Parent Input for Student Placement in 2016-17

During the last few weeks of each school year, teams of teachers come together to place children into
classes for the following school year. Placement of students in classes for the coming school year is a
decision that is made by the current grade level teachers, special education, special area teachers and
the principal. These teachers sit down together and make up equitable class lists. They take into
consideration a childs learning style, personality and other pertinent characteristics of that child.
Attention is also given to maintaining equal numbers of boys and girls as well as combinations of
individual children that will be conducive to creating a positive learning environment. Preliminary
class lists are developed with no teacher assignment.
With this in mind, we are unable to guarantee the granting of requests for specific teachers for specific
children. However, if you feel that you have any specific information you would like to provide to
help us in placing your child, please fill out the attached Parent Input for Student Placement form.
You only need to fill out the form if you have a concern or something that you think needs to be taken
into consideration. Please fill it out and return it to the office by April 18, 2016. Please do not request
a specific teacher.
We are committed to making the best possible class placements for each of our students. It is our
intent to provide a successful learning experience for all students. We encourage your continued
confidence in the Ventana Vista teachers to make the best possible placement for your child in
consideration of the previously mentioned criteria.
Information regarding classroom assignments will be mailed to families in early August to
accommodate summer enrollment and withdrawals.

Ventana Vista Elementary

Parent Input for Student Placement
Date:______________________
Student Last Name:_______________________

First Name:_____________________________

Parent:_________________________________

Home Phone #____________________________

Current Teacher:_________________________

Current Grade_____________________________

We will not accept parent requests for placement with a specific teacher. This form is an
opportunity to list any concerns regarding your child that you feel impact or could potentially impact
his/her learning. It does not guarantee placement with a specific teacher, but assists us in forming a
classroom of students who will learn well together. Thank you for your cooperation with this process.
The last date to submit the Input Form is April 18th. Please DO NOT return forms to the
teacher, it must be turned in to the office.
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Catalina Foothills School District, 2101 E. River Road, Tucson, AZ 85718 520-209-7500