What the teacher says and (what the teacher really means).

1. Your son has a remarkable ability in gathering needed information
from his classmates.
*(He was caught cheating on a test).
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2. Karen is an endless fund of energy and viability.
*(The hyperactive monster can't stay seated for five minutes).
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3. Fantastic imagination! Unmatched in his capacity for blending fact
with fiction.
*(He's definitely one of the biggest liars I have ever met).
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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).
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5. Her athletic ability is marvelous. Superior hand-eye coordination.
*(The little creep stung me with a rubber band from 15 feet away).
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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).
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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).
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10. I am amazed at her tenacity in retaining her youthful personality.
*(She's so immature that we've run out of diapers).
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11. Unlike some students who hide their emotion, Charles is very
expressive and open.
*(He must have written the Whiner's Guide).
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12. I firmly believe that her intellectual and emotional progress
would be enhanced through a year's repetition of her learning environment.
*(Regretfully, we believe that she is not ready for high school and
must repeat the 8th grade).
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13. Her exuberant verbosity is awesome!
*(A mouth that never stops yacking).
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