Now that the principles are out of the way, here is my list of 100+ report card comments (updated to include 150 comments!).
All communication with parents is seen as a reflection of ourselves as teachers and should be as perfect as we can make it. Report card time is crunch time, and when we’re trying to speed through things and get them done, those nasty little typos pop up where we least expect them.ĭo make sure to double-check everything before you hit enter/print to send them home. Proofread and Check, then Proofread Again Again, a compliment is a nice touch any time of the year, and for the end of the year report card, a best wishes for _ grade or have a wonderful summer, or I’m so glad to have been _’s teacher this year, and so on works well. Also, do make sure to offer a solution or suggestion that is practical and helpful.Ĭ. Prioritize the list and highlight the MOST important issues. Don’t include a laundry list of 20 things to work on. Next, add a line or two about what is challenging the child, and how he/she struggles in a certain area. You might mention the child’s attitude, personality, social skills, sense of humor, willingness or desire to help, special skill in art/music, etc.ī. Remember, every student has attributes we can praise, even the most challenging ones. Start with a compliment…you might have to dig deep here and get creative, while still being genuine. That’s when we use the magical format, which is…Ī. Unfortunately, not all students are Einsteins or angels, and we have to mention some areas that need improvement.
If the child is doing well overall… you are golden!!! An easy report card is one that I LOVE to do. Follow the Magical Report Card Comment Format Having said that, of course, we want to word things in a way that is as positive as we can be and in a way that is encouraging, offering suggestions for improvement, rather than discouragement. While there should be no major surprises ( BIG/major issues should have already been discussed with the child’s parents/guardians), regardless of how well the child is doing or how poorly, the report card should be an honest reflection of that child’s performance. Be Truthful but KindĪ report card’s main purpose is to inform parents about their child’s progress. Here are a few report card general principles, followed by my handy dandy list of editable go-to phrases… But report cards don’t have to be such a pain. It may just rank right up there with indoor recess, yard duty, and staff meetings. When teachers talk about the joys of teaching, I’m pretty sure they aren’t talking about report card writing.
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