How To E-Mail Your Teacher

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)