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 WRITING REPORT COMMENTS

Report cards provide parents with essential information concerning their

child’s progress in school. Various formats are used including letter grades,
numbers, checklists and teacher comments that indicate how a child is
performing in different areas. For each report card period, teachers usually
write descriptive comments for every student. These written remarks
elaborate on the student’s strengths, and frequently offer ways the child
could improve his or her academic work and/or classroom behaviour.

Writing unique and meaningful report card comments takes effort. If only
negative statements are written, the parent may feel overwhelmed and thus
be unable to help their child. Examples of definitive words that should be
avoided are:

 the child will never;

 the child will not;
 the child cannot; and
 the child will always.

Parents are more willing to cooperate if a comment concerning a child’s

weakness follows a positive one. So it is more productive to state a student’s
strength first, then follow it with your concern – but make sure that is written in
a constructive way. For example, you could write, “Bill excels in science,” and
then add, “He needs more opportunities to develop his friendship skills.” Or,
write something like, “Leslie is friendly and well-liked,” and add, “She would
benefit from practicing her reading fluency and comprehension skills.”
Teachers need to choose their words carefully since the report card is part of
the child’s permanent record.

Examples of Positive Adjectives that Describe Children

Intelligent
Considerate Hard-working
Cooperative
Well-mannered Dependable
Helpful
Responsible Creative
Honest
Fair Generous
Respectful
Friendly Kind-hearted
Efficient
Brave Mature
Talented
Thoughtful Curious
Self-disciplined
Thorough Artistic
Sincere
Self-confident Enthusiastic
Responsible

Here's a phrase: A positive role model for fellow learners.

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 Since your comments need to be as specific as possible, avoid using
ambiguous words alone such as wonderful, good or great.

Examples of Statements Concerning a Student’s Strengths

Has an expansive knowledge of ...

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

Examples of Encouraging Comments (to use when a student is making

progress)

Has developed a positive attitude

Is learning to ...
toward ...
Is becoming self-reliant.
Has advanced in ...
Is developing concentration skills
Has demonstrated a desire to ...
Is gaining self-confidence
Has shown steady progress in ...
Is becoming a good listener
Has shown noticeable improvement in
Is occupying his/her time constructively
...
Is learning English speaking and/or
Has demonstrated increased social
writing skills
skills, such as ...
Is developing more positive ways to
Is showing enthusiasm for ...
interact with others
Is gaining academic skills, such as ...
Is learning to be cooperative when
Is developing consistent work habits,
working in groups
such as ...

Examples To Use When Concerns Are Evident and

A 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 ...
 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
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 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

1. Is learning to share and listen.

2. Is becoming more dependable during work periods.
3. Is developing a better attitude toward ___ grade.
4. Is showing interest and enthusiasm for the things we do.
5. Is learning to occupy his time constructively.
6. Wants responsibilities and follows through.
7. Can be very helpful and dependable in the classroom.
8. Always uses her time wisely.
9. Has strengthened her skills in ___.
10. Has great potential and works toward achieving it.
11. Working to full capability.
12. Is strong in _____.
13. Is learning to be a better listener.
14. Is learning to be careful, cooperative, and fair.
15. Is continuing to grow in independence.
16. Enthusiastic about participating.
17. Gaining more self-confidence.
18. Has a pleasant personality.
19. Has earned a very fine report card.
20. Has improved steadily.
21. Is learning to listen to directions more carefully.
22. Now accepts responsibility well.
23. _____'s work habits are improving.
24. Has been consistently progressing.
25. Has shown a good attitude about trying to improve in ___.
26. The following suggestions might improve his ____.
27. I am hoping this recent interest and improvement will continue.
28. Seems eager to improve.
29. Has shown strong growth in ____.
30. Is cooperative and happy.
31. Volunteers often.
32. Is willing to take part in all classroom activities.
33. Works well with her neighbours.
34. _____'s attitude toward school is excellent.
35. Has the ability to follow directions.

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 36. Hand work is beautifully done.
37. Learns new vocabulary quickly.
38. Has a sense of humour and enjoys the stories we read.
39. Is a steadfast, conscientious worker.
40. Is very helpful about clean-up work around the room.
41. Anxious to please.
42. Brings fine contributions.
43. Has a pleasant disposition.
44. Works well.
45. Is hard-working.
46. Is pleasant and friendly.
47. Needs to increase speed and comprehension in reading.
48. Needs to apply skills to all written work.
49. Gets along well with other children.
50. Your constant cooperation and help are appreciated.
51. Has shown an encouraging desire to better herself in ___.
52. Making steady progress academically.
53. Quality of work is improving.
54. Responds well.
55. Is maintaining grade-level achievements.
56. Works well in groups, planning and carrying out activities.
57. Seems to be more aware of activities in the classroom.
58. Takes an active part in discussions pertinent to ___.
59. Accepts responsibility.
60. Extremely conscientious.
61. Bubbles over with enthusiasm.
62. Has a sense of humour we all enjoy.
63. Has an excellent attitude.
64. Work in the areas of ____ has been extremely good.
65. Is an enthusiastic worker during the ____ period.
66. Needs to work democratically with others in groups.
67. Possible for ___ to exceed grade expectations.
68. Grasps new ideas readily.
69. Needs to develop a better sense of responsibility.
70. Enthusiastic about work in general.
71. Performs well in everything he undertakes.
72. Unusually mature.
73. Seeks information.
74. Mature vocabulary.
75. Doing strong work in all areas.
76. Is a clear thinker.
77. Excels in writing original stories and poems.
78. Is a good student who appears to be a deep thinker.
79. Reads extensively.
80. Has good organization of thoughts.
81. Has a vast background knowledge of ___.
82. Is a very fine and serious student and excels in ___.

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 83. Rate of achievement makes it difficult for ___ to keep up with the class.
84. Must improve work habits if ___ is to gain the fundamentals needed for
___ grade work.
85. _____'s academic success leaves much to be desired.
86. Handwriting needs to be improved.
87. Cooperative, well mannered.
88. Is a very happy, well-adjusted child, but ___.
89. Makes friends quickly and is well liked by classmates.
90. Cries easily.
91. Good worker and attentive listener.
92. Good adjustment.
93. Good attitude.
94. Capable of achieving a higher average in areas of ____.
95. Has difficulty retaining process of addition, etc.
96. Is inconsistent in his efforts, especially in ___.
97. Sacrificing accuracy for unnecessary speed in his written work.
98. Needs to listen to directions.
99. Never completes assignments in the allotted time.
100. Fails to finish independent assignments.
101. Would improve if he developed a greater interest in ___.
102. Comprehends well, but needs to work more quickly.
103. Needs to be urged.
104. Can follow directions.
105. Enjoys listening to poetry.
106. Enjoys listening to stories.
107. Listens carefully.
108. Evaluates what he/she hears
109. Phonics - (is able to distinguish, has difficulty distinguishing)
sounds in words
110. Now knows and is able to use _____ consonant and vowel sounds
111. Confuses the sounds ___ and ___
112. Is able to blend short words using the vowel(s) _____ with /without
assistance
113. Is learning to attack words independently
114. Uses the phonics skills to attack new words
115. Reading is (smooth, jerky, hesitant, rapid, irregular, or fluent)
116. Comprehends what he/she reads
117. Is interested in books and reading
118. Can read to follow directions
119. Can now recognize ____ sight words
120. Reads for pleasure
121. Needs lots of repetition and practice in order to retain reading
vocabulary
122. Is still confusing words which look alike
123. Is beginning to read words in groups (phrases)
124. Reading is becoming (not yet becoming) automatic
125. Enjoys discussing the stories

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 126. Has had difficulty with learning ______ so in the coming term we
will focus on ______.
127. Speaks in good sentences
128. Speaks clearly
129. Has difficulty using (pronouns, verbs) correctly
130. Enjoys dramatization
131. Enjoys participation in conversation and discussion
132. Expresses ideas clearly
133. Has a good oral vocabulary
134. Takes turns talking
135. Speaks with confidence to the group
136. Uses punctuation correctly
137. Is able to place periods and question marks correctly
138. Uses colorful words
139. Uses (complex, simple) sentences
140. Is now able to write a complete sentence independently
141. Participates in group story telling (composition)
142. Can write an original story of (one or two sentences, of a few
sentences)
143. Puts words in the appropriate order
144. Is able to read his sentences back
145. Shows self confidence in writing
146. Can compose several related sentences
147. Is building a good spelling vocabulary
148. Uses his individual dictionary to find unfamiliar words
149. Enjoys learning to spell new words
150. Is able to learn to spell words easily
151. Sometimes reverses letters in a word
152. Has difficulty remembering the spelling of non-phonetic words
153. Is helped by using hand or body motions to remember spelling
154. When printing, often reverses letters, such as __, __, etc.
155. Has good (poor) fine-motor skills
156. Is able to print on the lines
157. Spaces letters and words correctly
158. Some printing is excellent but is often untidy in daily assignments
159. Enjoys doing neat careful work
160. Can work with numbers up to ___ with understanding
161. Understands the signs +, -, = and uses them to make number
statements
162. Understands and uses basic facts of addition and subtraction to
____
163. Reverses some numbers still
164. Understands place value up to _____
165. Can use manipulatives to add and subtract
166. Can use manipulatives to show place value to _____
167. Understands money (pennies, dimes, nickels)
168. Relies heavily on concrete objects

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 169. Knows the basic shapes
170. Can count to ______
171. Is able to create graphs using simple data
172. Understands several methods of graphing
173. Is beginning to memorize the number facts
174. Is friendly and cooperative
175. Cooperates well
176. Helps others
177. Has a sense of humour
178. Has a good attitude towards school
179. Is working well in all subjects
180. Lacks independence / Is gaining independence
181. Is too easily distracted
182. Is becoming more self-reliant
183. Is an attentive student
184. All work is neatly and accurately done
185. Is a polite conscientious learner
186. Is working above grade level in _________.
187. Works too slowly
188. Does not complete assignments in the allotted time
189. Seems unable to finish required work
190. Does colourful and interesting art work
191. Is especially good at ______
192. Requires too much supervision.
193. Please encourage him to do things on his own.
194. Should be encouraged to _____
195. Needs frequent encouragement
196. Is maturing
197. Is learning to concentrate
198. Is learning to listen carefully
199. Is gaining self-confidence
200. Often completes work early
201. Is very thoughtful
202. Takes pride in work well done
203. Is eager to learn
204. Makes little effort when not under direct supervision
205. Often seems tired at school
206. Is not very appreciative of the value of (time, courtesy, sharing,
neatness, accuracy)
207. Shows initiative; thinks things through for himself/herself
208. 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.
209. Never say the child is having problems without giving a possible
solution you are going to try and what has already been tried.
210. This shows you are doing everything in your power to change the
situation.

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 211. _____ has matured nicely this year, academically and socially.
212. He/She assumes responsibility well and has a find attitude.
213. He/She still needs strengthening in the concept of long division.
214. Thanks for the help I know you have given her.
215. There has been a noticeable improvement in _____'s study habits
this reporting period, which is very encouraging.
216. Please continue during the summer with ___________ review and
as many reading experiences as possible.
217. ___________ would benefit from reading many library books this
summer.
218. He needs to improve his reading speed and comprehension if he
is to have success in the ________ grade.
219. 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.
220. With __________'s ability to apply herself to each task, she should
receive much satisfaction from her school experiences.
221. _____________ continued to blossom as the year progressed.
222. _______________'s oral reading is very expressive and her oral
reporting is excellent.
223. Thank you for your interest in _____________'s attitude.
224. Although he has had some difficulty adjusting to our room and
various duties, he usually tries to cooperate.
225. _____________ has had some problems adjusting to our room, as
you know from my reports to you.
226. Many of her difficulties occur on the playground and she then
carries a poor attitude in the classroom.
227. This hurts her academically.
228. She is capable of much better work.
229. I'm sorry I didn't get to meet you this year.
230. __________has made nice progress this reporting period.
231. He is maturing nicely and I hope this continues.
232. Although _____________'s growth in social maturity is continuing, it
is not consistent.
233. She still needs guidance and support from both you and me.
234. Thanks for your cooperation.
235. _____________ is a wonderful girl and I'm happy to have had her
in my room.
236. she has made many fine contributions to our class and is an
inspiration to her classmates.
237. With ____'s friendly, cooperative attitude, she will always be a
pleasant addition to any class.
238. I have enjoyed the association I have had _____________.
239. His friendly, sincere way has made him a very popular member
of the ___ grade.

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 240. 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.
241. I enjoyed having _____________ in my class.
242. She is a sweet and cooperative child.
243. _____________ is a pleasant, conscientious student.
244. He is self-confident and has excellent manners.
245. It has been a pleasure to have him in my class.
246. I enjoyed having _____________ in my room.
247. She assumes responsibility well, excels on the playground and is
well liked by her peers.
248. She's helped to make my year a pleasant one.
249. She is a big help in seeing that our room looks clean and
pleasant.
250. She has been most cooperative and only needs strengthening in
social studies skills to bring her up to ____ grade level.
251. ___________ is a fine citizen and takes a keen interest in school.
252. I hope you enjoy your new home!
253. __________ takes a keen interest in all work and is most agreeable
and a willing worker. It has been wonderful having her in my room.
254. Exhibits excellent attitude
255. Possesses good self-discipline
256. Respectful of others
257. Works independently on assignments
258. Exhibits creativity
259. Does good work
260. Always cooperative
261. Classroom attitude shows improvement
262. Pleasant student to work with
263. Quality of work has improved
264. Hard worker
265. Participates well in class
266. A pleasure to have around
267. Experiences difficulty following directions-when unsure needs to
ask for questions
268. Needs to actively participate in classroom discussion
269. Needs better study skills
270. Requires incentives
271. Low quiz/test scores
272. Assignments/Homework incomplete/late
273. Needs to pay attention in class
274. Disruptive in class
275. Needs to improve classroom attitude
276. Excessive tardiness
277. Excessive absences
278. Failure to turn in work
279. A conference is requested

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 280. This subject modified/ levelled according to ability
281. Does not work up to his/her ability
282. Student will be retained in current grade next year. Please
contact the school to arrange a conference.
283. Subject has been taught but no grade issued
284. Makes careless errors
285. Difficulty understanding the material
286. Does not know math facts well
287. Interrupts others
288. Gets upset easily
289. Work is not neat
290. Disorganized
291. Needs to proofread work
292. Does not form letters correctly
293. Assignments are not neat
294. Excessive talking
295. Needs to spend time on task
296. Does not put enough time into assignment
297. Needs to improve self-discipline
298. Needs to improve respect for others

1. __________ has been very disrespectful to our teacher's aide. I know that
you would not approve. Please talk to him/her to remind her/him of our
classroom rules.

2. He/she is a fantastic helper. I can always count on her to pick up and

clean things around the classroom.

3. ___________ has had a difficult time adjusting to our new teacher's aide.
He/she pulls back and will not put forth the effort that I am used to seeing.

4. He/she is not listening. I tell him/her to do things and he/she chooses to do

something different. We have been trying to work on this with him/her.

5. I have grown concerned with _____________ not following the classroom

rules about safety. My fear is that he/she will hurt himself/herself or one of the
other children.

6. We are still getting lots of tears when you drop him/her off. While we
recognize that this is natural separation anxiety for some kindergarteners, we
will continue to try to get him/her to handle things a little better.

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7. He/she is continuing to try to intimidate the shorter students. If we do not
see an improvement in behavior, we will refer him/her to the school
counselor.

8. I am so excited about the wonderful progress that ______________ is

making! He/she feels really great about doing so well.

9. There have been a few instances in which he/she has had a tantrum. We
have tried to calm him/her down as best we can, but we are finding that
he/she is not responding well. We could use your help with this.

10. Thank you for all of the support that you have provided to our classroom
throughout the school year. You are a fantastic Homeroom Parent for our
class! Your child has thrived because of your participation.

11. I have enjoyed having him/her in my class this year because of his/her
sunny personality. Everyday brought with it lots of happiness that our class has
really loved!

12. This quarter started out a little rough, but he/she has started to adjust to
the daily work of kindergarten.

13. She/he displays a maturity that one wouldn't expect from a

kindergartener. I believe that he/she will do fabulously in first grade.

PRESCHOOL/GRADE R - Behavior Comments

1. Your child is a joy to have in class. He/she is an excellent student with

above average behavior.

2. Arguing with the other students has become a norm for your child. I ask
that you talk to him/her and let's work together to find more positive ways for
you to channel his/her frustrations.

3. ______________ is very mannerly and has been recognized by the other

teachers on our wing for being so respectful. He/she is a model student.

4. Unfortunately, I have found that _____ has had a hard time following the
rules and directions. When asked to do a specific task, he/she will hesitate
before executing and will often refuse to do what he/she has been told. I
have not issued a formal warning as yet, but if this behavior continues, I will
have to escalate this until the behavior improves.

- is usually friendly and, if asked, will help or include others

- sometimes needs prompting to participate in and contribute to
classroom and group activities
- is usually welcoming, friendly, kind and helpful
- is welcoming, friendly, kind and helpful
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 - participates in and contributes to classroom and group activities
- in conflict situations, he tries to state feelings and manage anger
appropriately but can become frustrated without adult intervention,
therefore …
- can identify simple problems and with help can generate ways to solve
the problem
- in conflict situations, he tries to express feelings honestly and manages
anger appropriately
- can identify problems and generate ways to solve the problem
- at times, can be respectful, therefore he is encouraged to…
- may not notice when others are treated unfairly
- treats others fairly and respectfully
- is willing to share ideas in group discussions
- is easily distracted during …, therefore he…
- requires reminders to focus and pay attention and participate when …,
thus he…
- has shown growth in his/her development of self-confidence by …
- can speak to the whole group with poise and confidence
- is thoughtful of others at play
- is showing responsibility for his behaviour and his belongings at school,
such as …
- shares ideas enthusiastically
- developing in self-concept areas, for example his is showing confidence
in speaking to the group
- cries easily when things go wrong, like …, therefore he…
- is confident and secure at school
- prefers to play with one or two friends
- is being encouraged to develop new friendships by…
- expresses him/herself easily
- can communicate ideas, such as…
- is learning to take turns when …
- shares with others, as evident in…
- can lead or follow as appropriate in group play
- can independently choose activities, see them through and tidy up
- has become more independent when …
- has gained in confidence when …
- is willing to co-operate with others during …
- tries to resolve conflicts independently, such as …
- enjoys socializing with classmates
- developing leadership skills as he ….
- is tolerant of others, as demonstrated by…

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 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 his (or her) full potential.
 is committed to doing his (or her) best.
 seeks new challenges.
 takes responsibility for his (or her) 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 himself (or herself) 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 he (or she) is asked to do.
 seeks responsibilities and follows through.
 is thoughtful in interactions with others.

Communication Skills

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 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 his (or her) 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
him (or her).
 has an impressive understanding and depth of knowledge about his (or
her) interests.
 seeks additional information independently about classroom topics
that pique interest.
 reads extensively for enjoyment.
 frequently discusses concepts about which he (or she) has read.
 is a gifted performer.

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  is a talented artist.
 has a flair for dramatic reading and acting.
 enjoys sharing his (or her) 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.

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  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 his (or her) best effort into homework assignments.
 exceeds expectations with the quality of his (or her) 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.

This is the part where you should take the opportunity to flatter the parents
and encourage them to participate more in the upbringing of their children.

Brian is very obedient and attentive in class

Brian gets on well with others and is well liked

Brian is every kindergarten teacher’s dream learner

Brian is a delight to work with and is very willing to learn

Brian is a very intelligent child and always cheerful.

 is friendly and cooperative

 cooperates well
 helps others
 has a sense of humour
 has a good attitude towards school
 is working well in all subjects
 lacks independence, is gaining independence - is too easily
distracted
 is becoming more self-reliant
 is an attentive student
 all work is neatly and accurately done - is a polite conscientious
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  works too slowly
 does not complete assignments in the allotted time. - seems
unable to finish required work
 does colourful and interesting art work - is especially good at
______
 requires too much supervision. Please encourage him to do
things on his own.
 should be encouraged to _____
 needs frequent encouragement
 is maturing
 is learning to concentrate
 is learning to listen carefully
 is gaining self-confidence
 is very thoughtful
 takes pride in work well done
 is eager to learn
 makes little effort when not under direct supervision - often seems
tired at school
 is not very appreciative of the value of (time, courtesy, sharing,
neatness, accuracy)
 shows initiative; thinks things through for himself! Here's a sample.

Here are words and phrases that are useful...

able, accurate, active, aggressive, ambitious, anxious, attentive, capable,

cheerful, confident, cooperative, conscientious, courteous, dependable,
determined, eager, energy, energetic, friendly, generous, happy, helpful,
imaginative, industrious, initiative, interested, keen, neat, nervous, observant,
orderly, pleasant, polite, prompt, quiet, receptive, reliant, resourceful,
studious
Is learning to share and listen.
Is becoming more dependable during work periods.
Is developing a better attitude toward ___ grade.
Is showing interest and enthusiasm for the things we do.
Is learning to occupy his time constructively.
Wants responsibilities and follows through.
Can be very helpful and dependable in the classroom.
Always uses her time wisely.
Has strengthened her skills in ___.
Has great potential and works toward achieving it.
Working to full capability.
Is strong in _____.
Is learning to be a better listener.
Is learning to be careful, cooperative, and fair.
Is continuing to grow in independence.
Enthusiastic about participating.
Gaining more self-confidence.

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Has a pleasant personality.
Has earned a very fine report card.
Has improved steadily.
Is learning to listen to directions more carefully.
Now accepts responsibility well.
_____'s work habits are improving.
Has been consistently progressing.
Has shown a good attitude about trying to improve in ___.
The following suggestions might improve his ____.
I am hoping this recent interest and improvement will continue.
Seems eager to improve.
Has shown strong growth in ____.
Is cooperative and happy.
Volunteers often.
Is willing to take part in all classroom activities.
Works well with her neighbours.
_____'s attitude toward school is excellent.
Has the ability to follow directions.
Handwork is beautifully done.
Learns new vocabulary quickly.
Has a sense of humour and enjoys the stories we read.
Is a steadfast, conscientious worker.
Is very helpful about clean-up work around the room.
Anxious to please.
Brings fine contributions.
Has a pleasant disposition.
Works well.
Is hard working.
Is pleasant and friendly.
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.
Has shown an encouraging desire to better herself in ___.
Making steady progress academically.
Quality of work is improving.
Responds well.
Is maintaining grade-level achievements.
Works well in groups, planning and carrying out activities.
Seems to be more aware of activities in the classroom.
Takes an active part in discussions pertinent to ___.
Accepts responsibility.
Extremely conscientious.
Bubbles over with enthusiasm.
Has a sense of humour we all enjoy.
Has an excellent attitude.
Work in the areas of ____ has been extremely good.

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Is an enthusiastic worker during the ____ period.
Needs to work democratically with others in groups.
Possible for ___ to exceed grade expectations.
Grasps new ideas readily.
Needs to develop a better sense of responsibility.
Enthusiastic about work in general.
Performs well in everything he undertakes.
Unusually mature.
Seeks information.
Mature vocabulary.
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.
Reads extensively.
Has good organization of thoughts.
Has a vast background knowledge of ___.
Is a very fine and serious student and excels in ___.
Rate of achievement makes it difficult for ___ to keep up with the class.
Must improve work habits if ___ is to gain the fundamentals needed for ___
grade work.
_____'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.
Cries easily.
Good worker and attentive listener.
Good adjustment.
Good attitude.
Capable of achieving a higher average in areas of ____.
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 ___.
Comprehends well, but needs to work more quickly.
Needs to be urged.

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