Student Passport Comments (a.k.a.

Report Card Comments)

Work Habits
Academic Achievement
Student Behavior
Personality and Attitude
Additional:
End-of-the-Year Comments
These comments are not required, but if you do wish to include constructive
comments, here are some samples.
These may also be used in
communications with parents/guardians. These are especially useful when
filling out the following portions/sections of the Student Passport(Report
Card).
During Midterms:
Midterm Exam Comments
During Finals:
Final Exam Comments
Assessment of Strengths/Weaknesses
Overall Assessment

Report Card Comments & PhrasesWork Habits

As I have explained in my previous reports, ________ does not use

his/her time wisely in class. Please help him/her to understand that we
study in class and play at only certain times in school.
When _______ is able to settle down, he/she does much better work.
However, he/she is often seeking the attention of her classmates,
which causes distraction for everyone.

As we have discussed in previous meetings, __________ must

continue to improve his/her work habits. We need to encourage
him/her to be much more serious about the work he/she does.

_______ loves artistic activities. However, I am concerned about the

amount of time he/she spends drawing when he/she has other work to
do. Can we please meet to discuss strategies to help _________
correct this issue?

________ is doing grade-level work at this time. However, I am sure

he/she is capable of turning in better work. When he/she improves his
concentration abilities, I know the work will improve.

_______ misuses much of his/her work time daydreaming and then

does not complete the work in time. He/She is capable of finishing the
work in the allotted time and needs to start doing so.

________ has been doing good work at times, but it is not consistent.
He/She can be very social and restless and often does not finish
his/her work on time. Thank you for your help at home. Please continue
to work with him/her on this issue.

________ is very anxious to get his/her work done, yet he/she tends to
be bothersome to other students around him/her. Although he/she has
shown progress in this area over the past month, he/she still needs to
work on it.

_______ is having difficulty because he/she frequently talks out loud

and disturbs the other students. He/she is trying to improve this bad
habit and has shown some growth in the past few weeks.

General

______ works well in groups, planning and carrying out activities.

______ needs to work democratically with others in groups.

______ needs to develop a better sense of responsibility.

______ wants responsibilities and follows through.

______ now accepts responsibility well.

______ is an attentive student.

______ is gaining self-confidence.

______'s work habits are improving.

______ has the ability to follow directions.

______ requires incentives.

______'s assignments and/or homework are incomplete and/or late.

______ needs to pay attention in class.

______ needs better study skills.

Please encourage him/her to do things on his/her own.

Listening Skills

______ is learning to listen to directions more carefully.

______ is learning to be a better listener.

______ is learning to share and listen.

______ listens carefully.

______ is a good worker and an attentive listener.

______ evaluates what he/she hears.

______ needs to listen to all directions.

______ has difficulty following directions.

Quality of Work

______'s hand work is beautifully done.

______ enjoys doing neat, careful work.

______'s work is neatly and accurately done.

______ does colorful and interesting art work.

______ takes pride in work well done.

______ makes careless errors.

______ is disorganized.

______ needs to proofread work.

Time Management

______ is learning to occupy his/her time constructively.

______ always uses him/her time wisely.

______ never completes assignments in the allotted time.

______ is becoming more dependable during work periods.

______ is gaining independence.

______ is becoming more self-reliant.

______ works independently on assignments.

______ fails to finish independent assignments.

______ comprehends well, but needs to work more quickly.

______ needs to be urged.

______ lacks independence.

______ is too easily distracted.

______ works too slowly.

______ does not complete assignments in the allotted time.

______ seems unable to finish required work.

______ often completes work early.

______ is not very appreciative of the value of time.

______ is sacrificing accuracy for unnecessary speed in his/her written

work.

Work Potential and Effort

______ has great potential and works toward achieving it.

______ is working to full capability.

______ is a steadfast, conscientious worker.

______ is enthusiastic about work in general.

______ seeks information.

______ is a hard-working student.

______ is extremely conscientious.

______ is a pleasant, conscientious student.

______ is a hard worker.

______ is an enthusiastic worker during the ____ period.

______ is a polite and conscientious pupil.

______ must improve work habits if he/she is to gain the fundamentals

needed for ___ grade work.

______ is inconsistent in his/her efforts, especially in _______.

______ makes little effort when not under direct supervision.

______ is anxious to please.

Report Card CommentsAcademic Achievement & Improvement

If ______ will continue to put forth the effort he has shown in the past
two reporting periods, he/she will receive a great deal from his/her
schooling.
The following suggestions might improve his/her ______.

I am hoping this recent interest and improvement will continue.

______ is making progress in all academic areas. He/she is having

some difficulty with ______, but if he/she continues to work hard
he/she will see improvement soon.

______ takes great pride in all of the work he/she does and always
does a neat job.

______ volunteers frequently and makes wonderful contributions to

class. He/she does tend to work too quickly, which results in many
careless errors. We can help him/her to correct this at home and at
school.

______ is a very hard worker and has excellent vocabulary skills for
his/her age. He enjoys reading and writing.

______'s excellent attitude is reflected in the work he/she does. Thank

you for your efforts.

Although ______ tries to do his/her best, he/she often has difficulty

keeping up with the rest of the class. Can we meet to discuss this?

I am concerned about ______'s progress this year. He/she has shown

some improvement but his/her growth is not where it should be at this

point in the school year. Please call to schedule a conference so we

can discuss this.

As we discussed in our recent conference, _______'s work is below

grade standards. I am sure with that more effort and concentration
he/she will show rapid improvement.

______ has great enthusiasm for everything we do in class. However,

he/she is having some difficulty with _______. Please continue to
review this with him/her nightly.

Academic Achievement

______ is strong in _____.

______ has earned a very fine report card.

______ has a vast background knowledge of _______.

______ is a very fine and serious student and excels in ______.

______ is working well in all basic subjects.

______ is working above grade level in ______.

______ is especially good at ______.

______'s low rate of achievement makes it difficult for him/her to keep

up with the class.

______ is capable of achieving a higher average in the areas of ____.

______ has had difficulty with learning ______, so in the coming term
we will focus on ______.

______ is capable of much better work.

______ still needs guidance and support from both you and me.

______ has been most cooperative and only needs strengthening in

social studies skills to bring him/her up to ____ grade level.

______ has been receiving low quiz/test scores.

______ does not work up to his/her ability.

______ has difficulty understanding the material.

Improvement

______ is continuing to grow in independence.

______ has improved steadily.

______ has been consistently progressing.

______ has shown a good attitude about trying to improve in ______.

______ seems eager to improve.

______ has shown strong growth in _______.

______ is making steady progress academically.

______'s quality of work is improving.

______ has strengthened his/her skills in ______.

______ has shown an encouraging desire to better his/herself in

_______.

______ would improve if he/she developed a greater interest in

_______.

______ has made nice progress this reporting period.

______ is maturing nicely, and I hope this continues.

______'s classroom attitude shows improvement.

Positive Descriptions of Student Behavior

Here is a list of verbs and phrases that may help you to prepare positive,
descriptive statements.
attentive
alert
calm
cheerful
well-groomed
coordinated
makes appropriate eye
contact
understandable speech
animated
spontaneous
fluent
engaging
articulate
thoughtful
open
stays on task
consistent
goal-directed

well-mannered
uses trial and error
approach
orderly
deliberate
persistent
inquisitive
variable motivation
level
accepts mistakes
adaptable
transitions well
learns from doing
notes detail
willing to try again
applies him- or herself
shows effort
thinks before acting
asks for help
cooperative

follows one-step directions

follows two-step directions
follows multi-step directions
requires repetition of
directions
ignores distractions
needs time for transitions
recognizes errors
able to spell
creatively spells
memorizes words
passive learner
actively involved in learning
requires information in a
variety of modes
needs visual cues
requires auditory cues
requires preparation for
transition
helpful
takes initiative

Report Card Comments & PhrasesPersonality & Attitude

Comments

Although there has been some improvement in _______'s attitude

toward his/her schoolwork, it is not consistent. He/She 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/She
could improve if he/she decided to work harder and cooperate more.

_______'s attitude toward our school rules, the other students, and
myself is reflected in this reporting quarter. He/she is capable of being
a successful student with effort.

As my past reports have indicated, ______ does not do his/her

schoolwork. He/She can do better if he/she makes his/her mind up to
work harder and complete his/her assignments.

Although there has been some improvement with ______'s attitude

toward his/her classmates, he/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 him/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/her attitude
in our classroom.

_______ continues to make nice progress this year concerning his/her

attitude in the classroom and on the playground.

I will continue to need your help and support if _______ is to overcome

his/her attitude and social difficulties. He/she will find school a much
more pleasant place if he/she can make a positive effort in this area.

_________'s attitude has continued to improve. Thank you for your

support and cooperation.

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

Report Card Comments & PhrasesEnd of Year

Comments

There has been noticeable improvement in _______'s study habits this

year. Please continue to work on these skills over the summer.
Thank-you for your interest in _______'s schoolwork this year. With
his/her continued effort, he/she will receive much satisfaction from
his/her work.

_______ is a fine citizen and a hard worker. I have thoroughly enjoyed

having her/him in my class this year. Have a wonderful summer.

_______ has matured nicely this year. His/her progress during this last
quarter was impressive. I hope this effort and attitude will carry over
into the next school year.

Thank you for your support and interest in our class this year. _______
is a very hardworking boy/girl and should have much success in the
____ grade.

_______ has matured nicely this year, both academically and socially.

_______'s friendly, sincere way has made him a very popular member
of the ___ grade.

_______ would benefit from reading many library books this summer.

_______ needs to improve his/her reading speed and comprehension if

he is to have success in the ______ grade.

_______ continued to blossom as the year progressed.

_______ helped to make my year a pleasant one.

_______ takes a keen interest in all his/her work and is a most

agreeable and willing worker. It has been wonderful having him/her in
my room.

Thank-you for the help I know you have given him/her.

Please continue during the summer with ______ review and as many
reading experiences as possible.

Thank-you for your interest in _______'s attitude.

I'm sorry I didn't get to meet you this year.

Thanks for your cooperation.

With _______'s friendly, cooperative attitude, he/she will always be a

pleasant addition to any class.

I have enjoyed the association I have had with _______.

I enjoyed having _______ in my class.

It has been a pleasure to have _______ in my class

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