At this point in the school year, staffing allocations are made to schools and planning for the next school year begins. Due to this, it is extremely important that our enrolment numbers be as accurate as possible and, therefore, I would ask families who will be moving out of our area to contact the school as soon as possible with this information. Similarly, if you know of a family moving into our area, please encourage them to contact the school as soon as possible to secure their placement and registration at Gray Elementary.
As we plan for the 2022-2023 school year, I would like to make you aware of factors that are important in organizing classes for next year.
Criteria for Student Placement
Assigning students to particular classes is a very complex task that takes into consideration a variety of factors, including: learning styles and strengths, what a student is able to achieve in relation to the goals of the curriculum, degree of independence in work habits, social and personal needs, age and physical maturity, previous placements and parental insight.
Parent Input
As our partners, we recognize that parents have important information that can assist with the placement of students. Parents are welcome to advise the school of personal, educational, or social information that could affect a child’s placement. Our staff will keep in mind this information, along with the above considerations, when building classes.
This information should not include a request for placement with a particular teacher. Any requests received that request a specific teacher will not be considered.
Maternity leaves, retirements, and lay-offs combine to make school staffing a changing and ongoing process. Also, staff members may change grade levels due to school needs or further professional growth. Whatever the scenario, we strive to place your child in a warm, caring environment that will maximize their learning.
If you have information about your child that you feel will assist us in making the best possible placement for them, please complete a Class Placement Parent Information Form. This form is fillable PDF. If you do not have a digital signature you can print the form and sign it. Please either email it back to the school at gray.elem@deltaschools.ca or drop it off at the office in a sealed envelope.
We will accept forms until until June 1, 2022. Input received after this date cannot be considered.
Thank you for your continued support.
B. Thompson