Students assigned to multiage classes are those who: To the extent possible represent a balance comparable to students in each of the constituent grades. Class size will be comparable to others at grade levels involved and meet master agreement requirements. Has parental support for placement. Other criteria deemed instructionally appropriate by teachers and principal. Criteria for assigning teachers to multiage classes: Teachers assigned to multiage classes will have demonstrated an understanding with respect to its instructional feasibility and educational soundness for students. Teachers assigned to multiage classes should be known to be well organized and flexible. Teachers assigned to multiage classes should be volunteers. Teachers assigned to multiage classes should demonstrate an understanding of curriculum and exhibit sound instructional and assessment skills. Steps in establishing multiage classes: Involved building staff should identify the intent to provide this student grouping as early as possible in the spring for building proposals. Involve teachers and other staff in the student identification process from whose previous-year classes the students are to be drawn. This process can be part of the regular student placement meeting. Parents with students at identified grade levels should be informed of the multiage grouping and approve of placement if their child is to be placed in it. Parental appeal process: Parents who may object to the assignment of a student to a multiage class are to be advised to take their concern first to the principal, then, if necessary, to the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction. Final disposition rests with the Superintendent. OPEN ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES In general, students shall attend the school serving the attendance area in which they live. Parents/legal guardians may request their student attend a school outside their attendance area under the following guidelines. Capacity Criteria An open enrollment option may be exercised by a parent or guardian on behalf of a student attending (School District) if the receiving school has not reached grade level capacity based on assigned staff. Grade level capacity for each building will be determined prior to the application period through the cooperative effort of the building administrators and the Office of Student Enrollment based on the following criteria: Available physical space Curriculum needs at that time Contract planning ratios and legal contract limits Space for anticipated growth Special programs assigned to the building Annual Application
Students assigned to multiage classes are those who: To the extent possible represent a balance comparable to students in each of the constituent grades. Class size will be comparable to others at grade levels involved and meet master agreement requirements. Has parental support for placement. Other criteria deemed instructionally appropriate by teachers and principal. Criteria for assigning teachers to multiage classes: Teachers assigned to multiage classes will have demonstrated an understanding with respect to its instructional feasibility and educational soundness for students. Teachers assigned to multiage classes should be known to be well organized and flexible. Teachers assigned to multiage classes should be volunteers. Teachers assigned to multiage classes should demonstrate an understanding of curriculum and exhibit sound instructional and assessment skills. Steps in establishing multiage classes: Involved building staff should identify the intent to provide this student grouping as early as possible in the spring for building proposals. Involve teachers and other staff in the student identification process from whose previous-year classes the students are to be drawn. This process can be part of the regular student placement meeting. Parents with students at identified grade levels should be informed of the multiage grouping and approve of placement if their child is to be placed in it. Parental appeal process: Parents who may object to the assignment of a student to a multiage class are to be advised to take their concern first to the principal, then, if necessary, to the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction. Final disposition rests with the Superintendent. OPEN ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES In general, students shall attend the school serving the attendance area in which they live. Parents/legal guardians may request their student attend a school outside their attendance area under the following guidelines. Capacity Criteria An open enrollment option may be exercised by a parent or guardian on behalf of a student attending (School District) if the receiving school has not reached grade level capacity based on assigned staff. Grade level capacity for each building will be determined prior to the application period through the cooperative effort of the building administrators and the Office of Student Enrollment based on the following criteria: Available physical space Curriculum needs at that time Contract planning ratios and legal contract limits Space for anticipated growth Special programs assigned to the building Annual Application