Friday, April 22, 2016

April 22, 2016
Dear Parents,

During the next few weeks, the staff and I will conclude the process of student assignment for the 2016-2017 school year. According to the projected enrollment, the Heritage grade level configuration will be as follows:  

General Education:
*Kindergarten (full-day)
*First Grade
*Second Grade
*Second & Third (2/3)
*Third Grade
*Fourth & Fifth Multigrade (4/5)
*Fourth & Fifth Multigrade (4/5)
*Fifth & Sixth Multigrade (5/6)
*Fifth & Sixth Multigrade (5/6)
Dual Language:
1-Way
*Kindergarten (full-day)
*First Grade
*Second Grade
*Third & Fourth Multigrade (3/4)
*Sixth Grade
Dual Language:
2-way
*Kindergarten full-day)
*First Grade
*Second Grade
*Third Grade
*Fourth Grade
*Fifth Grade
*Sixth Grade

The staff considers and balances many factors in the sectioning process:

Individual Learning       Gender balance          
Student combinations    Special education needs         Support services needs                         Class size
Academic strengths       Academic weaknesses

Our placement process is a team effort that is completed with great care and consideration. Teachers review initial lists with specialists to ensure that we have not overlooked any aspect of appropriate placement based on the factors listed above. Occasionally, parents wish to share information or specific needs that may help in the sectioning process, parental requests should be submitted in writing (letters or emails) to my attention no later than Friday, May 20, 2016. No letters will be accepted after this date. Letters should cite reasons for wanting a specific learning environment not a specific teacher.

We ask that you do not make requests for placement into a specific classroom for your child. Such requests cannot be considered, as this opportunity cannot be available to all children. We trust you will rely on our professional judgment as we group the children with the idea of creating the best learning environment for them. Letters requesting a specific teacher will be returned.

Classroom assignments for the 2016-2017 school year will be posted during our Back to School Breakfast on Tuesday, August 16th from 7:30 - 8:30. 

I close my letter with a sincere thanks to each of you for your continued cooperation, support, and understanding. We look forward to working with you throughout the remainder of the school year.

Sincerely,


Catherine Fletcher

Principal