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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]15:46 That is unacceptable! What can parents do to stop this problem? How can we establish regulations regarding ratios? I understand that these large sizes, while not optimal for any young children, may work in higher SES areas. However, with the large number of English as a second language and FARMS qualified students in our county, we need better ratios even more acutely. I vote for no more than 20 in a K class AND an assistant.

While I am at it, I have noticed on this forum, as compared to others, that PG parents simply do not demand enough. Or at least there is one poster who frequently comments to the effect the things just are a certain way and people should deal with it. No! We should ask questions and work to create solutions. Just because a program is in demand such as Montessori or French immersion doesn't mean that we can't converse online about the strengths and weaknesses of the specialty schools. Just because admissions is unlikely doesn't mean we shouldn't discuss it.

I am heartened to see the thread about potential new immersion options. Also, in speaking with other parents at PG Pool and around my neighborhood I can see that we have a critical mass of active engaged parents. We just need to harness that energy. If it doesn't happen soon most of these parents will enroll in private school or move. I know that we will. 
I am typing on my phone, so hopefully this post isn't loaded with typos.
Ok, rant over![/quote]

OP here,
I totally agree that we need to demand more from the public schools but at the same time if you have a reasonable and responsible Principal I think that the best way to go about it is to work with them to solve the problem.  It seems like in our case they have put the vast majority of the ESOL K students in the same class where the teacher has some ESOL training and so that the ESOL specialist can focus on that classroom.  She explained to me the reasoning behind the staffing choices and although not ideal, it made sense to me.  For our school, the upper grades are under enrolled while the K and 1st have a higher enrollment.   The end result is that the school is technically not at capacity so they can't get extra funding.
I think that the most productive way to change the situation is to lobby the new school board and CEO.  If he walks the walk then we should see an increase in the seats available for the Lottery School....and I think that some of that is already happening since the Montessori school we are in-bounds for just added another Primary class.  [/quote]

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