Student Placement 2015-16

This was information sent in a separate email on March 22, 2015 - information may be sent directly to Mrs. Actkinson @ kactkinsonpr@olatheschools.org

 

 

As we enter this final stretch of the year, our staff has already begun to plan and prepare for the upcoming 2015-16 school year. Each year, I share the following information regarding our class placement process which is very complicated. If you know that your family will not be returning to Pleasant Ridge next year, if you could please contact our front office 780-7590 or send an email to Lisa Howard @ lhowardpr@olatheschools.org or Mrs. Actkinson @ kactkinsonpr@olatheschools.org

As we enter the final stretch of the year, our staff has already begun to plan and prepare for the upcoming 2015-16 school year. Each year, I share the following information regarding our class placement process which is very complicated. The following is a brief summary of this process.

Class placement is an important task, and is something the staff at Pleasant Ridge takes very seriously. In order to create the best learning environment, we take many variables into consideration. Classes need to have an equal distribution of students according the academic ability levels, social/behavioral skills, work habits, and gender. Other variables include instructional/learning styles of students, social dynamics between students, and an equivalent number of students in each class at a grade level.

As a staff, I believe we know our students very well, and do a thorough, informed job of forming the class lists. We understand that we may not always be fully aware of unique family, friendship, or social/emotional factors outside of school that may affect placement. In these cases, we allow parents to bring these situations to our attention via our Student Placement Request form. Our team takes into consideration the information parents share.

We want you to know that it is our goal to provide the kind of learning environment that will help every child have a successful year. Although requests for specific teachers will not be accepted, we will take into consideration the information about your child you feel the team may not be aware, but must receive this information by April 30 on the Student Placement Request form. This form is attached and also available in the front office.

In addition, for planning and staffing purposes, the new deadline for the Application for Parent-Initiated Elementary Student Transfers is June 4 for the 2015-16 School Year.  This pertains to students who have moved out of our attendance area this school year and are desiring to transfer back into Pleasant Ridge.  This application process, MUST be initiated at the school of residence (not at Pleasant Ridge).  Please let the office know if you have questions.  

Here's to a FABULOUS 4^th quarter!