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Student Strengths/Successes
 1. Listens and follows directions well 
2. Expresses ideas clearly 
3. Does neat, thorough work  
4.Seeks information independently 
5. Completes activities in a timely manner 
6. Occupies his/her time constructively 
7. Communicates well with students and teacher 
8. Works well in group settings and makes many contributions to the group 
9. Follows directions well, and is self-sufficient within the classroom 
10. Is extremely motivated, and always puts his/her best effort into classroom assignments 
11. Takes direction well and instantly applies them to his/her ______ skills 12. Understands the
concept of… 13. Has a good knowledge of… 14. Demonstrates superior work in… 15. Is able to
successfully…
Improvement and Growth
 1. Has demonstrated very good progress this year 2. Has matured nicely this
year, both academically and socially 3. Is learning how to be a better listener, and takes direction
well 4. Has worked very hard this year, and has made strong gains in the area
of ______ 5. Has shown great improvement with __________ 6. Is progressing nicely, and shows constant
improvement in many areas of schoolworkincluding _______ 7. Is becoming more self-reliant during
independent work periods 8. Is learning to be cooperative when working in groups 9. Is
developing more positive ways to interact with others 10. Is listening to directions more
carefully 11. Work habits have shown improvement. 12. Is showing good growth in all areas, especially in…
13. Has continued to make steady progress with… 14. Has shown noticeable improvement in… 15. Is
developing consistent work habits, such as …

 
Needs Assistance
 1. Requires guidance to remain focused and complete tasks 2. Needs encouragement
to work more independently 3. Requires constant supervision and direct assistance with his/her
assignments4. Tends to work too quickly, which often results in careless mistakes and poor
written work  5. Needs to listen to directions more carefully6. Works best in one-on-one
situations 7. Needs to be encouraged to work more slowly and accurately 8. Is easily distracted
in school and needs to improve in his/her work habits 9. ______’s attitude toward schoolwork
is inconsistent, and continues to need guidanceand encouragement. 10. Looks to others for help11. Is
excelling in most of his/her _____ skills, but needs to begin concentrating on thefollowing
skills… 12. Although there has been some improvement in _____, he/she still has difficulty
with…13. Tries to do his/her best, however the work is difficult for him/her14. Has difficulty with
…15. Could benefit from…
Behavior/Attitude
 1. Has a good attitude towards work, and always hands in assignments on
time 2. Displays an excellent attitude toward learning 3. Is a
responsible and considerate classmate 4. Is respectful to other students and takes
turn talking 5. Is eager to learn 6. Is well-liked by peers 7. Takes pride in his/her work  8. Responds
well to direction, and applies this correction to his/her work and social
habits 9. Enjoys participating in conversation and discussions 10. ______’s attitude
is improving, and he/she is always happy to participate in class discussions. 11. Has a good work
ethic, however, he/she often talks at inappropriate times 12. Needs guidance cooperating and interacting
with peers
End-of-Year
 1. ______ could benefit from reading library books this summer. 2. ______ is a wonderful student,
and I’m happy to have had him/her in my class. 3. With his/her friendly, cooperative attitude, he/she
will always be a pleasant addition toany
class. 4. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance at home with _______.5. I enjoyed having _____
in my class.

Commendations
 
Lonnie’s enthusiasm and interest are assets to our clas
s.She tries very hard to do her best. Ruth is a happy student. Reading is an area of difficulty
forher, but she puts forth much effort. Continual reinforcementat home is helpful to her.Ricardo
has a mature attitude towards all aspects of school.He shows keen interest and participates well
in all schoolexperiences. He has a strong desire to succeed and workshard at it.Her pleasant
personality and cooperative attitude are anasset to our class.Your help and encouragement at
home keeps himmotivated.Joe is a cooperative and capable student. He is achievingwell in all
areas.Mark is a strong student achieving in all areas.He is steadily improving and can be very
proud of his work.Matt has very high standards. He is always precise andthorough, but with the
additional good qualities of initiative and imagination. The help you give at home is very evident
in his work atschool.Kathy is a very capable student who grasps new ideas withease.Heidi is a
very enthusiastic student.Gets along well with the class Allison shows satisfactory progress in
all her work.
Karen’s report card shows her outstanding work and effort.
She contributes a great deal to our class.
Sue’s delightful personality is an asset to our class. She
tries hard to do her best.Joe tries very hard in school. I appreciate the extra helpand support he
receives from home.Enthusiastic about work in generalPerforms well in everything he
undertakesDoing strong work in all areasHas good organization of thoughtsMakes friends
quickly and is well-likedWorks well in groups, planning and carrying out activitiesTakes an active
part in discussionsGrasps new ideas readily Accepts responsibility wellShows pride in his
work Attitude toward school is excellentHas a sense of humorExpresses himself well through
art/with wordsIs hardworkingDean is an outstanding citizen in our classroom. He is wellliked,
cooperative and reliable. All in all he is aconscientious student.

Work Habits
 Tom is capable of much better work. Grades are lowbecause many assignments are missing or
done carelessly.His effort this quarter has been sporadic.Barbara is much more capable than
her work indicates.When she puts forth genuine effort, she does a great job. Ihope that her
attitude towards school will become morepositive.
Lengthy absences have affected Jim’s achievement level
and subsequently, his grades.Shirley needs to work more carefully to avoid
carelessmistakes.Sheri is a careful, methodical worker a majority of the time.Liz has been
conscientious about getting her work doneand turned in on time.Steve is a very astute young
man. He grasps ideas quicklyand is a clever writer. He needs to take more time andcare,
however, in completing his assignments.Joe works well when he gets special attention and
extrahelp. He is easily frustrated and often gives up quickly.She works slowly but persistently to
finish assignments.Joe needs to be a little less social during class time, whichwill help him
complete his assignments on time.Kellie has a strong desire to succeed and works hard. Iwould
like to see her slow down and work a little moreneatly.Inclined to hurry too muchMust use time
to an advantageStruggles to complete assignments in allotted timePotential is much greater
than she is exhibitingKeith is an enjoyable student. Added effort and attentionon his part could
raise his writing and math grades andstrengthen his other academic subjects.Needs to work to
respect viewpoints of othersDanny is a capable student, but he spends too much timeday
dreaming. He needs to become a more persistentworker.She has a slight tendency to hurry
through her work. Inthese instances her papers are not as neat or carefullydone as they could
be.Sandra is an alert child. She is interested in everythingaround her. She needs to concentrate
on her ownassignments to become a more consistent and persistentworker.Ryan is progressing
well in all areas. He could improve byslowing down and taking more care in his work.Marie is
very conscientious about her work and often needsreassurance that what she is doing is
acceptable.Must improve work habits if he is to gain the fundamentalsneeded for 5
th
 grade workNeeds to develop a better sense of responsibilityHas shown improvement in his
academic work but moreself-control would still be beneficialRarely completes assignments on
timeShows difficulty in distinguishing between imaginary andfactual material
(lies)
 Needs to develop a respectful attitude towards others
(rude)
 Needs ample supervision in order to work well
(lazy)
 Needs guidance in learning to express himself respectfully
(insolent)
 Needs to develop quieter habits of communication
(noisy)
 Shows lack of maturity in relationships with others
(babyish)
 Sacrificing accuracy for unnecessary speed in his writtenworkIs doing work hastily rather than
carefullyFails to finish independent assignmentsLack of interest in workNot working to full
capabilityLinda is doing well but is capable of doing better. Whenshe uses her time a little more
wisely, I am sure there willbe a great improvement.With more attention to her work and less
socializing withher neighbor, Angela will be able to improve her schoolwork.Kim still allows her
attention to wander when she should beconcentrating on her work. Her difficulties
in herrelationships with classmates continue to affect her workhabits.Samantha seems to have
difficulty settling down to theschool situation. She tends to be quite impatient and getsupset
easily. However, with her enthusiasm and sincerity,
I’m sure she will develop greater stability. I appreciate the
patience and support on your end.
Work Habits
(con’t)
 
Susie’s capability in academic areas is hampered by
 herconsistent failure to do her assignments carefully and to thebest of her ability. She must
realize that being the first onefinished is not as important as doing it correctly.Jane finds
it difficult to pay good attention. She will makebetter use of her abilities when she can learn to
listen whenexplanations are given. She needs to do less socializingand apply herself to her
assignments.Jill has fine mental ability and does her work quickly andaccurately. However, she
needs to be more considerate ofother people, including teachers. She has a tendency towant to
manage other people too much.Emily still daydreams, and because her attention iselsewhere,
she depends upon others to help her with whatshe should be doing. She needs to focus on the
task athand, taking responsibility for herself and not relying onothers.Catherine is a cooperative
and alert 1
st
 grader whocompletes her work quickly, neatly and accurately. Sheneeds to find desirable ways
to occupy her extra timehowever.Walt takes a keen interest in all his work and has showngrowth
in all areas. He is a conscientious and dependablechild.Nick has been progressing nicely. His
greatest problemhas been his inability to listen attentively and keep his mindon what
is happening. He is inclined to daydream, whichmakes it necessary for directions to be
repeated. Alex does grade level work. He is capable of doing better ifhe would concentrate
more on his studies. He tends to betoo interested in what his neighbors are doing.Judy has
learned to speak out loud only when it is her turn.She still tends to talk to her neighbors and is
consequentlyinattentive. She needs to learn to concentrate on the rightthings at the right
time. The reading of easy library booksat home will help her achieve fluency in oral
reading.Sharon works hard on her assignments and is anxious toplease. She needs to be
reminded frequently of our classrules because she tends to be talkative and bothers
thosearound her.Linda has been doing good work generally, although she isnot consistent. She
is a happy person, but very talkativeand restless in class. Her work would improve if she keeps
her mind on the job at hand. She’ll continue to need
guidance along these lines.Joe is not working up to his capabilities. He can improve inall
areas. His behavior hampers his learning.

 
Work Habits
(con’t)
 
Susie’s capability in academic areas is hampered by
 herconsistent failure to do her assignments carefully and to thebest of her ability. She must
realize that being the first onefinished is not as important as doing it correctly.Jane finds
it difficult to pay good attention. She will makebetter use of her abilities when she can learn to
listen whenexplanations are given. She needs to do less socializingand apply herself to her
assignments.Jill has fine mental ability and does her work quickly andaccurately. However, she
needs to be more considerate ofother people, including teachers. She has a tendency towant to
manage other people too much.Emily still daydreams, and because her attention iselsewhere,
she depends upon others to help her with whatshe should be doing. She needs to focus on the
task athand, taking responsibility for herself and not relying onothers.Catherine is a cooperative
and alert 1
st
 grader whocompletes her work quickly, neatly and accurately. Sheneeds to find desirable ways
to occupy her extra timehowever.Walt takes a keen interest in all his work and has showngrowth
in all areas. He is a conscientious and dependablechild.Nick has been progressing nicely. His
greatest problemhas been his inability to listen attentively and keep his mindon what
is happening. He is inclined to daydream, whichmakes it necessary for directions to be
repeated. Alex does grade level work. He is capable of doing better ifhe would concentrate
more on his studies. He tends to betoo interested in what his neighbors are doing.Judy has
learned to speak out loud only when it is her turn.She still tends to talk to her neighbors and is
consequentlyinattentive. She needs to learn to concentrate on the rightthings at the right
time. The reading of easy library booksat home will help her achieve fluency in oral
reading.Sharon works hard on her assignments and is anxious toplease. She needs to be
reminded frequently of our classrules because she tends to be talkative and bothers
thosearound her.Linda has been doing good work generally, although she isnot consistent. She
is a happy person, but very talkativeand restless in class. Her work would improve if she keeps
her mind on the job at hand. She’ll continue to need
guidance along these lines.Joe is not working up to his capabilities. He can improve inall
areas. His behavior hampers his learning.
Playground Behavior
Gary’s class work is frequently affected by difficulties that
start on the playground. He must remember to play in hisown area, and a little less
roughly.Joseph is a serious student and does satisfactory work in3
rd
 grade. It would help him to show more self-control whileon the playground, keeping body parts
to himself.Leslie has shown progress academically, but is still havingdifficulty conforming
to school and room rules. Pleasecontinue to talk with her at home regarding these
areas.Resorts to physical means of winning his point or attractingattention
(too free with fists)
Needs help in learning to adhere to rules and standards offair play
(cheats)
Has qualities of leadership but needs help in learning touse them democratically
(is a bully)
Is aggressive on the playgroundNeeds to improve in self-control so she will find greatersocial
acceptance
Self-Confidence
Kathy is showing nice improvement in all her work. She isbeginning to contribute to the
discussions in class and isgaining self-confidence.Liz is inclined to be timid and shy. Practice in
reading athome will give her more confidence.Debbie is overanxious and worries excessively
about herwork being perfect. She does well with a great deal ofpraise and attention.Jose needs
more confidence in himself in order to put forthhis best work. He is inclined to be dependent
upon othersfor help or directions.Needs to take a more active part in class discussionsIs easily
discouragedIs timid about asking for help
Doesn’t volunteer often but is willing to take part in all class
work when requestedResponds best to praise
Poor Attendance and Tardiness
Frequent absences are reflected in the quality of Joe’s
work.
It is difficult to make an accurate evaluation of Kerry’s
grades at this point due to her frequent absences.
Ed’s frequent
tardiness disturbs his classmates as well asnegatively affects his own work.Needs guidance in
developing habits of punctuality andattendance.
New Child
It is difficult to make an accurate evaluation of Terra’s work
since she has not been with us too long. She is quicklybecoming familiar with our school and
classroom andseems to be making the adjustment well.
Needs Extra Help
 All the practice and encouragement she can get at homewill help in her class
endeavors. Appears to have difficulty with motor control and
muscularcoordination Accomplishes tasks when interest is frequently stimulated.
Average Child
Melissa has done a fine job continuing to make academicprogress. She is having difficulty
understanding divisionand would benefit from regular practice.Continued extra reading of library
books and drills onnumber facts will be of benefit to John.Terry is a sweet girl who assumes
responsibility well.Karen is showing good growth in the basic skills. She takespride in doing her
work neatly and correctly. With timespent daily on math facts, her speed will improve.
Showing Progress
Michael is really trying hard and has consequently showngood progress this quarter. All the
extra reinforcement hereceives is helpful and makes him feel more secure.Robin is using more
self-control in the classroom and onthe playground. Her work is improving, although sheremains
below grade level at the present. Daily practicewith computing number facts would strengthen
these skills.
Bob’s work is improving. He would benefit from dail
yreading practice to strengthen his reading skills.Joey is a very conscientious student. He
always tries to dowell and his work is improving daily.Kim is progressing very well. She takes
a great deal ofinterest in all her work.Work habits are improvingHas been consistently
progressingSeems eager to improveVolunteers oftenNeeds to apply skills to all written workYour
constant cooperation and help are appreciated.
 
Bill is showing improvement with the extra help at school,but is still working below
grade level. With more effort onhis part, I feel his work would improve even more.Peter is
a helpful member of our class. He is makingsteady progress academically. Although 1
st
 grade is difficult for Marilyn, she is doingsatisfactory work. The extra reinforcement
provided athome is helpful.Is learning to be a better listener, which enables her tofollow
directions more promptlyIs continuing to grow in independenceNever reluctant about
participatingIs learning to share and listenIs becoming more dependable during work periodsIs
learning to occupy his time more wiselyCan be very helpful and dependable in the
classroomQuality of work is improvingIs maintaining grade-level achievements