What Teachers Say and What They Mean

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

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

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.

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 term.

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

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

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

Her exuberant verbosity is awesome.
Really means: A mouth that never stops yakking.