Getting Organized Before Report Cards
Keep Things Up-To-Date
Idea for Tracking Student Outcomes
An Example For Keeping Track of Data
Know What You’re Actually Looking For
Look at Their MOST Consistent Level of Performance
Formative Assessment Data Shouldn’t Be Part of Their Final Grade
Backward Design Will Help With Report Cards
Keep Your Assessments Organized
Managing the Process
Start Report Cards Early!
Be Gentle With Yourself During Report Card Time
Mark to the OUTCOME
Writing Strong Comments
Writing Report Card Comments: Start Generic
Performance Comments Matter Most on Report Cards
Keep Report Card Comments Simple
Build a Comment Bank With a Partner!
One Teacher’s Standard ‘Formula’ for Report Card Comments
Comments You Might Want to Avoid
Write Your Comments at a Grade 6 Reading Level
Report Cards Aren’t For Detailed Descriptions of What They’ve Done
Communicating with Parents
Parents Should Never Be Surprised by Report Cards!
Parents Just Want the Basics
Be Honest On Report Cards
Parents Need to Understand What’s Happening With Their Child
Being Open With Parents Makes Positivity Possible on Report Cards
Parents Should Recognize Their Child in the Comments
Be Good Communicators With Parents
