Whether you call them "comments on a report card," "comments in the report card," or simply "comments for report cards" — the goal is the same: clear, specific, professional language that tells families exactly how their child is doing. This guide gives you 100+ ready-to-use examples and flexible templates you can adapt for any student.
Example comments you can adapt
These comments work whether you're writing comments on a report card, filling in comments in the report card, or completing comments for report cards in your school's system.
Strengths:
- Shows steady progress in key skills and participates actively in class.
- Applies strategies well and explains thinking clearly.
- Completes assignments on time and demonstrates responsibility.
- Writes with clear organization and adds supporting details.
- Works well with peers and contributes positive ideas.
- Uses feedback to revise and improve work quality.
- Demonstrates strong effort and takes pride in their work.
- Shows a positive attitude toward learning and tackles challenges with persistence.
Growth areas:
- Needs to slow down to improve accuracy on multi-step tasks.
- Would benefit from reviewing work before submitting.
- Is encouraged to ask for clarification when directions are unclear.
- Is building confidence and should continue practicing daily.
- Benefits from reminders to stay focused during independent work time.
- Should focus on adding more detail and evidence to written responses.
Comments for report cards by subject
Reading:
- Reads grade-level texts with strong fluency and comprehension.
- Identifies the main idea and supports answers with textual evidence.
- Is developing reading fluency and benefits from daily reading practice at home.
Math:
- Solves problems accurately and explains reasoning clearly.
- Is developing fluency with [skill, e.g., multiplication facts] and benefits from daily practice.
Writing:
- Writes organized paragraphs with a clear topic sentence and supporting details.
- Is developing the ability to write independently with consistent use of conventions.
Social/work habits:
- Manages time effectively and submits work consistently on time.
- Is working on maintaining focus and completing tasks within given time frames.
Tips for tone and clarity
- Use short, specific sentences.
- Balance a strength with one growth area.
- End with a next step the student can practice.
- Avoid vague phrases like "good student" — name the specific skill or behavior.
Copy-ready templates
- [Student] shows strength in [skill] and is ready to extend learning by [next step].
- [Student] is improving in [area] and will benefit from [practice].
- [Student] demonstrates [positive habit] and should focus on [growth area].
- [Student] contributes positively to [setting] and is encouraged to [action].
- [Student] has made progress in [skill] and will benefit from continued practice at home.
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