Copy of MISD Quality School Survey- DeShazo Elementary School Parent 2010
 

All parents answer questions 1 - 32.

If your predominant language at home is Spanish also answer questions 33 - 37.

If you are a Migrant Parent, also answer questions 38 - 44.

There are reminders at these sections.

When you have finished your questions you must scroll to the bottom of the survey and click on "DONE"

Thank you for your input.

1. My child is prepared for the next grade or school level by the end of the year.

2. The school emphasizes student thinking and problem-solving, not just memory work.

3. My child has homework that is designed to help them learn.

4. Teachers give students a variety of ways to show how well they have learned(for example, projects, portfolios, presentations).

5. Teachers tell me how well my child is doing in his/her classes.

6. My child feels safe at school.

7. If my child becomes ill or injured at school, he/she would get the care needed.

8. My child's school is clean and well maintained.

9. Students at my childs' school are well behaved.

10. The school handles discipline problems quickly and fairly.

11. My child has spoken with me about drugs at their campus.

12. My child has spoken with me about gang activity at their campus.

13. My child's school is orderly and supports learning.

14. I can freely express my opinions or concerns to the school staff.

15. My child's teachers care about and respect the students.

16. I participate in important decisions about my children's education(for example, tutoring, discipline, homework).

17. I feel my child is free from threats, bullying, and harassment at school.

18. Teacher(s) provide extra help when my child needs it.

19. At school, students have regular access to computers.

20. My child has the opportunity to participate in school activities.

21. I check my child's homework daily.

22. I regularly talk to my child about school.

23. The school responds to my concerns or suggestions in a timely manner.

24. I feel welcomed and encouraged to be involved in many ways at my child's school(for example: PTA, classroom volunteers, tutoring their children at home).

25. My work schedule makes it hard for me to attend school and classroom activities.

26. Overall, I am satisfied with my child's school.

27. The school's programs meet the special needs of children(for example: learning disabled,gifted and talented, limited English).

28. The school seeks ways to improve its programs and activities to promote student success.

29. My racial and ethnic heritage is respected at this school.

30. The school makes an effort to praise and reward those students who do well academically.

31. The school provides opportunities for all students to meet the states' required levels of students performance.

32. The school addresses the needs of all children, particularly the needs of low-achieving children and those at risk of not meeting the state standards (Tutoring and TAKS remediation).

If your predominant language at home is Spanish also answer questions 33 - 37.

If you are a Migrant Parent, also answer questions 38 - 44.

There are reminders at these sections.

When you have finished your questions you must scroll to the bottom of the survey and click on "DONE"

Thank you for your input.

33. The school helps my child attain English proficiency.

34. The school helps my child develop high levels of academic success in English.

35. The school helps my child meet the same state standards as all students.

36. The school helps my child achieve at high levels in the core subjects (math, science, social studies, and reading/ELA).

37. The school promotes parental and community participation in programs to learn English for the parents and community.

If you are a Migrant Parent, also answer questions 38-44.

When you have finished your questions you must scroll to the bottom of the survey and click on "DONE"

Thank you for your input.

38. The school helps migrant students overcome the challenges of mobility.

39. The school helps migrant students overcome the challenges of cultural barriers.

40. The school helps migrant students to overcome the challenges of language barriers.

41. The school helps migrant students overcome the challenges of social isolation.

42. The school helps migrant students overcome the challenges associated with a migratory lifestyle.

43. The school helps migrant students to successfully transition to education above high school or employment.

44. The school strives to increase parental involvement in the Migrant Program.