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The end of the first report period signals the arrival of the first report card. Many students look forward to receiving their report card. They enjoy seeing the tangible evidence of their efforts, and showing off their achievements.
For many students, however, the issuing of report cards is a stressful time. They worry about how their parents will react to less than stellar grades. They realize their grades are low, yet they may have no idea how to go about making improvements. For some kids, receiving low grades reinforces their self-concept as a “poor student”, creating an excuse for them to continue along with the same poor study habits.