What a teacher says and what he/she really means.

01-10-04

[WKB]

1. Your son has a remarkable ability in gathering needed information from his classmates.
Really means: He was caught cheating on a test.

2. Karen is an endless fund of energy and vitality. Really means:.
The hyperactive monster can't stay seated for five minutes.

3. Fantastic imagination! Unmatched in his capacity for blending fact with fiction. Really means:.
He's definitely one of the biggest liars I have ever met.

4. Margie exhibits a casual, relaxed attitude to school, indicating that high expectations don't intimidate her..
Really means: The lazy thing hasn't done one assignment all quarter.

5. Her athletic ability is marvelous. Superior hand-eye coordination..
Really means: The little creep stung me with a rubber band from 15 feet away.

6. Nick thrives on interaction with his peers. Really means:.
Your son needs to stop socializing and start working.

7. Your daughter's greatest asset is her demonstrative public discussions..
Really means: Classroom lawyer! Why is it that every time I explain an assignment she creates a class argument.

8. John enjoys the thrill of engaging challenges with his peers..
Really means: He's a bully.

9. An adventurous nature lover who rarely misses opportunities to explore new territory. Really means:.
Your daughter was caught skipping school at the fishing pond.

10. I am amazed at her tenacity in retaining her youthful personality. Really means: .
She's so immature that we've run out of diapers.

11. Unlike some students who hide their emotion, Charles is very expressive and open. Really means: .
He must have written the Whiner's Guide.

12. I firmly believe that her intellectual and emotional progress would be enhanced through a year's repetition of her learning environment. Really means:.
Regretfully, we believe that she is not ready for high school and must repeat the 8th grade.

13. Her exuberant verbosity is awesome! Really means:.
A mouth that never stops yacking

[WKB]

Missippy Ed u ka shun ping

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[LiteKeeper]

bump :-)

[martin_fierro]

[notpoliticallycorewrecked]

Theses are priceless. I am going to bookmark them for my future progress reports. There are several that apply to some of my current students.

[WKB]

Too funny

[WKB]

Always glad to help out the education system.

[stboz]

Having done a couple of stints as a substitute at the Vicksburg high schools, I can say these thoughts only scratch the surface.