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From starters, I assume the answer to this question will be "no" (he is in public school).
But just in case there is any way in which we could go to the principle and ask for our son to be placed in another class - in the most non-offensive and non-threatening manner possible, we would want to know about this possibility.
Our son just started 1st grade and all I can say is that we are not terribly excited about the teacher he has and the class he is in. I don't want to bore anyone with the specific, rationally explainable reasons behind this disappointment with his placement, but my instincts simply say (actually they kind of scream) that this teacher and the class he is in will NOT be in his best interest this year.
We were very pleased with his K teacher last year but this year he seems to have had less luck.
Any way his placement could be changed after the school year started?
My answer is "doubtful", short of actual allegations of abuse of your child by the teacher. In my district, we have an unwritten policy of being able to "negative request" a teacher for the next year if an older sibling had a bad experience with a certain teacher, but that would have to be submitted at the end of the school year before the next year's class lists are drawn.
My answer is "doubtful", short of actual allegations of abuse of your child by the teacher. In my district, we have an unwritten policy of being able to "negative request" a teacher for the next year if an older sibling had a bad experience with a certain teacher, but that would have to be submitted at the end of the school year before the next year's class lists are drawn.
I thought so, thank you.
Besides, it would be hard to come up with an official, sell-able argument based on "vibes" and all sorts of deductions and extrapolations.
But my "vibes" and "instincts" have never failed me. :-(
Besides, it would be hard to come up with an official, sell-able argument based on "vibes" and all sorts of deductions and extrapolations.
But my "vibes" and "instincts" have never failed me. :-(
It is also often the word of a 6 or 7 year old against a protected "professional". If your little one comes home with upsetting tales of woe, my advice is to pack a tape recorder on him. You do need real evidence of "harm" in order for a school to switch teachers.
In a very different situation, when my daughter was in Middle School, her Technology teacher made inappropriate sexual comments to her. Believe you me, as soon as we contacted the school, they switched her into the other Tech teacher's class, faster than a NY minute!
Yes, it is possible. Speak to the principle and give a reasonable explanation. In my school district it does happen. When my daughter was in the 3rd grade I did not like the way the teacher practiced. It wasn't a good fit for my child. We were able to make change that was comfortable for her. It was the best thing I could have done. For her and for us(the parents).
Besides, it would be hard to come up with an official, sell-able argument based on "vibes" and all sorts of deductions and extrapolations.
But my "vibes" and "instincts" have never failed me. :-(
I would approach it as your duty...You are the child's parent. It is not unheard of to change teachers, follow your gut instincts. You pay their salaries. You might consult his previous teacher for a recommendation for who's classroom would best fit his learning style and personality.
Perhaps you could begin the dialogue by asking why he was placed in that particular class and take it from there.
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