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Your child is a pain in my ...

Dec 13, 2016

I have a child that is a challenge to say the least. I am looking for a list of "nice" teacher phrases to use in an upcoming conference so I do not blurt out what I really want to say. Our school is big into pc phrases like "academically dishonest" instead of cheating and "social" instead of won't shut up. I had a list at one time but now can't find it. Does anyone have a list to share or a website where I could find one?

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AM As a parent I say, yes, please!!!

Your phrases tell me nothing. Describe what you see, what is occurring, when it occurs etc. Not what you think, just the facts. That is helpful.

On 12/13/16, old regular wrote: > Why not just describe exactly what you observe the student > doing? Take your judgement out of it.

Dec 14, 2016

direct without disdain "Your child spends a good amount of time talking when he should be working."

"Johnny does not remain seated long enough to get focused on his work"

"Her work shows little effort as evidenced by poor scores and handing in papers in half the time a good job would require".

"Your child's so...See More

Dec 14, 2016

Try these Johnny is out of his seat 10 times in a 42 minute period.
Janey blurts out 6 times in a 20 minute discussion/work
time. Joey has had time out 6 times in one week. Josie has
had to stand against the wall for hitting someone at
recess 3 times.

Out of 20 children Zack did not have his lessons completed
3 times in a week. Over ...See More

Dec 15, 2016

ccc On 12/15/16, Try these wrote: > Johnny is out of his seat 10 times in a 42 minute period. > Janey blurts out 6 times in a 20 minute discussion/work > time. Joey has had time out 6 times in one week. Josie has > had to stand against the wall for hitting someone at > recess 3 times. > > Out of 20 children Zack did not have his le...See More

Dec 15, 2016

Judy2/Ca Be honest in a professional way. How is a parent supposed to understand if all they hear is gobbleygook? Be clear about the grade level expectations and how the child is performing. Same with behavioral issues. 12/15/16, ccc wrote: > On 12/15/16, Try these wrote: >> Johnny is out of his seat 10 times in a 42 minute period. >> Janey b...See More

Dec 15, 2016

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