Students are assigned to an appropriate grade, class and teacher by the principal at the beginning of the school year. Grade levels are normally assigned according to age. Students in multiage classes are assigned to their usual grade level. Class assignments are posted on the front doors of the school the Friday before school starts.
Parent requests for a particular teacher are not normally accepted. This should not be misconstrued with the right of parents to have input into their child’s education. Requests for a particular environment (i.e. structured, nurturing) with accompanying justification are accepted. Should parents have a concern about a particular placement for their child, they may discuss their concerns with the school administration as early in the school year as possible. Requests for a change in class after the child has been assigned will normally be forwarded to the Student Placement Committee for review. The Student Placement Committee also meets to review any non-routine placement including retention or acceleration. The Committee is appointed by the principal and includes the guidance counselor, at least one teacher from the grade level of the student involved and two other faculty members. Parents seeking a special placement or class change for their child must submit a written request stating the specific reasons for the request. The Committee will meet to review the request and then make its recommendation to the Principal who has the responsibility to make the final decision regarding placement of any student.