Dear Parents,
Student placements and staff selections for the upcoming school year are always given my highest priority. As such, I continue to remain committed to selecting and placing teachers whose unique strengths and interests will benefit our children and the instructional programs we provide at Rocky Mount Elementary.
Forming classes and making student placements will be done with the best interest of all students in mind, considering each child's academic needs and learning styles while establishing heterogeneously grouped classes. Classes will be established with a balance in boy/girl ratios, academic levels of performance, and specific learning needs. Review of student data, classroom teacher recommendations, work habits and learning styles, along with consultation with guidance counselors and specialists all play a vital role in this important decision-making process.
Parents also have a valuable part of the class placement decision-making puzzle. If you have information about your child (i.e., special needs or circumstances) or the kind of learning environment best suited for your child (i.e., teaching style, learning style, and academic strengths/needs) that could affect your child's 2011 - 2012 placement, please direct it to me in writing by May10, 2011. Your letter should provide your "observational snapshot" as to the way(s) your child learns best or the type of learning environment that you believe would best meet your child's needs. Parent written input concerning their child, in addition to information provided by the professional staff that have worked directly with each child, will be carefully considered as student placement is completed. Additionally, please remember that the content of your letters should not name a specific teacher or be written in a manner that provides information which only pertains to a certain teacher.
Sincerely,
Gail May
