Student Placement Process
Class Placement
While we remained immersed in our ever-changing current school year, we are also looking ahead at the year to come. In the best of all worlds, we would know in advance exactly how many classes we could offer at each grade level and who would be teaching each of those classes. While we do feel like we have clear projections, we do not consider the process final until school begins.
I would like to thank you in advance for your understanding in this process and be assured that we will do all we can to insure thoughtful placement of each child.
Student Placement
Many parents ask what opportunity the parent has in providing input into their child’s placement from year to year. Hopefully the following information will be helpful.
The classroom placement process is complex and staff consider many factors in the decision- making process. Each of the following are considered before final rosters are prepared:
- The program needs of the child
- Balanced ratio of boys to girls
- A balance of achievement levels in literacy and mathematics
- Motivation level of each student
- Behavior factors regarding each student
- Compatibility of students with others in the classroom (i.e., separating students who have not worked well together in the past)
- Independent work habits
- Social needs and leadership skills
- Information provided by the teacher
Our staff takes the task of student placement very seriously. We assure you that each grade level team (with assistance of specialists, guidance team, etc.) take much time, effort and care in developing class rosters that result in offering all children a quality educational experience.
Once balanced rosters are created, teachers will be assigned.
Parent Information
As parents you may have pertinent information about your child that you would like considered in the placement process each Spring. Please check back in April if you choose to provide specific information regarding their child.