Parent Letter Grading Rubric

Major Revisions Needed

Parent
Letter
(20Pts)

1 or 2
The parent letter has

grammar and/or spelling

errors and is lacking
professionalism.
The letter is lacking in
detail.
The letter does not

sufficiently encourage
parent involvement and
participation

Meets Expectations
with a Few
Minor Revisions Needed
3
Parent Letter is written in a
way that portrays
professionalism, is relatively
free of grammatical and
spelling errors (although a few
minor corrections may be
needed).
Letter may need to be revised
to be one page or less (not
counting the list of items
needed).
The letter shares one or two
learning activities and the
proposed field trip, but may
need to do so in more detail
so that they are easily
understood by the reader.
The parent letter invites
parental
involvement/participation;
however, may not provide
specific details on what
parents can do.

Meets Expectations

Exceeds Expectations
SCORE:

4
Parent Letter is written
in a way that portrays
professionalism, is free
of grammatical and
spelling errors. Letter is
one page or less (not
counting the list of items
needed).
The letter introduces the
theme in a way that
promotes interest and
enthusiasm in the
reader.
The letter briefly shares
one or two learning
activities and proposed
field trip.
The parent letter lets
parents know that their
input and participation is
valued and they are
invited to share their
ideas, expertise and
time.

5
Parent Letter is written
in a way that portrays
professionalism, is free
of grammatical and
spelling errors. Letter is
one page or less (not
counting the list of items
needed).
The letter introduces the
theme in a way that
promotes interest and
enthusiasm in the
reader.
The letter briefly shares
one or two learning
activities and proposed
field trip.
The parent letter lets
parents know that their
input and participation is
valued and they are
invited to share their
ideas, expertise and
time.
The Parent Letter
provides specific
examples of activities
parents can do at home.

Score
multiplied
by 4 =