It is the policy of Park Elementary School to place students in “heterogeneous” or balanced classes. We take into account the following information in order to create an appropriate match between student and teacher: the child’s gender, social/emotional development, academic level, developmental level, cognitive abilities, learning style, work habits, individual needs, school behaviors, peer relationships, class size, and cultural diversity.

Placement decisions are made by a team of faculty and staff consisting of the principal, current grade level teacher, literacy coach/reading specialist, and special education personnel, if appropriate.

Parents/guardians will have every opportunity to inform the school of their child’s special learning needs, however, parent/guardian request for a specific teacher is discouraged.