50 Quick Report Card Comments – For Any Grade

There are things during the school year that teachers often view as highlights, such as assemblies, group activities, plays, performances and graduations. Report card time, however, has a different effect. It’s time-consuming, exhaustive and feels restrictive in the way we communicate about students and relay their progress.

But what if it didn’t have to be that way?

Student report cards allow teachers to assess and evaluate student progress and establish channels of communication with parents and guardians, strengthening the connection between home and school. We want to explore the idea that report card time could be viewed as informative and positive to know how to move ahead in the learning process.

Stop scrambling for the right words when it comes to writing report card comments. Use our comprehensive list of 50 thoughtful and quick report comments to save you time and energy while maintaining efficacy and positivity.

Report card time never sounded so good.

50 Quick Report Card Comments

1. Takes initiative with problem-solving
2. Excels in reading comprehension
3. Exemplifies the qualities of a hard worker
4. Exercises math facts with dedication
5. Diligently hands in homework assignments
6. Produces work in a timely and efficient manner
7. Exhibits a positive attitude toward learning
8. Approaches new challenges with enthusiasm
9. Presents as a role model for others
10. Demonstrates great improvement in the following areas:
11. Abides by the classroom rules
12. Actively participates in classroom activities
13. Works toward mastery of sight words
14. Needs improvement to reach full potential in the following areas:
15. Demonstrates maturity and social skills beyond grade level
16. Active participant in class discussions
17. Puts best effort forward no matter the subject area
18. Applies new skills without fear or hesitation
19. Adapts easily during times of transition
20. Exhibits developed coping skills during hard times
21. Mentors others in small group settings
22. Demonstrates a sense of humor and is gentle with themselves and others
23. Shows elevated work habits
24. Acknowledges and abides by class time expectations
25. Takes schoolwork seriously
26. Requires some extra attention in the following areas:
27. Shows kindness and empathy to peers
28. Indicates a lack of desire for progression
29. Has difficulty with outside distractions
30. Voices positive comments concerning other students work and participation
31. Produces good work under a variety of circumstances
32. Engages in lively discussions
33. Asks relevant and pertinent questions
34. Struggles to remain engaged in these circumstances/subject areas:
35. Gracefully receives feedback and instruction
36. Advocates for their own rights and needs
37. Organizes thoughts and materials in a mature and responsible manner
38. Respects and is considerate of authority, boundaries and feelings of teachers and peers
39. Offers to help when a need is identified
40. Engages in creative and critical thinking
41. Asks for clarification when unsure
42. Models respectful behavior
43. Compliments others on their efforts and work
44. Requires redirection often
45. Needs scaffolded instruction for maximum retention
46. Takes responsibility for actions
47. Demonstrates appropriate impulse control
48. Exceeds social/academic expectations
49. Needs assistance in approaching benchmarks
50. Makes connections and friendships easily

There is so much more to our students than a simple academic update- but it’s hard to find the time to articulate each student’s holistic progress. We hope this list will enable you to communicate more effectively with parents and guardians and open up your time.

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