Thursday, April 17, 2008

School speak

I was called to speak about an adult student we have. The director
of the adult program, and an assistant principle were dealing with some
e-mail that had come from said student. It seems he thinks we should find
him a job, and 'owe' him that somehow. Not only that, but it must be a good paying job, where he can 'grow', that he'll enjoy, and also one that will fit in with his desired working hours. (Two hours a day on alternate Tuesdays during weeks when it's raining for at least three days, with paid meal breaks at the beginning and end of each shift).

"I couldn't get that dickless wonder a job working a push broom in hell. He's utterly useless for anything but taking up space in noisy and annoying ways" is what I did not say. What I said was "The young mans skill set is still undeveloped, and the employers in our system have declined to take on the task of furthering his development, considering the level he is at and his individual learning pace, coupled with employability skill ratings and task time availability".

That is school speak for "He's a dickless wonder who couldn't push a broom in hell and get it right".

Mustn't ruffle the feathers now...... :-)

Oh, they towed a senator through our program again yesterday, along with a phalanx of flunkies and several hangers on, accompanied by a box of spare ties in case one fell off. Senator yippyskippy made nicey nice noises and had his picture taken with a few of my students and I. Oh Boy. That was so much fun. all done now? You must be leaving? So sorry to hear that. Goodbye. Are you still here?
I hear there's free bourbon down in the front office...... Bye now.

3 comments:

CrankyProf said...

I'm guessing I have your broom-pushing sister in one of my classes.

LBJ said...

oh Lord, I just snorted coffee on the keyboard. I can just imagine you sayintg that to them as well.

After a day with suits myself, I needed that laugh.

Anonymous said...

Pity we can't SAY the things that need to be said.