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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14 comments:

  1. Mrs. AndersonNovember 12, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    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:)
    Connie Anderson:)
    www.welcometofirstgraderoom5.blogspot.com

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    1. TammyNovember 13, 2012 at 6:09 PM

      Thank you Connie for such a thoughtful and sweet comment. You filled my bucket!

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  2. LoriNovember 12, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    Our 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!
    Lori
    Conversations in Literacy

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    1. TammyNovember 13, 2012 at 6:11 PM

      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.

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  3. TammyNovember 12, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    Miss 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.
    Tammy
    First Grade @ Storybook Cafe
    dtklinger@gmail.com

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    1. TammyNovember 13, 2012 at 6:12 PM

      Tammy, we've been griping for years...literally. I wish we could change it, but it's out of our hands. :)

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  4. KellyNovember 12, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    Our report card doesn't give the parents any tpy of feedback. This is a great idea!

    Kelly @ I'm Not Your Grandpa, I'm Your Teacher

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    1. TammyNovember 13, 2012 at 6:12 PM

      Kelly, great ideas sometimes take more time to pull off, but I know parents appreciate it. :)

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  5. Tamera WilsonNovember 15, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    There is NEVER a perfect report card! I think this is the 3rd year straight we have had a new report card in first!

    I'm having a GiveAway.
    Please stop by.
    http://www.myheartbelongsinfirst.blogspot.com/2012/11/polka-dot-birdie-giveaway.html

    :)
    Tamera

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    1. TammyNovember 17, 2012 at 3:14 PM

      Tamera, I'm not sure I'd like three new report cards in three years. :)

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  6. Primary PlanetNovember 17, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    I 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!
    Hilary
    Second Grade is Out of This World

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    1. TammyNovember 17, 2012 at 6:51 PM

      Hilary, I'm happy to hear I was able to inspire you. Yea!

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  7. Sara at schoolNovember 17, 2012 at 6:03 PM

    I 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

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    1. TammyNovember 17, 2012 at 6:53 PM

      Sara, we teachers are great adapters. I'm glad this was helpful.

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