Introduction
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Over the past 30 years, Acton and Acton-Boxborough schools have seen and incorporated a variety of educational trends and demographic shifts. We are hoping that you will be able to help guide our schools as we explore the differing goals and perspectives found within our schools and community. By completing the survey, we hope you can help us better understand your views in shaping educational goals and policies. We hope to better understand the role of parents and guardians in shaping educational goals and policies as well. We respect divergent thinking; we respect your ideas.
Within an environment that strives to improve student growth and achievement, we recognize that there are different paths to reaching those goals. We recognize that differing definitions of academic excellence are influenced by diverse student experiences, different cultures, and expectations. As educational challenges come to the forefront, and times change, it gives every parent and guardian an opportunity to individually and collectively express his/her priorities about academics, citizenship, and personal well being. These issues can be complementary, or all inclusive.
The more surveys we have, the better our predictions (or conclusions) will be. Please take a moment to become part of our thinking as the schools want to reach out to as many parents and guardians as we can. As we attempt to have as many surveys completed as possible, we will have multiple ways of collection. Should you prefer to complete a hard copy of the survey, drop boxes are available in the lobby of each school for your convenience.
Thank you.