Poor report card results and no contact from teacher!

[chody47]

Yep, these days 'c' means working at year level and 'd' being below. If you're concerned request a meeting with the teacher

[2girlz]

This is a very sensitive subject to me, it's very disheartening to see your child is struggling with school work and not achieving results they should be at this stage of their schooling life. It's kind of a slap in the face and I feel that I have failed her a little as a parent because I am not more involved in her schooling. However, I feel that the school has failed us by saying "your daughter is doing fine" but then slap her with a D for achievement. I think the school has a duty of care to advise when a student is struggling instead of saying here's a D she's not where she should be. After the last report card her father attended a parent teacher meeting and was told she can put a little more effort in but doing fine. I am looking into tutoring for her to give her a boost.

On a good note she is doing fantastic at art and PE

[Beach Mama]

Don't think ofit as a "D" though, the new system isn't like the old one we are used, very few students achieve an A now because its basically over 1 year ahead. A D means she is probably a out 3-6 myths behind where they would expect her to be for this time of year but a pt interview will iron out where her knowledge might be lacking and what you could do at home.

[*Efjay*]

Report cards in my opinion are waste of time, both the parents & the teachers. They are not individualised reflections of your childs achievements. Meetings with your teacher are the best way to go about it, even then in my experience so far you still need to really dig to get the full picture.

[2girlz]

Thank you that was very helpful and makes a lot of sense because she is one of the youngest in her class