We're getting there...

[traveling_storm]

...closer to the times of no stress, I mean. Not quite there yet

Comments

[aggie_june]

wow - that must make it hard to write a report card. Glad you like the new place.

[traveling_storm]

It certainly tests my creativity. ^^;;

And new place ROCKS! *pumps fist*

[wiccanlilly]

The report card dilemna is one of teachers everywhere. I think the most negative thing we were able to say was something along the lines of "handwriting needs improvement"--and yes, still high school. Can't damage their precious self-esteem after all. It makes trying to find the positive comments for like the 3 kids there is NOTHING good to say about very hard indeed. "Well, he cuts class in style," or "It's the most respectful disresopect I've ever heard" just don't cut it.

[traveling_storm]

Yes, we mustn't hurt the little darlings feelings. And naturally, the outside world will feel the exact same way and treat them with kid gloves after they graduate. Future employers will never say anything unkind towards them, no matter how badly they suck. >.<;;;; There are a great deal of people who are in for one HELL of a wakeup call.

I like the last one best ('most respectful disrespect'). I want to use that. :D

[uminohikari]

...we don't get comments on our report cards unless it's a bad thing. :O

[traveling_storm]

Seriously? *awed* Lucky teachers... ^__^ Sorry, I'm just imagining the freedom to tell parents exactly what BRATS they've raised.

Ok, ok, i know they can't go that far, but one can dream. ^^

[blkdragonqueen]

My argument: There can be no such thing as "negativity" in a report card because you're REPORTING their progress and everything you write is positive criticism in helping them grow up into responsible adults.

(or just chuck the pen back at the kid and look around innocently while asking "who threw that?")

[traveling_storm]

LOL - this is true. I love your argument. And I would never chuck pens at a student.

.....I chalk bits of chalk. Pens are expensive. >.>;;;;;

[honilee]

At my school there were only six pre-programmed sentences that teachers could use to comment on a student's report card. I'm sure it kept parent complaints down, but what a pain for the teachers!

[traveling_storm]

Actually, I'm thinking how easy that would make my life right about now. ^__^;; Wouldn't help the kids one bit but it'd make the report writing FLY by. ^__^