Academic Achievement and Improvement Remarks for Kindergarten

Students
 ____________ has made solid progress in [reading/writing/math] and is performing [at grade
level/above grade level] benchmarks. Good job!
 ____________ is making progress in [his/her] core subjects but is having some difficulty with
_________. I am not concerned about this at the moment, and believe that with continued hard work
[he/she] will see improvement quickly.
 I am concerned with ___________’s academic progress, and would like to schedule a conference with
you to discuss how best to support [his/her} efforts both in school and at home.
 ____________ is an attentive student who has shown regular improvement in [reading/writing/math]
skills since [his/her] last report card.
 ____________ works hard in class and has excellent [reading/writing/math] skills for [his/her] age.
{He\she] enjoys [these/this subject(s)]. Please encourage [him/her] to use these skills at home!
 ____________ is an enthusiastic learner who enjoys school. [He/she] is having some difficulty with
[reading/writing/math] - please continue to review with {him/her] nightly.
 ____________ has continued to struggle with [reading/writing/math], despite additional in-class and at-
home support. I would like to schedule a conference with you to discuss benchmark testing and possible
specialist support.
 ____________ really enjoys school and [his/her] enthusiasm is reflected in the quality of work [he/she]
does in class and at home. [He/she] is a great student!

Work Habit Remarks for Kindergarten Students

 ____________ does mostly good work, but [he/she] is not consistent. We will continue to work on
helping [him/her] submit [his/her] best work every time - please continue with the great support at
home!
 As discussed in previous meetings, ___________’s work habits still require continued support and
attention in order to get [him/her] to an acceptable level.
 ____________ has made great progress in improving [his/her] work habits, and is now submitting work
that is grade-level appropriate. Great job!
 ____________ is struggling with completing work and other tasks on time and without assistance.
{He/she] is easily distracted and has difficulty staying on task when this happens.
 ____________ has excellent work habits and always completes [his/her] work and other tasks on time
and with great care. [He/she] is a great model for other students in our class!
 ____________ generally does quality work, but is sometimes too focused on getting [his/her]
independent work done too quickly, which leads to issues with accuracy and unnecessary errors. Please
help to reinforce a careful and focused work pace at home.
 ____________ works very well independently, is enthusiastic and conscientious, and submits neat,
correct, and high-quality work every time. Awesome job!
  ____________ is struggling to finish independent assignments. [He/she] has made progress in managing
time and making serious efforts, but needs continued support in this area in order to develop the skills
necessary for doing great work on [his/her] own.

Personality and Attitude Remarks for Kindergarten Students

 ____________ is thoughtful, pleasant, curious, and a hard worker. [He/she] enjoys school and is a great
classmate. Great job!
 ____________ is struggling with consistency in [his/her] attitude in school. While [he/she] is very good
at [behavior/attitude], [he/she] sometimes struggles with [behavior/attitude]. We will continue to work
on this, and your assistance would be greatly appreciated.
 ____________ shows interest in and enthusiasm for school, [his/her] classmates, and learning and
applying new skills and concepts. [He/she] is a joy to have in class.
 ____________ enjoys participating in class activities, working in groups, and helping others. [He/she]
adds a lot to the personality of our classroom and is well-liked by other students.
 ___________ needs to be encouraged to participate more in class activities and group work. [He/she]
has made progress with this since the beginning of the year, but has more work to do.
 ____________ is struggling with consistently following classroom rules, especially those having to do
with [behavior/attitude/norm]. I am confident that with ongoing support and reminders, [he/she] will
make quick improvements in this area.
 ____________ has continued to struggle with adapting to classroom rules and routines. I would like to
schedule a conference with you to discuss how we can work together to improve [his/her] behavior.
 ____________’s attitude toward school and [his/her] classmates has improved dramatically since the
last reporting period. Thank you for your help!

Social-Emotional Skills Remarks and Comments for Kindergarten

Students
 ____________ manages and regulates [his/her] emotions appropriately and responds well to feedback.
 ____________ is very good at finishing things that [he/she] starts and seeing them all the way through
to the end result.
 ____________ communicates very effectively with classmates, teachers, and other staff members.
 ____________ is dependable and reliable, responds well to direction and coaching, and follows through
on [his/her] commitments to [him/her]self and others.
 ____________ is responsible and accountable for [his/her] work, behavior, and communication both
inside and outside the classroom.
 ____________ is always looking for ways to be helpful to other students and members of the school
community.
 ____________ works very well with classmates and others on group projects and activities, and is
comfortable being a leader.
 ____________ relates well to others and is appreciative of different perspectives, experiences, and
circumstances.