GRAND RIDGE ELEMENTARY

STUDENT PLACEMENT REVIEW

BACKGROUND

The Grand Ridge staff met as a team in June and developed the current class assignments based on the following criteria:

1. Input from parents

2. Input from your child’s last teacher

3. A balanced ratio of boys and girls

4. Achievement levels

5. Behavior factors when applicable

6. Compatibility of students with others, i.e. separating students who have not worked well together

7. Independent work habits

8. Leadership skills

9. Social needs

10. Recommendations from Guidance Teams, psychologist, or counselor when applicable.

PROCESS FOR REQUESTING A CLASS CHANGE

TIMELINE

In order to give the children, the teachers, and the parents ample opportunities to adjust to the current placement, the process may be initiated no sooner than September 29, 2008. 

The following steps should be taken:

1. Parents and teachers meet to problem solve.

2. If concerns continue,   the Student Placement Review form needs to be completed.  This form is located on the back of this page.

3. The request for change in assignments will be evaluated by the building’s Guidance Team.  Grade level teams may also be involved.  Parents will be involved in the Guidance Team process.

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STUDENT PLACEMENT REVIEW

DATE:____________________

CHILD’S NAME   __________________                YOUR NAME________________________           

TEACHER/GRADE_____________________________

PHONE NUMBER______________________________

Pease answer each question or statement completely:   

1. What is your primary reason for requesting a review of assignment?

2 What has your child expressed about his/her

classroom assignment?   

3.  Please explain the problem-solving strategies you and the teacher have discussed and implemented.

4. Without naming a specific teacher, what type of learning

environment do you believe would be more appropriate for

your student?