EXCELLENT

GOOD

VARIABLE

BELOW EXPECTED

POOR

EFFORT

Very high work ethic.

Enthusiastic approach to studies

Work is undertaken to the best of the student’s ability

Meets all expectations.

Fully involved in class activities.

Generally sound work ethic.

Usually tries hard.

Most work is undertaken to the best of the student’s ability.

Meets most expectations.

Usually willing to be involved in activities.

Can display some or all of the characteristics in the GOOD column at most times but can, on some occasions,  display some or all of the characteristics in the BELOW EXPECTED column

Work is casual.

May try at times but at other times makes little effort.

Frequently does not meet expectations.

Frequently unwilling to be involved in activities.

Shows little or no interest in class work.

Lacks energy & drive. 

Unmotivated.

Fails to comply with expectations.

Minimal effort made

CONDUCT

Very high level of self discipline.

Consistently displays mature behaviour.

Always courteous.

Cooperates fully.

Always punctual.

Always pays attention.

Usually well behaved and focussed.

Usually courteous.

Usually punctual.

Usually pays attention.

Misbehaviour may occur often.

Can make inappropriate remarks.

Often late.

Frequently needs reminding to pay attention.

Behaviour can be unacceptable, often leading to removal from class.

Rude at times.

Regularly late and/or truants lessons.

Poor attention to lessons.

WORK COMPLETION

Work, including homework is always completed on time.

Is always prepared for the lesson with correct books and/ or equipment.

Most work, including homework is completed on time.

Usually has all the gear for a lesson but may forget things occasionally.

Frequently work, including homework is not done when set.

Often does not have the correct books / equipment.

Work, including homework is rarely attempted.

Usually fails to bring the correct books / equipment for the lesson.