How to begin content of letter to principal class x
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First, keep it respectful. Second, identify the action you would like from your principal. How you begin will depend upon whether the principal knows your or not. Assuming the principal does not, introduce yourself. You might start with:
“Dear Mr./Ms. -
My name is John Doe. I am a senior here at Name of School High School. I am interested in pursuing a college degree at University of Choice. In order to further increase my chances of being accepted, I would be grateful if you might provide a letter of recommendation for me. Here are a few of my strengths that I believe have made me successful here. (Patience, hard work, etc).”
If you are requesting something else, you would place the request first and follow it by your reasons:
“Dear Mr./Ms. -
My name is Jane Doe and I am a senior here at Name of High School. I would like to request a change in cafeteria food, specifically the meatloaf. While this may seem like an odd request, there are serious reasons why I believe a change is necessary. (State your reasons). I appreciate your consideration in this matter. Best regards,
Your name.”