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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Middle school teacher and mom here.

I'm happy to answer student emails if I check in the evening (which I usually do.)  I'd much rather hear from a student directly than from his/her parents with these questions.  I do tell students that there is no guarantee that I will see emails in the evening, so don't count on them.  I also insist they email me with a respectful tone and not like they're chatting with a buddy.  Dear Mrs. X, full sentences in the body, Sincerely, Student X.

The examples the OP gave don't seem excessive to me.  [/quote]

I'm a college professor, and I have to have the same discussion with my undergrads and grad students.  It drives me crazy to get "hey firstname" emails from my students, and even at times from prospective students!  I tell them that until I am such good friends with them that I use texting language in my correspondence with them, they should assume that I don't want texting language in correspondence to me.  This usually drives the point home.

OP, I agree with the others -- if the teachers are not OK with the emails, they will reply, nicely, that the student should be asking a peer.  I think it's great that you are checking and aware, but the teachers will definitely be able to handle any excessive emailing from your DSS.

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