Middle and high school report card comments

Secondary teachers often write for well over a hundred students, so comments need to be quick to adapt. These originals focus on course skills, study habits and one clear next step.

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Older students read their own report cards. Speak to them as well as their families: name the habit that will raise their grade.

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English comments

• [Name] is a highly capable learner in English. We are delighted that they write with flair, adapting their style to suit different audiences. Next, they should experiment with structure, such as flashbacks or a circular ending.
• [Name] has made good progress in English this year. He advocates for himself appropriately. In order to progress further, he should aim to check the online gradebook weekly for missing work.
• [Name] has begun to build firm foundations in English. She meets deadlines and manages her time well, which is a real strength. She will benefit from trying to use office hours or tutoring for extra support.
• [Name] has a sound understanding of the English we have covered. In particular, they work well in lab groups and projects. The next target is to show all work on tests to earn partial credit.

Math comments

• [Name] is a highly capable learner in math. A real strength is that they ask for help when needed and uses feedback to improve. They will benefit from trying to use office hours or tutoring for extra support.
• [Name] has a sound understanding of the math we have covered. It is pleasing to note that he advocates for himself appropriately. To move forward, he needs to make up missing assignments as soon as possible.
• [Name] has begun to build firm foundations in math. She is willing to have a go at new methods, which is a real strength. A useful next step is to read assigned texts before class.
• [Name] has made good progress in math this year. In particular, they are confident with the number work covered this year. The next target is to explain their reasoning in full sentences.

Science comments

• [Name] really shines in science. We are delighted that they ask thoughtful scientific questions and suggest ways to test them. To move forward, they need to review notes for a few minutes after each class.
• [Name] has made good progress in science this year. In particular, he shows strong critical thinking in written work. Next, he should use office hours or tutoring for extra support.
• [Name] has made steady progress in science this year. A real strength is that she participates thoughtfully in class discussions. The next target is to show all work on tests to earn partial credit.
• [Name] is working securely in science. They record results carefully in tables and charts, which is a real strength. The priority for next year is to break study sessions into short, focused blocks.

Social studies comments

• [Name] approaches social studies with real confidence. It has been lovely to see that they take detailed notes and studies effectively. They will benefit from trying to start long-term projects early.
• [Name] is a capable and steady learner in social studies. In particular, he uses sources to find information. A useful next step is to break study sessions into short, focused blocks.
• [Name] is developing her skills in social studies. She can recall some key facts from our topic. To move forward, she needs to review notes for a few minutes after each class.
• [Name] has a sound understanding of the social studies we have covered. They participate thoughtfully in class discussions, which is a real strength. The priority for next year is to use office hours or tutoring for extra support.

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World languages comments

• [Name] has had a wonderful year in world languages. In particular, they come to class prepared and ready to learn. To move forward, they need to use more tenses to talk about past and future events.
• [Name] has worked well in world languages this year. A real strength is that he participates thoughtfully in class discussions. A useful next step is to review notes for a few minutes after each class.
• [Name] is developing her skills in world languages. She can say some greetings and simple phrases, which is a real strength. She will benefit from trying to read assigned texts before class.
• [Name] has shown a secure grasp of the key ideas in world languages. They ask for help when needed and uses feedback to improve. In order to progress further, they should aim to break study sessions into short, focused blocks.

Computer science comments

• [Name] is a highly capable learner in computer science. They work well in lab groups and projects. The next target is to review notes for a few minutes after each class.
• [Name] has shown a secure grasp of the key ideas in computer science. It is pleasing to note that he comes to class prepared and ready to learn. To move forward, he needs to test programs carefully and predict what they will do.
• [Name] is becoming more confident in computer science. She is learning to log in and save work independently, which is a real strength. Next, she should talk through each step of an algorithm.
• [Name] is working securely in computer science. In particular, they use software confidently to present work. A useful next step is to break study sessions into short, focused blocks.

Art comments

• [Name] has had a wonderful year in art. We are delighted that they develop ideas thoughtfully in their sketchbook. Next, we would love them to start long-term projects early.
• [Name] is a capable and steady learner in art. A real strength is that he comes to class prepared and ready to learn. The priority for next year is to break study sessions into short, focused blocks.
• [Name] is developing her skills in art. Notably, she asks for help when needed and uses feedback to improve. She will benefit from trying to review notes for a few minutes after each class.
• [Name] has a sound understanding of the art we have covered. It is pleasing to note that they show good control when drawing and painting. In order to progress further, they should aim to read assigned texts before class.

Music comments

• [Name] has made excellent progress in music this year. It has been lovely to see that they compose imaginative pieces with a clear structure. Next, they should refine compositions after listening back to them.
• [Name] has shown a secure grasp of the key ideas in music. A real strength is that he comes to class prepared and ready to learn. The priority for next year is to break study sessions into short, focused blocks.
• [Name] has made steady progress in music this year. She shows strong critical thinking in written work, which is a real strength. A useful next step is to use office hours or tutoring for extra support.
• [Name] has a sound understanding of the music we have covered. It is pleasing to note that they participate thoughtfully in class discussions. In order to progress further, they should aim to practice parts until they are secure.