2006-08-07 15:24:01 · 9 answers · asked by smiles 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
Yes, the principal can ignore a request for a specific teacher. All kinds of factors are considered in determining class lists, including requests, but not all requests can, or even should, be granted.
2006-08-11 13:08:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
A principal has a certain amount of "autonomy" in their position. This means that they can make their own rules to a certain extent. If there is a reason, like that teacher's class is full, or something, then they sure can! There may be some other reason that the principal thinks that this teacher would not be good for you.
You do not have any legal grounds to object...just personal ones. You can go to your counselor and ask to be transferred to the other class...but you had better have a good reason. Also it is best if you can get your parents behind you to back you up.
2006-08-07 22:32:30 · answer #2 · answered by Oblivia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. There is no law that states any principal has to give a student a teacher because the parent wants it. Teachers spend a lot of time balancing classes, childrens needs, etc...
I also feel students need to be with all type teachers. It will teach them to deal with all kinds of people in the world.
2006-08-07 22:30:44 · answer #3 · answered by Lindy357 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may not be up to the principal...it may be a school district policy not to accept requests for teachers...but if there is a teacher you dont feel would be the "best fit" for your child (depending on their grade level) you can submit something in writing to the principal as to why you dont think a particular teacher will work for your child.
2006-08-07 22:33:12 · answer #4 · answered by ustech84 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a request. Besides, the principal doesn't make the classes, the counselors do. They keep in mind the best interest of all the students, not just you.
2006-08-07 22:29:12 · answer #5 · answered by senoritaboston 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. You have no inherent right to pick your teacher. It would be impossible to meet everyone's requests if this were the case.
However, from a practical standpoint, the "squeaky wheel" parent who persistently, yet politely, holds firm to a request will usually get it.
2006-08-07 22:30:39 · answer #6 · answered by Arrow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're promised an education not your choice of teachers, however most principals will discuss with you your concerns etc.
2006-08-07 22:42:06 · answer #7 · answered by EMAILSKIP 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, that's why he's the principal.....but never for your parents!!!
2006-08-11 22:15:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, he's the boss!
2006-08-07 22:28:09 · answer #9 · answered by Wounded duckmate 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋