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Equalization is the process by which students are moved from one section of a class to another to meet class size limits set by forth by the UFT contract. We have ten days from the beginning of the term to ensure that all classes are within contractual limitations. Almost all changes require the movement of a student from one section to another, but students remain in the same subject class. Even though the teacher may change, all classes that have multiple sections use the same calendar over the first ten days to ensure alignment of instruction. Grades from the first ten days will also follow the student and be used in the new class section.

Equalization is a random process.  Students are selected to change sections randomly.  We understand the concerns that parents and students have and we work hard to limit equalization to only those changes that must be made. After an equalization change occurs it is impossible for a student to return to their old program unless there is an error.

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