Report Card Comments—Academic  ______ is working above grade level in

______.
Achievement & Improvement  ______ is especially good at ______.
 ______'s low rate of achievement makes it
Comments difficult for her to keep up with the class.
 If ______ will continue to put forth the  ______ is capable of achieving a higher
effort he has shown in the past two average in the areas of ____.
reporting periods, he will receive a great  ______ has had difficulty with learning
deal from his schooling. ______, so in the coming term we will focus
 The following suggestions might improve on ______.
his ______.  ______ is capable of much better work.
 I am hoping this recent interest and  ______ still needs guidance and support
improvement will continue. from both you and me.
 ______ is making progress in all academic  ______ has been most cooperative and only
areas. She is having some difficulty with needs strengthening in social studies skills
______, but if she continues to work hard to bring her up to ____ grade level.
she will see improvement soon.  ______ has been receiving low quiz/test
 ______ takes great pride in all of the work
scores.
he does and always does a neat job.  ______ does not work up to her ability.
 ______ volunteers frequently and makes
 ______ has difficulty understanding the
wonderful contributions to class. She does
material.
tend to work too quickly, which results in
 This subject is being modified to better
many careless errors. We can help her to
match ______'s ability.
correct this at home and at school.
 ______ is a very hard worker and has
Improvement
 ______ is continuing to grow in
excellent vocabulary skills for his age. He
independence.
enjoys reading and writing.
 ______ has improved steadily.
 ______'s excellent attitude is reflected in
 ______ has been consistently progressing.
the work she does. Thank you for your
 ______ has shown a good attitude about
efforts.
trying to improve in ______.
 Although ______ tries to do his best, he
 ______ seems eager to improve.
often has difficulty keeping up with the rest
 ______ has shown strong growth in
of the class. Can we meet to discuss this?
_______.
 I am concerned about ______'s progress
 ______ is making steady progress
this year. She has shown some
academically.
improvement but her growth is not where it
 ______'s quality of work is improving.
should be at this point in the school year.
 ______ has strengthened her skills in
Please call to schedule a conference so we
______.
can discuss this.
 ______ has shown an encouraging desire to
 As we discussed in our recent conference,
better herself in _______.
_______'s work is below grade standards. I
 ______ would improve if he developed a
am sure with that more effort and
greater interest in _______.
concentration he will show rapid
 ______ has made nice progress this
improvement.
reporting period.
 ______ has great enthusiasm for everything
 ______ is maturing nicely, and I hope this
we do in class. However, she is having some
continues.
difficulty with _______. Please continue to
 ______'s classroom attitude shows
review this with her nightly.
improvement.
Phrases
Academic Achievement
 ______ is strong in _____.
Report Card Comments & Phrases—
 ______ has earned a very fine report card. Citizenship
 ______ has a vast background knowledge of
_______. Comments
 ______ is a very fine and serious student  Although _______ has had some difficulty
and excels in ______. adjusting to our room and various duties,
 ______ is working well in all basic subjects. 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 self-discipline.
 _______ 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 self-control
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 & Phrases—
End 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 & Phrases—
General 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 self-confidence.
_______ 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 self-discipline. 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 & Phrases—
Language 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 & Phrases—
Math
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 & Phrases—
Personality & 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, well-adjusted child,
but _____.
 ______ is self-confident and has excellent
manners.
 ______ has a sense of humor we all enjoy.
 ______ has a sense of humor and enjoys
the stories we read.
 ______ gets upset easily.
 ______ cries easily.
 ______ often seems tired at school.
 Although _____________'s growth in social
maturity is continuing, it is not consistent.
Participation
 ______ is enthusiastic about participating.
 ______ participates well in class.
 ______ volunteers often.
 ______ is willing to take part in all
classroom activities.
 ______ is showing interest and enthusiasm
for the things we do.
 ______ makes fine contributions.
 ______ takes an active part in discussions
pertinent to ______.
 ______ responds well.
 ______ speaks with confidence to the
group.
 ______ takes turns talking.
 ______ enjoys participating in conversation
and discussion.
 ______ needs to actively participate in
classroom discussion
Report Card Comments & Phrases—
Work 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 self-reliant.
 ______ 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.
 When motivated, __ does well on class
assignments.
 __'s listening skills need improvement.
 __ needs to keep his/her hands to
himself/herself.
 __ needs to follow school rules in lunch and
special areas.
 I would like to see __ socialize with other
students throughout the school day.
 __ needs frequent reminders to stay
focused throughout the school day.
 __ has missed __ school days this year.  Volunteers often.
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 a good citizen
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.
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.
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.
Is willing to take part in all classroom
activities.
Works well with her neighbors.
_____'s attitude toward school is
excellent.
Has the ability to follow directions.
Hand work is beautifully done.
Learns new vocabulary quickly.
Has a sense of humor 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 responsiblity.
Extremely conscientious.
Bubbles over with enthusiasm.
Has a sense of humor we all enjoy.
Has an excellent attitude.
Work in the areas of ____ has been
extremely good.
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
responsiblity.
Enthusiasitic about work in general.
Performs well in everthing 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.
Can follow directions.
Enjoys listening to poetry.
Enjoys listening to stories.
Listens carefully.
Evaluates what he/she hears
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
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
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
Enjoys discussing the stories
Has had difficulty with learning ______ so
in the coming term we will focus on
______.
Speaks in good sentences
Speaks clearly
Has difficulty using (pronouns, verbs)
correctly
Enjoys dramatization
Enjoys participation in conversation and
discussion
Expresses ideas clearly
Has a good oral vocabulary
Takes turns talking
Speaks with confidence to the group
Uses punctuation correctly
Is able to place periods and question
marks correctly
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
Uses his individual 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
When printing, often reverses letters,
such as __, __, etc.
Has good (poor) fine-motor skills
Is able to print on the lines
Spaces letters and words correctly
Some printing is excellent but is often
untidy in daily assignments
Enjoys doing neat careful work
Can work with numbers up to ___ with
understanding
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 ______
Is able to create graphs using simple data
Understands several methods of graphing
Is beginning to memorize the number
facts
Is friendly and cooperative
Cooperates well
Helps others
Has a sense of humor
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 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
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
Often completes work early
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/herself
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.
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.
He/She still needs strengthening in the
concept of long division.
Thanks for the help I know you have given
her.
There has been a noticeable improvement
in _____'s study habits this reporting
period, which is very encouraging.
Please continue during the summer with
___________ review and as many reading
experiences as possible.
___________ 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.
This hurts her academically.
She is capable of much better work.
I'm sorry I didn't get to meet you this
year.
__________has made nice progress this
reporting period.
He is maturing nicely and I hope this
continues.
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
best-liked 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.
It has been a pleasure to have him in my
class.
I enjoyed having _____________ in my
room.
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.
She has been most cooperative and only
needs strengthening in social studies skills
to bring her up to ____ grade level.
___________ is a fine citizen and takes a
keen interest in school.
I hope you enjoy your new home!
__________ takes a keen interest in all
work and is most agreeable and a willing
worker. It has been wonderful having her
in my room.
Exhibits excellent attitude
Possesses good self discipline
Respectful of others
Works independently on assignments
Exhibits creativity
Does good work
Always cooperative
Classroom attitude shows improvement
Pleasant student to work with
Quality of work has improved
Hard worker
Participates well in class
A pleasure to have around
Experiences difficulty following directions-
when unsure needs to ask for questions
Needs to actively participate in classroom
discussion
Needs better study skills
Requires incentives
Low quiz/test scores
Assignments/Homework incomplete/late
Needs to pay attention in class
Disruptive in class
Needs to improve classroom attitude
Excessive tardiness
Excessive absences
Failure to turn in make up work
A conference is requested
This subject modified/ leveled according
to ability
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
Makes careless errors
Difficulty understanding the material
Does not know math facts well
Interrupts others
Gets upset easily
Work is not neat
Disorganized
Needs to proofread work
Does not form letters correctly
Assignments are not neat
Excessive talking
Needs to spend time on task
Does not put enough time into
assignment
Needs to improve self discipline
Needs to improve respect for others