Do I put a request in before they decide who goes to what teacher?
2006-08-05 08:41:17 · 10 answers · asked by cutiepie81289 7 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
I'm sure if you made a request and gave some good reason they will honor it,
2006-08-05 08:50:02 · answer #1 · answered by Barbara M 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
In your question you don't say why you don't want the same teacher.
If the reason is that you don't have a good working relationship with the teacher and think that it would be better for all concerned that your child has a different teacher - then the Principal should know that. If possible, the Principal would probably put that one at the top of the list because it would make things better for the teacher as well as for you and your child.
If the school doesn't have a process in place that invites parents to provide them with that type of information, I would request an appointment with the Principal as soon as possible to discuss your concerns.
Just letting you know - the type of request that usually does not go to the top of the list has to do with which class your child's friends are in.
2006-08-05 09:35:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the school. In my son's elementary school, they allowed and honored most requests for teachers. I have taught at a lot of different schools with a lot of different principals and most would rather change the class than deal with a problem later. If it were my child, and I had a concern, I would go NOW and make the request. You can try to keep your reason to yourself but by all means give your reason if you have to. Also, one person gave a good hint: not having his friends in that class is not a good reason.
2006-08-05 16:21:29 · answer #3 · answered by wolfmusic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are already way behind the 8 ball here-It's August! You should have addressed this in the beginning of June with your school. They aren't going to be very receptive at this stage of the game-my school finished scheduling 2 weeks ago.
Don't go straight to the principal-that's not what they are there for. If there is a guidance counselor at your school, meet him/her first. If not, find out who is in charge of scheduling and talk to them. It may be that your son is already been placed in another class. What's the point of ruffling feathers for nothing?
If you still aren't getting anywhere, work your way up the ladder, but save the principal for a last resort. Once you are tagged as an annoying parent who doesn't follow appropriate chain of command, you are going to have a harder time the next time you need something taken care of. Staff and faculity do this job for the love of the kids, not to be abused by the parents.
Also remember to be nice to the secretaries-they run the schools and know just who to talk to.
I am sure you are a caring mother who just wants the best for her child. Anything you can do to avoid finger-pointing (unless it's a matter that really does need to be addressed), the better for you and for your son. He probably still has 2 more years at this school and won't want to be the kid who's mom complained about Mrs. So-and-So.
2006-08-05 12:57:49 · answer #4 · answered by knowledge 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why does it matter? If you have a complaint against the teacher, then deal with it. If it was a matter of personality conflicts between your older son and the teacher, there may not be a problem with your younger son. You would certainly have to have a valid reason for requesting a specific teacher, or for requesting that your son NOT have a certain teacher.
2006-08-05 10:31:24 · answer #5 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are both of the siblings going to be in 4th grade? Most of the time they separate siblings when making the class lists, so you probably don't have anything to worry about. If I were you though, I'd ask the principal through a phone call or email just to be on the safe side.
PS- Asking the counselor most likely won't do anything. The principal usually makes the lists based on the previous year's teacher's placements.
2006-08-05 17:26:40 · answer #6 · answered by elizabeth_ashley44 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The principal at my school takes requests and will talk to the previous teacher about concerns. It would probably also help to talk to your son's third grade teacher about your concerns for the fourth grade teacher, especially since the teacher knows the student more than the principal.
2006-08-05 08:51:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, request early and often. If the list puts him with that teacher anyway, storm the office (or make an appointment with the principal) and demand (politely) a change. You must be your child's strongest advocate. Typically the "squeaky wheel" parents eventually get their way.
2006-08-05 09:25:08 · answer #8 · answered by Arrow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Welp, at my school, there was only one fourth grade teacher.
The only way to make sure not to get her would have been to move to another area.
2006-08-05 10:53:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk to the school
2006-08-05 11:01:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋