Appropriate for a teacher to go to student's grad party if invited?

Question

I teach jr/sr high art. I couple of seniors invited me to their graduation parties. Would it be appropriate for me to go, congratulate them, give them their card and leave? Or should I just mail their cards?

Answer 1

I say it's appropriate to take them a little something and leave. Don't hang around for more than 20-30 minutes, it would probably make them uncomfortable. But if you were invited it would probably be rude not to go.

Answer 2

It is, of course, an honor to be invited to this type of celebration.  You may want to check with your administration before making a decision.  While it would be generally acceptable for you to drop by for a few moments to each party, you administrators may frown upon this kind of thing.  Some do, however, think this is a great way to build the community.

Answer 3

As a teacher myself, this is something I struggle with every year around this time. I think what it really boils down to is how many other adults will be there.

If the graduation party is being thrown and primarily attended by high school students, then I would stay away just to avoid any appearance of impropriety.

However, if one of your student's parents is hosting the party, and other students' parents will be there was well then I don't seen any problem with it.

Answer 4

I'm assuming your hot.



The only way I'd EVER invite my teacher to aparty is if I thought she was hot and that I could hopefully get her drunk enough to sleep with me..

sounds crude but that was my thought process in high school.

Answer 5

Are you a teacher in Florida?

What kind of grad party is it? Will there be other adults and/or teachers at the party?