100 Report Card Comments

is honest and trustworthy in dealings with others.

Attitude

displays good citizenship by assisting other students.

The student:

joins in school community projects.

is an enthusiastic learner who seems to enjoy school.

is concerned about the feelings of peers.

exhibits a positive outlook and attitude in the classroom.

faithfully performs classroom tasks.

appears well rested and ready for each day's activities.

can be depended on to do what they are asked to do.

shows enthusiasm for classroom activities.

seeks responsibilities and follows through.

shows initiative and looks for new ways to get involved.

is thoughtful in interactions with others.

uses instincts to deal with matters independently and in a positive way.

Communication Skills

strives to reach their full potential.

The student:

is committed to doing their best.

has a well-developed vocabulary.

seeks new challenges.

chooses words with care.

takes responsibility for their learning.

expresses ideas clearly, both verbally and through writing.

Behavior

has a vibrant imagination and excels in creative writing.

The student:

has found their voice through poetry writing.

cooperates consistently with the teacher and other students.

uses vivid language in writing.

transitions easily between classroom activities without distraction.

writes clearly and with purpose.

is courteous and shows good manners in the classroom.

writes with depth and insight.

follows classroom rules.

can make a logical and persuasive argument.

conducts themselves with maturity.

listens to the comments and ideas of others without interrupting.

responds appropriately when corrected.

Group Work

remains focused on the activity at hand.

The student:

resists the urge to be distracted by other students.

offers constructive suggestions to peers to enhance their work.

is kind and helpful to everyone in the classroom.

accepts the recommendations of peers and acts on them when

sets an example of excellence in behavior and cooperation.

appropriate.

Character

is sensitive to the thoughts and opinions of others in the group.

The student:

takes on various roles in the work group as needed or assigned.

shows respect for teachers and peers.

welcomes leadership roles in groups.

treats school property and the belongings of others with care and

shows fairness in distributing group tasks.

plans and carries out group activities carefully.

works democratically with peers.

respect.

encourages other members of the group.

remains an active learner throughout the school day.

helps to keep the work group focused and on task.

Social Skills

Interests and Talents

The student:

The student:

makes friends quickly in the classroom.

has a well-developed sense of humor.

is well-liked by classmates.

holds many varied interests.

handles disagreements with peers appropriately.

has a keen interest that has been shared with the class.

treats other students with fairness and understanding.

displays and talks about personal items from home when they relate to

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.

topics of study.

provides background knowledge about topics of particular interest to

them.

has an impressive understanding and depth of knowledge about their

interests.

seeks additional information independently about classroom topics that

pique interest.

reads extensively for enjoyment.

frequently discusses concepts about which they have read.

is a gifted performer.

is a talented artist.

has a flair for dramatic reading and acting.

enjoys sharing their musical talent with the class.

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.

Participation

paces work on long-term assignments.

The student:

sets achievable goals with respect to time.

completes make-up work in a timely fashion.

listens attentively to the responses of others.

follows directions.
takes an active role in discussions.

Work Habits

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.

The student:

is a conscientious, hard-working student.

works independently.

is a self-motivated student.

consistently completes homework assignments.

puts forth their best effort into homework assignments.

exceeds expectations with the quality of their work.

readily grasps new concepts and ideas.

generates neat and careful work.

checks work thoroughly before submitting it.

stays on task with little supervision.

displays self-discipline.

avoids careless errors through attention to detail.

uses free minutes of class time constructively.

creates impressive home projects.

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
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

Start on a Positive Note

I always begin each comment with a general statement letting the parents know
how happy I am to be teaching their child, or how much their child is learning
and growing:

It has truly been a pleasure getting to know your child this quarter.
Your child has made great progress across the curriculum since the
beginning of the school year.
Your child has made very good academic and/or social progress this
quarter.
Your child has done a very nice job this quarter, taking pride in her work
and completing assignments with quality in mind.
Your child continues to have a great year in 3rd grade.
It has been a pleasure having the opportunity to work with (student)
during his 3rd grade year.

Provide Specific Information Across Several Different Areas

Next, include formative evidence that lets the parents know how you view their
child as a person, a classmate, and a student. You may notice several of the
reading, writing, communication, and math stems come from the Common Core
State Standards.
Personal Attributes
The student . . .

is an enthusiastic learner.
tackles new challenges seriously/eagerly and with a positive attitude.
arrives at school each day with a smile, ready to learn.
is an active participant in small group discussions.

puts evident effort into his work as he completes assignments with

quality in mind.
shows perseverance in all he does.
has many insightful ideas to share with the class.
is kind, caring, and friendly character makes her a role model for
classmates.
has a cheery demeanor that has made her a friend to many in our
classroom.
uses common sense to problem solve independently and in a positive
manner.
is respectful of others.
adapts easily to new situations.
Behavior
The student . . .

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

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

always completes daily assignments in a timely manner.

returns homework on time and well done.
stays focused on the task at hand.
uses class time constructively.
consistently uses personal best effort on a daily basis.
completes work with quality in mind.
is a self-motivated worker.

demonstrates hard work and produces quality results.

is an inquisitive learner who enjoys analyzing situations and making new
discoveries in all parts of the school day.
actively engages in working carefully and conscientiously.
pays attention to detail in daily work.
follows directions.
works independently and stays on task.
uses higher level thinking strategies to apply learned skills to new
situations.
has a passion for [subject area] that shows through the resolve he puts
into every single assignment.
works very well with others in a group.
shows perseverance on challenging assignments.
is able to transition easily from one activity to the next.
Social Skills
The student . . .

acting.

is always willing to help a classmate.

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

The student . . .

effectively participates in a range of conversations with diverse

partners.

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

The student . . .

The student . . .

retells events from a story in a sequential manner.

reads closely to determine what the text says explicitly and makes
logical inferences from it.
goes back to the text and cites evidence to support conclusions drawn
from the text.
has a good sense of story structure. She's able to identify the setting,
characters, problem, and solution.
describes characters in a story and explains how they impact the story.
analyzes how two or more texts are similar.
uses taught reading strategies well to gain meaning, especially . . .
uses strategies such as making connections, asking questions about the
text, and inferencing to aid their comprehension.
has very good fluency and intonation.
reads dialogue with expression.
uses text features and search tools to efficiently locate information
relevant to a given topic.
uses information gained from illustrations to demonstrate understanding
of the text.

reads and comprehends informational texts, including those for science

and social studies.
chooses books that are at her just right reading level.
has very good reading stamina. The student is able to read for ___
consecutive minutes.
works well and participates in small, guided reading groups.
Writing

shows strong knowledge and application of writing conventions such as

capitalization and punctuation.
has shown very good/great improvement in spelling and word work over
the past several weeks.
produces writing that has been a joy to read over the past few weeks. I
especially liked [examples of what the student wrote that you felt was well
done].
has language arts skills that continue to blossom, especially in the areas
of . . .
conveys her thoughts and ideas clearly.
writes sentences that are complete thoughts.
writes opinion pieces with well thought-out, supportive reasoning.
shows a strong grasp of organization in her writing. She stays on topic
and uses relevant details.
uses details to expand upon the great written thoughts she is already
putting on paper.
uses strong descriptive language, allowing the audience to clearly
visualize what is being described.
uses an appropriate voice in her writing that allows her personality to
come through in her written pieces.
Math
The student . . .

knows basic math facts (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and

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

Closings
I always close on a positive note, giving a boost to my students' confidence. I let
them know how proud I am of what they have been doing, and how I look
forward to what is to come:

Set a Goal
While the students may be learning and growing, there is always room for
improvement. Provide at least one specific goal that you will be working on with
the student the following quarter. Use all of the comments above to help you
set your goals. Simply add beginnings such as:

Your child would benefit from . . .

This quarter we will be working on . . .
I would like to see your child work on . . .
Your child needs to pay closer attention to . . .
One area for improvement is . . .

I am so proud of all you have accomplished. Keep up the wonderful things

you are doing!
You are an amazing student, and you truly shine!
I can hardly wait to see how you impress me during the next quarter!
You have had a terrific quarter, and I am confident the next one will be
even better!