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What should I do if I think my teacher is treating me unfairly? Should I speak with my principal?

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Yes, of course. Children deserve just as much respect as adults, and if you feel your teacher is treating you unjustly, you should contact your school principal. If it continues, you may need to consider addressing your district administration.

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Can I email the principal instead of handwriting a letter?

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Yes, of course. Your principal may even appreciate this, as email is convenient, and if you don't have great handwriting, he/she will not have to struggle to read it.

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How do I write a letter to my teacher suggesting three changes he could make that will help students improve performance in his subject?

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Unless the teacher invites constructive criticism, you should not suggest changes to the teacher's routine. Teachers are human, just like their students. Ultimately, it is the teacher's responsibility to help students learn, not to perform for your entertainment.

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How can I write a letter about expanding our school programs?

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Make sure to make recommendations on the programs you want, outlining how it will benefit the school and its students, and the support of many fellow students (petitions are good for this). Having a teacher on-board will greatly help.

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As a parent, how would I write a letter to my child's principal about an injury that he got at school?

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I'm a parent too, and once my child had a knee injury at recces. I informed the principal of this matter in a polite and respectful tone (as if I was talking to my boss). I also requested that some of the playground equipment be tested for safety hazards. I suggest you do the same.

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Do I have to sign my full name at the end of my letter?

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Yes, sign the letter with your first and last name so the principal will know who you are, and can verify that you're actually a student at the school.

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What if we have a main principal for the whole school, and then individual principals for each grade? Who do I send my letter to?

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It depends on what the letter is about. If it is something universal to the entire school, write to the main principal. If it is grade specific, write to a grade principal.

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There is a new school policy for middle schoolers that nobody likes or understand––is that worth writing to the principal?

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Ask your teachers. They'll likely know more about the policy. If you feel like their explanations are not good enough, ask your counselor.

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How can I notify the principal when a teacher is not doing a good job and is doing things that are unethical?

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Talk to the principal in person, write a letter, or compose an email. Explain the situation thoroughly.

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How can I write a letter to my principal complaining about the maltreatment of students?

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Follow the steps in the article. State your problems clearly, with examples, and how you would like it improved.

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My teacher leaves the class for 5 to 10 minutes at a time, and only give us packets while she sits at her desk all day. Is that a reasonable reason for me to write a letter to my principal?

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Yes and no, it depends on if the teacher is actually teaching the subject. If not then yes, but if the teacher is teaching it, consider the following: Is he/she doing it often? Have you talked to the teacher before about this? If yes, then go to your principal or counselor.

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What should I do if the principal ignores my complaint about a serious matter?

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The next step would be to escalate the matter to the school superintendent. Include the original letter that you sent to the principal and response, if any, that the principal gave.

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How do I write a letter of complaint to the principal telling him of at least three different areas in which the school can improve upon its administration?

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Address the problems gently but firmly without pointing blame. For example, you could say, “Dear Mr./Mrs. John Doe, Thank you for all you have done for our school, I personally too would like to help. I have three great ideas to help improve areas of our school, etc.”.

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