Homeschool Report Card

Description

We have had numerous requests for a homeschool report card, and your pleas have been heard. This simple 5.5" x 8.5" report card is printed on sturdy gray cardstock that is folded in half. On the front, there is a picture of a red apple and blanks to record the student's name, grade, and school year. Two versions of the original card are available; one has the Bible verse 2 Timothy 2:15 written on the cover and one has the famous quote by Plutarch, "The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be ignited." The insides of the report cards are identical. There is an academic progress chart on the left-hand side and a character development chart on the right. The academic progress chart lists seven subject areas (English, reading/literature, mathematics, history/geography, science, penmanship, and spelling) and four blank spaces to record additional studies. To the right of each subject are four blank boxes for you to record the grades earned in that subject each quarter of the year. Below the chart is a grading scale (90-100 earns an "A," anything under 65 earns an "F"). The character development chart is very similar, but instead of school subjects, it lists personality traits (courteous, dependable, cooperative, truthful, willing attitude, hard working, kind, and appreciative). Below this chart is an explanation of the symbols used to "grade" their character - A=Achieved, I=Improving Steadily, and M=Making Some Progress. The backside of the card is blank aside from a short sentence with blanks stating that [name of student] has been promoted to the [?] grade under supervision of [Parent's signature].

The front of the High School Report Card holds blanks to record the student's name, grade, and school year, as well as a grading scale. The two inside pages are identical charts for two different semesters. There are spaces to fill in eight different subjects per semester, the grades earned for each quarter, the midterm exam, the final exam, and credits earned. The back page is a chart for listing the textbooks used that year. - Melissa

Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.