WRITING A COVER LETTER

Dear {Mr./Mrs./Professor Last Name}, I am terribly sorry that I was tardy for {name of class or lecture}. I understand that your time is valuable, as is that of my fellow students, and that {class or lecture} begins at a certain time for a reason. My time is not more important than anyone else's, so it was inexcusable for me to come in late and disrupt {class or lecture} in the manner in which I did. Again, I am very sorry for what I did. I hope you know this will not happen again. Sincerely, {Sender}

Dear {Mr./Ms. Last Name} I deeply regret my actions on {day of week} and would like to offer my sincere apologies for the incident. What I did was inexcusable, childish, distracting and disrespectful. You, as well my fellow students and {school}deserve better from me. In the future, I will practice more restraint and professionalism so as not to repeat the lapse of judgment I displayed. I value your commitment to instructing and guiding me to success. If you would like to discuss this further, please don’t hesitate to let me know. Sincerely, {Student}

Dear {Mrs./Mr. Teacher Last Name}, I am very sorry that I {behavior} in class. I know that this was wrong because {explanation}. I am being punished with {punishment} and I will never {behavior} ever again. I like your class very much because of {class activity}. It makes me very sad that I made you punish me. I promise to be a better student in the future. Your student, {Sender}