Pupil placement is a complex process dependent upon numerous factors affecting learning. When determining pupil placement, teachers must consider the general ability of each child, achievement, peer relationships, learning styles, and individual personalities. In order to ensure a balanced representation of all of these factors for each class group, teachers deliberate carefully over a period of weeks sifting through the information before them.
We also consider information gained from parents about their child's learning needs. We would welcome pertinent information from parents in written form prior to May 1st suggesting specific needs of your child, providing us with further assistance in the placement process. In articulating learning needs, you may wish to consider social climate, structure of learning environment, personality characteristics of your child, and attitudes regarding learning. Given all the factors that the team must take into account, requests for specific teachers may not be made.
Information from parents will be considered with all other factors. In no case will any single factor outweigh the composite of the criteria. It is important that the school staff maintain the necessary flexibility to determine the needs of the entire group as well as the individual.
Parents and children can expect notification of the child's placement by mail approximately August 15th.