Class Placement Procedure
Harbor Heights staff members intentionally gather information from parents, teachers, specialists, and paraeducators, in order to form balanced classes that will provide a nurturing, challenging environment for our students.
For students attending Harbor Heights a number of factors will be considered when forming classes for the following year. Some of the factors include:
- Overall class size
- Ratio of boys and girls
- Academic strengths and challenges
- Social and emotional needs
- Students with special needs
- Parent Input
- Program options available
For students entering kindergarten at Harbor Heights we will use the above criteria, but we will also have our future students participate in a kindergarten screening. The purpose of the screening is to assist us with placement, and to gather information about what our students know as they enter school.
| FAQ: |
Q. |
May parents request a particular
teacher for their child? |
A. |
We ask that parents not request a
teacher by name, rather we encourage parents to provide us
with information regarding the specific needs of their
child. It is the responsibility of the principal and staff
members at Harbor Heights to use their professional judgment
for class placement.
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Q. |
May parents request a particular
program at Harbor Heights, such as Orca Pod, MAP, or
looping? |
A. |
We ask that parents not request a
particular program, rather we encourage parents to inform us
about the type of learning environment that is best for
their child.
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Q. |
If I want to make a change in my
child’s classroom placement, when and how does this occur? |
A. |
At the beginning of the school year
classroom placements will remain in place for a period of
two weeks. If concerns remain after 2 weeks, parents may
contact the principal for consideration of class placement
change.
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