In a rather unconventional move, a Yeshiva elementary school in Long Island, New York, has made headlines with a letter sent to parents regarding their children’s report cards. While celebrating a child’s strengths is essential, this school has taken it to an unexpected level. The letter offers parents the option to review their child’s actual grades and then request a second report card featuring inflated grades for their child to see. Yes, you read that right: two report cards—one reflecting reality, and another filled with imaginary higher marks to protect little feelings.
Excerpt from the Letter
“Dear Parents,
Enclosed is your son’s report card for the first semester. Please remember that report cards are just one measure of your son’s progress. After reviewing it thoroughly, feel free to reach out to your son’s teacher or the administration if you have any questions.
This report card provides a chance to celebrate your son’s successes, motivate him to continue his great work, and address any areas needing improvement. We take pride in our students who demonstrate exemplary behavior.
Since our aim is to provide honest information to parents without discouraging students, it’s important to use discretion before allowing your child to see his report card. We recommend that report cards only be shared with students after parental approval and guidance. If, after reviewing the attached report card, you would like us to prepare an alternative version with higher grades, please contact Mrs. Johnson at extension 1xxx.”
While the intentions behind this initiative seem positive, one can’t help but wonder: what good does it do to shield children from their true academic performance? Sure, positive reinforcement is valuable, but misleading them into thinking they’ve excelled when they haven’t could be counterproductive. The real world typically requires tangible achievements to earn recognition.
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In summary, a school in New York is offering parents the option of obtaining a fake report card with better grades for their children, sparking debate about the merits of such an approach. While the intention is to protect young ones from disappointment, it raises questions about the importance of facing reality and learning from academic challenges.