report card

noun

1

: a report on a student that is periodically submitted by a school to the student's parents or guardian

2

: an evaluation of performance

Examples of report card in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Within Florida, Core Knowledge is taught extensively in the state’s classical charter schools, over 82% of which earned an A or B report card grade for the 2024-25 school year. — Thibaut Delloue, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2026

This effort is still in development but is supposed to be incorporated into a student’s report card. — Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026

That goes a long way in Gainesville, where football wins account for a large portion of the Gator-in-chief’s report card. — Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026

But emotional intelligence, or the ability to understand, navigate and express emotions in healthy ways, will strengthen your child’s resilience and mental strength far more than any report card. — Reem Raouda, CNBC, 31 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for report card

• bodyguard
• boulevard
• disregard
• asgard
• backyard
• barnyard
• blackguard
• bombard
• brickyard
• canard
• churchyard
• coastguard

Kids Definition

report card

noun

: a report containing a student's grades that is regularly sent by a school to the student's parents or guardian