How do I ask to be in a different class?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm curious as to why you're allowing the friendship outside of school if the girl is a bad influence on your daughter?

Because parents are friends, and the girls don't have many other friends.

[Anonymous]

"Jenny and Sally have an established friendship outside of school. I feel that if placed together, my daughter would limit herself to friendships and activities only with Sally. Our hope is for her to broaden her experiences and believe this would be best achieved by separate placements during the school day."

[Anonymous]

Thank you!!

[Anonymous]

OP, I would also cc the school counselor. They usually have a hand in making these decisions because they help all children (not just the 25 or so in a class).

Good luck.

[Anonymous]

Our local elementary (different stat) actually had a form for parents where you could list up to 4 kids you didn't want your child in a room with the following year - but it had to be for significant reasons (they didn't want those details).

I would write a simple note asking that your child be put in a different class. But you have to remember they might lose out on a better teacher, or they may end up in a class with a new nightmare kid. Better the devil you know, sometimes.

[Anonymous]

I did that for this year. My DS and his best friend did everything together in and outside the classroom. I wanted him to have a little distance in school so he would not get too distracted and make a few new friends. Specifically requested that they not be together so there would be some space during the day. Worked out perfectly. Just don't ask for a specific teacher.