Morgan County Schools Parent Survey 2009-10

1. In which grade is your child at this school? (If you have children in two or more Morgan County schools, please fill out one separate survey for each school. If you have more than one child at one school, please complete the survey for the oldest child)

	Grade
Grade in school	In which grade is your child at this school? (If you have children in two or more Morgan County schools, please fill out one separate survey for each school. If you have more than one child at one school, please complete the survey for the oldest child) Grade in school Grade

2. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your child's school?

	Choose one
I feel welcome in my child's school.	How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your child's school? I feel welcome in my child's school. Choose one
My child's school makes it easy for parents to attend meetings by holding them at different times of day, providing an interpreter, or in other ways.	My child's school makes it easy for parents to attend meetings by holding them at different times of day, providing an interpreter, or in other ways. Choose one
The school nurse is available when my child needs her.	The school nurse is available when my child needs her. Choose one
The school keeps me informed about my child's academic progress.	The school keeps me informed about my child's academic progress. Choose one
The school keeps me informed about my child's classroom behavior.	The school keeps me informed about my child's classroom behavior. Choose one
The school contacts me about my child's achievements and successes.	The school contacts me about my child's achievements and successes. Choose one
The school principal addresses my concerns.	The school principal addresses my concerns. Choose one
There is at east one adult at the school whom my child trusts and can go to for help with a school problem.	There is at east one adult at the school whom my child trusts and can go to for help with a school problem. Choose one
The teachers and staff believe that my child can do well in school.	The teachers and staff believe that my child can do well in school. Choose one

3. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your child's school or teachers?

	Choose One
The school has high expectations for my child.	How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your child's school or teachers? The school has high expectations for my child. Choose One
The school clearly communicates its expectations for my child's learning to me and my child.	The school clearly communicates its expectations for my child's learning to me and my child. Choose One
My child is learning what he or she needs to know to succeed in later grades or after graduating from high school.	My child is learning what he or she needs to know to succeed in later grades or after graduating from high school. Choose One
My child's teachers want my child to be able apply outside the classroom what he or she is learning in class.	My child's teachers want my child to be able apply outside the classroom what he or she is learning in class. Choose One
My child's teacher makes learning interesting for my child.	My child's teacher makes learning interesting for my child. Choose One
My child's teachers ask him or her to learn through projects or other "hands-on" activities.	My child's teachers ask him or her to learn through projects or other "hands-on" activities. Choose One

4. What are the BEST ways for your child's school or teachers to get information to you about your child's education?

What are the BEST ways for your child's school or teachers to get information to you about your child's education? mail newsletter sent home phone	parent conferences e-mail school web-site	school bulletin board/marquee parent teacher association or similar meetings STI access
Other (please specify)

5. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your child's school?

	Choose One
My child is safe at school.	How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your child's school? My child is safe at school. Choose One
My child's school is clean.	My child's school is clean. Choose One
Discipline is enforced according to Board policy.	Discipline is enforced according to Board policy. Choose One
There is mutual respect between teachers and students.	There is mutual respect between teachers and students. Choose One
There is mutual respect between parents and teachers.	There is mutual respect between parents and teachers. Choose One
There is mutual respect between parents and the principal.	There is mutual respect between parents and the principal. Choose One

6. How satisfied are you with the following things about your child's school?

	Choose One
The level of assistance your child receives when he or she needs extra help with classwork or homework.	How satisfied are you with the following things about your child's school? The level of assistance your child receives when he or she needs extra help with classwork or homework. Choose One
How well your child's school communicates with you.	How well your child's school communicates with you. Choose One
How interested the school is in your child's medical and health needs.	How interested the school is in your child's medical and health needs. Choose One
The education your child has received this year.	The education your child has received this year. Choose One

Other (please specify)

7. Choose and rank three improvements you would like MOST your school to make.

	Most important improvement	Next important improvement	Third most important improvement	N/A
more effective school leadership	Choose and rank three improvements you would like MOST your school to make. more effective school leadership Most important improvement	Next important improvement	Third most important improvement	N/A
More hands-on learning	More hands-on learning Most important improvement	Next important improvement	Third most important improvement	N/A
More or better enrichment programs	More or better enrichment programs Most important improvement	Next important improvement	Third most important improvement	N/A
More or better arts programs	More or better arts programs Most important improvement	Next important improvement	Third most important improvement	N/A
More challenging courses	More challenging courses Most important improvement	Next important improvement	Third most important improvement	N/A
Better communication with parents	Better communication with parents Most important improvement	Next important improvement	Third most important improvement	N/A
More teacher training	More teacher training Most important improvement	Next important improvement	Third most important improvement	N/A
Smaller class size	Smaller class size Most important improvement	Next important improvement	Third most important improvement	N/A
More preparation for state tests	More preparation for state tests Most important improvement	Next important improvement	Third most important improvement	N/A
Less preparation for state tests	Less preparation for state tests Most important improvement	Next important improvement	Third most important improvement	N/A
Improve strategies to keep students in school	Improve strategies to keep students in school Most important improvement	Next important improvement	Third most important improvement	N/A

8. Parents of high school students: Please rank any of the following improvements you would MOST like your high school to make.

	Most important improvement	Next important improvement	Third most important improvement	N/A
More vocational programs.	Parents of high school students: Please rank any of the following improvements you would MOST like your high school to make. More vocational programs. Most important improvement	Next important improvement	Third most important improvement	N/A
More college prep classes.	More college prep classes. Most important improvement	Next important improvement	Third most important improvement	N/A
More opportunitites for my child to feel connected at school.	More opportunitites for my child to feel connected at school. Most important improvement	Next important improvement	Third most important improvement	N/A

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9. Which school does your child attend?

Which school does your child attend? A.P. Brewer High School

Cotaco School

Danville Neel Elementary School

Danville Middle School

Danville High School

Eva School

Falkville Elementary School

Falkville High School

Lacey's Spring School

Priceville Elementary School

Priceville Junior High School

Priceville High School

Ryan School

Sparkman School

Union Hill School

West Morgan Elementary School

West Morgan Middle School

West Morgan High School

10. Please answer the following as it applies to your demographic information

	Age	Sex	Education	Relationship
What is your age, sex, education level and relationship to the child?	Please answer the following as it applies to your demographic information What is your age, sex, education level and relationship to the child? Age	Sex	Education	Relationship

1. Parental participation is much appreciated.