"My office hours are from 9 to 5"

[SWTXBelle]

For my middle school students, parents and administrators - I check my e-mail frequently throughout the day and usually do a final check around 9 p.m. If I know I will not be able to respond to e-mails for a day or two (while on vacation or the like), I put up an "I am away" message.

For my on-line college courses - I check e-mail at least twice a day (morning and night), but usually far more often. Some professors give out their cell phone numbers, but I don't. I would rather have our exchange documented, and I also want students to be able to refer back to my answer to any questions they have.