In a message to All  Sheila King wrote:
SK> -> *5   LOOPING:  BENEFITS OF KEEPING STUDENTS & TEACHER TOGETHER
SK>
SK> I have had the opportunity to work with some of my high school
SK> students
SK> for more than one course, and I have usually enjoyed it. It does give
SK> you an edge, already knowing the student at the beginning of the
SK> year.
As a band director, I work with all band students in my district from grades 
6 through 12.  I have seen no disadvantages to this, and the advantages are 
many:
1. The kids know what to expect from you.
2. You know what to expect from the kids.
3. You get to work with a lot of different levels of development and
   cirriculum.
4. Students feel more comfortable to confide in you, they trust you more,
   and as a result you understand them better as individuals.
Anyone else care to add to the list?
Regards,
Robert Butler
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