USING DAILY REPORT CARDS, GENERAL PRINCIPLES

All reports have the following components:

 Establish an agreement between the school and the home

 Provide a vehicle in which information is provided to parents by the school on a daily basis

 Establish parents as being responsible for delivering positive consequences such as praise,
privileges such as being able to stay up late, play a game with a parent, use Nintendo or Wii,
visit friends, choose new clothes, make phone calls, and other tangible and activity reinforcers.
This requires conferencing with the parent and student, and frequent follow-up.

 Help students further understand what is necessary to be successful

Typical Problems
1. Off-task behavior in class, not turning in homework, disturbing others, forgetting materials,
swearing when upset, etc.

2. Assignments missing, failing class or achieving well below ability

Appropriate for:
All students with or without disabilities

Procedure:
1. Make contact with parents and assess their willingness to receive daily report cards. (Most
parents express frustration about not knowing how they can help their failing child at home.
Most will agree to monitor daily reports, review the day’s behavior and homework success rate.)

2. Confer with student to explain program. Consider student assistance in selecting most
appropriate report card in this packet.

3. Issue report card daily.

4. Praise the student daily for behavior improvement, consider classroom reinforcers.

5. Make weekly phone calls to parents to assess successful implementation at home and to report
on progress in school once report begins. (Without these phone calls, successful collaboration
may not occur.) Stress the value of parental praise for improvement. Be sure the student is
receiving the agreed upon home-based reinforcer. If not, consider utilizing school-based
reinforcers in the classroom. Alternatively, establish a mentor at school the student can go to
with the daily log to get reinforcement.

6. Consider issuing report cards at lower frequencies (bi-weekly, weekly) if assignments are at
100% turn in rate for 3 weeks and parents and child feel less frequent intervals would be
warranted. Classroom behavior must also be acceptable for 3-week period.

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 INITIAL PARENT/TEACHER COLLABORATION:
ESTABLISHING A DAILY REPORT CARD

Student:

Parent:

Teacher(s):

Behavior(s) to Change:

Reinforcer(s) Selected:

How Frequently Given:

Person Responsible for Giving Reinforcer:

Procedure to assure parent receives report, what to do if report is not delivered:

Frequency/Method of Parent/Teacher Contact to Monitor System:

Parent Signature

Teacher Signature

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 INITIAL PARENT/STUDENT COLLABORATION:
ESTABLISHING A DAILY REPORT CARD

Date:

Parent Identified Problem:

Student Identified Problem:

Goal Behavior(s):

Date Reporting to Start:

Student Selected Rewards:

Consider: staying up late one night, special dessert, special activity with a friend, phone calls and visits, special activity with a parent,
access to something I like: favorite programs/Nintendo/game; money, other privileges and activities.

How Often Student Gets Rewards/Who Gives It:

What happens if report is “lost,” “forgotten,” etc.:

How often parent and teacher(s) will talk to each other:

Student suggestions on how parent or teacher(s) can help:

Student Signature

Parent Signature

Teacher Signature

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 DAILY REPORT CARD

NAME:

DATE:

TEACHER:

DID THE STUDENT........................................................................

IMPORTANT BEHAVIORS: YES 2pts. Partial 1pt. No 0 pt

COME TO CLASS ON TIME?

BRING SUPPLIES?
WORK WITHOUT DISRUPTING OTHERS IN
CLASS?
ASK FOR ASSISTANCE WITHOUT DELAY?
SPEAK COURTEOUSLY?
COMPLETE AN ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF
WORK?
QUALITY OF WORK PRODUCED WAS
ADEQUATE?
OTHER:
TOTAL
POINTS

Teacher Comments:

Parent Feedback:

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 DAILY CLASSROOM REPORT

NAME:

DATE:

TEACHER:

TEACHER’S INITIALS

Did the student.................... YES Partial NO

2pts. 1pt. O pt.

Come on time?
Bring supplies?
Stay in seat when appropriate?
Curtail off-topic talking?
Follow directions?
Raise his or her hand to contribute to discussions if
required or verbally contributed acceptably?
Not physically disturb others?
Clean up promptly and adequately?
Listen to instructions?
Speak courteously?

Teacher was satisfied with his or her performance today?

Points on today’s classwork, was acceptable, or

evaluation of work quantity or quality was adequate?

Grades on tests, assignments or projects were adequate?

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 0 = not acceptable today
DAILY ACHIEVEMENT REPORT + = acceptable
!! = superior effort or achievement

NAME: DATE:

1. Tonight’s Homework:
Has homework to do tonight which is due tomorrow
Has long term project to work on
Does not have homework to do tonight

2. Today’s Classroom Behavior:

Actively listened to instruction
Worked on assignments when instructed to do so
Other

3. Work Completion:
Completed all in-class assignments
Turned in homework that was due today
Completed an acceptable amount of work today

4. Comments:

_

0 = not acceptable today

DAILY ACHIEVEMENT REPORT + = acceptable
!! = superior effort or achievement

NAME: DATE:

1. Tonight’s Homework:
Has homework to do tonight which is due tomorrow
Has long term project to work on
Does not have homework to do tonight

2. Today’s Classroom Behavior:

Actively listened to instruction
Worked on assignments when instructed to do so
Other

3. Work Completion:
Completed all in-class assignments
Turned in homework that was due today
Completed an acceptable amount of work today

4. Comments:

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 DAILY PERIOD-BY PERIOD REPORT
Name: Date:

Home School Note System Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 Period 6 Period 7
Point system: 2=full success, 1=partial success with one reminder 0=no success with reminder .5 bonus for student appraisal matching teacher appraisal

On time to class today?

All supplies present?

Curtailed off topic talking?
Followed directions?
Contributed to discussions appropriately?
Did not physical disturb others?
Spoke courteously?
Assignments turned in if done?
Grades on tests or projects given today were adequate?
Quality of work turned in or done in class adequate?
Ye
No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
s
Homework was given today?
On-going projects need to be worked on now?
Teacher’s Initials

Two way communication: Parent Signature and Comments:

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SURVEY OF PARENT REACTIONS TO DAILY REPORT CARDS
Parent’s Name:
Student’s Name:
Length of Time Reports Have Been Used:

Please Respond: (1) very much (4) not much

(2) much (5) not much at all
(3) slightly

1. How much do you feel the Daily Report Cards improved communication
between you and the teacher?
2. Has the Daily Report Card given you a better picture of your child’s progress in
school?
3. How much do you feel your child’s performance in school has improved as a
result of the Daily Report Card?
4. How much do you think your child likes the Daily Report Card?
5. Even though the Daily Report Card provides daily information, to what extent
would a 5 week summary also would be helpful?
6. How much do you feel your child’s attitude toward school has improved as a
result of the Daily Report Card?
7. Do you see the daily report card and the incentive it provides as an important
part of your child’s education?
8. How much has your behavior toward your child in terms of incentives and
rewards for improvement changed as a rest of the Daily Report Card?
9. How often did you receive the Daily Report Card?
(1) Everyday (2) Almost everyday
(3) 2 to 3 times each week (4) 1 time each week
(5) Never
10. Which of the following report systems would you prefer now?
(1) Daily Report Card
(2) Bi-weekly Report Card
(3) Weekly Report Card
(4) 5 week Report Card
11. Please comment on the effectiveness of Daily Report Cards for your child:

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 PHONE LOG: DAILY REPORT CARD

Student:
Parent:

Date/Time Parent Report of Parent Utilizes What Student Reaction Ideas for Change
Successfulness Reinforcers

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Parents/Guardian of

As part of our positive approach to learning, we would like to congratulate your son, daughter for
outstanding accomplishments and/or behavior in . The areas of
recognition with check marks are the ones in which your son/daughter has recently excelled. We
would also like to commend you for your support that enables your son/daughter’s educational
achievement.

Thank you for supporting us,

OUTSTANDING OR IMPROVED ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

1. Work has been submitted on time, neatly, and/or was complete.
2. Demonstrating outstanding academic achievement.
3. Going beyond the necessary assignments.
4. Being creative in composition assignments.
5. Showing poise and confidence during speaking.
6. Being an attentive listener.
7. Demonstrating outstanding group leadership.
8. Volunteering for projects outside the classroom.
9. Is improving in homework assignments, test scores, or other projects.
10. Participating well in class discussion.
11.
12.


Parents/Guardian of

As part of our positive approach to learning, we would like to congratulate your son, daughter for
outstanding accomplishments and/or behavior in . The areas of
recognition with check marks are the ones in which your son/daughter has recently excelled. We would
also like to commend you for your support that enables your son/daughter’s educational achievement.

Thank you for supporting us,

OUTSTANDING OR IMPROVED CITIZENSHIP

1. Demonstrating a serious attitude toward learning.
2. Getting along well with classmates.
3. Having a good sense of humor
4. Courteous and respectful behavior to others.
5. Showing a sense of pride in accomplishments.
6. Easy to work with.
7. Accepting criticism well.
8. Helping keep the classroom and materials clean and in order.
9. Improving in behavior/attitude in the classroom.
10.
11.

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 Great News
From School

(name of school)

Today,

It was wonderful to see this and we wanted to let you know.

Sincerely,

(signature)

(date)

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