what teachers really mean.
1. Your son has a remarkable ability in gathering needed
information from his classmates.
(He was caught cheating on a test).
2. Karen is an endless fund of energy and viability.
(The hyperactive monster can't stay seated for five minutes).
3. Fantastic imagination! Unmatched in his capacity for blending
fact with fiction.
(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.
(The lazy thing hasn't done one assignment all term).
5. Her athletic ability is marvelous. Superior hand-eye
coordination.
(The little creep stung me with a rubber band from 15 feet
away).
6. Nick thrives on interaction with his peers.
(Your son needs to stop socializing and start working).
7. Your daughter's greatest asset is her demonstrative public
discussions.
(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.
(He's a bully).
9. An adventurous nature lover who rarely misses opportunities
to explore new territory.
(Your daughter was caught skipping school at the fishing pond).
10. I am amazed at her tenacity in retaining her youthful
personality.
(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.
(He must have written the Whiner's Guide).