With Report Cards being available in one week, starting Monday, January 27 until May 30, 2025, this week’s message will be a bit different. We’ll be focusing entirely on the new CBE Report Card template and providing you with all the information you need to easily access your child’s report card. 

New CBE Report Card Template for Parents/Guardians 

In order to provide clear and specific feedback, teachers are now using a new report card template which focuses on a student's progress and areas of growth. The comments are structured to highlight key aspects of a student's learning and provide actionable next steps to support their development. 

The Report Card Template Structure

1. Area(s) of Strength

This section highlights the skills or knowledge that a student has demonstrated well. Teachers use specific language to describe a student’s proficiency level and provide concrete examples of how these strengths have been shown. The format for this section is: 

  • [PROFICIENCY DESCRIPTOR] level of understanding was demonstrated in [STEM/OUTCOME]. 
  • This was demonstrated through [EVIDENCE], where they successfully [SUCCESS CRITERIA]. 

Example: 

  • A good level of understanding was demonstrated in reading comprehension. This was demonstrated through accurately summarizing main ideas in multiple texts, where they successfully identified key themes and made relevant connections. 

2. Area(s) for Growth

 This section identifies where a student can improve or further develop their skills. Teachers provide a clear next step for the student, which will help deepen their understanding. The format for this section is: 

  • [PROFICIENCY DESCRIPTOR] level of understanding was demonstrated in [STEM/OUTCOME]. 
  • [ACTION] would deepen their understanding and improve their ability to successfully [SUCCESS CRITERIA]. 

Example

  • A developing level of understanding was demonstrated in mathematical problem-solving. Practicing multi-step word problems would deepen their understanding and improve their ability to successfully apply strategies to solve complex problems.

The new report card template provides a clear, structured way to communicate how students are performing in specific areas of learning. By using this format, parents and guardians will better understand their child's strengths and where they may need additional support. The inclusion of actionable steps also ensures that the feedback is practical and focused on helping each student continue to grow and succeed. 

How to Access Report Cards?  

Through your MyCBE account, families can view, download or print online report cards for kindergarten to Grade 12 students on Monday, Jan. 27 until May 30, 2025. 

Hand to Heart, 

Nathan Bane   

Principal,

Somerset School