Student Teaching

REQUIREMENTS TO STUDENT TEACH IN THE R-7 SCHOOL DISTRICT:

1. Cumulative grade point at 3.0 or above

2. No grade below a B in either the core areas or area of certification/specialty

3. Security clearance through the State Highway Patrol or FBI

4. Behavior during the student teaching experience that aligns with staff expectations as outlined in the Lee’s Summit R-7 Personnel Policies

5. The following materials, in conjunction with any forms required by the sponsoring university/college, are required to be submitted to the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District:

• Philosophy of Education

• Official transcript from sponsoring university/college

• Personal information sheet indicating contact information if one is not contained in the university/college student teaching materials

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For information regarding student teaching in Lee’s Summit R-7 School District contact 816-986-1000.

PROCESS:  

1. Requests to student teach in the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District are only accepted from a sponsoring university/college.  Student teachers are asked not to contact individual teachers or building administrators to obtain information for a student teaching placement.

2. If student teachers desire more information about the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District and/or student teaching in our district, please contact 816-986-1000.