Students residing in Hamden, Connecticut will be assigned to attend Hamden Public Schools (“District”) schools in designated attendance areas as established by the Hamden Board of Education (“Board”), unless otherwise assigned by the Superintendent of Schools in accordance with this policy and its accompanying regulations. 

When placing students in classes within their assigned schools, the District will consider each student’s individual needs and learning style and seek to make a placement in which the student will grow academically, socially, and emotionally.  The District will inform parents and guardians about the class placement process and provide opportunities for parents and guardians to provide input regarding their child’s strengths and needs before class placement decisions are made. 

The Board directs the Superintendent to develop regulations regarding the placement of resident children within District schools. 

Legal Reference:

Connecticut General Statutes 10-15 Towns to maintain schools

10-220 Duties of boards of education

10-221 Boards of education to prescribe rules, policies and procedures