Butler ES Family Handbook

Butler Elementary Family Handbook 2019-2020

Environmental Requests In the spring of each year, we address the educational concerns that affect classroom placement for the coming year. We carefully look at each child’s individual needs. When we assemble classes, we strive to make them balanced. Each grade level team spends a considerable amount of time and care in preparing the class lists. The primary goal is placing children in the best instructional environment possible. Several factors are considered as we form classroom groups, including but not limited to the following:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Range of academic performance.

Range of social and behavioral performance.

Balance of boys and girls.

Balance of independent and dependent workers.

Balance of special needs.

Separation of students who may not work well together.

“Classroom chemistry” has a tremendous effect on the success of each student. Because of this, we strive to create groups of students that are balanced in every area possible. By the time we put together class lists for the coming year, our teachers will have spent nearly 1000 hours with our students this in an academic setting. We are all concerned that each student continues to grow and achieve to the best of their ability in the best atmosphere possible. Environmental request forms will be available to parents in the office mid to late March. ​ Filling out this form should be the exception rather than the rule. ​ This form should only be filled out if a parent feels there are circumstances regarding their child, which require special consideration ​ and which the teachers or principal may not be aware. ​ This process is available to provide parents with the opportunity, if needed, to give us input about your child and the educational setting you believe would suit him/her best. ​ We expect that most parents will not feel the need to fill out this form. We know that each member of our staff is fully capable of meeting a wide range of educational needs. If you feel you have concerns that cannot be addressed by this process, you may make an appointment to meet with the principal. Forms must be picked up in the office ​ by a parent ​ , and ​ returned by the due date listed. ​ We may not be able to consider requests turned in later than that.

We appreciate your trust and support in our efforts to make your child’s learning experience successful and happy.

Respectfully,

Butler Building Leadership Team

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