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Attitude The student:  is an enthusiastic learner who seems to enjoy school.  exhibits a positive outlook and attitude in the classroom.  appears well rested and ready for each day's activities.  shows enthusiasm for classroom activities.  shows initiative and looks for new ways to get involved.  uses instincts to deal with matters independently and in a positive way.  strives to reach their full potential.  is committed to doing their best.  seeks new challenges.  takes responsibility for their learning. Behavior The student:  cooperates consistently with the teacher and other students.  transitions easily between classroom activities without distraction.  is courteous and shows good manners in the classroom.  follows classroom rules.  conducts themselves with maturity.  responds appropriately when corrected.  remains focused on the activity at hand.  resists the urge to be distracted by other students.  is kind and helpful to everyone in the classroom.  sets an example of excellence in behavior and cooperation. Character The student:  shows respect for teachers and peers.  treats school property and the belongings of others with care and respect.  is honest and trustworthy in dealings with others.  displays good citizenship by assisting other students.  joins in school community projects.  is concerned about the feelings of peers.  faithfully performs classroom tasks.  can be depended on to do what they are asked to do.

 seeks responsibilities and follows through.  is thoughtful in interactions with others.  is kind, respectful and helpful when interacting with his/her peers  is respectful of other students in our classroom and the school community  demonstrates responsibility daily by caring for the materials in our classroom carefully and thoughtfully  takes his/her classroom jobs seriously and demonstrates responsibility when completing them  is always honest and can be counted on to recount information when asked  is considerate when interacting with his/her teachers  demonstrates his/her manners on a daily basis and is always respectful  has incredible self-discipline and always gets his/her work done in a timely manner  can be counted on to be one of the first students to begin working on the task that is given  perseveres when faced with difficulty by asking questions and trying his/her best  does not give up when facing a task that is difficult and always does his/her best  is such a caring boy/girl and demonstrates concern for his/her peers  demonstrates his/her caring nature when helping his/her peers when they need the assistance  is a model citizen in our classroom  is demonstrates his/her citizenship in our classroom by helping to keep it clean and taking care of the materials in it  can always be counted on to cooperate with his/her peers  is able to cooperate and work well with any of the other students in the class  is exceptionally organized and takes care of his/her things  is always enthusiastic when completing his/her work  is agreeable and polite when working with others  is thoughtful and kind in his/her interactions with others  is creative when problem solving  is very hardworking and always completes all of his/her work  is patient and kind when working with his/her peers who need extra assistance  trustworthy and can always be counted on to step in and help where needed Communication Skills The student:  has a well-developed vocabulary.  chooses words with care.  expresses ideas clearly, both verbally and through writing.  has a vibrant imagination and excels in creative writing.  has found their voice through poetry writing.

 listens attentively to the responses of others.  follows directions.  takes an active role in discussions.  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.  remains an active learner throughout the school day. Social Skills The student:  makes friends quickly in the classroom.  is well-liked by classmates.  handles disagreements with peers appropriately.  treats other students with fairness and understanding.  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. 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.  paces work on long-term assignments.  sets achievable goals with respect to time.  completes make-up work in a timely fashion. Work Habits 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. 100 Sample Report Card Comments and 5 Strategies for Simplifying Report Cards April 7, 2020 by Evan-Moor | 1 Comment

5. Proofread  Always proofread your reports before sending them. Report cards reflect you as a teacher and should be treated with the same consideration you show your students in the classroom. 100 Report Card Comments Participation/Behavior/Attitude Positive  Takes an active role in discussions.  Consistently cooperates with the teacher and other students.  Listens well and shares ideas frequently.  Works democratically with peers.  Shows self-confidence in…  Works well in groups, planning and carrying out activities.  Follows directions well.  An enthusiastic learner who enjoys school.  Tackles new challenges with a positive attitude.  Has a positive attitude about school.  Consistently makes good choices during the school day.  Shows respect for peers and teachers.  Transitions easily between classroom activities and is not a distraction to others.  Is sensitive to the thoughts and opinions of others.  Is a leader and positive role model for students.  Is enthusiastic about participating.  Takes an active part in discussions about (topic).  Speaks with confidence.  Volunteers often.  Has a great sense of humor and enjoys our class assignments. Needs Improvement  Has difficulty staying focused and on task. · Needs to actively participate in classroom discussion.  Needs to work on not distracting others during class.  Is learning to be careful, cooperative, and fair.  I would like to see him/her work on…  One area for improvement is…  Eager to participate in class but needs to raise his/her hand.  Is becoming more independent when completing class assignments.  Needs frequent reminders to stay focused throughout the day.  When motivated, does well on class assignments.  Needs to work on following written and oral directions.

 Needs to actively participate in classroom discussions.  Frequent absences are affecting (name’s) schoolwork.  Needs to work on treating others with respect.  Needs to work on completing homework assignments on time.  Frequently comes to class unprepared.  Often seems tired at school.  Gets upset easily when (topic).  Although _____________’s growth in social skills and maturity is continuing, it is not consistent.  _______ continues to make nice progress this year concerning his/her attitude in the classroom and on the playground. Time Management/Work Habits Positive  Uses class time wisely.  Is a self-motivated student.  Completes work on time.  Is very organized.  Demonstrates problem-solving skills and is persistent.  Has done a great job facing and overcoming big challenges this year.  Is very responsible and turns in work on time.  Is a flexible learner and adapts to changes easily.  Has made improvements in the area of…  Has strengthened his/her skills in… Needs Improvement  Does not complete assignments on time. Seems unable to finish.  Is encouraged to use time wisely to finish tasks in the time required.  Struggles to stay organized and find appropriate materials (paper/pencil).  Needs to slow down to improve the quality of his/her work.  Is not working to full potential.  Is easily distracted.  Needs to listen and follow directions more carefully.  Needs more opportunities to…  Grades are suffering because of missed assignments.  Would benefit from… Growth Mindset  Has demonstrated very good progress this year.  Is learning how to be a better listener and takes direction well.  Has worked very hard this year and has made strong gains in the area of ______.  Has shown great improvement with ______.

 Words are often misplaced throughout his/her writing.  Frequently displays grammatical errors within his/her writing.  (Name) needs to slow down and review his/her writing. Report Card Comments & Phrases— Personality & Attitude Comments  Although there has been some improvement in _______'s attitude toward his schoolwork, it is not consistent. He will need continual guidance from home and school throughout the rest of the year.  This report card is a reflection of ________'s attitude in school. He could improve if he decided to work harder and cooperate more.  _______'s attitude toward our school rules, the other students, and myself is reflected in this reporting quarter. She is capable of being a successful student with effort.  As my past reports have indicated, ______ does not do his schoolwork. He can do better if he makes his mind up to work harder and complete his assignments.  Although there has been some improvement with ______'s attitude toward her classmates, she frequently needs to be reminded to be respectful.  As we discussed in our last conference, ________'s attitude toward the basic skills is poor. Please continue to do a nightly review with her, especially focusing on ________.  Thank you for your interest in our class. I am pleased to report that _______ is showing positive development in regards to his attitude in our classroom.  _______ continues to make nice progress this year concerning her attitude in the classroom and on the playground.  I will continue to need your help and support if _______ is to overcome her attitude and social difficulties. She will find school a much more pleasant place if she can make a positive effort in this area.  _________'s attitude has continued to improve. Thank you for your support and cooperation. Phrases 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. 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.