Report Cards Resources

The idea of failure can be scary. Getting a failing mark in a test can be a harsh lesson for students, especially if students studied hard and tried their best.  But while a failing mark can temporarily damage a student’s self-esteem and confidence, in terms of a student’s overall learning journey, failing a test or […]

Reports cards are usually the ultimate say on the topic of student academic performance. But, the coronavirus pandemic shut schools down last March. Educators froze grades when schools closed. Students eventually transitioned to online learning, but school work submitted after March did not affect final report card marks for the year. A New Student Experience […]

A Guide for Parents of School-Aged Children Job action, work-to-rule, or strike: whether it is across a single school board or across an entire province, when school days are interrupted, it impacts both home and school life. Strikes also inevitably lead to the question—how many days of missed classes does it take before students’ learning […]

Bad report cards can be very stressful for both parents and the students receiving them. It can cause tension between you and your child and make for an all-around unhappy situation. Because of this, many parents don’t know how they should handle a bad report card. Should you punish your child for bad grades? How […]

Report cards are one of the most nerve-wracking parts of your child’s education. Not knowing what to expect can be stressful for both students and parents. For children and teens, poor report card grades can mean frustration, stress, and tears. For parents, poor grades are a source of concern that your child is facing an […]