Children's teachers?

Question

today is my kids last day of school and they find out who there teachers for next year are. Im a little concerned for my oldest, because there are two teachers out of 5 that I don't think will be a good fit for my child. I didn't write a note to the school becauase she has always had great teachers. however with this being her last yr in elementary school I want to make sure that she gets one that will fully prepare her for middle school. has anyone talked to school after class placements to try to get their child moved to another teacher. Im keeping my fingers crossed that we won't have to worry about it.

Answer 1

You probably should have written a note ahead of time about how your child learns and her personality so they could find a good match. I know here once they place the students there isn't much you can do because no parents going to want their child switched so your child can get who you want.

We are allowed to write notes telling about our child and what type of teacher they would do well with (soft spoken, or strict, or structured, or whatever..) and I always do to make sure my son is matched well. So far I haven't had a problem and my kids have had great teachers.

Answer 2

You can always petition to have your child moved to another classroom. the school may give you the run around at first but if you keep at it they will have to listen to the persistence.  Be sure you have founded reasons though and not hearsay from alot of people who just had a bad experience.  It may take some doing (depending on your school) but parents always have more pull in schools than schools like them to think they do.  You have to do what is best for your child and their future education, not what is convenient or best for the school.

Answer 3

My kids have gone to three different schools and every school has made it very clear that requests for certain teachers, or for kids to be in the same class as a friend, or that type of thing is completely unwelcome and won't be considered.  If there is a specific problem in terms of teaching style or behavior with the teacher she is assigned speak to the teacher about it in a constructive way to solve the issue, and as a last resort speak to the school principal with the same goal in mind.  If it is just a matter of holding the opinion that they aren't the best teacher, remember that as an adult your daughter won't be able to pick her bosses either, that's just a part of life (not to mention, how do you argue that your child should get the "best" teacher in place of some other child!)

Answer 4

My son when he was in fifth grade had to be moved because the teacher he was with was mean and favored girls better. So if he dosent get a nice teacher tell the princpal and he/she will take care of it.