Monday, November 12, 2012
A Perfect Report Card?
Conferences are this week, so that's about all my brain can think about. (Well, that and getting myself to bed by 8:00. I love my sleep.) Unfortunately, I don't love our report card. I don't believe it's all that comprehensive. On the other hand, is there such a thing as a perfect report card? I've got my doubts. To help give parents a better view of what their child knows, what I want them to know, and how to get there, which I believe parents really appreciate, I always provide an additional sheet. Here's a look. Click on the picture if you'd like to print your own copy.
I understand that using and editing this particular form isn't all that feasible on your computer, but maybe it will inspire the making of your own.
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You always go the extra mile for your students and their parents, Tammy!! I hope they appreciate all of your hard work. You are an AWESOME teacher and human being:)
ReplyDeleteConnie Anderson:)
www.welcometofirstgraderoom5.blogspot.com
Thank you Connie for such a thoughtful and sweet comment. You filled my bucket!
DeleteOur first grade teachers don't like their report card either. Thank you for sharing your example! I love that you not only inform parents where the child is and where they should be, but you include a plan of action to get there!
ReplyDeleteLori
Conversations in Literacy
Lori, I'm wondering if there is such a thing as a good first grade report card. (I kind of wish there was a better option altogether.) Anyway, this is more work, but at least parents have a better picture of what's going on.
DeleteMiss Delighted and I gripe about our report card every year, and vow to change it every summer. I think the comment section gives the best insight.
ReplyDeleteTammy
First Grade @ Storybook Cafe
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Tammy, we've been griping for years...literally. I wish we could change it, but it's out of our hands. :)
DeleteOur report card doesn't give the parents any tpy of feedback. This is a great idea!
ReplyDeleteKelly @ I'm Not Your Grandpa, I'm Your Teacher
Kelly, great ideas sometimes take more time to pull off, but I know parents appreciate it. :)
DeleteThere is NEVER a perfect report card! I think this is the 3rd year straight we have had a new report card in first!
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Tamera
Tamera, I'm not sure I'd like three new report cards in three years. :)
DeleteI hate our report cards. We just give grades (which for second graders I feel is totally wrong). What does getting a grade tell the parent of how their child is really doing? Thanks for the resource! It has inpired me to make my own form! I am weird in the respect that I love making forms!
ReplyDeleteHilary
Second Grade is Out of This World
Hilary, I'm happy to hear I was able to inspire you. Yea!
DeleteI like the "my wish" part - what a great way to state that. And adding a plan of attack. I think I'll adapt this for my room. Sara
ReplyDeleteSara, we teachers are great adapters. I'm glad this was helpful.
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