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 & 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.