Write a letter to your teacher explaining why are you late to class

Dear [Teacher],

I write this letter to convey my apology for attending class late on [Insert Date]. Due to my tardiness, I missed a class which is fundamental to my studies as far as achieving good grades in the exams is concerned.

According to the rules of the school regarding class attendance, students should be in class and settled before the lessons start. I, therefore, regret obstructing you and other students when the class was in progress. I am currently takings steps to ensure that I get in touch with other students and learn what was taught before arriving.

I have also written the notes you gave the other students. My lateness was caused by my parents’ car breakdown as they were dropping me to school. The car had to get serviced. Unluckily, the mechanic contacted was away and therefore we had to wait for him. Since we were a long distance away from school, I could not walk to school and this left me with no other option other than waiting for almost an hour to avoid arriving late in the future, my parents and I will ensure that the car is always in a good condition.

We have also resolved to always start our journey earlier than before in order to have time to take care of such unforeseen incidences. I kindly request you to let me know if there is anything I should learn or do in order to compensate the time I missed.

I greatly value your lessons and I promise you that I will not disappoint you and the rest of the class in future.

Sincerely,

[Full Name]