Student Placement

In order to achieve balance in classrooms and maximize learning for all students, the following criteria will be considered in assigning students to classes:

1. Total number of students in each class
2. Balance of boys and girls
3. Distribution of ethnic groups
4. A reasonable range of student achievement/leadership in each class
5. Distribution of second language students students (where applicable to Bilingual Plan)
6. Teaching style/students’ learning style/ compatibility
7. SST referral
8. Structure of the class (i.e., combination classes)
9. Number of times a student has been in a combination class
10. Retentions
11. Separate some students for academic/behavior reasons
12. Placed in special program or service (i.e., Resource, Title 1, EL learners, etc.)

Classes will be based on a 24 to 1 ratio in grades K-3 and on a 32 to 1 ratio in grades 4 ,5. and 6.