Seeking Placement Input from Parents for Next Year

Seeking Placement Input from Parents for Next Year

Dear Parents,

Each spring we begin to think about the placement of students for next fall. This process is complex and takes into consideration a number of factors. Classroom teachers and I will soon begin to discuss the academic and social/emotional progress of students and how this affects their placement for next year.  Your child’s teacher has a wealth of knowledge about each student.  Consultation with the specialists gives us more information about your child and how s/he interacts in different instructional settings. We seek to create balanced groupings at each grade level. All of us recognize this complex process as an important part of our professional responsibility to your children.

If you would like to offer your thoughts about your child’s placement with us, please respond in writing to the questions below and submit your response by May 13 to your child’s teacher. This information will be helpful to us as we work to create classes that best match your child’s learning style and personality. We ask that you refrain from requesting a specific teacher by name. Please understand that the entire placement team will view the information you share.

We recognize that the partnership between home and school is vital to your child’s educational success. Your continued support makes our school an exciting and enriching learning environment. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Clifford

1. What are your child’s greatest areas of success in school?
2. What are your child’s greatest challenges in school?
3. What does your child like most about coming to school?
4. How would you describe your child’s learning style?
5. What type of learning environment would provide your child with the best opportunity for success?
6. Is there anything else that you would like us to know about your child?