Report Card Guide
The MAGIC report card format.
1. Start with a compliment. You may have to dig deep here, but be creative, while still being sincere and
kind. Every kid has attributes we can praise, even the most challenging ones.
2. Then add a line or two about the kid’s challenges, and how he/she struggles in a certain area, and be
sure to offer a solution or suggestions.
3. End with a positive tone. A compliment is a nice touch at any time of the year and for the Year-End
report card. Remember that your report card shouldn’t make life tough for the kids and the parents.
Each parent like showing the report card of their kids to everyone. My best wishes for ____ school
year or a great summer, or I am so happy to have been the _____ teacher this year, and so on.
Sample Report Card Comments
1. _____ manages and regulates emotions in an appropriate manner and
responds well to feedback.
2. _____ is very good at finishing things which [he/she] begins and makes sure
that the work done completed perfectly.
3. _____ communicates with peers, teachers, and other staff in a highly
effective and respectful manner.
4. _____ is reliable and trustworthy, responds well to leadership and
coaching, and delivers on commitments to himself and others.
5. _____ is responsible for working, behaving, and communicating within and
outside the classroom.
6. _____ has a lot of empathy and always seeks ways to be useful to other
students and staff of the school community.
7. _____ works very well with schoolmates and others on projects and group
For Behavior activities and is comfortable being a leader and taking charge of the
groups.
8. _____has good relations with others and is sensitive to different
perspectives, experiences, and circumstances.
9. _____ manages his/her feelings with maturity and responds appropriately
to feedback.
10. _____ cooperates with other students.
11. _____ is respectful and has decent manners.
12. _____observes the rules of the classroom.
13. _____ responds appropriately when corrected.
14. _____ sets a high standard for behavior.
15. _____ is helpful and friendly to everyone in the classroom.
16. _____ resists the urge to be distracted by other students.
17. _____ maintains a laser-like concentration on tasks at hand.
18. _____ is courteous.
19. _____ transitions between classroom activities without distraction.
1. is considerate of others in the class.
2. carefully executes group activities.
3. collaborates with peers in a democratic manner.
For Class 4. encourages his peers to follow directions.
5. pays close attention to others’ answers.
Participation
6. follows directions.
7. replies to what was read or spoken about in class.
8. asks for clarification when needed.
9. remains an active learner throughout the day.
10. puts forth their best effort.
1. makes friends quickly in the classroom.
2. is well-liked by peers.
3. chooses to spend breaks with friends.
4. enjoys conversation with pals during breaks.
For Social Skills 5. appears to be at ease in new situations.
6. empathetic towards their peers.
7. treats other pupils with the utmost fairness.
8. handles disagreements with peers well.
9. doesn’t interrupt others.
10. demonstrates a high level of respect for classmates.
1. Listens and follows directions given by the teachers
2. Speaks and writes clearly to express his or her views and ideas.
For 3. Communicates well with students and educators in different
Communication learning settings.
and 4. Works respectfully in group settings
5. Listens and values someone else’s ideas.
Collaboration 6. Actively participates in discussions.
7. Speaks confidently.
The greatest sign of success for a teacher is to be able to say, " The children are now working as if
I did not exist"
-Maria Montessori
