ELEM: Pre/K-3 vs. 4-5

[Pope1966 <Pope1966@AOL.COM>]

Netter's,

Have any of you had experience in a Pre/K-3 or 4-5 school?  The school I am in
at this time is a Pre/K-5 school.  My school, as well as, two other schools
will split sometime next year to become Pre/K-3 (primary) schools.  Our 4-5
graders will all go to a new school (elementary) together.  I am considering
applying for the media position, but I want to make a wise decision for the
move.

I am very happy where I am.  Currently we have between 380-400 students.  Once
our 4-5 grades leave we will drop to around 250-280 students.  I believe that
my position would still be full-time.  We still do not know for sure what will
happen with the 5 empty classrooms, but we have heard that the most likely
proposal will be that these rooms will be used for self-contained BD and/or
severely handicapped.  One school in our system is overcrowded with these
students of special needs.

If you have been in a Pre/K-3 or a 4-5 situation, I would appreciate hearing
the advantages/disadvantages you perceive.

TIA...

Tony L. Pope, Media Specialist
McHenry Elementary School
100 McHenry Drive
Rome, GA  30161
Phone:  (706)  236-1833
FAX:     (706)  290-8166
e-mail:  Pope1966@aol.com

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