Email - gdefelice@hartdistrict.org
Before you email your teacher, consider using one of the examples below.
Example #1: Have a question about an assignment or need more clarification?
Dear _______________ (teacher name).
I have a question about ______________________ (assignment name).
(Write your question here. Examples: How do you identify a verb? Do I need to answer the questions on page 2 in complete sentences?)
Optional: I would like to come see you at ______________ to discuss this further. (brunch, lunch, office hours, after school, etc.) Would that time work for you?
Thank you for your time.
________________________ (Your first and last name, period)
Example #2: Are you struggling in class and need some assistance?
Dear _______________ (teacher name).
I am concerned about my grade, which is currently ____%.
I think my grade is low because ________________ (reasons).
I think a possible solution is ____________________(solution and/or ideas).
Optional: I would like to come see you at ______________ to discuss this further (brunch, lunch, office hours, after school, etc.). Would that time work for you?
Thank you for your time,
________________________ (Your first and last name, period)
Example #3: Were you absent or planning on being absent in the future?
Dear _______________ (teacher name).
I (was absent / will be absent)(choose only one) on ________ (day, date).
I have checked your website and I know that I need to make up _______________ (assignment).
OR
Can I get the work I will miss in advance, because I would like to finish it before I return to school.
Optional: I would like to come see you at ______________ to discuss this further (brunch, lunch, office hours, after school, etc.). Would that time work for you?
Thank you for your time,
________________________ (Your first and last name, period)
Example #4: Do you think a grade might have been missed or entered incorrectly?
Dear _______________ (teacher name).
I just checked Infinite Campus, and I see that my grade on ___________________ (assignment) is _____ (grade/missing).
I thought that ____________________ (explain what you thought it should be).
Can you please double check to see if there was a mistake? Or, can you let me know if there was a mistake on my part so that I can correct it?
Optional: I would like to come see you at ______________ to discuss this further (brunch, lunch, office hours, after school, etc.). Would that time work for you?
Thank you for your time,
________________________ (Your first and last name, period)
Have a different issue?
Dear _______________ (teacher name).
I am having a problem. My problem is _________________________ (state your problem).
Can you please advise me as to how to handle this problem?
Optional: I would like to come see you at ______________ to discuss this further (brunch, lunch, office hours, after school, etc.). Would that time work for you?
Thank you for your time,
________________________ (Your first and last name, period)