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NEW EUPHEMISMS FOR BAD STUFF AT SCHOOL

Time-out - "An Isolated Reflection Interval"

Detention - "Post-instructional Behavioral Adjustment Period"

Course Failure - "Unrequested Course Re-registration"

Incomplete Course Grade - "An Unrequited Educational Encounter"

Suspension - "Mandatory Discontinued Attendance"

In-School Suspension - "Mandatory Academically Unassigned Attendance"

Absence - "A Non-school Learning Experience"

Truancy - "An Undocumented Non-school Learning Experience"

Seating Assignment Change - "An Intraclassroom Transfer"

Sent to the Principal - "Compulsory Administrative Consultation"

Retention - "Lateral Academic Advancement"

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