Due to the fact that 5th grade enrollment is down at Andrews Elementary in Austin ISD, 5th grade will be "leveled" to one teacher making Andrews one of two schools where no partner teacher will exist. The upper grade will no longer be departmentalized leaving the math and science teacher to pick up the language arts and social studies class. Most disconcerting is the fact that the class size has reached 30 students. Research confirms that class size matters and so does every child in the class. Please support Save Our Kids and sign this petition letting Austin ISD know that leveling this school is not an acceptable solution.
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September 21, 2015
The response to this petition has demonstrated that our community remains deeply committed to the quality of education at Andrews Elementary. This momentum confirms that our concerns regarding class size and departmentalization are shared by many who value a supportive environment for our students.
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Even if the enrollment is down we're talking class size doubling and one teacher teaching math,science and English in two languages
If my kid were enrolled at this school in this grade level, enrollment would drop further. I'd find a way to get him out of there. How about we cut the pay of the S.I. to accommodate having class sizes that are efficient and geared towards making sure EACH student has the opportunity to succeed.
As an elementary teacher, I know what a difference class size makes. Class size effects so much more than instruction. It effects student- teacher relationships.
Our students will not get the attention they need if they are in a class of 30. Please help save our teacher.
As a former teacher in AISD, I have always felt that a manageable class size is crucial to student learning and overall success at school.
This was my elementary school back in 1999 and I'm still in contact with my first and most favorite pre-k teacher Mrs. Palomo, she was always a great role model for me. The community in this school from the principal and the custodians to even just the environment converted me into the joyful and posetive 19 year old I am today!:)
Andrews, is my old elemntary school and a great one. Its sad to see that its battleling this problem.
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Due to the fact that 5th grade enrollment is down at Andrews Elementary in Austin ISD, 5th grade will be "leveled" to one teacher making Andrews one of two schools where no partner teacher will exist. The upper grade will no longer be departmentalized leaving the math and science teacher to pick up the language arts and social studies class. Most disconcerting is the fact that the class size has reached 30 students. Research confirms that class size matters and so does every child in the class. Please support Save Our Kids and sign this petition letting Austin ISD know that leveling this school is not an acceptable solution.
Updates
September 21, 2015
The response to this petition has demonstrated that our community remains deeply committed to the quality of education at Andrews Elementary. This momentum confirms that our concerns regarding class size and departmentalization are shared by many who value a supportive environment for our students.
18 Comments
I went to Andrews and I would hate to see this happen to the Kids and our Teachers! Please Save Our Kids!
Even if the enrollment is down we're talking class size doubling and one teacher teaching math,science and English in two languages
If my kid were enrolled at this school in this grade level, enrollment would drop further. I'd find a way to get him out of there. How about we cut the pay of the S.I. to accommodate having class sizes that are efficient and geared towards making sure EACH student has the opportunity to succeed.
As an elementary teacher, I know what a difference class size makes. Class size effects so much more than instruction. It effects student- teacher relationships.
Our students will not get the attention they need if they are in a class of 30. Please help save our teacher.
As a former teacher in AISD, I have always felt that a manageable class size is crucial to student learning and overall success at school.
This was my elementary school back in 1999 and I'm still in contact with my first and most favorite pre-k teacher Mrs. Palomo, she was always a great role model for me. The community in this school from the principal and the custodians to even just the environment converted me into the joyful and posetive 19 year old I am today!:)
Andrews, is my old elemntary school and a great one. Its sad to see that its battleling this problem.
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I went to Andrews and I would hate to see this happen to the Kids and our Teachers! Please Save Our Kids!