Question

Scenario:

You are a first year teacher of a/an (Elementary/Secondary) classroom. At the beginning of the semester, you clearly stated your grading policies. Andrew Smith, a student of yours, regular misses school and turns in assignments late. He recently failed his last test and is in danger of failing the course. His mother emails you the following email:
Teacher,
I don't understand why my son's grade is so low? He continues to be upset with your class and feels like you are too hard. Can he have an extra assignment to bring up
his grade?
Ms. Smith

Directions: Write an email responding to this parent.

Answer 1

Dear Ms. Smith

I do believe that a parent teacher conference should be scheduled as soon as possible. Helping your son, Andrew get the most out of his education is my utmost importance but I do not feel, at this time, extra assignments should be encouraged. Andrew is often late and missing class and he turns his assignments in late or not at all. If there is something troubling him, he chooses not to discuss it with me.

To this end, please let me know a date and time that would be acceptable for us to meet. I would also like to have Andrew to join us so that the three of us can ensure that we are on the same page to accomplish his academic goals and responsibilities.

I look forward to hearing from your soon.

Sincerely, Teacher

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Dear, Ms. Smith I do not belive an extra assignment will help your son. He has been turing in assignments late and missing class. If their are family trouble I understand and am willing to be forgiving, but otherwise extra assignments will not be given until I see him truly try. I would like to remind Andrew he is welcome to come ask me questions about assignments. Thank for your understanding.

Sincerely, Teacher