GoldStar
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AI Progress Notes for K-6 Teachers.
In Seconds.

GoldStar helps K-6 teachers write professional progress notes, build class tracking grids, and create custom forms — all in one place.

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74 of 75 founding teacher spots remaining.

No data stored for guests

Notes are generated and gone. We never save what you type unless you create an account.

First names only

We never ask for last names, birthdates, or any identifying information. FERPA-safe by design.

Never sold, never shared

Your students' information is never shared with third parties. Ever.

Everything in GoldStar

AI Progress Notes

Fill out a quick form about any student and get a professional, parent-friendly note in seconds. Automatically adjusts tone and language for Kindergarten through Grade 6.

Class Grids

Build reusable tracking templates for attendance, reading levels, field trip payments, and anything else. Spin up a dated instance in one click — your roster auto-populates as rows.

Advanced Forms

Create custom forms with 9 field types, fill them out per student, and print clean copies. Perfect for parent conferences, IEP tracking, and structured observations.

See the difference grade level makes

Same student. Different grade. Completely different tone.

Teacher Input

“Energetic, loves hands-on activities, struggles to stay focused during independent reading time”

Kindergarten–Grade 2

Jaylen brings wonderful energy to our classroom and shines during hands-on learning activities. We are working together on building stamina during quiet reading time, and he is making steady progress with continued encouragement and support.

Grade 5–6

Jaylen demonstrates strong engagement during collaborative and project-based tasks. To continue his academic growth, he would benefit from developing self-regulation strategies during independent reading to build the sustained focus needed for middle school success.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is GoldStar really free?
Yes — no account needed to try. Write up to 3 notes free. Create a free account for unlimited notes, a saved student roster, Class Grids, and Advanced Forms. We're in beta and the first 75 teachers get lifetime free access.
Q:What grades does GoldStar support?
Kindergarten through Grade 6. The language, skill areas, and tone automatically adjust based on grade level — a K note sounds warm and nurturing, a Grade 6 note sounds academic and goal-oriented.
Q:Is student data safe?
Yes. GoldStar stores only student first names. No last names, no birthdates, no sensitive information. Notes are generated using Claude AI and are not stored by GoldStar beyond your own account history. We take FERPA seriously.
Q:Can I use GoldStar for report cards?
Absolutely. Use the "Detailed Report Card Comment" length setting for official report cards (6+ sentences), "Standard Progress Note" for regular updates, or "Short Snippet" for parent app messages on ClassDojo, Seesaw, or Remind.
Q:What else can I use GoldStar for besides notes?
GoldStar includes two form tools built for classroom life. Class Grids let you track anything across your whole roster — attendance, reading levels, field trip payments — with a spreadsheet-style layout that prints cleanly. Advanced Forms let you build structured forms with custom fields, fill them out per student, and keep a submission history.
Q:Do I need an account to use GoldStar?
No — you can write up to 3 notes without creating an account. Create a free account to save your student roster, keep note history, and generate unlimited notes.
Q:What makes GoldStar different from just using ChatGPT?
GoldStar is built specifically for K-6 teachers. The form guides you through exactly what to include, the language adjusts automatically by grade level, pronouns are handled correctly, and notes never use deficit language. No prompting knowledge required — just fill in what you know about the student.
Q:How do I get help or give feedback?
Email us at [email protected] — we read every message.