Polished+Journal+by+Gavri+S

=Polished Apology Journal=

=Apology for:=

Late to Class:
Student: I apologize to my peers for being late to class and wasting your time. Class: We accept your apology. Student: I apologize to my teacher for being late to class and wasting your time. Teacher: Why were you late to class? Student: I was late because I forgot to set my alarm clock and I overslept. I am sorry for inconveniencing you. Teacher: I accept your apology. Let’s proceed with class.

This is an appropriate apology because not only does being late to class hurt the student, but the whole class is hurt, so the student has to ask for their apology too.

Forgetting Homework:
Student: I apologize for not doing my homework and being unprepared for class. Teacher: Why are you apologizing to me? Who is the only one being hurt by your forgotten homework? Student: I am only hurting myself. Teacher: Then apologize to yourself. Student: I am sorry for forgetting my homework. Student: I accept my apology.

This is an appropriate apology because the student’s forgotten homework only makes it harder on himself, and has no effect on the class or the teacher.

Interrupting:
Student: I am sorry for interrupting you. Teacher: Will it happen again? Student: It will not happen again. Teacher: Apology accepted.

This is an appropriate apology because interrupting is bad, but everyone does is and it cant be helped, so the apology is short.

Being out of dress code:

Student: I apologize for being out of dress code. Teacher: Why were you out of dress code? Student: I was out of dress code because I was not aware of my appearance, which is not acceptable. Teacher: Should I give you a blue slip? Student: No. Teacher: I accept your apology, but I am giving you one anyway.

This is an appropriate apology because being out of dress code is bad and deserves a punishment, but the student should also acknowledge that he has done something wrong.

Getting bad grades:
Student: I apologize for getting bad grades. Teacher: Why did you get bad grades? Student: Because I am stupid. Teacher: Why are you stupid? Student: I am stupid because I do not study and apply myself. Teacher: Will you apply yourself in the future? Student: Yes I will. Teacher: Apology accepted.

This is an appropriate apology because even if kids think that they’re dumb, they can do much better in school if they apply themselves.=