Diversity in the classroom

To me, this picture exemplifies the diversity in my classroom. Obviously, the two kids on the outside are Hispanic and the girl in the middle is white. What this picture doesn't tell you is that the boy on the right is 504 and has an IEP. I have to shorten his assignments and give him extra time to complete the quizzes and tests. He is also ADD and is an ELL. He has to sit in front of the class and I often have to redirect his attention and monitor his work as often as possible. The girl in the middle is a member of the band and a GT student. She is an excellent student who's grandmother taught in our district for over 30 years. I sit her next to the boy because he often talks in class and my hope is that she can redirect him on task. Plus, as typical for 7th graders, when I sit the boy next to the girl on the right--all he did was flirt with her! The girl on the left is very smart (although she does not make good grades) and drives all the boys crazy. She is very sweet and kind but I have to sit her beside people who are not her friends because she can be easily distracted.