Q&A for How to Write a Letter to Your Teacher

Write about things you are thankful for (like how she has helped you learn), any inside jokes, or funny moments during class. You can sign off with just your name and nothing else, or with "Happy Birthday, your name."

Be very respectful, sign on and off properly and end with, "Respectfully, (your name)."

Do exactly that. Share what it in your heart regarding your teacher and the subject. If your teacher helped you in any specific way, make sure to include that in your note.

Explain to your teacher why you think you failed or didn't do well on the test, and ask for a second opportunity. Describe for her how you'll prepare to make sure you get a better grade this time.

You shouldn't write one. The only way to ensure your teacher says good things in a parent/teacher conference is by being a good student.

Formal. Your teacher is an authority figure, not your friend.

You just Write a Thank You Letter as normal, but throw in some specifics like, "Whenever my son came home from school, he would always tell me what had happened during the day and how much he enjoyed your class." Tell the teacher how proud you are of what your child has learned and how much you appreciate him/her for teaching.

You will probably need a parent to write a permission letter for you. Usually, the school will only accept permission letters from parents.

Tell your teacher that your grades mean a lot to you and that you're willing to work hard to improve your test grade. Then, ask if they can give you a second chance or offer you some extra credit. Don't forget to thank your teacher for their time.

Simply list all the things you need help with and your teacher will help you.

You can tell her that you look forward to getting to know her over the course of the school year. You can also introduce yourself, tell her a little bit about yourself and ask her some questions to get to know her better. Be polite and be professional.

Be honest about your feelings, but make sure you're respectful, too. That means using polite language, avoiding curse words, and keeping your tone calm and professional. Remember to be specific when talking about your feelings. If you don't like it when your teacher uses a certain nickname in front of the class, tell them that and explain how it makes you feel.

It should generally always be formal. The only exception would be a thank you after you graduate from the class.

First of all, consider having this conversation in person instead of writing the letter, as your teacher is probably going to have questions for you. But if you're determined to write a letter, start off with something like, "Dear Mr./Ms. [name], I am writing to inform you of some difficulties I am currently having at home." Then go on to explain the problems and whatever you might need from them (support or help, an extension on an assignment, tutoring, etc.

If summer school has ended, you'll probably have to mail your letter. Ask your parents to help find you teacher's address and mail your letter.

If you mean you're afraid what you have to tell your teacher will upset them, but it must be said (i.e. you did something wrong and you're trying to correct the situation), just be honest and straightforward and apologize for whatever happened. They might be angry and they might even punish you, but they will appreciate your honesty and probably be more lenient with you as a result.

Yes, because you want them to know who wrote the letter. Make sure it's legible, though.

Say what the favor is, and the reason why you can't do it yourself. Then conclude with "thank you very much" and sign it with your name.

Try: "Thank you for a great year with you, (teachers name)! I loved your lessons very much and I hope you continue to teach as great as you do."

Definitely not. You don't want this teacher to have a bad impression of you, even if they did hurt your feelings, as that could impact the way they treat you in the future. The best thing you can do is just try to let it go.

Politely tell them about your summer experience and then ask them about theirs. Always be sure to ask if they did what you did over summer break, in order to compare and open discussion.

Begin formally. Your teacher is never going to take you seriously if you treat her like a friend! Start with a paragraph telling them why you are writing. Next, write another paragraph on what is unfair and how you can change it. End with a conclusion, and then sign it off with Yours sincerely and your name.

Include some things saying,"I hope you get better!", "I wish that you were here with us.", or "The whole class misses you!". Write something that helps your teacher realize that you are respecting them and hoping that they are okay.