Positive Statements

Attitude

1) is an enthusiastic learner who seems to enjoy school.

2) exhibits a positive outlook and attitude in the classroom.
3) appears well rested and ready for each day's activities.
4) shows enthusiasm for classroom activities.
5) shows initiative and looks for new ways to get involved.
6) uses instincts to deal with matters independently and in a positive way.
7) strives to reach their full potential.
8) is committed to doing their best.
9) seeks new challenges.
10) takes responsibility for their learning.

Behavior

1) cooperates consistently with the teacher and other students.

2) transitions easily between classroom activities without distraction.
3) is courteous and shows good manners in the classroom.
4) follows classroom rules.
5) conducts themselves with maturity.
6) responds appropriately when corrected.
7) remains focused on the activity at hand.
8) resists the urge to be distracted by other students.
9) is kind and helpful to everyone in the classroom.
10) sets an example of excellence in behaviour and cooperation.

Work Habits

1) is a conscientious, hard-working student.

2) works independently.
3) is a self-motivated student.
4) consistently completes homework assignments.
5) puts forth their best effort into homework assignments.
6) exceeds expectations with the quality of their work.
7) readily grasps new concepts and ideas.
8) generates neat and careful work.
9) checks work thoroughly before submitting it.
10) stays on task with little supervision.
11) displays self-discipline.
12) avoids careless errors through attention to detail.
13) uses free minutes of class time constructively.
14) creates impressive home projects.
 Character

1) shows respect for teachers and peers.

2) treats school property and the belongings of others with care and respect.
3) is honest and trustworthy in dealings with others.
4) displays good citizenship by assisting other students.
5) joins in school community projects.
6) is concerned about the feelings of peers.
7) faithfully performs classroom tasks.
8) can be depended on to do what they are asked to do.
9) seeks responsibilities and follows through.
10) is thoughtful in interactions with others.
11) is kind, respectful and helpful when interacting with his/her peers
12) is respectful of other students in our classroom and the school community
13) demonstrates responsibility daily by caring for the materials in our classroom carefully
and thoughtfully
14) takes his/her classroom jobs seriously and demonstrates responsibility when completing
them
15) is always honest and can be counted on to recount information when asked
16) is considerate when interacting with his/her teachers
17) demonstrates his/her manners on a daily basis and is always respectful
18) has incredible self-discipline and always gets his/her work done in a timely manner
19) can be counted on to be one of the first students to begin working on the task that is given
20) does not give up when facing a task that is difficult and always does his/her best
21) is such a caring boy/girl and demonstrates concern for his/her peers
22) demonstrates his/her caring nature when helping his/her peers when they need the
assistance
23) is able to cooperate and work well with any of the other students in the class
24) is exceptionally organized and takes care of his/her things
25) is always enthusiastic when completing his/her work
26) is agreeable and polite when working with others
27) is thoughtful and kind in his/her interactions with others
28) is creative when problem solving
29) is very hardworking and always completes all of his/her work
30) is patient and kind when working with his/her peers who need extra assistance
31) trustworthy and can always be counted on to step in and help where needed

Communication Skills

1) has a well-developed vocabulary.

2) chooses words with care.
3) expresses ideas clearly, both verbally and through writing.
4) has a vibrant imagination and excels in creative writing.
5) has found their voice through poetry writing.
6) uses vivid language in writing.
7) writes clearly and with purpose.
8) writes with depth and insight.
9) can make a logical and persuasive argument.
10) listens to the comments and ideas of others without interrupting.
 Group Work

1) offers constructive suggestions to peers to enhance their work.

2) accepts the recommendations of peers and acts on them when appropriate.
3) is sensitive to the thoughts and opinions of others in the group.
4) takes on various roles in the work group as needed or assigned.
5) welcomes leadership roles in groups.
6) shows fairness in distributing group tasks.
7) plans and carries out group activities carefully.
8) works democratically with peers.
9) encourages other members of the group.
10) helps to keep the work group focused and on task.

Interests and Talents

1) has a well-developed sense of humour.

2) holds many varied interests.
3) has a keen interest that has been shared with the class.
4) displays and talks about personal items from home when they relate to topics of study.
5) provides background knowledge about topics of particular interest to them.
6) has an impressive understanding and depth of knowledge about their interests.
7) seeks additional information independently about classroom topics that pique interest.
8) frequently discusses concepts about which they have read.
9) has a flair for dramatic reading and acting.

Participation

1) listens attentively to the responses of others.

2) follows directions.
3) takes an active role in discussions.
4) enhances group discussion through insightful comments.
5) shares personal experiences and opinions with peers.
6) responds to what has been read or discussed in class and as homework.
7) asks for clarification when needed.
8) regularly volunteers to assist in classroom activities.
9) remains an active learner throughout the school day.

Social Skills

1) makes friends quickly in the classroom.

2) is well-liked by classmates.
3) handles disagreements with peers appropriately.
4) treats other students with fairness and understanding.
5) is a valued member of the class.
6) has compassion for peers and others.
7) seems comfortable in new situations.
8) enjoys conversation with friends during free periods.
9) chooses to spend free time with friends.
 Time Management

1) tackles classroom assignments, tasks, and group work in an organized manner.

2) uses class time wisely.
3) arrives on time for school (and/or class) every day.
4) is well-prepared for class each day.
5) works at an appropriate pace, neither too quickly or slowly.
6) completes assignments in the time allotted.
7) paces work on long-term assignments.
8) sets achievable goals with respect to time.
9) completes make-up work in a timely fashion.
 Needs Improvement Statements
1) is a hard worker, but has difficulty completing his task.

2) needs to be more respectful and courteous to his/her classmates and teachers.

3) needs to listen to directions carefully so that he/she can learn to work more independently.

4) is not demonstrating responsibility and needs to be consistently reminded of how to

perform daily classroom tasks.

5) works well alone, but needs to learn how to work better cooperatively with peers.

6) gives up easily when something is difficult and needs extensive encouragement to attempt
the task.

7) gets along with his/her classmates well, but is very disruptive during full group instruction.

8) has a difficult time using the materials in the classroom in a respectful and appropriate
manner.

9) has a difficult time concentrating and gets distracted easily.

10) is having a difficult time with math. Going over _____ at home would help considerably.

11) could benefit from spending time reading with an adult every day.

12) is enthusiastic, but is not understanding ____. Additional work on these topics would be
incredibly helpful.

13) is having difficulty concentrating during math lessons and is not learning the material
that is being taught because of that.

14) Practicing at home would be very beneficial.

15) could benefit from working on his/her handwriting. Slowing down and taking more time
would help with this.

16) needs to work on his/her time management skills. _______is able to complete his/her
work, but spends too much time on other tasks and rarely completes his/her work.

17) needs reminders about the daily classroom routine. Talking through the classroom
routine at home would be helpful.

18) frequently turns in incomplete homework or does not hand in any homework.
Encouraging _______to complete his/her homework would be very helpful.

19) does not actively participate in small group activities. Active participation would be
beneficial.
20) has a difficult time remembering to go back and check his/her work. Because of this,
there are often spelling and grammar mistakes in his/her work.

21) does not put in much effort into his/her writing. As a result, his/her work is often messy
and incomplete.

22) is struggling to understand new concepts in science. Paying closer attention to the class
discussions and the readings that we are doing would be beneficial.

23) is reading significantly below grade level. Intervention is required.

24) does not write a clear beginning, middle and end when writing a story. We are working to
identify the parts of the stories that he/she is writing.

25) is struggling to use new reading strategies to help him/her read higher level books.
is wonderful at writing creative stories, but needs to work on writing nonfiction and using
facts.