Student Slang Decoder
If a student says your lesson was “fire,” they mean this.
What is Good or Cool?
This "T" word describes the first level of support all students get in class.
What is Tier 1?
This is what you hear 200 times a day between classes.
What is “Can I go to the bathroom?”
When teachers greet students at the door, it increases this in the classroom.
What is belonging/engagement?
This is the healthiest word to protect your mental well-being.
What is “No” or “Not Today”?
When a kid says “that’s cap,” they’re saying this.
What is a Lie?
MTSS stands for these 4 words.
What is Multi-Tiered System of Supports?
You buy these with your own money, even though they should be provided.
What are Tissues, Pencils, or Expo Markers?
Calling a parent with good news about their child builds this
What is a positive relationships/parent partnership?
Talking to a trusted teammate after a hard class is this.
What is Seeking Support?
“You really ate that lesson, no cap.”
What is you taught that lesson really well, I’m being honest?
Taking attendance, teaching rules, and checking homework are all this tier.
What is Tier 1?
The only thing dirtier than a student desk.
What is The Teachers’ Lounge Microwave?
Celebrating a teacher’s hard work helps with this
What is morale/staff culture?
Taking 3 deep breaths before responding to that email is this skill.
What is Self-Regulation?
The tea” in “clock that tea” means this
What is the information/truth/details?
If a student needs a behavior plan made just for them, they likely need this tier.
What is Tier 3?
This could have been an email, but instead it’s this.
What is A 60-Minute Meeting?
Listening when a student is upset builds this.
What is trust?
Leaving school at contract time instead of staying 2 extra hours helps prevent this.
What is Burnout?
When a student calls something “bussin,” it means this.
What is Really Good / Especially Food?
MTSS helps with reading and math, but also this part of school.
What is Behavior or Feelings/SEL?
What you do when you hear “the copier is fixed!”
What is Sprint There Before It Breaks Again?
One thing visitors notice in 30 seconds about our culture.
What is the front office vibe/how people act? or What is cleanliness, greetings
Remembering “I can’t pour from an empty cup” is about this.
What is Teacher Well-Being?