Falling Creek Elementary School Parent Survey for School Improvement

Falling Creek Elementary School Parent Survey for School Improvement - Feb 2010

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Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete this survey. Parent input is a valuable source of information to us and your responses and comments will be used to help develop our next school improvement plan.

1. My child’s teachers have high expectations for student learning.

My child’s teachers have high expectations for student learning. Always/Almost Always

Often

Sometimes

Seldom/Never

Do Not Know

2. Students in different ethnic groups are treated well by other students.

Students in different ethnic groups are treated well by other students. Always/Almost Always

Often

Sometimes

Seldom/Never

Do Not Know

3. Staff members at our school are sensitive to ethnic and cultural differences.

Staff members at our school are sensitive to ethnic and cultural differences. Always/Almost Always

Often

Sometimes

Seldom/Never

Do Not Know

4. My child’s teachers return student work with written feedback.

My child’s teachers return student work with written feedback. Always/Almost Always

Often

Sometimes

Seldom/Never

Do Not Know

5. Student success is regularly celebrated in many different ways at our school.

Student success is regularly celebrated in many different ways at our school. Always/Almost Always

Often

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Seldom/Never

Do Not Know

6. I believe that the adults in this school show students that they care about them.

I believe that the adults in this school show students that they care about them. Always/Almost Always

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Seldom/Never

Do Not Know

7. Adults at our school demonstrate, teach, and reinforce the core values of respect, honesty, responsibility, and accountability.

Adults at our school demonstrate, teach, and reinforce the core values of respect, honesty, responsibility, and accountability. Always/Almost Always

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Seldom/Never

Do Not Know

8. My child uses the computer at school to improve learning.

My child uses the computer at school to improve learning. Always/Almost Always

Often

Sometimes

Seldom/Never

Do Not Know

9. My child’s teachers are willing to put forth extra efforts to ensure my child’s success.

My child’s teachers are willing to put forth extra efforts to ensure my child’s success. Always/Almost Always

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Seldom/Never

Do Not Know

10. My child has been able to participate in before or after school activities to receive extra academic help when needed.

My child has been able to participate in before or after school activities to receive extra academic help when needed. Always/Almost Always

Often

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Seldom/Never

Do Not Know

11. My child feels safe at school.

My child feels safe at school. Always/Almost Always

Often

Sometimes

Seldom/Never

Do Not Know

12. Student discipline at our school is handled in a fair manner.

Student discipline at our school is handled in a fair manner. Always/Almost Always

Often

Sometimes

Seldom/Never

Do Not Know

13. My child has been taught different ways to stop bullying at school.

My child has been taught different ways to stop bullying at school. Always/Almost Always

Often

Sometimes

Seldom/Never

Do Not Know

14. Bullying is a problem at our school.

Bullying is a problem at our school. Always/Almost Always

Often

Sometimes

Seldom/Never

Do Not Know

15. The learning environment at our school is caring and supportive.

The learning environment at our school is caring and supportive. Always/Almost Always

Often

Sometimes

Seldom/Never

Do Not Know

16. The climate in this school is orderly and conducive to learning.

The climate in this school is orderly and conducive to learning. Always/Almost Always

Often

Sometimes

Seldom/Never

Do Not Know

17. My child’s teacher(s) communicate with me on a regular basis (e-mail, telephone calls, personal conferences, student planners, class website, etc.).

My child’s teacher(s) communicate with me on a regular basis (e-mail, telephone calls, personal conferences, student planners, class website, etc.). Always/Almost Always

Often

Sometimes

Seldom/Never

Do Not Know

18. School personnel communicate with me in a timely manner.

School personnel communicate with me in a timely manner. Always/Almost Always

Often

Sometimes

Seldom/Never

Do Not Know

19. I receive useful information on how to help my child succeed in school.

I receive useful information on how to help my child succeed in school. Always/Almost Always

Often

Sometimes

Seldom/Never

Do Not Know

20. My child feels safe traveling to and from school when riding the school bus.

My child feels safe traveling to and from school when riding the school bus. Always/Almost Always

Often

Sometimes

Seldom/Never

Do Not Know

Does Not Apply

21. The school offers my child opportunities to learn outside the classroom in the community.

The school offers my child opportunities to learn outside the classroom in the community. Always/Almost Always

Often

Sometimes

Seldom/Never

Do Not Know

22. The school offers my child opportunities to contribute to our community.

The school offers my child opportunities to contribute to our community. Always/Almost Always

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Seldom/Never

Do Not Know

23. My child is clearly aware of what he or she is expected to learn.

My child is clearly aware of what he or she is expected to learn. Always/Almost Always

Often

Sometimes

Seldom/Never

Do Not Know

24. My child’s teachers use a variety of student evaluations such as quizzes, papers, projects, etc. to determine grades.

My child’s teachers use a variety of student evaluations such as quizzes, papers, projects, etc. to determine grades. Always/Almost Always

Often

Sometimes

Seldom/Never

Do Not Know

25. My child is challenged to use higher level thinking skills rather than memorize simple facts.

My child is challenged to use higher level thinking skills rather than memorize simple facts. Always/Almost Always

Often

Sometimes

Seldom/Never

Do Not Know

26. My child’s teachers understand his or her needs.

My child’s teachers understand his or her needs. Always/Almost Always

Often

Sometimes

Seldom/Never

Do Not Know

27. The administrative staff sets high expectations for teacher performance.

The administrative staff sets high expectations for teacher performance. Always/Almost Always

Often

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Seldom/Never

Do Not Know

28. I am satisfied with the quality of instruction my child receives.

I am satisfied with the quality of instruction my child receives. Always/Almost Always

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Seldom/Never

Do Not Know

29. I visit the school website to get information.

I visit the school website to get information. Always/Almost Always

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Seldom/Never

Do Not Know

30. School administrators help me with problems I bring to their attention.

School administrators help me with problems I bring to their attention. Always/Almost Always

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Seldom/Never

Do Not Know

31. When I visit the school, I feel welcome.

When I visit the school, I feel welcome. Always/Almost Always

Often

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Seldom/Never

Do Not Know

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