Parent Survey for School Improvement Process

1. When you think about Carlin Park Elementary School, what is it that makes you the most proud? Select all that apply.

When you think about Carlin Park Elementary School, what is it that makes you the most proud? Select all that apply. Quality teaching staff

Technology resources available to students and staff

Continuous attempts at school improvement

Support of the PTO

Academic success of students

Warm, nurturing environment of the school

Student behaviors and choices

Helpful support staff

Interventions/programs for struggling students

Other (please specify)

2. We are in the process of reviewing our mission statement. Our goal is to make it shorter and more concise so that everyone remembers the focus of our mission/purpose as a school. Which of the following words or phrases do you believe are the most important to include? Select all that you think apply.

We are in the process of reviewing our mission statement. Our goal is to make it shorter and more concise so that everyone remembers the focus of our mission/purpose as a school. Which of the following words or phrases do you believe are the most important to include? Select all that you think apply. Academic success for all

Social development

Citizenship skills

Lifelong learning

Personal responsibility

Other (please specify)

3. Please respond to the following statements by selecting only one of the four ratings options available.

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Stongly Disagree
A. The policies and expectations at Carlin Park are clear for students and parents.	Please respond to the following statements by selecting only one of the four ratings options available. A. The policies and expectations at Carlin Park are clear for students and parents. Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Stongly Disagree
B. My child is appropriately challenged by his/her teachers.	B. My child is appropriately challenged by his/her teachers. Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Stongly Disagree
C. My child is given sufficient support for his/her academic needs.	C. My child is given sufficient support for his/her academic needs. Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Stongly Disagree
D. The Carlin Park environment is safe and orderly for all occupants.	D. The Carlin Park environment is safe and orderly for all occupants. Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Stongly Disagree
E. There are sufficient resources and/or staff at Carlin Park to support the needs of students.	E. There are sufficient resources and/or staff at Carlin Park to support the needs of students. Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Stongly Disagree
F. The principal encourages teachers to use the best practices available.	F. The principal encourages teachers to use the best practices available. Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Stongly Disagree
G. Students and teachers are given leadership opportunities at Carlin Park.	G. Students and teachers are given leadership opportunities at Carlin Park. Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Stongly Disagree
H. When I have an idea or suggestion to share with staff, I feel my opinion is listened to and valued.	H. When I have an idea or suggestion to share with staff, I feel my opinion is listened to and valued. Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Stongly Disagree

4. Have you received copies of the results from DIBELS, TRC, Star Reader, or Acuity testing from your child's teacher so you are aware of his/her achievement levels and progress?

Have you received copies of the results from DIBELS, TRC, Star Reader, or Acuity testing from your child's teacher so you are aware of his/her achievement levels and progress? Yes, and I find them easy to understand and helpful.

Yes, but I'm not sure what the results mean.

No, I don't remember seeing any of this information.

5. Have you used the Lotus Notes site through Carlin Park to check the status of your child's assignments and grades?

Have you used the Lotus Notes site through Carlin Park to check the status of your child's assignments and grades? Yes, I think it's a great resource.

No, I don't have or I lost the necessary passwords.

No, I don't have a computer at home.

6. Have you ever visited the Indiana Department of Education Parent Connection web site to view information on your student's ISTEP results or get ideas on how to help at home?

Have you ever visited the Indiana Department of Education Parent Connection web site to view information on your student's ISTEP results or get ideas on how to help at home? Yes

I need more information on how to access this information.

7. How would you rate the communication between Carlin Park staff and parents?

How would you rate the communication between Carlin Park staff and parents? Excellent

Good

Fair

Needs Improvement

8. Please list two ways that Carlin Park could improve their communication.

Please list two ways that Carlin Park could improve their communication.

9. What do you see as one of the greatest challenges facing Carlin Park in the next several years?

What do you see as one of the greatest challenges facing Carlin Park in the next several years?

10. If you had a magic wand and could grant a wish to make Carlin Park even better than it already is, what would your wish be?

If you had a magic wand and could grant a wish to make Carlin Park even better than it already is, what would your wish be?