Etiquette How to use appropriately when communicating with teachers

Popular, easy, and accessible form of communication Purpose (in school setting) – Make requests – Transmit or share documents – Express concerns or gratitude – Notify of absences or other significant issues

What’s the Problem? See for yourself… Hi Ms. Cruz can me and lindsey borrow ur movie tomorrow after class of the merchant of Venice thanks laura Hi Ms. Cruz for the extra credit project I am going to be joining lindsey and Dylan’s groups they had told me that it would be okay to join them Thanks laura

Hey in the grade book it says I got a missing assignment but I know I turned that stuff in Dear Ms. Cruze; as you can see frfom thtis , i did not attend school today and would like to know what the possible ways were for me to receive my makeup work. if you cannot it to me then i am available to stop by tomorrow and pick it up. i would also like to say thank you for reading this and hopefully i receive an back. sincerely, Riley Smith

Mrs. Cruz Hello my name is victoria berrega and i am vanessa’s mom i am writing you this note because my daughter had homework that she was not able to do last night due to our computer and printer at home is not working, can she return that homework tomorrow? She was actually stressed about it last night because she was not able to do it. Hopefully she will be able to do it tonight. if you have any questions you can call me or me back on this. Sorry for the inconvenience but she will return her homework by tomorrow. THANK YOU

im going to give you my outline and rough draft after school if thats fine with you? cuss im going to finish my final thing in ts. but if its not fine i understand..

Ms. Cruz, I was working of the precis write up outline and was a bit confused when it came to the set up and evidence part. I'm doing my precis on how Shakespeare uses the play to perpetuate negative stereo types on women. I'm using Portia and Jessica as an example, but how would I show evidence for both? Should I use 2 quotes, one for each of them? Thank you – jasleen

Dear teachers, This Is Brutus Dunbar. I was wondering if all the work was put in and if there was anything I could do to bring my grade up in your classes. If there is let me know and it will be done. Thank you.

Basics Subject Clear, accurate, concise Proper heading Dear Ms. Gonzalez, Body include necessary context make request clear or provide necessary context if it is a problem If message is to notify of absence (past or upcoming) be sure to include dates include solutions or suggest time for face-to-face meeting When including attachments, the file name should include student name and name of assignment File should also be in RTF (Rich Text Format) to ensure compatibility Closing Thank you, Your full name Class period

Good morning Ms. Cruz, I am leaving after 3rd period today and wanted to know if I could come in this morning and at lunch to get some research done. Just in case you don't recieve my or have time to respond I'll come by and see if your in there. Thank you in advance. -Your student Alexandra Gardner

Dear Ms. Cruz This is Sue from English 2, period 4. I wanted to let you know that I will not be in class on Friday, August 3 rd because I have a doctor’s appointment that cannot be rescheduled. I would like to get my absent work ahead of time. May I come by on Thursday after school to pick it up? Thank you, Sue Walker

Subject: Grades Always check online first Check if grading is “completed” Check if you were absent for that assignment/quiz If the issue is going to require continued discussion, make an appointment to discuss this in person.

Assignment Now, pay attention for your HW assignment!