1. Recommendations of the current classroom teacher
2. Gender and ethnic balance
3. Academic balance of high, medium and low achievers
4. Balance of students with social or emotional problems
5. Strengths of individual teachers
6. Student interests, readiness, behavior and motivation
The Superintendent or designee may accept from parents/guardians any information which would be helpful in making placement decisions. However, parents/guardians who provide such information shall be informed that requests for a specific teacher shall be used as only one of many determining factors which must be taken into account.
During the school year, the Superintendent or designee may make any adjustments in class placement which he/she considers beneficial to the student or the educational program.
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
35020 Duties of employees fixed by governing board
Policy ALHAMBRA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
adopted: September 9, 1997 Alhambra, California