Parent Placement Letter '08-'09

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Each spring, staff members in our elementary school begin to consider next year’s student class placement.

Many factors go into the construction of each class.  We know that you, as parents, want the best possible learning situation for your child next year.  Much time and thought will be given in reaching individual placement decisions by staff members who work regularly with your child.

For example, classroom teachers, special area teachers, and resource personnel consider the following aspects in order to make up well-balanced classes:  strengths and weaknesses of each child, boy/girl ratio, academic balance of the class, behavior characteristics, ability levels, social and emotional needs, as well as maintenance of heterogeneity of classes.

As a result of the need to consider all the factors listed above, parents are not able to pick the teacher of their choice for their child.  However, parent input is appropriate when, and only when, a unique situation may exist and consideration needs to be extended to cover class placement.

If a parent feels that such a situation may exist, the information should be put in writing and submitted to me no later than May 5, 2008.  This will give the school personnel time to reflect on proper placement as the class lists are constructed during June.  (Letters regarding new Kindergartners should be submitted before May 12, 2008.)

Thank you for your cooperation.

Sincerely,

Andrew T. McNally

Principal

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