Purpose Pine Crest School believes that students in the Lower School benefit from a teacher-to-student ratio that facilitates increased guidance, support, and interaction with adults. For this reason, two instructors are assigned to every homeroom classroom in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5.    The Lead Teacher has ultimate responsibility for all instruction and all activities in the classroom, including but not limited to setting the appropriate welcoming atmosphere for students, responding to parents in an appropriate and timely manner, and developing/approving classroom routines and procedures. The Lead Teacher is responsible for supporting and collaborating with the Teacher