Interacting with Teachers

Getting help from teachers is one of the best academic advantages USM has to offer. Teachers always arrive at school early in the day, which is a great time to seek help if you need it. Their offices are directly across from their classrooms, so they are never hard to find. Outside of their offices are teachers’ schedules throughout the cycle. Many students use this to their advantage. For example, if I need help during the school day and don’t have time before or after school, I can simply see when a teacher isn’t teaching and I can seek help whenever our schedules match up so that we are both free. 

Teachers at University School are always willing to help. I see kids going in and out of teachers’ offices before, during, and after school constantly. They typically have as much free time as a normal student does during the school day. Receiving academic advice throughout my years at USM have helped me improve my grades, understand lessons, and saved me on tests, quizzes, and big papers.

A few tips as to how to approach a teacher about something:

1. Email is always the most encouraged. Teachers always check their emails 24/7 and never miss any one of them. You can find their email on our school website.
2. After class - Students have five minutes in between each class, which is always a great time to ask a teacher a quick question.
3. Office Hours - Visiting teachers’ offices before or after school is usually less hectic. You can simply knock on their door and ask for help and if the teacher is not very busy, they are always willing to help for as long as needed.

Seeking help also develops a relationship between you and a teacher. You get to know each other better in the classroom and you grow to be comfortable with asking for their assistance again. Teachers want to help kids. They want you to come ask them for a helping hand because as I’ve heard teachers say many times “There are no stupid questions."

- Chris

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