Schools use report cards to let families know about a student’s
progress. The normal rating scale goes from an “A” down to an
“F” or includes numbers, with 100 being a perfect score and a
low of 60 usually meaning a failure. When a report card arrives
home, most parents take great care to read the entire document.
Sometimes, a teacher will write comments that give specific
recommendations or support for the child. Many times, a teacher
will also explain why a failing grade appears on the form.
Report cards can be a great method of identifying areas of
strength and weakness in a pupil. But, how about the family
itself? How can parents assess the progress being made within
their home? Here’s a handy-dandy, do-it-yourself checklist that
can act as a family report card. Give yourself a “+” or a “ –”
for each statement, count them up at the end. If you have more
plus signs than minus signs, you’re in pretty good shape. If you
do the activity regularly, give yourself a +. If you don’t, give
it a -. 1. PHYSICAL CONT