DC will not be returning to her old school, should I tell the old school why I'm pulling her out?

[Anonymous]

His leaving has to do with the teacher. His school does looping so the teacher he had in first grade will be his teacher in second grade. I don't think this teacher was a good fit for him last school year and requested another teacher for this school year but the school refused. So, we're leaving. My question is, should I tell the school the true reason for leaving? DC is in public school. Thanks.

[Anonymous]

Yes I would in a simple of a letter or email as you can manage.

[Anonymous]

Agree w/ pp.

[Anonymous]

Where is your child going?

[Anonymous]

Yes, in neutral language, identify the specific reasons why you found the teacher to be a poor match for your child.

[Anonymous]

I would focus more on your concern with the looping system than the particulars of your situation. They are not concerned about your child any more...unless of course you feel the admin needs to know about a poor teacher rather than just a poor match for your child.

[Anonymous]

I am in a looping class in FCPS. We as kinder parents were offered the opportunity to be in a looping class for first and second grade. We were told at that time (and it is still true) that if we want out of looping after the first year, we can do that. In addition, the teacher told me that she has the option of "not renewing" a child if she doesn't think it is working.

That's the way looping should be -- mutually committing to a second year. I think the school is missing the point on looping -- if the teacher and student aren't a good fit, then it is in everyone's interests to move along.

[Anonymous]

Once you pull your child, the school really doesn't care anymore. Also, if you asked for a teacher change and didn't get it...and then pulled out, don't you think the school figured out that that was the reason?

[Anonymous]

Quite honestly, the public schools won't think about one less student, so it should just be the OP's decision as to whether she thinks some other kids might benefit if she explains why the "looping" didn't work for her family. Even then, she'll probably be ignored, but it's not a big investment of time to write a simple letter.