When a teacher says...

Sharon

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Staff member
PREMO Member
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
 

jazz lady

~*~ Rara Avis ~*~
PREMO Member
Originally posted by Sharon
13. Her exuberant verbosity is awesome!
Really means:
A mouth that never stops yacking

I wonder if this was on PFgal's report card? :confused:

:wink:
 

Desdemona

New Member
RE: When a teacher says . . .

Sharon, I love these. May bave to incorporate some of these into my next Parent-Teacher conference session. :high5:
 
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