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A Note from Nicole Escudero Christenson
The hours in the day go quickly because of the great joy each student and faculty brings to Hockaday daily. I am amazed that we are about to start the third term, which means report cards will be published soon. Families will receive an email next week notifying them when report cards are open and ready for review.
Report cards provide academic insight and information. I recommend that parents focus on where their daughter showed strong effort, as diligence and effort are always positive indicators. Similarly, try to offer positive feedback regarding any areas in which your daughter showed improvement. In addition, please seek your daughter’s feelings and feedback. It is important to provide time for your daughter to share her thoughts and experiences during the second term. Below are a few of my favorite guiding questions that can facilitate the discussion about report cards:
- Which grade are you most proud of and why?
- Which of the teacher comments do you appreciate/value the most?
- Are there any surprises for you on this report card?
- What has the second term taught you about how best you learn and study?
- What are the areas you would like to improve? What support might you need?
Having your child verbalize her thoughts in this way puts the emphasis on academic growth and places each student in a position to determine skill sets that can be strengthened. These discussions are particularly important for sixth grade families as the girls receive their first set of letter grades. Please reach out to your daughter’s teachers with any questions or concerns.
The Hockaday School
Within the private school community, The Hockaday School is an independent college-preparatory day school for girls from grades PK–12 located in Dallas, Texas. Students realize their limitless potential through challenging academic curricula, arts, athletics, and extracurricular programs so that they are inspired to lead lives of purpose and impact.
The Hockaday School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its educational, admissions, financial aid, athletic, and other policies and programs.
The Hockaday School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its educational, admissions, financial aid, athletic, and other policies and programs.