completed through a controlled choice system outlined below by the Director of Parent Registration Soraya DeBarros. Assignments to all schools are made according to the controlled-choice school assignment policy. 1) The controlled-choice student assignment policy combines the school system elementary and middle school areas into 4 larger geographic attendance zones which are intended to be similar in size and student enrollment, to be equivalent in the range and quality of school choices available to students, and to serve student populations that reflect the racial, ethnic and socioeconomic characteristics of the school system as a whole. 2) The controlled-choice school assignment policy applies to all K-8 school assignments. 3) Within each zone parents of elementary and middle school students select schools of attendance in order of preference. Parents residing in the different zones may select schools designated as citywide. Assignments are subject to timely registration, space availability and racial fairness guidelines. 4) For high school aged students, assignments to individual academic houses within Brockton High School will be made in a manner that ensures that the composition of each house reflects the racial/ethnic student body make-up of the school in its entirety. 5) School Assignment is based on the following criteria approved by the School Committee 1. Complete and Timely Registration 2. Seat Availability 3. Sibling Preference 4. Proximity to School 5. Racial Fairness Guidelines Enrolling K-8 students and administering the controlled-choice assignment policy is the responsibility of the School Registration and Parent Information Center. The center conducts school tours and other parent outreach activities in individual schools. Services provided include dissemination of accurate and timely information regarding the school choice and application process; implementing student assignment procedures; developing school profiles and other information necessary for parents to make informed school choices; parent education and training workshops in such areas as curriculum and program objectives, student discipline, technology awareness, home tutoring, parent leadership and advocacy skill-building. Bilingual Student Assignments Students whose primary language is not English and are identified as eligible for bilingual education services will be assigned to a school that provides these services. Based on seat availability, bilingual students will be given a choice of schools that provide either Transitional Bilingual Education, Sheltered English Immersion or English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for their primary language group. Special Education Students Assignments
completed through a controlled choice system outlined below by the Director of Parent Registration Soraya DeBarros. Assignments to all schools are made according to the controlled-choice school assignment policy. 1) The controlled-choice student assignment policy combines the school system elementary and middle school areas into 4 larger geographic attendance zones which are intended to be similar in size and student enrollment, to be equivalent in the range and quality of school choices available to students, and to serve student populations that reflect the racial, ethnic and socioeconomic characteristics of the school system as a whole. 2) The controlled-choice school assignment policy applies to all K-8 school assignments. 3) Within each zone parents of elementary and middle school students select schools of attendance in order of preference. Parents residing in the different zones may select schools designated as citywide. Assignments are subject to timely registration, space availability and racial fairness guidelines. 4) For high school aged students, assignments to individual academic houses within Brockton High School will be made in a manner that ensures that the composition of each house reflects the racial/ethnic student body make-up of the school in its entirety. 5) School Assignment is based on the following criteria approved by the School Committee 1. Complete and Timely Registration 2. Seat Availability 3. Sibling Preference 4. Proximity to School 5. Racial Fairness Guidelines Enrolling K-8 students and administering the controlled-choice assignment policy is the responsibility of the School Registration and Parent Information Center. The center conducts school tours and other parent outreach activities in individual schools. Services provided include dissemination of accurate and timely information regarding the school choice and application process; implementing student assignment procedures; developing school profiles and other information necessary for parents to make informed school choices; parent education and training workshops in such areas as curriculum and program objectives, student discipline, technology awareness, home tutoring, parent leadership and advocacy skill-building. Bilingual Student Assignments Students whose primary language is not English and are identified as eligible for bilingual education services will be assigned to a school that provides these services. Based on seat availability, bilingual students will be given a choice of schools that provide either Transitional Bilingual Education, Sheltered English Immersion or English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for their primary language group. Special Education Students Assignments
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