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Teacher Planner – 64 Useful Pages For Every Teacher

Looking for a teacher planner for the new term? Then look no further!

We’ve created this 64-page teacher planner 2023 binder, that’s full of useful pages to help you make the most of your year. With calendars for 2023 and 2024 included.

You’ll find useful pages such as lesson plan templates , class rosters, class schedules , assessment trackers, assignment trackers, behavior logs, inventory, projects, and much more.

You’ll also find more familiar planner pages to help you with your day to days, such as daily and weekly planners, to-do lists, and many other pages to help you stay organized. You’ll find a full list of all of the included pages below.

Best of all, it’s totally free! Simply print, or import into your favorite digital planner app, and make the most of the school year ahead!

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Our stylish teacher planners are not only packed full of pages that you’ll find very useful, but they’re also professionally designed in two optional styles.

You can choose from a simple stylish version, that features subtle colors and a classic layout. Or if you prefer something more fun, then there’s a totally cute version that’s full of colors and great for anyone who wants something a little more quirky.

Start planning and stay organized

Our teacher plan book will help you with your lesson planning and organization.

Your lessons might run from Monday to Friday but we know as a teacher that your work doesn’t end with the work week.

This teacher planner is packed full of useful pages, lesson planning templates, and tools to help you make the most out of teaching, planning, and creating a confident learning schedule for yourself and your pupils.

Read on to learn about our teacher planner, why it is important to use one, and how to get it as a printable planner or as a digital planner!

What is a Teacher Planner?

A teacher planner is a great organizational tool that helps teachers, tutors, mentors, or homeschooling parents manage their time and workload. It’s an ideal tool to have that will help you plan lessons, inspire your class, understand your class better and create an educational experience that will ensure success.

This planner is perfect for all stages of education. It’s flexible and versatile enough to use from early years, through school, and into adult education. Whether you are a kindergarten teacher, a high school teacher, a special education teacher, or a college professor, the teacher planner will benefit you.

Do I need a teacher planner?

If you want to be at your best from the start of the academic year then I strongly recommend a teacher planner.

A teacher planner will allow you to plan and schedule everything that is important to your teaching and learning experience, and having it all together in a teacher planner will allow you to stay on track.

What should a teacher planner have?

A good teacher planner should be well thought out, genuinely useful, and have a focus on both the teacher and the pupils throughout the school year.

There are many different pages and elements that can be incorporated into a teacher planner to offer the best experience and with a planner like ours, you can add additional and custom pages to make it the planner perfect for you.

Before you spend $40+ on a teacher lesson planner, give our free teacher lesson planner a try – I promise you will love it!

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Our teacher planner has been designed with a focus on both the teacher and the student and will help you streamline the classroom experience.

Our teacher binder is ideal if you love to rearrange your pages, remove pages or add more pages to suit your own needs and teaching style. Using our printable teacher planner allows you to consistently change your planner around, adding more when you need more rather than worrying about running out of space.

Teacher planners tend to have space for August to the following July, so you can use a new teacher planner for every new term for free!

We think it is one of the best planners available, so give it a try and see for yourself!

See what’s included in this free teacher planner

The teacher planner comes with 64 useful pages, designed to help you make the most of your time as a teacher.

The pages include:

The Teacher planner comes with a beautiful cover page, so no matter how you decide to bind your printable planner, you will have a cover page for the front.

2023 year calendar + 2024 year calendar

The yearly calendars are extremely useful for planning the academic year and the year ahead. There are two annual calendars – one for 2023 and one for 2024.

Teachers are extremely busy and outwith the teaching periods, they still have 101 other things to be doing. Let this to do list help you prioritize your daily tasks.

Weekly To Do List

Make sense of your weekly tasks with this weekly to do list. From marking homework to requesting new supplies, this weekly to do list will help you see your tasks at a glance.

Daily Planner

Use the daily schedule to plan your lessons down to a tee. Having a daily schedule allows you to keep structure to your day and with our daily planning pages, you can add or remove them as you see fit.

Class Schedule

Plan your class schedule to a tee with our handy class schedule pages. Print as many as you need whenever you need them.

Weekly Planner

The weekly pages are ideal for lesson planning, keeping a note of projects or homework, and other weekly activities.

Monthly Planner

The monthly planner is amazing for helping you see what’s coming up at a glance. Whether it’s a month of meetings and parent’s evenings or if a field trip is due, you will see it all with the monthly planner.

Monthly To Do list

When planning your month, take the tasks that need to be done and list them on the monthly to do list pages. From there you can allocate them to different weekly to do list pages.

Checklist pages

Use these pages to create checklists for anything end everything you need.

Month in review

The month in review page is a great tool for helping you reflect on the month. This is super handy for a teacher as you can see what worked in your lessons and what didn’t quite reach the mark.

Year Overview

Focus on long-term plans with curriculum maps, yearly overviews, goals planners, and monthly schedules. Our teacher planner offers space for planning field trips and any other activities that might be on the horizon.

Next year at a glance

Pencil in some long-term goals and plan ahead with the next year at a glance page.

Improvement planner

The improvement planner pages are great for both teacher and student! Print one out for every pupil and let them fill it in. They will learn to recognize and understand any difficulties they have and what they need to improve with. This allows you to understand the child’s needs better.

Goal Planner

Plan your goals with the goal planner. What do you want to achieve this term? What do you want to work on and what steps will you take to get there?

Class Project Planner

Use this page to plan your class projects. Planning any projects will make sure you have everything ready from the start, making sure you are prepared and leaving less room for error.

Make notes with the notes page. Add as many note pages as you like.

Blank lined paper

Use the blank lined paper to make additional notes, drawings, brainstorming, or anything else you might need it for. You can also choose from a selection of blank lined paper in various styles to add to your planner.

Blank dot grid paper

Use the different page layouts for different needs. You will find blank dot grid pages included in the teacher planner, along with additional note pages. There are also graph pages in different formats if you would like to add these to your planner.

Contact list

Use the contact list to keep important contact information for your students.

Password tracker

A password tracker is a great way of keeping the password for shared devices in the classroom, whether that’s online learning websites or something the students can access for fun during breaks.

Daily work log

Use this page to keep a log of your daily workflow and stay on track.

Weekly work log

Keep a record of your weekly work log so you can see what you have worked on throughout the week.

Use the timesheet to log the days you worked and whether they were half days or full days.

Student list

The student checklist is perfect for helping you keep a record of students and can be used for your needs in and outside the classroom.

Class roster / attendance

Keep track of your pupil’s attendance with this class roster. Use it daily and then figure out their attendance percentage out of 100% at the end of each term.

Expenses tracker

Keep a log of any expenses you might have before filing them with the admin team. This could be for classroom supplies, or any business expenses covered by the school.

Things to do planner

Got ideas for things you need to do or what you can do with your class? Keep a note of them here.

Class inventory list

Use the class inventory list to keep a track of the things your need to help your classroom run smoothly.

Class schedule

The class schedule will help you plan the week of lessons and activities down to the hour.

Assessment tracker

Use the assessment tracker as a template for carrying out any relevant assessments throughout the school year.

Seating chart

One thing that adds structure to a classroom is a seating chart. Use the seating chart at the start of the term and reevaluate it based on pupil performance and concentration.

Whether it is a school fete, school sports day, or someone to help in the classroom, keep a note of any volunteers with this page.

Behavior log

A behavior log can be very beneficial to a teacher. It’s not about a naughty or well-behaved child, it’s about noticing patterns of behavior that could hint at something that needs to be addressed or might be happening outside of school.

Communication logs

Communication logs are an essential part of any teacher planner and you can use this page to log communications with co-workers, parents, and others.

Class groupings

Use the class groupings list for developing lessons for small groups or intervention documentation.

Assigned reading tracker/list

Keep a note of any assigned reading throughout the term and make a note as to whether the students enjoyed the book and how they understood it.

Assignment tracker

Keep a log of any assignments allocated to pupils or even yourself.

Grades tracker/grade book

There is also a space for keeping a log of any student grades, so you can see their progress at a glance and reflect on how far they have come or recognize any students that might need a little extra help.

Lesson plan

Use the lesson plan to really hone down on what you need for a successful lesson such as the standards and objections, the materials and procedure to use, and how to approach the lesson for different levels.

There’s a lesson plan template to help you plan the lesson, along with materials required, learning objectives and any assessment details.

You’ll also find a weekly lesson plan template to help you see all of the lessons that you plan on teaching for the week ahead.

Conference schedule

Teachers are always learning too and have opportunities to go to conferences and other educational gatherings. Use the conference schedule to keep all of these important opportunities in check.

Student Birthday Log

There is plenty of room for keeping a record of class birthdays, medical information on students, and other important info.

Teacher Planner Stickers

You will also get free teacher planner sticker sheets included, and better yet, we have tons of free planner stickers available for you to use too. Just take a look around and get your favorites.

How to get this free teacher planner

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Teacher Forms for the Classroom

These ready-to-use teacher forms will help you keep your classroom, lesson plans, and paperwork organized. Get ready for the new school year with our printable passes, teacher stationery, and student information sheets. The forms below will help you keep track of attendance, homework assignments, and students' grades throughout the year. You'll also find great resources for parent-teacher conferences and group projects. Use charts to monitor behavior, and reward outstanding work with our many awards.

Customizable Classroom Passes

These customizable, blank library passes are especially useful for new teachers. Tailor the PDF to your teaching needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing.

Use these blank passes to send students to the bathroom or hall. This printable is customizable - you can tailor the PDF to your teaching needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing.

When students must go to the nurse, teachers can fill out this customizable, blank pass for them. Tailor the PDF to your teaching needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing.

These customizable, blank passes are especially useful for new teachers when they need to send a student to the office or guidance office. Tailor the PDF to your teaching needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing.

Substitute Teacher Forms

Filling in these sheets will give your substitutes the necessary information to run your class efficiently in your absence.

Access a quick reference of daily subject and lesson plan information for substitute teachers with this form.

This blank, customizable form encourages a substitute teacher's feedback about your students by providing a collective place for comments. Tailor the PDF to your teaching needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing.

This customizable printable is designed to make basic classroom information and directions available for substitute teachers. Tailor the PDF to your teaching needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing. New teachers will find this resource particularly valuable when providing materials for substitutes.

New Teacher Forms

Print notepaper that can be personalized for messages to students, parents, administrators, substitute teachers, and colleagues. Use this stationery for notes following Open House Night or parent-teacher conferences. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your teaching needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing.

Recognize progress or reward outstanding work with these good news notes. They're a positive way to communicate with parents, plus they'll help foster students' self-confidence. Each printable note is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing.

Back to School Forms

This blank, customizable chart is ready to be filled in with students' names and information. Tailor the PDF to your teaching needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing. The class list can be used to check off everything from grades to permission slips.

Complete this form during or immediately after a parent-teacher conference. Have all parties involved sign the form. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your teaching needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing.

Try the acceptable use policy, and draft a letter to parents using the sample provided.

Keep folders and student portfolios organized with this printable table of contents, shaped like a file.

Use this sheet to help your students get to know each other and you. Give a copy to each student and one to yourself. Share your answers with the class to break the ice. This is a useful activity for the first week of school.

Use a chart to track student and parent names and phone numbers, as well as addresses, emergency contact information, and more. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your teaching needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing.

Parent-Teacher Conference Forms

Use this survey to gather information about your students' parents, such as their hobbies and skills, and whether they can volunteer to share their interests with their child's class.

Use this telephone log to document dates, times, and topics of telephone conversations with parents.

Classroom Organization Forms

Keep track of your students' grades with this handy chart. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your teaching needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing.

Use this printable as a method for getting organized in the classroom. This spreadsheet database form can be used for a variety of purposes, from recording grades for completed assignments to checking off students' attendance.

Behavior Management Forms

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After completing this behavior contract with a teacher, students are bound to following it. This behavior management printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing.

A chart to keep you organized if you are using a point system to track behavior.

Use this report for quick documentation when a behavior incident occurs in your classroom. This behavior management printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your teaching needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing.

Portfolio Teacher Forms

Use this form to evaluate all kinds of portfolios. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your teaching needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing.

Students can use this format to evaluate a completed portfolio.

Have your students use this for their final portfolio to record the work they have done.

This organizational tool will help plan a comprehensive and effective portfolio.

Customizable Permission Slips and Teacher Forms

Provide this permission slip to parents, guardians or caregivers to secure consent for participation in class parties and other in-school celebrations. The permission form includes space for parents and guardians to specify any necessary accommodations such as food allergies and cultural sensitivities that might need to be made for individual students.

This permission slip covers school-provided transportation to and from extracurricular events like field trips, athletics, performances, etc.

Use this permission slip when parent or guardian consent is required for viewing of movies, digital media, virtual field trips, etc., in class - it is particularly helpful when parental approval might be required for viewing of sensitive or controversial media.

This printable permission form can be used for parent or guardian consent for student attendance at dances, socials, or other after-school events. Includes information on rules, requirements, deadlines, and event details.

This editable permission form can be used when parent or guardian consent is needed for taking and posting student photos on school websites, social media accounts, newsletters, etc.

Lesson Planning Teacher Forms

Ask your students to use this printable proposal so that they are clear and focused when completing projects. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing.

Use this customizable printable to help you prepare notes, teaching objectives, and materials for your next lesson plan.

Create a project sketch for any subject with this printable planning page.

Describe and develop team projects with this form. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your teaching needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing. New teachers will find this resource particularly valuable.

This blank, customizable printable lesson plan form is ready to be filled in with the week's objectives. Tailor the PDF to your teaching needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing. New teachers will find this especially useful for organizing their curriculum.

Teachers can use this blank monthly calendar to plan out their daily activities. Tailor the customizable PDF to your teaching needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing. New teachers will find this resource particularly valuable when planning a new school year.

This printable will help teachers organize their weekly plans in a customizable chart. Tailor the PDF to your teaching needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing. New teachers will find this resource particularly valuable when planning their curriculum for upcoming months.

Assessment Charts & Forms

Distribute this worksheet that helps evaluate a student's progress in speaking in front of a group and listening to lectures and speakers.

Distribute this worksheet that helps evaluates a student's progress in listening to lectures and speakers.

A weekly grade sheet allows you to see what has been completed at a glance and works well for teachers working with emotionally and behaviorally challenged students. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your teaching needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing.

Evaluate student progress within a team and by subject area with this customizable form.

Use this worksheet to check students' understanding of lesson objectives for each chapter in their science textbook.

Teachers can use this blank printable to organize their class list and grades. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your teaching needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing.

This blank grid will make it easy for you to create rubrics. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing.

Classroom Checklists

This checklist will help you make sure that all aspects of your classroom are ready for students. Items include your floor plan, furniture, and equipment arrangement. This printable list is intended as a general guide to help you arrange your classroom for back to school. Some items on this list vary by floor plan, teaching style, and grade.

Help your students get organized by filling in this customizable, blank printable resource with daily assignments, and checking off completed homework. You can tailor the PDF to your teaching needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing.

Distribute this supply list to parents to get your students prepared for the new school year.

Use this printable checklist to monitor students' use of the problem-solving process.

Awards & Certificates

Reward your students with an award, a note, or a certificate for outstanding work or behavior.

Give an award for a special student -- every day! This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing.

Project Forms

Allow group members to evaluate their productivity during classroom activities. This is an excellent way to encourage students to assess and understand their own progress. This is a great cooperative learning tool.

Using this printable group work log, you can monitor and evaluate group assignments. Students must keep track of all assignments and work completed.

Have students describe what they did in daily group activities. This printable will help you monitor and evaluate group assignments.

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Our extensive library of rubrics will help you assess your students' work in all subjects, from reading & language arts, to science, to social studies.

Graphic organizers to help children to organize ideas and communicate more effectively. All of our printable graphic organizers are designed to facilitate understanding of key concepts.

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INTRODUCTION: Some students perform poorly because of self-defeating behaviors and attitudes of which they are unaware.  I decided to have my students assume the role of teacher for a day so that they could see how students behave in a classroom from a teacher’s point of view.  I hypothesized that observing their classmates’ behaviors and attitudes would give them insights into their own, providing a motive to adopt new, more supportive habits of success. In fact, this was exactly what happened.  

In the ESL class in which I did this activity, I had 20 students and the class met for 2 hours and 30 minutes twice a week.  I allotted 3 class meetings and 40 minutes of another to complete the process.  This activity can be used in any course to help students gain self-awareness of positive classroom behaviors and/or attitudes. An additional benefit is that students learn how to present to a class.  I also experienced an improved relationship with my students seemingly because of their new-found empathy for the instructor’s challenging role.

• To help students become aware of behaviors and attitudes that sabotage or support academic success
• To encourage students to replace their self-sabotaging habits with supportive habits
• To help students learn how to present to a group

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• HANDOUT #1: Teaching Guidelines (appended below)
• HANDOUT #2: Homework Assignment (appended below)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Provide students with HANDOUT #1: Teaching Guideline. Explain that they will have the opportunity to be “the teacher” for 20 minutes during an upcoming class.  For my students, presentations took place before the mid-term exam. Each student was assigned to review one grammatical point or writing organization rule and have the whole class participate in an activity they prepared. 

2. Create a schedule of when and what topic each student will teach.

3. Before each student teaches, remind him/her to observe students’ attitudes and classroom behaviors while teaching.  Ask each student-teacher to make notes about appropriate and inappropriate classroom behaviors.

4. After all students have had their turn as teacher, provide students with HANDOUT #2: Homework Assignment, which asks them to write about their experience of being the teacher for a day. 

EXPERIENCES:

In the beginning of the semester when I told the students that they would be asked to be the teacher for 20 minutes, many students gave me a big “Oh, no!” response.  They said that they did not want to stand in front of their classmates because they would be too nervous.  I told them that I understood their fear because I had experienced that same fear when I first became a teacher and sometimes in the beginning of a new semester, I still get a little nervous because I do not know what kind of students I may have in the new classes.  They looked very surprised when they heard that I would get nervous.  I decided to help ease their anxiety by asking students to come to the front of the classroom to help me with some assignments or explain some grammatical points or writing rules every class meeting.  By the time they had to be the “teachers,” they had all been in the front of the classroom either to help me explain a lesson or to assist me with an activity.

When it was their time to be the “teachers,” they seemed to be less nervous even though a few students still had trouble starting their lessons.  I acted as a TA (teacher’s assistant) and asked the student-teacher what the lesson was about or if s/he needed me to get any supplies. The student usually started talking to me and eventually started talking to the whole class.  I tried not to help the “teacher” too much, but I did step in to say something when s/he had trouble continuing the lesson.  Compared to presenting information, students seemed to have an easier time conducting an activity they had prepared.  They walked over to small groups or pairs and talked to individuals to make sure people were participating in the activity.  It seemed to me they were less threatened when they were not in front of a large group of people and were able to see who needed their assistance. 

Since I had told the whole class that these teaching sessions would be the only opportunity for them to review the materials before the midterm examination, the students paid attention while they were being taught by their classmates, and they actually asked more questions of those student teachers than they usually ask me when I am the teacher.  They also pointed out the mistakes that the student teachers made, and the whole class would try to figure out ways to make corrections.  I believe the reason that the students felt comfortable being taught by their classmates was that I had asked every student in the class to help me with an in-class assignment before this activity.  I also had given the students numerous pair and group projects during which they helped one another.  Therefore, they were already accustomed to learning from their classmates.

Some student teachers enjoyed the activity so much that they did not want to stop being the teacher after 20 minutes.   I told them that they were welcome to assist me any time in the future.  The other students seemed to be comfortable being taught by their classmates, asking many questions and giving a lot of feedback to the student teachers. In addition to helping students recognize classroom behaviors and attitudes, it was also an effective activity to review materials and promote student participation.

All of the students stated in their homework writing assignments that they had learned something important about themselves.  One student said that she had never wanted to participate in group or pair work because she had always thought that her electronic English dictionary could give her all the help she needed.  However, after seeing how some students seemed to have learned from one another during the activity that she conducted, she became willing to participate in group or pair work. Another student came to me and said that he had no idea how obnoxious he had been because he had always complained about how boring or meaningless were some of the activities I had given in class and he had often interrupted me during lectures.

Almost all of the students stated in their writing assignments that they could see some attitudes or behaviors that contributed to their bad grades.  Those attitudes or behaviors included sleeping or being almost half asleep in class, interrupting the teacher, not participating in pair or group work, talking to classmates during a lecture, and making negative comments such as: “Do we have to do it?” or “That’s too much homework!” They realized that some attitudes or behaviors could be disruptive in a class.  A student also said that it was embarrassing to see a classmate behaving badly when he was the “teacher” because he had displayed the same immature behavior in class at one time. 

After this activity, more than half of the class said that they liked being a teacher because they felt they could explain the lessons the way their classmates would understand.  They also said that by preparing the lessons themselves and having the opportunity to “teach” the lessons, they had a better understanding of the materials studied.  After this activity, I noticed a big difference in students’ attitudes and their classroom behaviors.  They rarely complained about class or homework assignments, and they seemed to enjoy participating in class activities much more.  Further, they stopped interrupting me or sleeping in class anymore.  They also asked me more questions during my lessons, which shows me that they learned the importance of communicating with the teacher to get the most out of a class.

This activity truly was an eye-opening experience for many students.  They saw themselves from a teacher’s point of view for the first time and were able to recognize some of the self-sabotaging behaviors they exhibited.  It was also great that many students realized that they have the power to choose to replace harmful habits with some of the positive attitudes and behaviors so that they can be successful students.

LESSON LEARNED:

I learned that many students are afraid of standing in front of their classmates, let alone conducting a lesson or an activity. Although I tried to ease their fear by asking them to help me with my lessons before they had to do theirs, the next time I conduct this activity, I may give students the option of pairing up with a partner to co-teach.  I think it would be more effective for some people to work with a partner in the front of the classroom, conducting the lesson together so they do not feel alone or intimidated.  I also learned that many students like to be given responsibility for important tasks.  After this activity, many students told me that they felt more useful and productive when they were the “teacher.”  They asked to assist me in my future classroom activities so they could actively participate.

An important lesson I learned about being an instructor is that I am not there to “teach” students as much as to guide them so they can learn to be responsible for their own learning process and outcomes.  I also realized that I like to create activities for my classes because I see myself when I look at my students.  After all, I used to be an ESL student myself, and I did not always have a positive attitude towards my studies or constructive habits in the classroom.  I believe that sharing my own experience with my students made the gap between my students and me smaller.  As a result, they feel more comfortable to come to me for assistance or advice.

SUPPORT MATERIALS:

HANDOUT #1: Teaching Guidelines

1. Prepare a 20 minute lesson to teach your classmates.  I will provide topics.

2. Use your own words to explain the lesson rather than reading from the book.  

3. You would be wise to rehearse being the teacher with some of your classmates or friends before the day that you are the “teacher.”

4. On the day that you are the “teacher,” please wear nice but comfortable clothes and remember to bring whatever you will need for your 20-minute lesson.

5. Have eye contact with your students while you teach.

6. Ask students questions to check on their understanding of the materials.

7. Walk around the classroom to make sure everyone participates in the activity you have prepared.

8. Observe students’ attitudes and behaviors while you are teaching.

HANDOUT #2: Homework Assignment

Write an essay about your experience of being the teacher.  Here are some questions which might help you with this assignment.

1. Recall the attitudes or classroom behaviors that you observed while teaching. Which ones do you think will contribute to student success? Which to student failure?

2. Do you possess the same or similar attitudes and/or behaviors which you observed? Please explain.

3. If there are some attitudes or behaviors which prevent you from being a successful student, what do you plan to do to change those habits?

4. What did you learn about yourself, your classmates, and/or your teacher from this experience?

Feel free to share any special moments and/or to include any important lessons you learned.

–Angela Chang McGaharn, Faculty, ESL (English as a Second Language), Pasadena City College, CA

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A Few Ideas for Dealing with Late Work

August 4, 2019

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Most of my 9-week grading periods ended the same way: Me and one or two students, sitting in my quiet, empty classroom together, with me sitting at the computer, the students nearby in desks, methodically working through piles of make-up assignments. They would be focused, more focused than I’d seen them in months, and the speed with which they got through the piles was stunning. 

As they finished each assignment I took it, checked it for accuracy, then entered their scores—taking 50 percent off for being late—into my grading program. With every entry, I’d watch as their class grade went up and up: from a 37 percent to a 41, then to 45, then to 51, and eventually to something in the 60s or even low 70s, a number that constituted passing, at which point the process would end and we’d part ways, full of resolve that next marking period would be different.

And the whole time I thought to myself, This is pointless . They aren’t learning anything at all. But I wasn’t sure what else to do.

For as long as teachers have assigned tasks in exchange for grades, late work has been a problem. What do we do when a student turns in work late? Do we give some kind of consequence or accept assignments at any time with no penalty? Do we set up some kind of system that keeps students motivated while still holding them accountable? Is there a way to manage all of this without driving ourselves crazy?

To find answers, I went to Twitter and asked teachers to share what works for them. What follows is a summary of their responses. I wish I could give individual credit to each person who offered ideas, but that would take way too long, and I really want you to get these suggestions now! If you’ve been unsatisfied with your own approach to late work, you should find some fresh ideas here.

First, a Few Questions About Your Grades

Before we get into the ways teachers manage late work, let’s back up a bit and consider whether your overall program of assignments and grading is in a healthy place. Here are some questions to think about:  

• What do your grades represent? How much of your grades are truly based on academic growth, and how much are based mostly on compliance? If they lean more toward compliance, then what you’re doing when you try to manage late work is basically a lot of administrative paper pushing, rather than teaching your content. Although it’s important for kids to learn how to manage deadlines, do you really want an A in your course to primarily reflect the ability to follow instructions? If your grades are too compliance-based, consider how you might shift things so they more accurately represent learning. (For a deeper discussion of this issue, read How Accurate Are Your Grades? )
• Are you grading too many things? If you spend a lot of time chasing down missing assignments in order to get more scores in your gradebook, it could be that you’re grading too much. Some teachers only enter grades for major, summative tasks, like projects, major writing assignments, or exams. Everything else is considered formative and is either ungraded or given a very low point value for completion, not graded for accuracy; it’s practice . For teachers who are used to collecting lots of grades over a marking period, this will be a big shift, and if you work in a school where you’re expected to enter grades into your system frequently, that shift will be even more difficult. Convincing your students that ungraded practice is worthwhile because it will help their performance on the big things will be another hurdle. With all of that said, reducing the number of scored items will make your grades more meaningful and cut way down on the time you spend grading and managing late work.
• What assumptions do you make when students don’t turn in work? I’m embarrassed to admit that when I first started teaching, I assumed most students with missing work were just unmotivated. Although this might be true for a small portion of students, I no longer see this as the most likely reason. Students may have issues with executive function and could use some help developing systems for managing their time and responsibilities. They may struggle with anxiety. Or they may not have the resources—like time, space, and technology—to consistently complete work at home. More attention has been paid lately to the fact that homework is an equity issue , and our policies around homework should reflect an understanding that all students don’t have access to the same resources once they leave school for the day. Punitive policies that are meant to “motivate” students don’t take any of these other issues into consideration, so if your late work penalties don’t seem to be working, it’s likely that the root cause is something other than a lack of motivation.
• What kind of grading system is realistic for you ? Any system you put in place requires YOU to stay on top of grading. It would be much harder to assign penalties, send home reminders, or track lateness if you are behind on marking papers by a week, two weeks, even a month. So whatever you do, create a plan that you can actually keep up with.

Possible Solutions

1. penalties.

Many teachers give some sort of penalty to students for late work. The thinking behind this is that without some sort of negative consequence, too many students would wait until the end of the marking period to turn work in, or in some cases, not turn it in at all. When work is turned in weeks or even months late, it can lose its value as a learning opportunity because it is no longer aligned with what’s happening in class. On top of that, teachers can end up with massive piles of assignments to grade in the last few days of a marking period. This not only places a heavy burden on teachers, it is far from an ideal condition for giving students the good quality feedback they should be getting on these assignments.

Several types of penalties are most common:

Point Deductions In many cases, teachers simply reduce the grade as a result of the lateness. Some teachers will take off a certain number of points per day until they reach a cutoff date after which the work will no longer be accepted. One teacher who responded said he takes off 10 percent for up to three days late, then 30 percent for work submitted up to a week late; he says most students turn their work in before the first three days are over. Others have a standard amount that comes off for any late work (like 10 percent), regardless of when it is turned in. This policy still rewards students for on-time work without completely de-motivating those who are late, builds in some accountability for lateness, and prevents the teacher from having to do a lot of mathematical juggling with a more complex system. 

Parent Contact Some teachers keep track of late work and contact parents if it is not turned in. This treats the late work as more of a conduct issue; the parent contact may be in addition to or instead of taking points away. 

No Feedback, No Re-Dos The real value of homework and other smaller assignments should be the opportunity for feedback: Students do an assignment, they get timely teacher feedback, and they use that feedback to improve. In many cases, teachers allow students to re-do and resubmit assignments based on that feedback. So a logical consequence of late work could be the loss of that opportunity: Several teachers mentioned that their policy is to accept late work for full credit, but only students who submit work on time will receive feedback or the chance to re-do it for a higher grade. Those who hand in late work must accept whatever score they get the first time around. 

2. A Separate Work Habits Grade

In a lot of schools, especially those that use standards-based grading, a student’s grade on an assignment is a pure representation of their academic mastery; it does not reflect compliance in any way. So in these classrooms, if a student turns in good work, it’s going to get a good grade even if it’s handed in a month late. 

But students still need to learn how to manage their time. For that reason, many schools assign a separate grade for work habits. This might measure factors like adherence to deadlines, neatness, and following non-academic guidelines like font sizes or using the correct heading on a paper. 

• Although most teachers whose schools use this type of system will admit that students and parents don’t take the work habits grade as seriously as the academic grade, they report being satisfied that student grades only reflect mastery of the content.
• One school calls their work habits grade a “behavior” grade, and although it doesn’t impact GPA, students who don’t have a certain behavior grade can’t make honor roll, despite their actual GPA.
• Several teachers mentioned looking for patterns and using the separate grade as a basis for conferences with parents, counselors, or other stakeholders. For most students, there’s probably a strong correlation between work habits and academic achievement, so separating the two could help students see that connection.
• Some learning management systems will flag assignments as late without necessarily taking points off. Although this does not automatically translate to a work habits grade, it indicates the lateness to students and parents without misrepresenting the academic achievement.

3. Homework Passes

Because things happen in real life that can throw anyone off course every now and then, some teachers offer passes students can use to replace a missed assignment.

• Most teachers only offer these passes to replace low-point assignments, not major ones, and they generally only offer 1 to 3 passes per marking period. Homework passes can usually only recover 5 to 10 percent of a student’s overall course grade. 
• Other teachers have a policy of allowing students to drop one or two of their lowest scores in the gradebook. Again, this is typically done for smaller assignments and has the same net effect as a homework pass by allowing everyone to have a bad day or two.
• One teacher gives “Next Class Passes” which allow students one extra day to turn in work. At the end of every marking period she gives extra credit points to students who still have unused passes. She says that since she started doing this, she has had the lowest rate ever of late work. 

4. Extension Requests

Quite a few teachers require students to submit a written request for a deadline extension rather than taking points off. With a system like this, every student turns something in on the due date, whether it’s the assignment itself or an extension request.

• Most extension requests ask students to explain why they were unable to complete the assignment on time. This not only gives the students a chance to reflect on their habits, it also invites the teacher to help students solve larger problems that might be getting in the way of their academic success. 
• Having students submit their requests via Google Forms reduces the need for paper and routes all requests to a single spreadsheet, which makes it easier for teachers to keep track of work that is late or needs to be regraded.  
• Other teachers use a similar system for times when students want to resubmit work for a new grade. 

5. Floating Deadlines

Rather than choosing a single deadline for an assignment, some teachers assign a range of dates for students to submit work. This flexibility allows students to plan their work around other life activities and responsibilities.

• Some teachers offer an incentive to turn in work in the early part of the time frame, such as extra credit or faster feedback, and this helps to spread out the submissions more evenly. 
• Another variation on this approach is to assign a batch of work for a whole week and ask students to get it in by Friday. This way, students get to manage when they get it done. 
• Other names mentioned for this strategy were flexible deadlines , soft deadlines , and due windows .

6. Let Students Submit Work in Progress

Some digital platforms, like Google Classroom, allow students to “submit” assignments while they are still working on them. This allows teachers to see how far the student has gotten and address any problems that might be coming up. If your classroom is mostly paper-based, it’s certainly possible to do this kind of thing with paper as well, letting students turn in partially completed work to demonstrate that an effort has been made and show you where they might be stuck.

7. Give Late Work Full Credit

Some teachers accept all late work with no penalty. Most of them agree that if the work is important, and if we want students to do it, we should let them hand it in whenever they get it done. 

• Some teachers fear this approach will cause more students to stop doing the work or delay submission until the end of a marking period, but teachers who like this approach say they were surprised by how little things changed when they stopped giving penalties: Most students continued to turn work in more or less on time, and the same ones who were late under the old system were still late under the new one. The big difference was that the teacher no longer had to spend time calculating deductions or determining whether students had valid excuses; the work was simply graded for mastery.
• To give students an incentive to actually turn the work in before the marking period is over, some teachers will put a temporary zero in the gradebook as a placeholder until the assignment is turned in, at which point the zero is replaced with a grade.
• Here’s a twist on the “no penalty” option: Some teachers don’t take points off for late work, but they limit the time frame when students can turn it in. Some will not accept late work after they have graded and returned an assignment; at that point it would be too easy for students to copy off of the returned papers. Others will only accept late work up until the assessment for the unit, because the work leading up to that is meant to prepare for that assessment. 

8. Other Preventative Measures

These strategies aren’t necessarily a way to manage late work as much as they are meant to prevent it in the first place.

• Include students in setting deadlines. When it comes to major assignments, have students help you determine due dates. They may have a better idea than you do about other big events that are happening and assignments that have been given in other classes.
• Stop assigning homework. Some teachers have stopped assigning homework entirely, recognizing that disparities at home make it an unfair measurement of academic mastery. Instead, all meaningful work is done in class, where the teacher can monitor progress and give feedback as needed. Long-term projects are done in class as well, so the teacher is aware of which students need more time and why. 
• Make homework optional or self-selected. Not all students need the same amount of practice. You may be able to get your students to assess their own need for additional practice and assign that practice to themselves. Although this may sound far-fetched, in some classes, like this self-paced classroom , it actually works, because students know they will be graded on a final assessment, they get good at determining when they need extra practice.

With so many different approaches to late work, what’s clear is that there are a lot of different schools of thought on grading and assessment, so it’s not a surprise that we don’t always land on the best solution on the first try. Experiment with different systems, talk to your colleagues, and be willing to try something new until you find something that works for you. 

Further Reading

20 Ways to Cut Your Grading Time in Half This free e-book is full of ideas that can help with grading in general.

On Your Mark: Challenging the Conventions of Grading and Reporting Thomas R. Guskey This book came highly recommended by a number of teachers.

Hacking Assessment: 10 Ways to Go Gradeless in a Traditional Grades School Starr Sackstein

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I teach high school science (mine is a course that does not have an “end of course” test so the stakes are not as high) and I teach mostly juniors and seniors. Last year I decided not to accept any late work whatsoever unless a student is absent the day it is assigned or due (or if they have an accomodation in a 504 or IEP – and I may have had one or two students with real/documented emergencies that I let turn in late.) This makes it so much easier on me because I don’t have to keep up with how many days/points to deduct – that’s a nightmare. It also forces them to be more responsible. They usually have had time to do it in class so there’s no reason for it to be late. Also, I was very frustrated with homework not being completed and I hated having to grade it and keep up with absent work. So I don’t “require” homework (and rarely assign it any more) but if students do ALL (no partial credit) of it they get a 100% (small point value grade), if they are absent or they don’t do it they are exempt. So it ends up being a sort of extra credit grade but it does not really penalize students who don’t do it. When students ask me for extra credit (which I don’t usually give), the first thing I ask is if they’ve done all the homework assigned. That usually shuts down any further discussion. I’ve decided I’m not going to spend tons of time chasing and calculating grades on small point values that do not make a big difference in an overall grade. 🙂

Do I understand correctly….

Homework is not required. If a student fully completes the HW, they will earn full points. If the student is absent or doesn’t do it, they are excused. Students who do complete the HW will benefit a little bit in their overall grade, but students who don’t compete the work will not be penalized. Did I understand it correctly?

Do you stipulate that a student must earn a certain % on the assignment to get the full points? What about a student who completed an assignment but completes the entire thing incorrectly? Still full credit? Or an opportunity to re-do?

Thank you in advance.

From reading this blog post I was thinking the same thing. When not penalizing students for homework do you have students who do turn it in getting extra points in class?

From what I have seen, if there is a benefit for turning in homework and students see this benefit more will try to accomplish what the homework is asking. So avoid penalization is okay, but make sure the ones turning it in are getting rewarded in some way.

The other question regarding what to do with students who may not be completing the assignments correctly, you could use this almost as a formative assessment. You could still give them the credit but use this as a time for you to focus on that student a little more and see where he/she isn’t understanding the content.

Our school has a system called Catch Up Cafe. Students with missing work report to a specific teacher during the first 15 minutes of lunch to work on missing work. Students upgrade to a Wednesday after school time if they have accumulated 4 or more missing assignments on any Monday. They do not have to serve if they can clear ALL missing work by the end of the day Wednesday. Since work is not dragging out for a long period of time, most teachers do not take off points.

How do you manage the logistics of who has missing and how many assignments are needed to be completed-to make sure they are attending the Catch up Cafe or Wednesday after school? How do you manage the communication with parents?

When a student has missing work it can be very difficult to see what he/she is missing. I always keep a running record of all of their assignments that quarter and if they miss that assigement I keep it blank to remind myself there was never a submission. Once I know that this student is missing this assignment I give them their own copy and write at the top late. So once they do turn it in I know that it’s late and makes grading it easier.

There are a lot of different programs that schools use but I’ve always kept a paper copy so I have a back-up.

I find that the worst part of tracking make-up work is keeping tabs on who was absent for a school activity, illness or other excused absence, and who just didn’t turn in the assignment. I obviously have to accept work turned in “late” due to an excused absence, but I can handle the truly late work however I wish. Any advice on simplifying tracking for this?

I tell my students to simply write “Absent (day/s)” at the top of the paper. I remind them of this fairly regularly. That way, if they were absent, it’s their responsibility to notify me, and it’s all together. If you create your own worksheets, etc., you could add a line to the top as an additional reminder.

It might be worth checking out Evernote .

In order to keep track of what type of missing assignments, I put a 0 in as a grade so students and parents know an assignment was never submitted. If a student was here on the due date and day assignment was given then it is a 0 in the grade book. If a student was absent the day the assignment was given or when it was due, I put a 00 in the grade book. This way I know if it was because of an absence or actual no work completed.

This is exactly what I do. Homework can only count 10% in our district. Claims that kids fail due to zeros for homework are specious.

This is SUCH a difficult issue and I have tried a few of the suggested ways in years past. My questions is… how do we properly prepare kids for college while still being mindful of the inequities at home? We need to be sure that we are giving kids opportunity, resources, and support, but at the same time if we don’t introduce them to some of the challenges they will be faced with in college (hours of studying and research and writing regardless of the hours you might have to spend working to pay that tuition), are we truly preparing them? I get the idea of mastery of content without penalty for late work and honestly that is typically what I go with, but I constantly struggle with this and now that I will be moving from middle to high school, I worry even more about the right way to handle late work and homework. I don’t want to hold students back in my class by being too much of a stickler about seemingly little things, but I don’t want to send them to college unprepared to experience a slap in the face, either. I don’t want to provide extra hurdles, but how do I best help them learn how to push through the hurdles and rigor if they aren’t held accountable? I always provide extra time after school, at lunch, etc., and have also experienced that end of term box checking of assignments in place of a true learning experience, but how do we teach them the importance of using resources, asking for help, allowing for mistakes while holding them to standards and learning work habits that will be helpful to them when they will be on their own? I just don’t know where the line is between helping students learn the value of good work habits and keeping them from experiencing certain challenges they need to understand in order to truly get ahead.

Thanks for sharing – I can tell how much you care for your students, wanting them to be confident independent learners. What I think I’m hearing is perhaps the struggle between that fine line of enabling and supporting. When supporting kids, whether academically or behaviorally, we’re doing something that assists or facilitates their growth. So, for example, a student that has anxiety or who doesn’t have the resources at home to complete an assignment, we can assist by giving that student extra time or an alternative place to complete the assignment. This doesn’t lower expectations, it just offers support to help them succeed.

Enabling on the other hand, puts systems in place that don’t involve consequences, which in turn allow the behaviors to continue. It involves excuses and solving problems for others. It may be about lowering expectations and letting people get by with patterns of behavior.

Late work is tricky. The article does mention the importance of time management, which is why separating academic grades from work habits is something a lot of schools are doing. Sometimes real life happens and kids need a “pass.” If whatever you’re doing seems to be helping to support a student rather than enabling patterns, then that might help you distinguish between that fine line. Hope this helps!

Thank you again for such a great post. Always high-quality, relevant, and helpful. I so appreciate you and the work you do!

So glad to hear you enjoyed the post, Liz! I’ll make sure Jenn sees this.

I thought that these points brought up about receiving late work were extremely helpful and I hope that every classroom understands how beneficial these strategies could be.

When reading the penalties section under point deductions it brought up the idea of taking points off slowly as time goes by. Currently in my classroom the only point deduction I take off is 30% of the total grade after it is received late. No matter how much time has gone by in that grading period it will have 30% off the total.

I’m curious if changing this technique to something that would increase the percentage off as time goes by will make students turn in their work on time.

My question to everyone is which grading technique would be more beneficial for the students? Do you believe that just taking off 30% for late work would help students more when turning in their work or do you think that as time goes by penalizing their final score will have students turn in their work more?

If anyone has any answers it would be extremely beneficial.

Thank you, Kirby

When I was in school my school did 1/3 of a grade each day it was like. So 1 day late A >A-. Two days late: A->>B+ so on and so forth. This worked really well for me because I knew that I could still receive a good grade if I worked hard on an assignment, even if it was a day or two late.

I dread it when I have missing work or unsubmitted work. I would try to get a last-minute effort to chase those needed pieces of work which could be done from those students housed in dorms on campus. It is better than not failing them for lacking to turn in graded submissions or taking scheduled quizzes. I dread this not for the students, sadly, but for likely call to explain why I did not keep physical evidence of students’ supposed learning. In my part of the globe, we have a yearly “quality assurance” audit by the country’s educational authorities or their representatives.

I am a pre-service teacher and I am in the process of developing my personal philosophies in education, including the topic of late work. I will be certified as a secondary social studies teacher and would like to teach in a high school. Your post brought my attention to some important insights about the subject. For example, before this post I had not thought to use feedback as a way to incentivize homework submission on time. This action coupled with the ability to re-do assignments is a great way to emphasize the importance of turning work in on time. I do have a follow-up question, how do you adequately manage grading re-do’s and feedback on all assignments? What kinds of organizational and time-management strategies do you use as a teacher? Further, how much homework do you assign when providing this as an option?

Additionally, have you administered or seen the no penalty and homework acceptance time limit in practice (for example, all homework must be turned in by the unit test)? I was curious if providing a deadline to accept all homework until the unit test may result in an access of papers I need to grade. From your experience, what practice(s) have you seen work well in the classroom?

My goal is to prepare students for life beyond high school and to support their intellectual, social, and emotional development during their high school learning experience. Similar to a previous commenter (Kate), I am also trying to define a balance between holding students accountable in order to best prepare them for their future lives and providing opportunities to raise their grade if they are willing to do the work.

Hey Jessica, you have some great questions. I’d recommend checking out the following blog posts from Jenn that will help you learn more about keeping track of assessments, differentiation, and other aspects of grading: Kiddom: Standards-based Grading Made Wonderful , Could You Teach Without Grades , Boost Your Assessment Power with GradeCam , and Four Research-Based Strategies Every Teacher Should be Using . I hope this helps you find answers to your questions!

Overall I found this article extremely helpful and it actually reinforced many ideas I already had about homework and deadlines. One of my favorite teachers I had in high school was always asking for our input on when we felt assignments should be due based on what extra curricular activities were taking place in a given time period. We were all extremely grateful for his consideration and worked that much harder on the given assignments.

While it is important to think about our own well-being when grading papers, I think it is just as important (if not more) to be conscious of how much work students might have in other classes or what students schedules are like outside of school. If we really want students to do their best work, we need to give them enough time to do the work. This will in turn, help them care more about the subject matter and help them dive deeper. Obviously there still needs to be deadlines, but it does not hurt to give students some autonomy and say in the classroom.

Thanks for your comment Zach. I appreciate your point about considering students’ involvement in extracurricular activities and other responsibilities they may have outside the school day. It’s definitely an important consideration. The only homework my son seemed to have in 8th grade was for his history class. I agree that there’s a need for teachers to maintain more of a balance across classes when it comes to the amount of homework they give to students.

Thank you for an important, thought-provoking post! As a veteran teacher of 20+ years, I have some strong opinions about this topic. I have always questioned the model of ‘taking points off’ for late work. I do not see how this presents an accurate picture of what the student knows or can do. Shouldn’t he be able to prove his knowledge regardless of WHEN? Why does WHEN he shows you what he knows determine WHAT he knows?

Putting kids up against a common calendar with due dates and timelines, regardless of their ability to learn the material at the same rate is perhaps not fair. There are so many different situations facing our students – some students have challenges and difficulty with deadlines for a plethora of potential reasons, and some have nothing but support, structure, and time. When it comes to deadlines – Some students need more time. Other students may need less time. Shouldn’t all students have a chance to learn at a pace that is right for them? Shouldn’t we measure student success by demonstrations of learning instead of how much time it takes to turn in work? Shouldn’t students feel comfortable when it is time to show me what they’ve learned, and when they can demonstrate they’ve learned it, I want their grade to reflect that.

Of course we want to teach students how to manage their time. I am not advocating for a lax wishy-washy system that allows for students to ‘get to it when they get to it’. I do believe in promoting work-study habits, and using a separate system to assign a grade for responsibility, respect, management, etc is a potential solution. I understand that when introducing this type of system, it may be tough to get buy-in from parents and older students who have traditionally only looked at an academic grade because it is the only piece of the puzzle that impacts GPA. Adopting a separate work-study grading system would involve encouraging the entire school community – starting at the youngest level – to see its value. It would be crucial for the school to promote the importance of high level work-study habits right along side academic grades.

I teach a specials course to inner city middle schoolers at a charter school. All students have to take my class since it is one of the core pillars of the school’s culture and mission. Therefore it is a double edge sword. Some students and parents think it is irrelevant like an art or music class but will get upset to find out it isn’t just an easy A class. Other students and parents love it because they come to our charter school just to be in this class that isn’t offered anywhere else in the state, except at the college level.

As you may have already guessed, I see a lot of students who don’t do the work. So much that I no longer assign homework, which the majority would not be able to do independently anyways or may develop the wrong way of learning the material, due to the nature of the subject. So everything is done in the classroom together as a class. And then we grade together to reinforce the learning. This is why I absolutely do not accept missing work and there is no reason for late work. Absent students make up the work by staying after school upon their return or they can print it off of Google classroom at home and turn in by the end of the day of their return. Late and missing work is a big issue at our school. I’ve had whole classrooms not do the work even as I implemented the new routine. Students will sit there and mark their papers as we do it in the classroom but by the end they are not handing it in because they claim not to have anything to hand in. Or when they do it appears they were doing very little. I’d have to micromanage all 32 students every 5 minutes to make sure they were actually doing the work, which I believe core teachers do. But that sets a very bad precedent because I noticed our students expect to be handheld every minute or they claim they can’t do the work. I know this to be the case since before this class I was teaching a computer class and the students expected me to sit right next to them and give them step-by-step instructions of where to click on the screen. They simply could not follow along as I demonstrated on the Aquos board. So I do think part of the problem is the administrators’ encouraging poor work ethics. They’re too focused on meeting proficient standard to the point they want teachers to handhold students. They also want teachers to accept late and missing work all the way until the end of each quarter. Well that’s easy if you only have a few students but when you have classrooms full of them, that means trying to grade 300+ students multiplied by “x” amount of late/missing work the week before report card rolls out – to which we still have to write comments for C- or below students. Some of us teach all the grade levels 6-8th. And that has actually had negative effects because students no longer hold themselves accountable.

To be honest, I really do think this is why there is such a high turnover rate and teachers who started giving busy work only. In the inner city, administrators only care about putting out the illusion of proficiency while students and parents don’t want any accountability for their performance. As soon as a student fails because they have to actually try to learn (which is a risk for failing), the parent comes in screaming.

Yea, being an Art teacher you lost me at “ irrelevant like an art or music .”

I teach middle school in the inner city where missing and late work is a chronic issue so the suggestions and ideas above do not work. Students and parents have become complacent with failing grades so penalizing work isn’t going to motivate them to do better the next time. The secret to teaching in the inner city is to give them a way out without it becoming massive work for you. Because trust me, if you give them an inch they will always want a mile at your expense. Depending on which subject you teach, it might be easier to just do everything in class. That way it becomes an all or nothing grade. They either did or didn’t do the work. No excuses, no chasing down half the school through number of calls to disconnected phone numbers and out of date emails, no explaining to parents why Johnny has to stay after school to finish assignments when mom needs him home to babysit or because she works second shift and can’t pick him up, etc. Students have no reason for late work or for missing work when they were supposed to do it right there in class. Absent students can catch up with work when they return.

Milton, I agree with all of what you are saying and have experienced. Not to say that that is for all students I have had, but it is a slow progression as to what is happening with students and parents as years go by. I understand that there are areas outside of the classroom we cannot control and some students do not have certain necessities needed to help them but they need to start learning what can they do to help themselves. I make sure the students know they can come and talk to me if needing help or extra time, tutor after school and even a phone number to contact along with email if needing to ask questions or get help. But parents and students do not use these opportunities given until the week before school ends and are now wanting their student to pass and what can be done. It is frustrating and sad. I let students and parents know my expectation up front and if they do not take the opportunity to talk to me then the grade they earned is the result.

I am a special education resource teacher and late work/missing work happens quite a lot. After reading this article, I want to try a few different things to help minimize this issue. However, I am not the one making the grades or putting the grades in. I am just giving the work to the students in small group settings and giving them more access to the resources they need to help them be successful on these assignments based on their current IEP. I use a make-up folder, and usually I will pull these students to work on their work during a different time than when I regularly pull them. That way they do not miss the delivery of instruction they get from me and it does not punish my other students either if there is make-up work that needs to be completed. I try to give my students ample time to complete their work, so there is no excuse for them not to complete it. If they are absent, then I pull them at a time that they can make it up.

I too agree with that there’s a need for teachers to maintain more of a balance across classes when it comes to the amount of homework they give to students.

I had a few teachers who were willing to tolerate lateness in favor of getting it/understanding the material. Lastly, my favorite teacher was the one who gave me many chances to do rewrites of a ‘bad essay’ and gave me as much time as needed (of course still within like the semester or even month but I never took more than two weeks) because he wanted me to do well. I ended up with a 4 in AP exam though so that’s good.

Late work has a whole new meaning with virtual learning. I am drowning in late work (via Google Classroom). I don’t want to penalize students for late work as every home situation is different. I grade and provide feedback timely (to those who submitted on time). However, I am being penalized every weekend and evening as I try to grade and provide feedback during this time. I would love some ideas.

Hi Susan! I’m in the same place–I have students who (after numerous reminders) still haven’t submitted work due days…weeks ago, and I’m either taking time to remind them again or give feedback on “old” work over my nights and weekends. So, while it’s not specific to online learning, Jenn’s A Few Ideas for Dealing with Late Work is a post I’ve been trying to put into practice the last few days. I hope this helps!

Graded assignment flexibility is essential to the process of learning in general but especially in our new world of digital divide

It is difficult to determine who is doing the work at home. Follow up videos on seesaw help to see if the student has gained the knowledge or is being given the answers.

This is some good information. This is a difficult subject.

I love the idea of a catch-up cafe! I think I will try to implement this in my school. It’s in the same place every day, yes? And the teachers take turns monitoring? I’m just trying to get a handle on the logistics – I know those will be the first questions I get.

I really enjoyed this post. I think it provides a lot of perspective on a topic that teachers get way too strict about. I just wonder: wouldn’t it be inevitable for students to become lazy and care less about their understanding if there wasn’t any homework (or even if it was optional)? I know students don’t like it, and it can get redundant if they understand the content, but it truly is good practice.

Hi Shannon,

Glad the post helped! Homework is one of those hot educational topics, but I can’t say I’ve personally come across a situation or found any research where kids become lazy or unmotivated if not assigned homework. In fact, research indicates that homework doesn’t really have much impact on learning until high school. I just think that if homework is going to be assigned, it needs to be intentional and purposeful. (If students have already mastered a skill, I’m not sure how homework would provide them much benefit.) Here’s an article that I think is worth checking out. See what you think.

I like how you brought up how homework needs to be given with the understanding that not all kids have the same resources at home. Some kids don’t have computers or their parents won’t let them use it. There is no way of knowing this so teachers should give homework that requires barely any utensils or technology.

I think having students help determine the due dates for major assignments is a great idea. This works well with online schools too. Remote jobs are the future so helping students learn how to set their own due dates and to get homework done from home will prepare them for the future.

This year I am trying something new. After reading this article, I noticed that I have used a combination of some of these strategies to combat late work and encourage students to turn work in on time. I only record a letter grade in the grade book: A, B, C, D, F. If a student turns in an assignment late, I flag it as late, but it does not affect their “grade”.

If a student wants to redo an assignment, they must turn something in. If they miss the due date, they can still turn it in, but lose the opportunity to redo the assignment. Students will meet with me one last time before they turn it in to get final feedback.

At the end of the grading period, I conference with the student about their final grade, looking at how many times they have handed work in on-time or late. This will determine if the student has earned an A or an A+ .

I really appreciate how your post incorporates a lot of suggestions for the way that teachers can think about and grade homework. Thank you for mentioning how different students have different resources available as well. As teachers, we need to be aware of the different resources our students have and tailor our approach to homework to match. I like the idea of grading homework based on completion and accepting late work for full credit at any time (substituting a zero in the grade book until it is turned in). This is definitely a strategy that I’ll be using!

So glad the article was helpful for you! I will be sure to pass on your comments to Jenn.

I also have been teaching for a long time and I have found that providing an END OF WEEK (Friday at 11:59) due date for assignments allows students to get the work completed by that time. It helps with athletes, and others involved in extra curricular activities. I feel this is fair. I give my tests/quizzes on the days assigned and the supplemental work on Fridays.

I personally, as a special education teach, would allow my SPED students extra time to complete the work they have missed. This is in alignment with their IEP accommodations. I would work with each one independently and have remediation with the content that they are having difficulty. This setting would be in a small group and separate classroom.

I really like the idea of a work habits grade. I struggle with students who turn things in late regularly earning the same grade as those who always turn things in on time. A work habits grade could really motivate some learners.

I’ve been in education for 37 years and in all manner of positions. I share this only to also say that things have changed quite a bit. When I started teaching I only had one, maybe two students in a class of 34 elementary students that would not have homework or classwork finished. Now, I have two classes of about 15 each. One group is often half the class on a regular basis not having homework or not finishing classwork on a regular basis- so far. Additionally parents will pull students out to go to amusement parks, etc and expect all work to be made up and at full credit. I believe that the idea of homework is clearly twofold- to teach accountability and to reengage a learner. Classwork is critical to working with the content and, learning objective. We can all grade various ways; however, at some point, the learner has to step up. Learning is not passive, nor is it all on the teacher. I have been called “mean” because I make students do their work in class, refocusing them, etc. I find that is my duty. Late work should be simply dealt with consistently and with understanding to circumstance IMO. You were out or it was late because mom and dad were upset, ok versus we went to Disney for three days and I was too tired. hmm- used to be easy with excused/unexcused absences, now there is no difference. Late with no absence? That can be a problem and I reach out to home and handle it individually at my level.

Hi Jennifer! I really like your sharing about this topic! Late work is a problem that every teacher encounters. Thank you for your consideration of this issue and the many wise ideas you have provided. Your ideas also remind me to reflect on whether my overall program of assignments and grading is in a healthy place. I was inspired by the preventative measures you listed in this post. I want to try to include my students in setting deadlines, especially for some big projects. Students will feel respected by teachers and will be more willing to complete the assignments before deadlines! As you mentioned, some teachers have made homework optional or self-selected, or even stopped assigning homework. I partially agree with that opinion. I indeed try to reduce the amount of students’ homework or even stop assigning homework sometime, but doing related practice in class instead. I believe that the purpose of homework is to aid pupils in mastering the knowledge; it is not a necessary thing.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Yang. Jenn will be glad to know that you found the post inspiring!

Thanks so much for all your insights on giving assignments or homework. All are very helpful as I prepare to return to work after an extended medical leave. It is good to refresh! Anything we require of our students should be purposeful and meaningful to them, so they will give their best to meet whatever deadlines we set. I also like asking our students when is the best time they can turn work in; this is meeting them halfway. And if one strategy does not work, there are more to try; just read this post. Thanks a bunch!!

Jenn will be glad to know the post was helpful for you, Jo!

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Dear Administrators: Teachers Want You to Get These 8 Tasks Off Their Plates

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Teachers say they work an average of 57 hours a week, but less than half of that time is spent teaching.

The rest of teachers’ time is spent on a hodgepodge of planning, meetings, administrative work, professional development, communication with parents, and non-curricular activities, like supervising sports or clubs. There are plenty of other tasks, too—including some that teachers say are not squarely within their job descriptions.

That’s according to EdWeek’s The State of Teaching survey, a nationally representative poll of nearly 1,500 teachers conducted in October. The survey also found that teachers wished that they could spend more time planning and less time in meetings.

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To better understand the scope of teachers’ daily work, the survey asked respondents what, if any, roles or tasks they were expected to take on at work this school that they did not believe should be a part of the role of a teacher. About 1,200 teachers answered the question.

“Where do I begin?” one teacher wrote. “We are expected to do and be far more than is realistic, [which is] the exact reason why so many teachers are exiting the field. The pressure is too much.”

Many teachers said they felt stretched thin and were often doing the work of multiple people.

Even so, some survey respondents said they thought all their job duties were appropriate.

“Being a teacher means an umbrella of jobs and services,” one teacher wrote. “I cannot think of anything I do that should not be a role of the teacher.”

Time, though, is an ever-present challenge: “All roles are important,” another teacher wrote. “Time is the problem.”

Given the amount of work to do and the finite amount of time to do it, teachers have urged administrators to take some things off their plates . Here are eight tasks that teachers say shouldn’t be part of their job descriptions. These quotes, all pulled from open-ended responses to the survey, have been lightly edited for length and clarity.

Finding—and acting as—substitutes

Schools have struggled to keep a steady roster of substitute teachers, which has added more work for full-time teachers.

• “Finding our own substitutes when ill.”
• “Finding my own coverage for [Individualized Education Program] meetings.”
• “If off a day of work where bus duty is assigned, one is supposed to find one’s replacement when that is inherently managerial in nature.”
• “Covering for other classrooms that do not have a teacher due to lack of substitutes.”
• “Covering multiple classes at once in the auditorium.”
• “Subbing on my prep [period]; taking half of another class for the day.”

Collecting and analyzing student data

Data has long been a source of tension between administrators and students. Student data can inform instruction and help target students’ strengths and weaknesses, but teachers say the focus on data has also added a lot more work to their plates.

• “We have been asked repeatedly to collect data and analyze it. Most teachers do not need repeated data to know which students need help. ... I am not a data guru, I just want to teach.”
• “Administration should not be asking for us to create reports of data they have access to.”
• “Hand-writing data logs for students when the same information can be accessed and collected digitally.”
• “We are continually asked to collect data and administer district assessments, yet we are not provided with the help needed for kids that fail the assessments. We KNOW which kids need support without doing multiple ‘district-required’ assessments and would prefer if we are required to give the assessments, [that] the district provided the in-class support needed based on the results.”
• “I should not have to prepare data and enter data that can easily be accessed from the computer. It’s repetitive and excessive.”

Helping new teachers

New teachers need a lot of support , but several teachers wrote that too much of it fell on their shoulders.

• “Mentoring/training new teachers but not getting any extra pay.”
• “Helping new teachers with classroom management; helping new teachers how to break down standards into teachable lessons for students.”
• “Coordinate ‘Bagels with Buddies,’ a mentoring program for new staff (unpaid).”
• “Fixing the problems of a new teacher, assisting with planning, management, etc.”
• “Mentoring teachers to the extent that we have to observe them and evaluate them and [give] them feedback.”

Keeping parents in the loop on everything

While most teachers want a good relationship with parents, several said they were expected to send more updates than they felt were warranted.

• “I have to assess the children and call all of the parents when their kids are sick or injured. I have no medical training. We have no nurse.”
• “Communicating to parents subjects that should be communicated by administration.”
• “Calling parents and explaining bad behavior and choices to parents when there aren’t enough hours in the day to get it all in. Administration needs to assume responsibility for this instead of putting it on teachers.”
• “Contacting parents about student attendance. We have an automated system, so why is it all on me?”
• “Contacting parents (for positive remarks and failing grades). I understand the value, but have no time for it.”

Participating in school community events

Extracurricular events can make for a thriving school community, but several teachers said they didn’t think they should be expected to staff such activities—especially when they’re not receiving any additional pay to do so.

• “Always volun-told to do graduations, proms, etc., when teachers are not paid.”
• “Any unpaid events, such as chaperoning extracurricular events such as school dances.”
• “Fundraising by working a shift at McDonald’s for a day.”
• “Fill in as a ticket-taker at school sports event.”
• “Boosting ‘school spirit.’”

Taking on janitorial duties

Nearly half of public schools reported needing more custodians at the start of this school year, federal data show . That might have led to more teachers being expected to fill in the gaps and clean themselves.

• “Vacuuming my instructional carpet area and emptying the trash.”
• “Recycling, empty trash, clean classroom, restock paper towels.”
• “Making sure our recycling gets taken out to the recycle bin.”
• “Breakfast in the classroom—cleaning all the mess/food from breakfast.”
• “Cleaning my room—sweeping, mopping, wiping down desks, dusting. Everything.”

Taking on non-instructional duties

Many teachers said they were asked to monitor bathrooms, hallways, recess, lunch periods, and drop-off and dismissal times—and they felt like it was too much.

• “We have some duties (bus duty, lunch duty, hall duty, walking kids to and from class, etc.). Some is natural and expected, but each year it becomes more and more duties piled on and less planning time given.”
• “We are called to be everything to everyone the minute we walk in the school. No matter what the task is.”
• “We are expected to be a ‘team player’ and step in to assist because [in our contract] it is stated ‘other duties as assigned.’”

Preparing for the threat of gun violence

School shootings may be statistically rare, but the threat is an ever-present fear for most teachers. Several teachers said they wished they didn’t have to think about and prepare for the possibility of gun violence.

• “Protecting kids from school shooters.”
• “Administering and practicing lockdown drills and drills for active shooters.”
• “Security for school shooters.”

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The teaching profession is one of the most important and difficult today. Our professional planner templates and add-ons will help you stay organized and do your job well. Improve the productivity and efficiency of the educational process using special tools for planning your schedule.

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25 Professional Teacher Email Examples

Examples of emails to a school teacher

Teacher Emails are necessary, sometimes. Whether it is to clarify a doubt or to ask for an extension on an assignment, sending an email to a teacher has become a common practice among students and parents. If you are not sure how to address a teacher or how to clearly state the purpose of your email, keep reading.

In this blog post, we will provide you with some examples of emails to a teacher on various topics such as school homework, sick note, a child’s progress, bullying, reporting an incident, or even a late assignment. You can modify these templates to create a personalized professional and effective email.

1. Example teacher email about homework

Dear [Teacher’s Name],

I hope this message finds you well. I had a quick question regarding the homework assigned in class yesterday. I wasn’t quite clear on the instructions for problem #3 and was hoping you could provide a bit more clarity on what is expected.

Thank you for your time and guidance.

Best regards, [Your Name]

2. Example email to a teacher about a late assignment

I apologize for submitting my assignment late. Unfortunately, unforeseen circumstances arose that prevented me from completing it on time. I understand the importance of timely submissions and take full responsibility for my actions. If possible, I would appreciate any guidance or feedback you can provide to help me improve future assignments.

Thank you for your understanding.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

3. Example email to a teacher about a technical issue submitting homework

I trust this email finds you well. I wanted to bring to your attention that I am experiencing some technical difficulties submitting my homework through the online platform. Every time I try to upload the file, I receive an error message and the upload fails.

I have tried different browsers and devices, but the issue persists. Is there any alternative way I can submit my homework? I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

4. Example email to a teacher about being absent due to illness

I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to let you know that I won’t be able to attend the class today due to illness. I am experiencing [symptoms] and my doctor advised me to rest at home to avoid spreading any potential sickness.

I will do my best to catch up on the missed classwork and assignments as soon as possible. Please let me know if there is any specific material or tasks that I should prioritize.

Thank you for your understanding and I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

5. Example email to a teacher about access to the class website

I hope you are doing well. I wanted to reach out because I am having trouble accessing the class website. I have tried logging in using my username and password multiple times, but I keep receiving an error message.

I was wondering if there is anything I can do to troubleshoot this issue, or if there is someone I can contact for further assistance. I don’t want to miss any important updates or assignments, so any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing back from you soon.

6. Example email to a teacher about missing class

I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to let you know that I was unable to attend class [insert date] due to [provide a reason for absence]. I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused, and I would greatly appreciate it if you could let me know what I missed during that class so I can catch up on the material.

7. Example email to a teacher about bullying

I am writing to you about an issue that has been troubling me for some time now. I have noticed that there has been a lot of bullying going on in our class lately and it’s beginning to make me feel uncomfortable and unsafe.

I believe that everyone deserves to feel respected and valued, and I think it’s important that we work together to create a safe and supportive environment for all students. I would like to request that you take action to address this issue and ensure that all students are held accountable for their actions.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely,[Your Name]

8. Example email to a teacher about child’s absence

I am writing to inform you that my child, [Child’s Name], was unable to attend school yesterday [Date] due to [Reason for Absence]. I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and would like to request any missed assignments or classwork that needs to be completed.

Thank you for your understanding and please let me know if there are any further steps I need to take to ensure that my child stays up to date with their studies.

9. Example email to a teacher about grades

I hope this email finds you well. I was wondering if there is a chance to discuss my grades. I am eager to know where I stand and how I can improve my academic performance going forward.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

10. Example email to teacher about homework grade

I hope this email finds you well. I was hoping you could provide me with some feedback on my recent homework assignment. I received a lower grade than I was expecting and I was hoping to get some insight into what I could improve on for future assignments.

Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you.

11. Example email to teacher about a late assignment

I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to apologize for submitting my assignment late. Unfortunately, I encountered some unforeseen circumstances that prevented me from completing it on time.

I understand that late submissions may have consequences, and I am willing to accept any penalties that may be assigned. I would also appreciate any feedback or suggestions you may have.

Thank you for your understanding, and please let me know if there are any further steps I need to take to rectify the situation.

12. Email to teacher from parent about their child’s behaviour

I wanted to touch base with you regarding my child’s behaviour in class. I have noticed some changes at home and I wanted to see if anything has been happening at school that could be contributing to this.

Can we schedule a time to chat about this further and discuss ways that we can work together to address any concerns?

Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.

13. Email to teacher about an incident in class

I wanted to bring to your attention an incident that occurred during class yesterday. [Describe the incident briefly and objectively].

I believe it’s important to address situations like this to ensure a safe and respectful learning environment for all students. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

14. Email from parent to the teacher about child being bullied

I am writing to you to express my concern about my child, [Child’s Name], who has been bullied by some of their classmates. It’s been affecting their mood and behaviour lately, and I would appreciate your help in addressing this issue.

I would like to request a meeting with you to discuss this matter further and find ways to prevent it from happening again. I believe that with your assistance, we can create a safe and inclusive environment for all students.

15. Email to teacher about child’s grades

I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to touch base with you regarding my child’s grades in your class. I have noticed that their grades have been slipping a bit and I wanted to ask if there is anything we can do to help improve their performance.

I know that my child is capable of doing well and I want to make sure that they have all the resources and support they need to succeed. Please let me know if there is anything we can do at home to reinforce the material or if there are any additional resources you can recommend.

Thank you for your time and attention in this matter.

Best regards,

[Your Name]

16. Email to teacher about child’s progress

I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to touch base regarding my child’s progress in your class. As a parent, I am eager to support my child’s education and would appreciate any insights you can offer on their academic and social development.

Could you please provide an update on how my child is doing in your class? Are there any areas where they excel or struggle? How can I best support their learning at home?

Thank you for all that you do to support my child’s education. I look forward to hearing back from you.

17. Email to teacher about child being sick

Subject: Child’s Absence Due to Illness

I wanted to inform you that my child [Child’s Name] was absent from school today due to illness. They have been experiencing [symptoms] and I believe they should stay at home and rest.

Please let me know if there is any work my child may have missed or any assignments that need to be completed.

18. Email to teacher about a child needing extra support

I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to reach out to discuss some concerns I have about my child’s progress in the class. My child has been struggling with [specific area(s) of difficulty] and I was wondering if there are any extra resources or support available to help them succeed.

I know my child is capable of doing well, but they may need some additional assistance. I would greatly appreciate any advice or guidance on how we can work together to ensure their success.

19. Email to teacher asking for something

I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to kindly request [insert what you are asking for]. I believe this will greatly benefit my learning experience in your class.

Thank you for your time and consideration. Please let me know if you need any additional information from me.

20. Example email to teacher about failing grades

I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to reach out to you regarding my recent grades in your class. I have noticed that my grades have been consistently low, and I am concerned about my performance in the class.

I wanted to ask if there are any additional resources or study materials that you would recommend to help me improve my understanding of the material. I am willing to put in extra effort and time to ensure that I can succeed in your class.

21. Example email to teacher about failing grades version 2

I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to reach out to you regarding my recent grades in your class. I have noticed that I am struggling and unfortunately, my recent grades reflect that. I am disappointed in myself and I know that this is not a reflection of my abilities.

I wanted to ask if there is anything I can do to improve my performance in the class. I am willing to put in extra effort and seek additional help if necessary. I am also open to any feedback you may have to offer.

23. Email to teacher about a sick child

I am writing to let you know that my child [Child’s Name] is currently sick and will not be able to attend school for the next few days. As soon as my child is feeling better, they will return to class.

I appreciate your understanding.

24. Email to teacher from parent about new student joining

I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to inform you that my child’s friend [New Student’s Name] will be joining your class starting tomorrow. They have recently moved to the area and will be attending [School Name] from now on.

I wanted to reach out and provide any necessary information you might need about [New Student’s Name]. They are a diligent student who enjoys math and science. They are also very involved in sports and love to play soccer.

Please let me know if there is anything else you need from me or if there are any adjustments that need to be made to accommodate the new student. We are looking forward to an exciting school year.

Thank you for your attention.

Best regards, [Parent’s Name]

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The Speech On Teachers Day Celebration

A very Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening to the Honorable Principal Sir/Madam, respected teachers, seniors, and my dear friends/students, Warm Greetings to Everyone!

Thank you all for taking out time and being present at this seminar session. Today, we are here to celebrate a most important day, ‘ Teachers Day ’.

Teachers’ Day is a significant occasion for all. It honors the life-changing role that teachers play in the lives of their students. Every year on September 5, the day is marked with joy, happiness, and excitement. In other words, teachers devote their entire careers to teaching students and assisting them in becoming better human beings. We are also aware that the day honors all teachers across history as well as those who are currently serving society. People, on the other hand, tend to forget their teachers after they graduate from high school. As a result, having a day devoted exclusively to them and their efforts is important. It is imperative that we express our gratitude to these wonderful human beings who have shaped us in so many ways.

A teacher is a friend, philosopher, and guide who inspires young minds by instilling faith, providing guidance, and encouraging them to dream. There is no better time than Teachers’ Day to recognize this reality and show gratitude to teachers. The day should be marked by outpourings of joy and displays of affection and admiration for the teaching profession. Unwind your affection for teachers and demonstrate to them how much they are adored and revered by both students and the country. Students look forward to the day with bated breath, eager to express their affection, appreciation, and compassion for their favorite teachers. Students enjoy honoring the day by giving their teachers a day off from their regular classes and inspiring them with a variety of performances.

Teachers are a country’s foundation. They guide and shape the students’ lives. They show them how to be better people. They are the driving force behind a student’s academic achievement. Teacher’s Day is a wonderful reminder to thank our teachers for all of the programs they continue to provide to our students and the community at large. Teachers are also the ones who inspire us to do better in life. As a result, it honors their efforts to create outstanding performers, physicians, singers, dancers, engineers, and other professionals.

We all know that defining the word “teacher” is challenging. They not only guide us in the right direction, but they also assist us in determining which career path to take because they know us better than everyone else in the world. They shape our overall character and personality, giving us the confidence and courage to cope with any issue that arises in our lives. Teaching has long been regarded as the most sacred, noble, and exciting career available. Teachers’ Day is a special day where teachers are recognized for their outstanding contributions. As a result, teachers are a boon to us in many respects. To be worthy people, let us pledge today to always honor our teachers, obey them, and follow their advice.

Teachers are like second parents in that they have a positive impact on our lives and are always there to assist us in solving problems. We’ve all imitated our teachers at some point because we see them as role models that provide us with what we need to develop a positive personality. Everything in our environment teaches us something. Life is the best of all teachers, since it teaches us how to survive. Our most important teachers are our parents. All, including our mates, nature, animals, and our mistakes, serves as a teacher in some way. Today is the day to remember them all.

Teachers’ Day is a perfect way to show them how much you respect and love them because it doesn’t happen every day due to their hectic schedule. Additionally, this day provides them with a much-needed break from their hectic schedule. It allows teachers to relax and enjoy a day dedicated to their greatness and efforts, as they are constantly under pressure to complete the syllabus on time. Interaction establishes a link between us and our teachers. We still think of our teachers when we are down, and contact helps us to conquer those feelings. They not only teach us about our topics, but they also share personal experiences that help us evaluate our own lives and apply the same advice.

All of the teachers here will agree that they still approach the classrooms with a bright smile and a lot of enthusiasm, which keeps us excited and busy during the day. We look up to our teachers and strive to be like them. Teachers are role models for us all. Their devotion to us, which allows us to learn, and their belief in our ability to achieve good grades inspire us to believe in ourselves and study diligently, knowing that we would not betray our teachers’ faith. Every day, our teachers show up for us amid a variety of difficulties that they do not discuss; now it is our turn to show them that we care.

We cannot express our gratitude to our teachers enough as students. Everything I say will be brief because no words can express how much you all mean to me and my classmates. Thank you to all of the teachers who have trained me for helping me whenever I needed it. Thank you to all of the teachers present for your sincere efforts, diligence, and constructive motivation. I’d like to express my sincere appreciation to you today. We want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all of your efforts to help us believe in ourselves and know that we are on the right track to a bright future.

Also, many thanks to you and everyone else who is here. It was a pleasure to speak with you.

This is all I have to say today; Hope you all have a great time.

Thank you all.

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