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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]HS teacher

Generally I receive nothing. I would like to receive a thank you (either verbal or written) letting me know they have acknowledged the work it took and to share the results of where they are going next year!  So often they are former students who I don't see daily anymore, so it's kind of a black hole. Each one takes around an hour between chatting with your child and writing the letter so it's a significant undertaking to write 10-20 of them each year and the acknowledgement saves me from burning out on them.

Sometimes I get a small gift ($10 GC, chocolate, a pen or magnet from their chosen school, a coffee mug) and those are always lovely but not expected.

Please don't give large sums of money (in public school, not sure about private). It makes it feel so transactional, and that's not what it's about. It's part of the job description of being a HS teacher. Anything over $100/family/year in my district is supposed to be reported and it just makes it awkward.[/quote]
Thanks for sharing! It's very helpful.[/quote]

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