Outstanding Academic Performance Kudo

Summary

Use this article to craft comments to acknowledge exceptional student performance. Includes high-impact comments that celebrate excellence in three tone options: formal, friendly, and direct. The full student-facing email template is included for reference.

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Overview

Personalizing comments improves student engagement.  Use any of the templates below when sending an Outstanding Academic Performance kudo in MU Connect. This kudo can be used to highlight exceptional work or achievement. You’ll find messages in three tones - pick the one that matches your style. Simply copy and paste into the comment box and customize as needed. You can view the full email template for the message below.

NOTE: This kudo can be sent anytime using the My Students or Zoom In tabs in MU Connect.

Formal Tone

Use when you want to keep a professional and supportive tone.

  • Your recent work demonstrates exceptional understanding. Congratulations.
  • You have exceeded expectations; your performance is exemplary.
  • Your project reflects outstanding academic rigor. Well done.
  • You set a high standard for excellence; thank you for your dedication.
  • Your achievements in this course are truly remarkable.
  • Exceptional performance noted. Keep leading by example.
  • You have distinguished yourself through outstanding work.
  • Your insights and execution surpass expectations. Congratulations.
  • Your contributions are exemplary. Thank you for your effort.
  • Your mastery of the material is outstanding. Well done.

Friendly Tone

Use when you want to sound warm, encouraging, and approachable.

  • Wow, your work was stellar! Truly outstanding!
  • You blew me away. This is top notch!
  • Incredible results. Congrats on outstanding performance!
  • You rocked it. Your work is amazing!
  • Phenomenal job; couldn’t be prouder!
  • Absolutely exceptional. Keep shining!
  • Your effort really stands out. Fantastic!
  • Simply the best. Awesome work!
  • That was brilliant. Well done!
  • Outstanding job. Thank you for your hard work!

Direct Tone

Use when time is short or you need a straight-to-the-point message.

  • Your work is outstanding. Keep leading by example.
  • Excellent performance across the board. Well done.
  • You’re setting the bar high in this class. Great job.
  • You've shown consistently exceptional work. Keep it up.
  • Impressive achievement on recent assignments. Well earned.
  • Your academic performance stands out. Nicely done.
  • You've shown high quality work so far. Keep going strong.
  • You’re excelling in this course. Keep up the momentum.
  • You’re doing excellent work. Thank you for your effort and focus.
  • Strong academic results and thoughtful engagement. Great work.

 

Email Template

Subject Line: [MU Connect] Kudos! Outstanding Academic Performance in COURSE NAME

Dear STUDENT FIRST NAME,

Congratulations!

I appreciate your hard work and dedication in COURSE NAME! You have shown Outstanding Academic Performance!

Instructor comments:

INSTRUCTOR COMMENTS HERE

[Default Comment: You have shown outstanding academic performance in coursework. Keep it up!]

Sent on behalf of,

KUDOS RAISER NAME

KUDOS RAISER E-MAIL

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Article ID: 1392
Created
Thu 4/17/25 12:13 PM
Modified
Fri 5/2/25 1:56 PM

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