School Rule Rebel Gifts

'What did I learn in school today? You can't chew gum in class even if you brought a pack for the teacher.'

"Have you been on the moon again, young man?"

Thinks he's too cool for school.

'What are the other nonconformists wearing this year?'

'Before we start, I'd like legal representation.'

'I wasn't playing hooky -- I was fleeing the deteriorating public school system.'

"Well, if the test is multiple choice I choose not to take it."

"So basically you're telling us that you make the youngest of your species sit in a room for twelves years and that is an education. . . you're kidding, right?"

'This isn't a good time. I'm in trouble with the Dean for using my cell phone in class. I'll call you back.'

"Do I get to lawyer up before I see the Principal?"

'When you grounded me to my room, you said no TV or computer. You never said I couldn't build my own bike.'

'At least you won't have to worry about the rising costs of a college education.'

'You got everyfink Bruv? Stink bombs, pea shooter, dead frogs . . .'

"Sorry, class, but because of new deregulations, I don't have to teach you anything this year."

Who...what...why...when...where...whatever...

'You expect me to play with educational toys during SUMMER VACATION?'

"I'm not fishing, I'm hunting."

'I assume this is a fictionalized version of your algebra homework.'

'A hidden cost of implementing common core standards in education...'

'I think you are over-reacting Mr. Brown. You were charged a mandatory basic parking fine. I don't think we need to talk about taking your case to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg.'

'Take this back to the committee. Since this is a school I would like the mission statement to mention education.'

"Son, we didn't spend a fortune on your education so you can 'just be yourself.'"

"Grandma, this is now how some schools say obey the rules."

School Boundries.

'Sorry, I can't talk now, Mr. Harris, I'm texting right now! I'll take whatever punishment you want to give me.'

"If everyone is gonna get a universal basic income, what is the point of getting good grades?"

Do we have to know all the letters? I don't use them all when I text.

'Now, the school playground rules are: No fighting, no pushing, and, most importantly, no biting!'

"Timmy, no matter your clothing or counting, school is not prison."

'No matter how much historical research was done, Roger, students who lead juntas have to be disciplined.'

'You have to stay after school because you got caught in the hall without a pass? But you're homeschooled!'

'We should try harder to behave. We're wearing a rut in this floor.'

Ambulance towed from a no-parking zone.

Standardized Testing

'The board couldn't come up with a 'Plan-A'.'