Almost Report Card Time
Report card time is right around the corner!
Teachers have begun (or should be doing so soon) to average out grades from assignments and test from this term. Some teachers, and districts, tend to look for trends in grades from the term. For example, if your child started off this term with C’s and D’s, but somehow ended off this first term with B’s and perhaps a few A’s, your child could possibly get B’s or A’s on this upcoming report card.
Most teachers and districts, though, tend to average out your child’s grades from the term. This means that all the A’s, B’s, C’s, and D’s count.
What can your child do now?
Well…first thing first. Find out from your child’s teacher if a) there is still time left to submit work that could be counted for this report card, and b) find out your child’s grades.
Why? Well, the reason to find out if there is still time left is obvious. Let’s say your child is getting a B- in writing. If there is still time left, you can ask your child’s teacher if your child can redo the report or essay that he got a lousy mark on early this term. If there is time left, and there won’t be much, your child may still have a chance. As for b), well, if your child is going to receive a B+ in reading, and that’s better than he’s ever done before, then you know that he doesn’t have to try to get a better grade during this crunch time.
Lastly, make sure you go to the report card interviews. I have found that over the years, this first report card interview time is probably the most important event in the school year. Why? Well, this is a great time to open communication and design a plan of action if your child is having trouble in a particular area.