Report Card Comments

Academic Achievement &

Improvement
Comments

If ______ will continue to put forth

the effort he has shown in the past
two reporting periods, he will
receive a great deal from his
schooling.
The following suggestions might
improve his ______.
I am hoping this recent interest and
improvement will continue.
______ 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.
______ takes great pride in all of the
work he does and always does a
neat job.
______ volunteers frequently and
makes wonderful contributions to
class. She does tend to work too
quickly, which results in many
careless errors. We can help her to
correct this at home and at school.
______ is a very hard worker and
has excellent vocabulary skills for
his age. He enjoys reading and
writing.
______'s excellent attitude is
reflected in the work she does.
Thank you for your efforts.
Although ______ tries to do his best,
he often has difficulty keeping up
with the rest of the class. Can we
meet to discuss this?
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. Please call
to schedule a conference so we can
discuss this.
As we discussed in our recent
conference, _______'s work is below
grade standards. I am sure with
that more effort and concentration
he will show rapid improvement.
______ has great enthusiasm for
everything we do in class.
However, she is having some
difficulty with _______. Please
continue to review this with her
nightly.

Phrases

Academic Achievement

______ is strong in _____.

______ has earned a very fine report
card.
______ has a vast background
knowledge of _______.
______ is a very fine and serious
student and excels in ______.
______ is working well in all basic
subjects.
______ is working above grade level
in ______.
______ is especially good at ______.
______'s low rate of achievement
makes it difficult for her to keep up
with the class.
______ is capable of achieving a
higher average in the areas of ____.
______ has had difficulty with
learning ______, so in the coming
term we will focus on ______.
______ is capable of much better
work.
______ still needs guidance and
support from both you and me.
______ has been most cooperative
and only needs strengthening in
social studies skills to bring her up
to ____ grade level.
______ has been receiving low
quiz/test scores.
______ does not work up to her
ability.
______ has difficulty understanding
the material.
This subject is being modified to
better match ______'s ability.

Improvement

______ is continuing to grow in

independence.
______ has improved steadily.
______ has been consistently
progressing.
______ has shown a good attitude
about trying to improve in ______.
______ seems eager to improve.
______ has shown strong growth in
_______.
______ is making steady progress
academically.
______'s quality of work is
improving.
______ has strengthened her skills
in ______.
______ has shown an encouraging
desire to better herself in _______.
______ would improve if he
developed a greater interest in
_______.

 ______ has made nice progress this

reporting period.
______ is maturing nicely, and I
hope this continues.
______'s classroom attitude shows
improvement.

Report Card Comments &

PhrasesCitizenship
Comments

Although _______ has had some

difficulty adjusting to our room and
various duties, he usually tries to
cooperate.
As you know from my reports to
you, _______ has had some
problems adjusting to our room.
Please continue to work with him in
this area.
_______ has made many fine
contributions to our class and is an
inspiration to her classmates.
No matter how busy _______ is, he
still has time to do something nice
for someone. For this reason, he is
one of the best citizens in my class.
_______ assumes responsibility well,
excels on the playground, and is
well liked by her peers.
_______ is trying to practice good
citizenship habits, but has been
inconsistent with this. He needs to
remember that we play only at
certain times.
_______ is a very dependable
student. She frequently helps her
classmates without being asked to
do so. Thank-you for your help.
Since our last conference, _______
has shown great improvement in
the area of citizenship. Thank-you
for your support.
_______ is starting to understand
that in order to be a part of this
class, she must follow the
classroom rules. More improvement
is needed for her to be successful
in this area.
_______ is one the best citizens in
the class. He often volunteers and
helps others without being asked.

Phrases

_______ is learning to be careful,

cooperative, and fair.
_______ is very helpful with cleanup
work around the room.
_______ gets along well with other
children.

_______ accepts responsibility.

_______ works well with her
neighbors.
_______ is a good citizen.
_______ makes friends quickly and
is well liked by classmates.
_______ cooperates well.
_______ helps others.
_______ is a big help in seeing that
our room looks clean and pleasant.
_______ is a fine citizen and takes a
keen interest in school.
_______ possesses good selfdiscipline.
_______ is respectful of others.
_______ can be very helpful and
dependable in the classroom.
_______ is always cooperative.
_______ needs to improve respect
for others.
_______ interrupts others.
_______ needs to learn more socially
acceptable behavior.
_______ needs to improve his selfcontrol so he can be more socially
accepted.
_______ is learning to listen and
share with others.
_______ has difficulty following the
classroom rules.
_______ does too much talking. It is
disturbing to the other children.

Report Card Comments &

PhrasesEnd of Year
Comments

There has been noticeable

improvement in _______'s study
habits this year. Please continue to
work on these skills over the
summer.
Thank-you for your interest in
_______'s schoolwork this year. With
her continued effort, she will
receive much satisfaction from her
work.
_______ is a fine citizen and a hard
worker. I have thoroughly enjoyed
having him in my class this year.
Have a wonderful summer.
_______ has matured nicely this
year. His progress during this last
quarter was impressive. I hope this
effort and attitude will carry over
into the next school year.
Thank you for your support and
interest in our class this year.
_______ is a very hardworking boy

and should have much success in

the ____ grade.

Phrases

o _______ has matured nicely this

year, both academically and
socially.
o _______'s friendly, sincere way has
made him a very popular member
of the ___ grade.
o _______ would benefit from reading
many library books this summer.
o _______ needs to improve his
reading speed and comprehension
if he is to have success in the
______ grade.
o _______ continued to blossom as
the year progressed.
o _______ helped to make my year a
pleasant one.
o _______ takes a keen interest in all
her work and is a most agreeable
and willing worker. It has been
wonderful having her in my room.
o Thank-you for the help I know you
have given her.
o Please continue during the summer
with ______ review and as many
reading experiences as possible.
o Thank-you for your interest in
_______'s attitude.
o I'm sorry I didn't get to meet you
this year.
o Thanks for your cooperation.
o With _______'s friendly, cooperative
attitude, she will always be a
pleasant addition to any class.
o I have enjoyed the association I
have had with _______.
o I enjoyed having _______ in my
class.
o It has been a pleasure to have
_______ in my class.

Report Card Comments &

PhrasesGeneral and
Handwriting
Comments

All of _______'s basic skills are at

grade level, but he is not working
to the best of his ability.
_______'s school work has shown
improvement over the past quarter.
I hope this effort will continue.
_______'s behavior continues to be
inconsistent. She is still having
difficulty following the school rules
and respecting the other students.
Please call to set up a conference.

Thank-you for your continued

support and help from home. The
amount of extra time you have
been spending with _______ on his
schoolwork is evident.
_______ has improved since the last
time we met. I suggest that you
continue to work on _______ nightly.
_______ is a polite and alert _____
grader. Because he is a quiet boy,
he needs to be encouraged to
participate in class. Any help you
can give from home would be very
beneficial.
_______ has adjusted nicely to her
new school environment. Could you
call to set up a meeting as soon as
you are settled into your new
home?

General

_______ is gaining more selfconfidence.

_______ is maintaining grade-level
expectations.
_______ performs well in everything
he undertakes.
_______ is doing strong work in all
areas.
_______ is a clear thinker.
_______ has good organization of
thoughts.
_______ should be encouraged to
_____.
_______ needs frequent
encouragement.
_______ exhibits creativity.
_______ has excessive tardiness.
_______ has excessive absences.
_______ has failed to turn in makeup
work.
_______ is a good student who
appears to be a deep thinker.
_______ grasps new ideas promptly.
_______ talks excessively.
_______ needs to spend more time
on assigned tasks.
_______ does not put enough time
into the assignments.
_______ needs to improve selfdiscipline. A conference is
requested.
Please call to set up a conference.
Your constant cooperation and help
are appreciated.
It is possible for _______ to exceed
grade expectations.

Handwriting

_______'s handwriting needs to be

improved.
_______ has good (poor) fine-motor
skills.

 _______ is able to print on the lines.

_______ spaces letters and words
correctly.
_______'s work is not neat.
_______ does not form letters
correctly.
Some of _______'s printing is
excellent, but it is often untidy in
daily assignments.
When printing, _______ often
reverses letters, such as __, __, etc.

Report Card Comments &

PhrasesLanguage Arts &
Reading
Comments

_______'s reading has improved

considerably throughout the year.
Please continue to practice reading
with her nightly.
_______ speaks very well in front of
the class. However, her written
work needs much improvement.
With greater effort, the
improvement should slowly come.
_______ has shown a great amount
of improvement with her creative
writing. She has learned to use
more colorful words.
_______ is making excellent
progress reading sight words.
Please continue to practice with
him nightly.
_______'s spelling scores have
improved greatly since the
beginning of the school year.
Studying his spelling words nightly
has made much of the difference.
Thank-you for your help.
Although _______ is trying very
hard, she is having difficulty writing
smooth, fluent sentences. Can we
meet to discuss some helpful
strategies?

Phrases
Listening
_______ enjoys listening to stories.
_______ is able to distinguish
sounds in words.
_______ has difficulty distinguishing
sounds in words.
Reading and Vocabulary

_______ learns new vocabulary

quickly.
_______ needs to increase his speed
and comprehension in reading.
_______ has developed a mature
reading vocabulary.
_______ reads extensively.
_______ now knows and is able to
use _____ consonant and vowel
sounds.
_______ confuses the sounds ___
and ___.
_______ is able to blend short words
using the vowel(s) _____ without
assistance.
_______ is learning to attack words
independently.
_______ uses the phonics skills to
attack new words.
_______'s reading is... (smooth,
jerky, hesitant, rapid, irregular, or
fluent).
_______ comprehends what she
reads.
_______ is interested in books and
reading.
_______ can read to follow
directions.
_______ can now recognize ____
sight words.
_______ reads for pleasure.
_______ needs a lot of repetition
and practice in order to retain
reading vocabulary.
_______ is still confusing words that
look alike.
_______ is beginning to read words
in groups and phrases.
_______'s reading is becoming
automatic.
_______'s reading is not yet
becoming automatic.
_______ enjoys discussing the
stories we read.
_______ is able to read his
sentences back.
Speaking
_______ speaks in complete
sentences.
_______ speaks clearly.
_______ has difficulty using
(pronouns, verbs) correctly.
_______ enjoys dramatization.
_______ has a good oral vocabulary.
_______ uses punctuation correctly.
_______ uses colorful words while
speaking.
_______ uses (complex, simple)
sentences while speaking.

 _______ participates in group

storytelling.

Writing
_______ needs to apply skills to all
written work.
_______ excels in writing original
stories and poems.
_______ is able to place periods and
question marks correctly.
_______ uses colorful words in his
writing.
_______ uses (complex, simple)
sentences in her writing.
_______ is now able to write a
complete sentence independently.
_______ can write an original story
containing two to four sentences.
_______ puts words in the
appropriate order.
_______ shows self-confidence in
writing.
_______ can compose several
related sentences.
_______ is building a good spelling
vocabulary.
_______ uses the dictionary to find
unfamiliar words.
_______ enjoys learning to spell new
words.
_______ is able to learn to spell
words easily.
_______ sometimes reverses letters
in a word.
_______ has difficulty remembering
the spelling of non-phonetic words.
_______ is helped by using hand or
body motions to remember
spelling.

Report Card Comments &

PhrasesMath
Comments

_______ has a good attitude towards

the math work at this grade level.
Please continue to work on ______
nightly.
_______ has worked hard in math
this quarter. However, her progress
has been slower than I would have
liked. Can we meet to discuss some
helpful strategies?
_______ would benefit from more
practice with _____. If possible,
could you please spend some time
nightly on this skill?
At this point, _______ has
successfully learned all of the
addition facts through ten. He is

now able to start nightly practice of

the subtraction facts through ten.
Thank you for your interest in our
room. It would be helpful if _______
practiced her multiplication facts
nightly. I know she can put in more
effort than she has been recently.
_______ is having trouble with many
of the basic skills in math. Can we
meet to discuss some helpful
strategies?
_______ has a true enthusiasm and
gift for math. His effort is reflected
in his high grade. He is also an
excellent citizen, as he frequently
assists other students with
concepts, not answers.

Phrases

_______ has difficulty retaining math

processes of addition, etc.
_______ can work with numbers up
to ___ with understanding.
_______ understands the plus,
minus, and equal signs, and uses
them to make number statements.
_______ understands and uses basic
facts of addition and subtraction to
____.
_______ is still reversing some
numbers.
_______ understands place value up
to _____.
_______ can use manipulatives to
add and subtract.
_______ can use manipulatives to
show place value to _____.
_______ understands money
(pennies, dimes, nickels).
_______ relies heavily on concrete
objects.
_______ can count to ______.
_______ is able to create graphs
using simple data.
_______ understands several
methods of graphing.
_______ is beginning to memorize
the number facts.
_______ knows the basic shapes.
_______ still needs strengthening in
the concept of _______.
_______ does not know his math
facts well.

Report Card Comments &

PhrasesPersonality &
Attitude
Comments

Although there has been some

improvement in _______'s attitude
toward his schoolwork, it is not
consistent. He will need continual
guidance from home and school
throughout the rest of the year.
This report card is a reflection of
________'s attitude in school. He
could improve if he decided to work
harder and cooperate more.
_______'s attitude toward our school
rules, the other students, and
myself is reflected in this reporting
quarter. She is capable of being a
successful student with effort.
As my past reports have indicated,
______ does not do his schoolwork.
He can do better if he makes his
mind up to work harder and
complete his assignments.
Although there has been some
improvement with ______'s attitude
toward her classmates, she
frequently needs to be reminded to
be respectful.
As we discussed in our last
conference, ________'s attitude
toward the basic skills is poor.
Please continue to do a nightly
review with her, especially focusing
on ________.
Thank you for your interest in our
class. I am pleased to report that
_______ is showing positive
development in regards to his
attitude in our classroom.
_______ continues to make nice
progress this year concerning her
attitude in the classroom and on
the playground.
I will continue to need your help
and support if _______ is to
overcome her attitude and social
difficulties. She will find school a
much more pleasant place if she
can make a positive effort in this
area.
_________'s attitude has continued
to improve. Thank you for your
support and cooperation.

Phrases
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, welladjusted 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

Report Card Comments &

PhrasesWork Habits
Comments

 As I have explained in my previous

reports, ________ does not use his
time wisely in class. Please help
him to understand that we study in
class and play at only certain times
in school.
When _______ is able to settle
down, she does much better work.
However, she is often seeking the
attention of her classmates, which
causes distraction for everyone.
As we have discussed in previous
meetings, __________ must continue
to improve his work habits. We
need to encourage him to be much
more serious about the work he
does.
_______ loves artistic activities.
However, I am concerned about the
amount of time she spends
drawing when she has other work
to do. Can we please meet to
discuss strategies to help _________
correct this issue?
________ is doing grade-level work
at this time. However, I am sure he
is capable of turning in better work.
When he improves his
concentration abilities, I know the
work will improve.
_______ misuses much of his work
time daydreaming and then does
not complete the work in time. He
is capable of finishing the work in
the allotted time and needs to start
doing so.
________ has been doing good work
at times, but it is not consistent.
She can be very social and restless
and often does not finish her work
on time. Thank you for your help at
home. Please continue to work with
her on this issue.
________ is very anxious to get her
work done, yet she tends to be
bothersome to other students
around her. Although she has
shown progress in this area over
the past month, she still needs to
work on it.
_______ is having difficulty because
he frequently talks out loud and
disturbs the other students. He is
trying to improve this bad habit
and has shown some growth in the
past few weeks.

Phrases
General

______ works well in groups,

planning and carrying out
activities.
______ needs to work
democratically with others in
groups.
______ needs to develop a better
sense of responsibility.
______ wants responsibilities and
follows through.
______ now accepts responsibility
well.
______ is an attentive student.
______ is gaining self-confidence.
______'s work habits are improving.
______ has the ability to follow
directions.
______ requires incentives.
______'s assignments and/or
homework are incomplete and/or
late.
______ needs to pay attention in
class.
______ needs better study skills.
Please encourage him to do things
on his own.
Listening Skills
______ is learning to listen to
directions more carefully.
______ is learning to be a better
listener.
______ is learning to share and
listen.
______ listens carefully.
______ is a good worker and an
attentive listener.
______ evaluates what she hears.
______ needs to listen to all
directions.
______ has difficulty following
directions.
Quality of Work
______'s hand work is beautifully
done.
______ enjoys doing neat, careful
work.
______'s work is neatly and
accurately done.
______ does colorful and interesting
art work.
______ takes pride in work well
done.
______ makes careless errors.
______ is disorganized.
______ needs to proofread work.
Time Management
______ is learning to occupy his
time constructively.
______ always uses her time wisely.

 ______ never completes

assignments in the allotted time.
______ is becoming more
dependable during work periods.
______ is gaining independence.
______ is becoming more selfreliant.
______ works independently on
assignments.
______ fails to finish independent
assignments.
______ comprehends well, but
needs to work more quickly.
______ needs to be urged.
______ lacks independence.
______ is too easily distracted.
______ works too slowly.
______ does not complete
assignments in the allotted time.
______ seems unable to finish
required work.
______ often completes work early.
______ is not very appreciative of
the value of time.
______ is sacrificing accuracy for
unnecessary speed in his written
work.
Work Potential and Effort
______ has great potential and
works toward achieving it.
______ is working to full capability.
______ is a steadfast, conscientious
worker.
______ is enthusiastic about work in
general.
______ seeks information.
______ is a hard-working student.
______ is extremely conscientious.
______ is a pleasant, conscientious
student.
______ is a hard worker.
______ is an enthusiastic worker
during the ____ period.
______ is a polite and conscientious
pupil.
______ must improve work habits if
he is to gain the fundamentals
needed for ___ grade work.
______ is inconsistent in her efforts,
especially in _______.
______ makes little effort when not
under direct supervision.
______ is anxious to please.

Behavior, General Conduct,

and Social Skills
__'s in-class behavior is excellent.

__ has a positive attitude towards

school.
__ is respectful and considerate.
__ makes a sincere effort and works
hard in class.
__ displays an enthusiasm for
learning.
__ is a leader and a positive role
model for other students.
__ demonstrates positive character
traits.
__ does well when he/she focuses
on the task at-hand.
__ has difficulty completing class
assignments in a timely manner.
__ requests a great deal of adult
assistance when completing school
work.
__ needs to work on sitting still and
focusing on class lessons.
__ needs to work on organizing
school supplies.
__ needs to treat others with
respect.
__ needs to use language that is
appropriate for a __ grader.
I'm glad __ is eager to participate in
class discussions, but he/she needs
to raise his/her hand when he/she
has something to say.
__ often forgets his/her books and
assignments.
__ frequently comes to class
unprepared.
__ needs to complete homework
assignments on-time.
__ needs to work on following
written and oral directions.
__ has difficulty concentrating.

 __ does well when he/she slows

down and checks his/her work
carefully.

Can be very helpful and

dependable in the classroom.
Always uses her time wisely.

When motivated, __ does well on

class assignments.

Has strengthened her skills in ___.

__'s listening skills need

improvement.

Has great potential and works

toward achieving it.

__ needs to keep his/her hands to

himself/herself.

Working to full capability.

Is strong in _____.

__ needs to follow school rules in

lunch and special areas.

Is learning to be a better listener.

I would like to see __ socialize with

other students throughout the
school day.

Is learning to be careful,
cooperative, and fair.

__ needs frequent reminders to

stay focused throughout the school
day.
__ has missed __ school days this
year. Frequent absences are
affecting __'s school work.
__ does not attemt to make up
missing or late work.
I would like to see __ become a
more active participant in class
discussions.
__ needs to follow teacher
directions without complaining.
__ is becoming more independent
when completing class
assignments.

GENERAL COMMENTS

Is continuing to grow in
independence.
Enthusiastic about participating.
Gaining more self-confidence.
Has a pleasant personality.
Has earned a very fine report
card.
Has improved steadily.
Is learning to listen to directions
more carefully.
Now accepts responsiblity well.
_____'s work habits are improving.
Has been consitently progressing.

Is a good citizen
Is learning to share and listen.

Has shown a good attitude about

trying to improve in ___.

Is becoming more dependable

during work periods.

The following suggestions might

improve his ____.

Is developing a better attitude

toward ___ grade.

I am hoping this recent interest

and improvement will continue.

Is showing interest and

enthusiasm for the things we do.

Seems eager to improve.

Is learning to occupy his time

constructively.
Wants responsibilities and follows
through.

Has shown strong growth in ____.

Is cooperative and happy.
Volunteers often.
Is willing to take part in all
classroom activities.

Works well with her neighbors.

_____'s attitude toward school is
excellent.

Seems to be more aware of

activities in the classroom.
Takes an active part in
discussions pertinent to ___.

Has the ability to follow

directions.

Accepts responsiblity.

Hand work is beautifully done.

Extremely conscientious.

Learns new vocabulary quickly.

Bubbles over with enthusiasm.

Has a sense of humor and enjoys

the stories we read.

Has a sense of humor we all

enjoy.

Is a steadfast, conscientious
worker.

Has an excellent attitude.

Is very helpful about clean-up

work around the room.
Anxious to please.
Brings fine contributions.

Work in the areas of ____ has

been extremely good.
Is an enthusiastic worker during
the ____ period.
Needs to work democratically
with others in groups.

Has a pleasant disposition.

Works well.

Possible for ___ to exceed grade

expectations.

Is hard-working.

Grasps new ideas readily.

Is pleasant and friendly.

Needs to develop a better sense

of responsiblity.

Needs to increase speed and

comprehension in reading.
Needs to apply skills to all written
work.
Gets along well with other
children.
Your constant cooperation and
help are appreciated.

Enthusiasitic about work in

general.
Performs well in everthing he
undertakes.
Unusually mature.
Seeks information.
Mature vocabulary.

Has shown an encouraging desire

to better herself in ___.
Making steady progress
academically.
Quality of work is improving.
Responds well.

Doing strong work in all areas.

Is a clear thinker.
Excels in writing original stories
and poems.
Is a good student who appears to
be a deep thinker.

Is maintaining grade-level
achievements.

Reads extensively.

Works well in groups, planning

and carrying out activities.

Has good organization of

thoughts.

Has a vast background knowledge

of ___.

Comprehends well, but needs to

work more quickly.

Is a very fine and serious student

and excels in ___.

Needs to be urged.
Can follow directions.

Rate of achievement makes it

difficult for ___ to keep up with
the class.

Enjoys listening to poetry.

Enjoys listening to stories.

Must improve work habits if ___ is

to gain the fundamentals needed
for ___ grade work.

Listens carefully.
Evaluates what he/she hears

_____'s academic success leaves

much to be desired.
Handwriting needs to be
improved.
Cooperative, well mannered.
Is a very happy, well-adjusted
child, but ___.
Makes friends quickly and is well
liked by classmates.

Phonics - (is able to distinguish,

has difficulty distinguishing)
sounds in words
Now knows and is able to use
_____ consonant and vowel
sounds
Confuses the sounds ___ and ___
Is able to blend short words using
the vowel(s) _____ with /without
assistance

Cries easily.
Good worker and attentive
listener.
Good adjustment.
Good attitude.
Capable of achieving a higher
average in areas of ____.

Is learning to attack words

independently
Uses the phonics skills to attack
new words
Reading is (smooth, jerky,
hesitant, rapid, irregular, or
fluent)
Comprehends what he/she reads

Has difficulty retaining process of

addition, etc.
Is inconsistent in his efforts,
especially in ___.
Sacrificing accuracy for
unnecessary speed in his written
work.
Needs to listen to directions.
Never completes assignments in
the allotted time.
Fails to finish independent
assignments.
Would improve if he developed a
greater interest in ___.

Is interested in books and reading

Can read to follow directions
Can now recognize ____ sight
words
Reads for pleasure
Needs lots of repetition and
practice in order to retain reading
vocabulary
Is still confusing words which look
alike
Is beginning to read words in
groups (phrases)

Reading is becoming (not yet

becoming) automatic

Uses his individual dictionary to

find unfamiliar words

Enjoys discussing the stories

Enjoys learning to spell new

words

Has had difficulty with learning

______ so in the coming term we
will focus on ______.
Speaks in good sentences

Is able to learn to spell words

easily
Sometimes reverses letters in a
word

Speaks clearly
Has difficulty using (pronouns,
verbs) correctly

Has difficulty remembering the

spelling of non-phonetic words

Enjoys dramatization

Is helped by using hand or body

motions to remember spelling

Enjoys participation in
conversation and discussion

When printing, often reverses

letters, such as __, __, etc.

Expresses ideas clearly

Has good (poor) fine-motor skills

Has a good oral vocabulary

Is able to print on the lines

Takes turns talking

Spaces letters and words

correctly

Speaks with confidence to the

group

Some printing is excellent but is

often untidy in daily assignments

Uses punctuation correctly

Enjoys doing neat careful work
Is able to place periods and
question marks correctly

Can work with numbers up to ___

with understanding

Uses colorful words

Uses (complex, simple) sentences
Is now able to write a complete
sentence independently
Participates in group story telling
(composition)
Can write an original story of (one
or two sentences, of a few
sentences)
Puts words in the appropriate
order
Is able to read his sentences back
Shows self confidence in writing
Can compose several related
sentences
Is building a good spelling
vocabulary

Understands the signs +, -, = and

uses them to make number
statements
Understands and uses basic facts
of addition and subtraction to ____
Reverses some numbers still
Understands place value up to
_____
Can use manipulatives to add and
subtract
Can use manipulatives to show
place value to _____
Understands money (pennies,
dimes, nickels)
Relies heavily on concrete objects
Knows the basic shapes

Can count to ______

Needs frequent encouragement

Is able to create graphs using

simple data

Is maturing
Is learning to concentrate

Understands several methods of

graphing
Is beginning to memorize the
number facts

Is learning to listen carefully

Is gaining self-confidence
Often completes work early

Is friendly and cooperative

Is very thoughtful
Cooperates well
Takes pride in work well done
Helps others
Is eager to learn
Has a sense of humor
Has a good attitude towards
school

Makes little effort when not under

direct supervision
Often seems tired at school

Is working well in all subjects

Lacks independence / Is gaining
independence
Is too easily distracted

Is not very appreciative of the

value of ( time, courtesy, sharing,
neatness, accuracy)
Shows initiative; thinks things
through for himself/herself

Is becoming more self-reliant

Is an attentive student
All work is neatly and accurately
done

If a child is having difficulty - say

so! Say what you have tried
already to help him/her, and what
you are going to do differently in
the term to come to help the
child.

Is a polite conscientious pupil

Is working above grade level in
_________.
Works too slowly
Does not complete assignments
in the allotted time
Seems unable to finish required
work
Does colorful and interesting art
work

Never say the child is having

problems without giving a
possible solution you are going to
try and what has already been
tried.
This shows you are doing
everything in your power to
change the situation.
_____ has matured nicely this
year, academically and socially.
He/She assumes responsibility
well and has a find attitude.

Is especially good at ______

Requires too much supervision.

He/She still needs strengthening

in the concept of long division.

Please encourage him to do

things on his own.

Thanks for the help I know you

have given her.

Should be encouraged to _____

There has been a noticeable

improvement in _____'s study

habits this reporting period, which

is very encouraging.

__________has made nice progress

this reporting period.

Please continue during the

summer with ___________ review
and as many reading experiences
as possible.

He is maturing nicely and I hope

this continues.

___________ would benefit from

reading many library books this
summer.
He needs to improve his reading
speed and comprehension if he is
to have success in the ________
grade.
If ___________ will put forth in the
future the effort he has shown in
the past two reporting periods, he
will receive a great deal from his
schooling.
With __________'s ability to apply
herself to each task, she should
receive much satisfaction from
her school experiences.
_____________ continued to
blossom as the year progressed.
_______________'s oral reading is
very expressive and her oral
reporting is excellent.
Thank you for your interest in
_____________'s attitude.
Although he has had some
difficulty adjusting to our room
and various duties, he usually
tries to cooperate.
_____________ has had some
problems adjusting to our room,
as you know from my reports to
you.
Many of her difficulties occur on
the playground and she then
carries a poor attitude in the
classroom.

Although _____________'s growth in

social maturity is continuing, it is
not consistent.
She still needs guidance and
support from both you and me.
Thanks for your cooperation.
_____________ is a wonderful girl
and I'm happy to have had her in
my room.
she has made many fine
contributions to our class and is
an inspiration to her classmates.
With ____'s friendly, cooperative
attitude, she will always be a
pleasant addition to any class.
I have enjoyed the association I
have had _____________.
His friendly, sincere way has
made him a very popular member
of the ___ grade.
Regardless of how busy _________
is, he still has time to do
something nice for someone. For
this reason, he is one of the bestliked members of my class.
I enjoyed having _____________ in
my class.
She is a sweet and cooperative
child.
_____________ is a pleasant,
conscientious student.
He is self-confident and has
excellent manners.

This hurts her academically.

It has been a pleasure to have

him in my class.

She is capable of much better

work.

I enjoyed having _____________ in

my room.

I'm sorry I didn't get to meet you

this year.

She assumes responsibility well,

excels on the playground and is
well liked by her peers.

She's helped to make my year a

pleasant one.
She is a big help in seeing that
our room looks clean and
pleasant.

Low quiz/test scores

Assignments/Homework
incomplete/late
Needs to pay attention in class

She has been most cooperative

and only needs strengthening in
social studies skills to bring her
up to ____ grade level.

Disruptive in class

___________ is a fine citizen and

takes a keen interest in school.

Excessive tardiness

Needs to improve classroom

attitude

Excessive absences
I hope you enjoy your new home!
Failure to turn in make up work
__________ takes a keen interest in
all work and is most agreeable
and a willing worker. It has been
wonderful having her in my room.

A conference is requested
This subject modified/ leveled
according to ability

Exhibits excellent attitude

Possesses good self discipline
Respectful of others
Works independently on
assignments
Exhibits creativity

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

Does good work

Makes careless errors
Always cooperative
Classroom attitude shows
improvement

Difficulty understanding the

material
Does not know math facts well

Pleasant student to work with

Interrupts others
Quality of work has improved
Gets upset easily
Hard worker
Work is not neat
Participates well in class
Disorganized
A pleasure to have around
Needs to proofread work
Experiences difficulty following
directions-when unsure needs to
ask for questions

Does not form letters correctly

Assignments are not neat

Needs to actively participate in

classroom discussion

Excessive talking

Needs better study skills

Needs to spend time on task

Requires incentives

Does not put enough time into

assignment

Needs to improve self discipline

Needs to improve respect for
others