Holabird Middle School Parent Survey 2011-2012

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* 1. The following questions relate to the quality of education you believe is evident at Holabird Middle School.

	Always	Usually	Sometimes	Seldom	Never
A. Holabird Middle does an effective job educating my child.	A. Holabird Middle does an effective job educating my child. Always	A. Holabird Middle does an effective job educating my child. Usually	A. Holabird Middle does an effective job educating my child. Sometimes	A. Holabird Middle does an effective job educating my child. Seldom	A. Holabird Middle does an effective job educating my child. Never
B. School services (e.g., guidance, health) are readily available to my child or me.	B. School services (e.g., guidance, health) are readily available to my child or me. Always	B. School services (e.g., guidance, health) are readily available to my child or me. Usually	B. School services (e.g., guidance, health) are readily available to my child or me. Sometimes	B. School services (e.g., guidance, health) are readily available to my child or me. Seldom	B. School services (e.g., guidance, health) are readily available to my child or me. Never
C. Holabird Middle teaches students how to organize school work effectively (e.g., use of agenda book).	C. Holabird Middle teaches students how to organize school work effectively (e.g., use of agenda book). Always	C. Holabird Middle teaches students how to organize school work effectively (e.g., use of agenda book). Usually	C. Holabird Middle teaches students how to organize school work effectively (e.g., use of agenda book). Sometimes	C. Holabird Middle teaches students how to organize school work effectively (e.g., use of agenda book). Seldom	C. Holabird Middle teaches students how to organize school work effectively (e.g., use of agenda book). Never
D. Holabird Middle does a good job teaching my child basic skills in reading, writing, and math.	D. Holabird Middle does a good job teaching my child basic skills in reading, writing, and math. Always	D. Holabird Middle does a good job teaching my child basic skills in reading, writing, and math. Usually	D. Holabird Middle does a good job teaching my child basic skills in reading, writing, and math. Sometimes	D. Holabird Middle does a good job teaching my child basic skills in reading, writing, and math. Seldom	D. Holabird Middle does a good job teaching my child basic skills in reading, writing, and math. Never
E. Holabird Middle recognizes students for academic success.	E. Holabird Middle recognizes students for academic success. Always	E. Holabird Middle recognizes students for academic success. Usually	E. Holabird Middle recognizes students for academic success. Sometimes	E. Holabird Middle recognizes students for academic success. Seldom	E. Holabird Middle recognizes students for academic success. Never

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* 2. The following questions relate to the teachers, administrators, and staff at Holabird Middle School.

	Always	Usually	Sometimes	Seldom	Never
A. The teachers convey to parents high expectations for student success.	A. The teachers convey to parents high expectations for student success. Always	A. The teachers convey to parents high expectations for student success. Usually	A. The teachers convey to parents high expectations for student success. Sometimes	A. The teachers convey to parents high expectations for student success. Seldom	A. The teachers convey to parents high expectations for student success. Never
B. The teachers provide effective strategies and materials to help my child learn (e.g., technology).	B. The teachers provide effective strategies and materials to help my child learn (e.g., technology). Always	B. The teachers provide effective strategies and materials to help my child learn (e.g., technology). Usually	B. The teachers provide effective strategies and materials to help my child learn (e.g., technology). Sometimes	B. The teachers provide effective strategies and materials to help my child learn (e.g., technology). Seldom	B. The teachers provide effective strategies and materials to help my child learn (e.g., technology). Never
C. The administration does an effective job managing the school.	C. The administration does an effective job managing the school. Always	C. The administration does an effective job managing the school. Usually	C. The administration does an effective job managing the school. Sometimes	C. The administration does an effective job managing the school. Seldom	C. The administration does an effective job managing the school. Never
D. The administration is available to listen to my concerns and ideas.	D. The administration is available to listen to my concerns and ideas. Always	D. The administration is available to listen to my concerns and ideas. Usually	D. The administration is available to listen to my concerns and ideas. Sometimes	D. The administration is available to listen to my concerns and ideas. Seldom	D. The administration is available to listen to my concerns and ideas. Never

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* 3. The following questions relate to the level of parent-teacher communication at Holabird Middle School.

	Always	Usually	Sometimes	Seldom	Never
A. I am satisfied with the amount of communication I receive from my child's teachers about his/her progress.	A. I am satisfied with the amount of communication I receive from my child's teachers about his/her progress. Always	A. I am satisfied with the amount of communication I receive from my child's teachers about his/her progress. Usually	A. I am satisfied with the amount of communication I receive from my child's teachers about his/her progress. Sometimes	A. I am satisfied with the amount of communication I receive from my child's teachers about his/her progress. Seldom	A. I am satisfied with the amount of communication I receive from my child's teachers about his/her progress. Never
B. Holabird Middle staff contacts me promptly about any problems or concerns involving my child.	B. Holabird Middle staff contacts me promptly about any problems or concerns involving my child. Always	B. Holabird Middle staff contacts me promptly about any problems or concerns involving my child. Usually	B. Holabird Middle staff contacts me promptly about any problems or concerns involving my child. Sometimes	B. Holabird Middle staff contacts me promptly about any problems or concerns involving my child. Seldom	B. Holabird Middle staff contacts me promptly about any problems or concerns involving my child. Never
C. The teachers respond to my concerns in a timely manner (within two school days).	C. The teachers respond to my concerns in a timely manner (within two school days). Always	C. The teachers respond to my concerns in a timely manner (within two school days). Usually	C. The teachers respond to my concerns in a timely manner (within two school days). Sometimes	C. The teachers respond to my concerns in a timely manner (within two school days). Seldom	C. The teachers respond to my concerns in a timely manner (within two school days). Never

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* 4. The following questions relate to the quality of homework that is assigned by teachers at Holabird Middle School.

	Always	Usually	Sometimes	Seldom	Never
A. I believe homework is an important part of the learning process.	A. I believe homework is an important part of the learning process. Always	A. I believe homework is an important part of the learning process. Usually	A. I believe homework is an important part of the learning process. Sometimes	A. I believe homework is an important part of the learning process. Seldom	A. I believe homework is an important part of the learning process. Never
B. The teachers give an adequate amount of homework that reinforces what my child learns in school.	B. The teachers give an adequate amount of homework that reinforces what my child learns in school. Always	B. The teachers give an adequate amount of homework that reinforces what my child learns in school. Usually	B. The teachers give an adequate amount of homework that reinforces what my child learns in school. Sometimes	B. The teachers give an adequate amount of homework that reinforces what my child learns in school. Seldom	B. The teachers give an adequate amount of homework that reinforces what my child learns in school. Never
C. I regularly check my child's agenda book to monitor homework (recording of and completion of).	C. I regularly check my child's agenda book to monitor homework (recording of and completion of). Always	C. I regularly check my child's agenda book to monitor homework (recording of and completion of). Usually	C. I regularly check my child's agenda book to monitor homework (recording of and completion of). Sometimes	C. I regularly check my child's agenda book to monitor homework (recording of and completion of). Seldom	C. I regularly check my child's agenda book to monitor homework (recording of and completion of). Never

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* 5. The following questions relate to the rules and discipline at Holabird Middle School.

	Always	Usually	Sometimes	Seldom	Never
A. My child and I understand the school rules and behavioral expectations as explained in the Student Behavior Handbook.	A. My child and I understand the school rules and behavioral expectations as explained in the Student Behavior Handbook. Always	A. My child and I understand the school rules and behavioral expectations as explained in the Student Behavior Handbook. Usually	A. My child and I understand the school rules and behavioral expectations as explained in the Student Behavior Handbook. Sometimes	A. My child and I understand the school rules and behavioral expectations as explained in the Student Behavior Handbook. Seldom	A. My child and I understand the school rules and behavioral expectations as explained in the Student Behavior Handbook. Never
B. I feel it is important for my child to obey the classroom and school rules.	B. I feel it is important for my child to obey the classroom and school rules. Always	B. I feel it is important for my child to obey the classroom and school rules. Usually	B. I feel it is important for my child to obey the classroom and school rules. Sometimes	B. I feel it is important for my child to obey the classroom and school rules. Seldom	B. I feel it is important for my child to obey the classroom and school rules. Never
C. The rules of acceptable behavior are clear, fair, and consistently enforced.	C. The rules of acceptable behavior are clear, fair, and consistently enforced. Always	C. The rules of acceptable behavior are clear, fair, and consistently enforced. Usually	C. The rules of acceptable behavior are clear, fair, and consistently enforced. Sometimes	C. The rules of acceptable behavior are clear, fair, and consistently enforced. Seldom	C. The rules of acceptable behavior are clear, fair, and consistently enforced. Never
D. I am pleased with student behavior at Holabird Middle.	D. I am pleased with student behavior at Holabird Middle. Always	D. I am pleased with student behavior at Holabird Middle. Usually	D. I am pleased with student behavior at Holabird Middle. Sometimes	D. I am pleased with student behavior at Holabird Middle. Seldom	D. I am pleased with student behavior at Holabird Middle. Never

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* 6. The following questions relate to parental involvement at Holabird Middle School.

	Always	Usually	Sometimes	Seldom	Never
A. The faculty and staff are courteous when I visit.	A. The faculty and staff are courteous when I visit. Always	A. The faculty and staff are courteous when I visit. Usually	A. The faculty and staff are courteous when I visit. Sometimes	A. The faculty and staff are courteous when I visit. Seldom	A. The faculty and staff are courteous when I visit. Never
B. I am provided information on ways I can become involved in the school.	B. I am provided information on ways I can become involved in the school. Always	B. I am provided information on ways I can become involved in the school. Usually	B. I am provided information on ways I can become involved in the school. Sometimes	B. I am provided information on ways I can become involved in the school. Seldom	B. I am provided information on ways I can become involved in the school. Never
C. I am satisfied with the organization and planned events of the PTSA at Holabird Middle.	C. I am satisfied with the organization and planned events of the PTSA at Holabird Middle. Always	C. I am satisfied with the organization and planned events of the PTSA at Holabird Middle. Usually	C. I am satisfied with the organization and planned events of the PTSA at Holabird Middle. Sometimes	C. I am satisfied with the organization and planned events of the PTSA at Holabird Middle. Seldom	C. I am satisfied with the organization and planned events of the PTSA at Holabird Middle. Never

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* 7. The following questions relate to your overall experience as a parent of a child at Holabird Middle School.

	Always	Usually	Sometimes	Seldom	Never
A. I am pleased by Holabird Middle's physical appearance.	A. I am pleased by Holabird Middle's physical appearance. Always	A. I am pleased by Holabird Middle's physical appearance. Usually	A. I am pleased by Holabird Middle's physical appearance. Sometimes	A. I am pleased by Holabird Middle's physical appearance. Seldom	A. I am pleased by Holabird Middle's physical appearance. Never
B. Holabird Middle is a safe school for my child.	B. Holabird Middle is a safe school for my child. Always	B. Holabird Middle is a safe school for my child. Usually	B. Holabird Middle is a safe school for my child. Sometimes	B. Holabird Middle is a safe school for my child. Seldom	B. Holabird Middle is a safe school for my child. Never
C. Holabird Middle students show respect for each other.	C. Holabird Middle students show respect for each other. Always	C. Holabird Middle students show respect for each other. Usually	C. Holabird Middle students show respect for each other. Sometimes	C. Holabird Middle students show respect for each other. Seldom	C. Holabird Middle students show respect for each other. Never
D. Holabird Middle students show respect for adults in school.	D. Holabird Middle students show respect for adults in school. Always	D. Holabird Middle students show respect for adults in school. Usually	D. Holabird Middle students show respect for adults in school. Sometimes	D. Holabird Middle students show respect for adults in school. Seldom	D. Holabird Middle students show respect for adults in school. Never

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* 8. Please indicate the grade level(s) of your child(ren).

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* 9. Your comments are very important to us. Positive feedback is welcome and will provide us with specific information about our areas of strength. Also, for any category that you rate lower than USUALLY, please help us to improve by giving us specific feedback about this area. Thank you!