Most students will be bringing home their report card this afternoon. Please be sure to check your child's backpack.
A few two-household families have requested separate report cards. These will be mailed to each household. There are many more two-household families in our class. If, for any reason, you are not able to get a copy of your child's report card, let me know.
Kindergarten (and elementary) report cards are a bit of a curious creature, both for parents and for teachers. Here are a few of my own thoughts and opinions.
Be aware that we leave much of the report card blank each term. Some subjects are only assessed once, some areas make sense to report on once. Also be aware that there will be an empty space for term one -- the report card was replaced by conferences.
Report cards are a mix of objective information (letter names), subjective information (whether your child is "attentive") and information that teachers simply do their best to guess at ("Applies Health Concepts"). To my mind the most important sections of the report card are the "Characteristics of a Successful Learner" and the comments section. Be aware though, that both are very subjective.
Finally, report cards are a very one-way communication. Feel very free to contact me with any concerns about your child's' academic and social growth.
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