When my kids were in elementary school, they switched to “Satisfactory” and “Unsatisfactory” with an large space for the teacher’s remarks. It really took the fun out of report cards for the kids. I grew up with a cash reward for each grade ($1 for an A, $.50 for a B) and worked my butt off for those rewards. I used the same for my kids (with higher $$ rewards according to inflation and buying power stats) but then they did this. The boys were not happy, so we had to come up with something comparable based on the teacher’s comments. There was dickering and negotiating, but they came away satisfied, which is what was important. I suppose it made reporting easier on the teacher, but I doubt it. When I had a chance to talk to their teachers during “parent/teacher nights”, the teachers had not been given any say over the switch, it was imposed on them by the school board. :P
Templo S.U.D. over 4 years ago
have fun at that, Ernesto
M2MM over 4 years ago
When my kids were in elementary school, they switched to “Satisfactory” and “Unsatisfactory” with an large space for the teacher’s remarks. It really took the fun out of report cards for the kids. I grew up with a cash reward for each grade ($1 for an A, $.50 for a B) and worked my butt off for those rewards. I used the same for my kids (with higher $$ rewards according to inflation and buying power stats) but then they did this. The boys were not happy, so we had to come up with something comparable based on the teacher’s comments. There was dickering and negotiating, but they came away satisfied, which is what was important. I suppose it made reporting easier on the teacher, but I doubt it. When I had a chance to talk to their teachers during “parent/teacher nights”, the teachers had not been given any say over the switch, it was imposed on them by the school board. :P
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member over 4 years ago
How prescient of Mr. Thompson!
dwane.scoty1 over 4 years ago
Ernesto would lose that bag in heartbeat if Viola happened along & said: “Ernesto! Nice Face job! Looks great!”
PleaseStay6PixelsAway over 4 years ago
Way to maintain your “human dignity”, Ernesto.
Nathan Daniels over 4 years ago
Today’s strip makes me wonder if Ernesto is responsible for Petey’s perpetual “Zombie Toads” and diorama creator’s blocks.
WCraft Premium Member over 4 years ago
Ahhhhh… the problems of 2009….sigh.
ChessPirate over 4 years ago
A = ⭐️ or ☝️ B = ✌️ or ☀️ C = ❤️ or ☺ D = ⚠️ or ⛈ F = ☹️ or ❌️ or █
fuzzybritches over 4 years ago
When I was in kindergarten (many years ago) we got smileys, straight faces, or frownies.
gbars70 over 4 years ago
No figment is that earnest(o).
craigwestlake over 4 years ago
May the inventors of “politically correctness” die a thousand deaths…
DCBakerEsq over 4 years ago
I DEMAND TO BE GRADED!
aKG1 over 4 years ago
I wonder if they are going to use the Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale? The happy face to crying face system could easily be applied to grades.
Sisyphos over 4 years ago
Imaginary Ernesto is all worked up over something he cannot control. Petey is more realistic, laid-back, and likely to enjoy his summer!