uses data to create charts and graphs.
uses data from charts and graphs to solve problems.

Attitude & Personality

Phrases

Has a good attitude toward school.

Is an enthusiastic learner who seems to enjoy school.

Strives to reach his (or her) full potential.

Shows initiative and thinks things through for himself.

Exhibits a positive outlook and attitude in the classroom.

Is a sweet and cooperative child.

Is self-confident and has excellent manners.

Is honest and trustworthy in dealings with others.

Is developing a better attitude toward ___ grade.

Needs to improve classroom attitude.

Comments

______ continues to make nice progress this year concerning...

As we discussed in our last parent-teacher conference, ________'s attitude toward the basic

skills is...
I will continue to need your help and support in order for_____ to overcome his/her attitude
and social difficulties. He/she will find school a much more pleasant place if he/she can make a
positive effort in this area.
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______'s attitude has continued to improve. Thank you for your support and cooperation.

______ has shown a good attitude about trying to improve in ___. I am hoping this recent
interest and improvement will continue throughout the school year.

Participation & Behavior

Remains an active learner throughout the school day.

Is enthusiastic about participating.

Takes an active role in discussions.

Needs to actively participate in classroom discussion.

Listens attentively to the responses of others.

Is courteous and shows good manners in the classroom.

Consistently cooperates with the teacher and other students.

Is kind and helpful to everyone in the classroom.

Caring, kind and eager to please.

Needs to listen to directions.

Time Management & Work Habits

Is well-prepared for class each day.

Rushes through work, does not work at an appropriate pace.

Never completes assignments in the allotted time.

Comprehends well, but needs to work more quickly.

puts his (or her) best effort into homework assignments.

stays on task with little supervision.

Is a self-motivated student.

Sacrificing accuracy for unnecessary speed in his written work.

Completes assignments in the time allotted.

Avoids careless errors through attention to detail.

Uses class time wisely.

General Learning & Social Skills

Needs to be accepting and willing to make new friends.

Responds well to positive praise and clear expectations.

Is learning to be careful, cooperative, and fair.

Works well in groups, planning and carrying out activities.

Works democratically with peers.

Makes little effort when not under direct supervision.

Needs a lot of repetition and practice in order to retain information given.

Shows self confidence in...

Uses a variety of learning strategies to help with...

Applies knowledge of...

Needs more opportunities to...

Writes clearly and with purpose.

Seeks responsibilities and follows through.

Teacher Comments on Report Cards

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Is developing a better attitude toward ___ grade.

Is showing interest and enthusiasm for study.
Wants responsibilities and follows through.
Enthusiastic about participating. Gaining more self-confidence.
Has earned a very fine report card. Has been consistently progressing.
Has shown a good attitude about trying to improve in ___.
Is willing to take part in all classroom activities.
_____'s attitude toward school is excellent. Is hard-working.

9. Needs to increase speed and comprehension in reading.

10. Making steady progress academically. Is maintaining grade-level achievements.
11. Performs well everything he undertakes. Has a good attitude towards school
12. Rate of achievement makes it difficult for ___ to keep up with the class.
13. _______ shows self-confidence in writing. However, handwriting needs to be improved.
14. Cooperative, well mannered. Capable of achieving a higher average in ____.
15. Is inconsistent in his efforts, especially in ___.
16. Sacrificing accuracy for unnecessary speed in his written work.
17. Would improve if he developed a greater interest in ___.
18. Comprehends well, but needs to work more quickly.
19. Enjoys doing neat careful work. Is working well in all subjects
20. Is friendly and cooperative Has a sense of humor
21. Lacks independence / Is gaining independence
22. Is becoming more self-reliant. Is an attentive student
23. Is a polite conscientious pupil. Is especially good at ______
24. Requires too much supervision. Makes little effort when not under direct supervision
25. Is not very appreciative of the value of ( time, courtesy, sharing, neatness, accuracy)
26. _____ has matured nicely this year, academically and socially.
27. There has been a noticeable improvement in _____'s study habits this reporting period, which
is very encouraging.
28. _____________ continued to blossom as the year progressed.
29. She is capable of much better work. Possesses good self discipline
30. _________has made nice progress this reporting period.
31. ___________ is a wonderful girl and I'm happy to have had her in my class.
32. She has made many fine contributions to the class and is an inspiration to her classmates.
33. With ____'s friendly, cooperative attitude, she will always be a pleasant addition to any class.
34. His friendly, sincere way has made him a very popular member of the ___ grade.
35. Regardless of how busy _________ is, he still has time to do something nice for someone. For
this reason, he is one of the best-liked members of my class.
36. _____________ is a pleasant, conscientious student.
37. He is self-confident and has excellent manners.
38. She assumes responsibility well, (excels on the playground) and is well liked by her peers.
39. Experiences difficulty following directions-when unsure needs to ask for questions
40. Needs to actively participate in classroom discussion
41. Needs to pay attention in class. Does not put enough time into assignment
42. Bill excels in science. He needs more opportunities to develop his friendship skills.
43. Leslie is friendly and well-liked. She would benefit from practicing her reading fluency and
comprehension skills.
44. _______ speaks very well in front of the class. However, her written work needs much
improvement. With greater effort, the improvement should slowly come.
45. Although _______ is trying very hard, she is having difficulty writing smooth, fluent sentences.
46. Needs to participate in more independent reading.
47. __ needs to take his/her time and think about what he/she reads.
48. __'s writing has a refreshing sense of voice, clarity, and style.
49. answers well in class, and shows great interest and enthusiasm when discussing and offering
opinions!
50. has a tendency to be quiet during discussions, and prefers to listen to others' opinions and
comments.
51. All of _______'s basic skills are at grade level, but he is not working to the best of his ability.
52. _______'s school work has shown improvement over the past quarter.
53. _______ is a polite and alert _____ grader. Because he is a quiet boy, he needs to be
encouraged to participate in class.
54. ______ has earned a very fine report card. _______ is maintaining grade-level expectations.
55. ____ does not put enough time into the assignments.____ needs to spend more time on
assigned tasks.
56. It is possible for _______ to exceed grade expectations.
57. ______ is making progress in all academic areas. She is having some difficulty with ______, but
if she continues to work hard she will see improvement soon.
58. ______ volunteers frequently and makes wonderful contributions to class. She does tend to
work too quickly, which results in many careless errors.
59. ______'s excellent attitude is reflected in the work she does.

60. I am concerned about ______'s progress this year. She has shown some improvement but her
growth is not where it should be at this point in the school year.
61. _______'s work is below grade standards. I am sure with that more effort and concentration he
will show rapid improvement.
62. ______'s low rate of achievement makes it difficult for her to keep up with the class.
63. He/she has been cutting class and roaming around the campus. This behavior is
unacceptable and could result in suspension or expulsion.
64. Many teachers have reported that he/she has been extremely disruptive in their classes. Not
only is this a sign of immaturity, it is also a show of defiance and disrespect. He/she needs to
improve or face administrative disciplinary action.
65. He/she is a model student and I am so glad that he/she is in my class!
66. He/she is an asset to the school and a perfect ambassador for the incoming freshman. Keep
up the good work!
67. She is a budding poet. I find her work very interesting and mature beyond her years.
1. It is unfortunate that I have to bring this to your attention, but, __________ has become our
class clown. He/she has a pretty strong "following" which makes teaching a chore at times, as I
have to constantly refocus the class.
2. He/she has been corrected several times by myself and other teachers for using very vulgar
words. While it is not out of the ordinary for most middle school students to test boundaries, I
know that you do not allow such language. If he/she continues to use offensive language,
disciplinary action is sure to follow.
3. He/she is an awesome student. It is a complete pleasure to have him/her in my homeroom
class. I have also received positive feedback from the other teachers about his/her behavior.
4. Being prepared for class is essential to the learning experience. _____________ does not seem to
take being prepared very seriously and has received lowered overall grades because of it. Your
support is requested in helping to get him focused and organized.