The School District of Auburndale views the assignment of students to classes as a major and important factor in the success of all the students. The make up and balance of students in a classroom affects the educational productiveness of the students assigned to that particular classroom. Class assignments shall be fair and in the best interests of the overall effective functioning of the school community.

The building principal will be responsible for the supervision and proper placement of the students in his/her school building. The following placement criteria will be considered in the placement of students to classes.

*     Special needs of students

*     Social, behavioral, and academic needs of each individual student

*     Reasonable gender and intelligence balance

*     Separation of specific students to avoid a potential conflict

*     Academic compatibility

*     Adaptability of student to instructor’s teaching style

A parent may request a specific teacher’s classroom. This request should be in writing and signed. All requests shall be made prior to May 1st of the preceding school year. The request must include specific academic, social, or solid reasons why a particular classroom is important. Requests will be honored when they are justified, practical, and possible.

A parent may request not to have their son or daughter in a specific classroom. This request should be in writing and signed. Such requests must be made prior to May 1st of the preceding school year. These requests will be honored when they are practical and possible.