Healthy Schools Survey

In order to assist you in achieving overall student wellness, the Health Department continues to look for ways to improve the quality and efficiency of the Healthy Schools program and application process. Please take a moment to complete the following survey. Your feedback will provide a foundation for program evaluation and enhancement.

1. What year did you apply for the Healthy Schools Innovation Award? (check all that apply)

What year did you apply for the Healthy Schools Innovation Award? (check all that apply) 2008

2009

2. What level of school do you represent?

What level of school do you represent? Elementary

Middle

3. How did you learn about the Healthy Schools program? Check all that apply.

How did you learn about the Healthy Schools program? Check all that apply. School Administration HCPSS Administrative Director Health Department Staff	Health Department Website PTA HCPSS Website
Other (please specify)

4. What motivated you to apply for the Healthy Schools designation/Innovation Award? Please rank the following from 1 to 5, 1 = highest motivating factor and 5 = least motivating factor.

	HCPSS Administrative encouragement	Community/Parent encouragement	Formal recognition from Superintendent, Health Officer, and County Executive	Healthy Howard Initiative	Highlight the school's existing programs	Monetary Award
.	What motivated you to apply for the Healthy Schools designation/Innovation Award? Please rank the following from 1 to 5, 1 = highest motivating factor and 5 = least motivating factor. . HCPSS Administrative encouragement	Community/Parent encouragement	Formal recognition from Superintendent, Health Officer, and County Executive	Healthy Howard Initiative	Highlight the school's existing programs	Monetary Award

Other (please specify)

5. The Health Department is considering an accreditation system in addition to the Innovation Award. This accreditation system will be criteria based and schools may be recognized at a bronze, silver, or gold level. Would you be interested in this type of accreditation program?

The Health Department is considering an accreditation system in addition to the Innovation Award. This accreditation system will be criteria based and schools may be recognized at a bronze, silver, or gold level. Would you be interested in this type of accreditation program? Yes	No
Why or why not?

6. What did you like most about the application process?

What did you like most about the application process?

7. What did you like least about the application process?

What did you like least about the application process?

8. For the following statements, please check your level of agreement.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree	N/A
You felt there was enough time to complete the entire application.	For the following statements, please check your level of agreement. You felt there was enough time to complete the entire application. Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree	N/A
You felt the application requirements were explained clearly.	You felt the application requirements were explained clearly. Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree	N/A
The Health Department was available and helpful with addressing questions.	The Health Department was available and helpful with addressing questions. Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree	N/A
The application met your expectations.	The application met your expectations. Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree	N/A
The Healthy Schools ceremony recognized all applicants in a formal way.	The Healthy Schools ceremony recognized all applicants in a formal way. Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree	N/A

9. Would you encourage your colleagues from other schools to apply for the Healthy Schools recognition?

Would you encourage your colleagues from other schools to apply for the Healthy Schools recognition? Yes

10. Please provide any suggestions, comments, questions, etc. that you may have about the Healthy Schools program and/or application process. If you would like a response, include your email address or phone number.

Please provide any suggestions, comments, questions, etc. that you may have about the Healthy Schools program and/or application process. If you would like a response, include your email address or phone number.

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