Things HS Kids Say

Sharing the verbal gems given by my precious students (is there a sarcasm font yet?)

[Things HS Kids Say @ThingsHeardInHS]

Why did I have a 10 minute discussion with a senior in HS about what the word “minimum” means?! Like how tf do you not understand “minimum of 1500 words” as a requirement?!

[Things HS Kids Say @ThingsHeardInHS]

@momwifefcsteach Tell them to double the time it took them to turn it in late and that’s how long it’ll take you to grade them. Minimum turnaround is 2 weeks

[Things HS Kids Say @ThingsHeardInHS]

@irritatedteach @VenusFighting I hereby dub thee………

PETTY BETTY!!

And I’m here for it!!

[Things HS Kids Say @ThingsHeardInHS]

Talking about genetics and patterns of inheritance

Me: what do you call a trait that’s represented by a capital letter?

S: Dominant!

M: and what’s the opposite of dominant?

S: Submissive! (Said with far too much enthusiasm…)

[Things HS Kids Say @ThingsHeardInHS]

@heartless_pe @TrueWitTeacher @TheREALTeacher8 This…..

[Things HS Kids Say @ThingsHeardInHS]

While talking about insects and I mention metamorphosis...

S: But wait frogs do that...

Me: Frogs are amphibians

S: So are tadpoles insects??

[Things HS Kids Say @ThingsHeardInHS]

I just got asked by an 18 yo HS senior how to convert a percentage to a decimal.....

[Things HS Kids Say @ThingsHeardInHS]

@ProfOfSarcasm The Kingdome was a straight death trap.....but man it could get rockin!!

[Things HS Kids Say @ThingsHeardInHS]

@TeachingHS Before you hate too much...

https://t.co/gUMHhIG9iY

[Kendra Ramsey @MamaK_Ramsey]

We tested blood types today in HS forensics, Sr boy says “that’s the first A plus I’ve seen in awhile” 😂 🩸 @student_convos @HSTeachProbs @ThingsHeardInHS

[Things HS Kids Say @ThingsHeardInHS]

Me (via Remind): There will be a required Zoom tomorrow during your class period to prepare for the test, which is next week

Student: so there’s a zoom today?

Me: ....(dies inside a little more)

[Things HS Kids Say @ThingsHeardInHS]

@heartless_pe I love my Pilot!! I thought a Highlander was smaller, and was overpriced for what you got.

[Things HS Kids Say @ThingsHeardInHS]

Alright I need some advice. My seniors had a huge project that was recently due. About 15% haven’t done it. They’ve known about it for a month, since we’ve been quarantined. What would you do?

[Things HS Kids Say @ThingsHeardInHS]

@ConfusedTeach13 😂😂 how about if I’m getting paid? Does that change it? I still feel a little shame....the couch and the World Series are calling my name...

[Things HS Kids Say @ThingsHeardInHS]

Should I be ashamed that I’m sitting at my table in my underwear, eating Halloween candy from the bag and attempting to write curriculum for the district? I don’t think I should but I still have a nagging feeling of shame...😬😬 #noshame #sorrynotsorry

[Things HS Kids Say @ThingsHeardInHS]

@newenglishteach @SpeciesPodcast

[Things HS Kids Say @ThingsHeardInHS]

Me: A duck and a platypus are examples of convergent evolution.

S: wait I thought they were related...?

M: no, a platypus is a monotreme

S: what’s a duck?

M: (thinking I’m being punk’d) ...a bird...?

S: DUCKS CAN FLY?!

Me:

[Things HS Kids Say @ThingsHeardInHS]

Discussing octopus eyes:

S1: octopus don’t have bones?
S2: wait, octopus are REAL?!

Sorry @SarahMackAttack 😬😬

#educationfail

[Things HS Kids Say @ThingsHeardInHS]

@hollysingssongs I’m not opposed to going over it with the student at all. I just don’t want my test materials to leave my possession. What’s to say mom doesn’t publish it on the internet? I’d be happy to go over it with the student and will tell mom as much.

[Things HS Kids Say @ThingsHeardInHS]

Ok, need some advice. Parent called about an F their daughter got on a quiz. They want a copy of the quiz to go over with their daughter what they got wrong. I don’t want my quizzes to leave my room. Thoughts? Possible responses to mom?