Parents Transitioning to Kiker

This note came out today from Mrs. Butler and contains some information from Kiker Principal Lori Schneider about their letter writing/class placement process.

If you will be going to Kiker next year, please see the following letter that Kiker sent home regarding input for class placements. If you would like to provide input, the forms are available in our front office - Ms. Butler


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Dear Parents and Guardians,

It is hard to believe that we are already thinking about the next school year when there is so much yet to do for the remainder of this one. After we return from Spring Break, we will begin our process of placing students in classes for the 2010-2011 school year. This process begins at the end of March with input from you and input from all of your children's teachers. This process lasts approximately five months and will not be final until August. It is critical that we are diligent and purposeful as we create classes that will lead to success for all.


We consider many criteria as classes are formed. First and foremost, we consider your child and the best teacher and environment for him or her. Other criteria include: gender, general achievement levels, student behavior, special needs, academic programs and services, etc.


If you would like to provide input for your child’s placement, you are invited to do so by completing the form that is available in the school office. Feel free to come and pick one up anytime between March 2nd (Tuesday) and March 12th (Friday). The form will not be available after that date.


As you begin to provide us information about the many gifts and talents of your child, as well as any struggles you wish us to consider, please do not request a specific teacher by name. Although it is incredibly tempting, there are so many factors to consider during this process. The administration and counselor know best each teacher's style, strengths, skills and talents and will work with your child's teacher to make the best placement for your child. Please do not ask your child’s current teacher or possible future teacher to arrange a particular placement for your child or to request one teacher to recommend another teacher. This can be awkward for our faculty and may not provide the outcome you are seeking.
Again, the teachers, administration and counselor will work together to assign students to classes. Each child is hand placed into a class. In addition, although teachers of prior siblings may seem like the best option, remember that all children are different with unique talents, strengths and needs and must be assigned accordingly.
Final placement will not be complete until August 2010; some students leave us, and new students enroll.
Completion of the form is optional—it is NOT required. If you decide to complete it, please return it to your child’s teacher or to the school office no later than Friday, March 12. Let us know if you have any questions. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Lori Schneider



Kiker Elementary Principal


(512) 414-2584