She gave me this very special award out of 150 students. She gave me the Star Student award of the year. I just want her to know that i appreciate her pristine teaching skills and all of the effort she puts into making geometry fun and easy.
2007-12-06 15:15:17 · 10 answers · asked by Stephanie 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
I don't think it's a good idea. It would be better to get her a nice card and some flowers or some type of treat (cookies, cupcakes, etc.). Such a generous gift is awkward and an ethical teacher would not accept it anyways.
2007-12-06 15:19:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is very nice to give a gift to someone special. Not everyone is as thoughtful. Out of 149 of your fellow students, did you feel that one of them deserved it more? You did get it, so you should revel in your accomplishment. But that is what it was, an award for an accomplishment.
If each of your fellow students feel the same way, she wouldn't need to work a whole semester. If you haven't already given the Gift Card to her, I would suggest that you get a card for the whole class to sign (those who want to anyway) and if any of them can pitch in a buck or two, you can say it is from all of you. Then YOU won't have to worry about 'buying your grade'.
Remember, hopefully, you won't be in her class again next year.
2007-12-06 15:45:52 · answer #2 · answered by good question 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could very well be perceived as just that and sometimes the perception is all that is needed to get people in an uproar. You do not want to jeapardize your accomplishments. You teacher may very well have a cap on the dollar amt of gift she can receive. If you respect her so much, try to really think hard on something she would like or appreciate that shows you really thought of her. That will mean more to her than a dollar amt. Not to be rude but to anyone, a gift card says " Go buy your own gift, i couldn't be bothered to think up what you might like to have"
2007-12-06 15:33:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a Geometry teacher myself, I would turn down the gift. If she accepts she would be skating on thin ice. Don't put your teacher in that position. What if you don't get the grade you think you deserve? What if she winds up teaching you another subject? Then what?
P.S.- Let the school board pay her. Go to a board meeting and honor your teacher. Or write a letter to the principal and superintendent if you feel that strongly.
2007-12-06 15:39:37 · answer #4 · answered by The Avenging Disco Godfather 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Lol... man I wouldve done the same. If i stayed in my school in Toronto, I would have gotten Academic Excellence Award out of 19 people... haha only 19 people in my class. Anyway, my sister got the Governor General Award 2 years ago out of like 300 12th graders. Guess what she did.... She went to university.. hahaha
2007-12-06 15:22:22 · answer #5 · answered by seeleeree 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow! you must really love her, and be a very generous person! if u have never given the impression that ur trying to buy ur grade, before y would she think that now? so wat if she does think that? it doesn't matter if she thinks that, cuz you know its not true! although, she might feel bad about giving you a bad grade on something....haha, since u bought her such an expensive gift. o well she'll just have to get over the guilt.
2007-12-06 15:52:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
$100????yes it looks liek it very much!! $100 is a lot of money to give to somebody, especialy your teacher. u dont have to give ur teacher money to let her know that you appreciate her. a nice card will do.
2007-12-06 15:25:28 · answer #7 · answered by NNNIA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's excessive, and she may be unable to accept due to ethics rules. The real thanks is that you apply yourself and show enthusiasm for her efforts in class.
2007-12-06 15:23:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow! I wish there were more students like you! No, I don't think it will look that way, it's given from your heart and that's what important.
2007-12-06 15:17:49 · answer #9 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
ARE U KIDDING ME YOUR DUMB DUDE
2007-12-06 15:19:06 · answer #10 · answered by One Lov3 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋