The applicant mother sought an emergency order for her 13-year-old child, Xander, to attend the Summit Alternative Program at Fisher Park Public School due to his specific learning disorder and neurocognitive disorder.
The respondent father proposed Cedarview Middle School.
The court, applying legal principles for school placement decisions, prioritized Xander's academic needs, finding the Summit Alternative Program specifically tailored for students with learning disabilities.
The court also considered Xander's wishes (which were deemed not fully mature or independent), and logistical factors, ultimately ruling in favour of the mother's proposed school.
