Result Comments

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 _______.
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 ______ 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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 ______ 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.

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 ______ 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.

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 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!
Teacher Comments on Report Cards

1. Is developing a better attitude toward ___ grade.

2. Is showing interest and enthusiasm for study.
3. Wants responsibilities and follows through.
4. Enthusiastic about participating. Gaining more self-confidence.
5. Has earned a very fine report card. Has been consistently progressing.
6. Has shown a good attitude about trying to improve in ___.
7. Is willing to take part in all classroom activities.
8. _____'s attitude toward school is excellent. Is hard-working.
9. Needs to increase speed and comprehension in reading.
10. Making steady progress academically. Is maintaining grade-level achievements.
11. Performs well everything he undertakes. Has a good attitude towards school
12. Rate of achievement makes it difficult for ___ to keep up with the class.
13. _______ shows self-confidence in writing. However, handwriting needs to be improved.
14. Cooperative, well mannered. Capable of achieving a higher average in ____.
15. Is inconsistent in his efforts, especially in ___.
16. Sacrificing accuracy for unnecessary speed in his written work.
17. Would improve if he developed a greater interest in ___.
18. Comprehends well, but needs to work more quickly.
19. Enjoys doing neat careful work. Is working well in all subjects
20. Is friendly and cooperative Has a sense of humor
21. Lacks independence / Is gaining independence
22. Is becoming more self-reliant. Is an attentive student
23. Is a polite conscientious pupil. Is especially good at ______
24. Requires too much supervision. Makes little effort when not under direct supervision
25. Is not very appreciative of the value of ( time, courtesy, sharing, neatness, accuracy)
26. _____ has matured nicely this year, academically and socially.
27. There has been a noticeable improvement in _____'s study habits this reporting period, which
is very encouraging.
28. _____________ continued to blossom as the year progressed.
29. She is capable of much better work. Possesses good self discipline
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30. _________has made nice progress this reporting period.
31. ___________ is a wonderful girl and I'm happy to have had her in my class.
32. She has made many fine contributions to the class and is an inspiration to her classmates.
33. With ____'s friendly, cooperative attitude, she will always be a pleasant addition to any class.
34. His friendly, sincere way has made him a very popular member of the ___ grade.
35. 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.
36. _____________ is a pleasant, conscientious student.
37. He is self-confident and has excellent manners.
38. She assumes responsibility well, (excels on the playground) and is well liked by her peers.
39. Experiences difficulty following directions-when unsure needs to ask for questions
40. Needs to actively participate in classroom discussion
41. Needs to pay attention in class. Does not put enough time into assignment
42. Bill excels in science. He needs more opportunities to develop his friendship skills.
43. Leslie is friendly and well-liked. She would benefit from practicing her reading fluency and
comprehension skills.
44. _______ speaks very well in front of the class. However, her written work needs much
improvement. With greater effort, the improvement should slowly come.
45. Although _______ is trying very hard, she is having difficulty writing smooth, fluent sentences.
46. Needs to participate in more independent reading.
47. __ needs to take his/her time and think about what he/she reads.
48. __'s writing has a refreshing sense of voice, clarity, and style.
49. answers well in class, and shows great interest and enthusiasm when discussing and offering
opinions!
50. has a tendency to be quiet during discussions, and prefers to listen to others' opinions and
comments.
51. All of _______'s basic skills are at grade level, but he is not working to the best of his ability.
52. _______'s school work has shown improvement over the past quarter.
53. _______ is a polite and alert _____ grader. Because he is a quiet boy, he needs to be
encouraged to participate in class.
54. ______ has earned a very fine report card. _______ is maintaining grade-level expectations.
55. ____ does not put enough time into the assignments.____ needs to spend more time on
assigned tasks.
56. It is possible for _______ to exceed grade expectations.
57. ______ 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.
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58. ______ volunteers frequently and makes wonderful contributions to class. She does tend to
work too quickly, which results in many careless errors.
59. ______'s excellent attitude is reflected in the work she does.
60. 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.
61. _______'s work is below grade standards. I am sure with that more effort and concentration he
will show rapid improvement.
62. ______'s low rate of achievement makes it difficult for her to keep up with the class.
63. He/she has been cutting class and roaming around the campus. This behavior is unacceptable
and could result in suspension or expulsion.
64. Many teachers have reported that he/she has been extremely disruptive in their classes. Not
only is this a sign of immaturity, it is also a show of defiance and disrespect. He/she needs to
improve or face administrative disciplinary action.
65. He/she is a model student and I am so glad that he/she is in my class!
66. He/she is an asset to the school and a perfect ambassador for the incoming freshman. Keep
up the good work!
67. She is a budding poet. I find her work very interesting and mature beyond her years.

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