Towns co. Title I & II-A Needs Assessment and Equity Plan Parent Survey

Dear Parent,

We want to hear from you! Please take a few moments to answer the following questions. Your answers will help us decide how to best use federal money to support student achievement and provide the best possible education for your child. There are no right or wrong answers. Your individual answers will not be shared with anyone.
Thank you very much for your help.

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* 1. Which of these following programs is your child in? (Please select all that apply.)

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* 2. Please put a check in the box that best describes your child’s school.

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2a. I feel welcome at my child's school.
2b. Employees in the front office are polite to me when I am at this school.
2c. The staff members listen carefully when I express my opinions and concerns.
2d. My child’s school wants to hear my ideas about how to make the school better.
2e. My child’s school sees parents as important partners.
2f. The school surveys parents regarding interests, talents, and availability to volunteer.
2g. The school encourages parent involvement by holding meetings/workshops at different times of the day to accommodate parent schedules.
2h. The school includes parents on decision-making and advisory committees for the school.
2i. If I need help or have a question, I know whom to talk to at this school.
2j. The school does a good job of helping students and their parents make the transition from grade to grade and school to school.
2k. Teachers work hard to help my child meet high academic standards.
2l. In addition to report cards, this school talks to me about my child's learning and grades.
2m. This school will help me assist my child with homework and learning.
2n. The teachers and school provide clear information regarding expectations for students in each subject at each grade level.
2o. The school provides clear information regarding student placement, student services, and additional programs to assist my child.
2p. The teachers & staff assist parents in understanding how students can improve skills, get help when needed, and perform well on assessments.
2q.The teachers & staff explain and discuss student results on assessments like the CRCT with parents and share ways to improve student scores.
2r. Students at my child’s school are treated fairly by all teachers and staff, no matter what their race, cultural, or family background.
2s. The school provides information to parents in a variety of ways (i.e., newsletter, e-mail, home visits, phone calls).
2t. Overall, I am satisfied with the education my child is getting at this school.

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* 3. How many school events do you attend a year?

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* 4. In the past school year, how many times have you contacted the school, for any reason?

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* 5. Has anyone ever asked you to volunteer?

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* 6. Have you ever volunteered for your child's school?

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* 7. If you have never volunteered, would you like to?

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* 8. Do you have Internet access at home?

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* 9. Where do you get most of your information about school? Mark only one:

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* 10. Do teachers post your child’s information on PowerSchool?

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* 11. Do you use PowerSchool to track your child’s progress?

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* 12. Your child can do his or her best when you and the school work together. Which of the following classes would you like the school to offer to parents? (Please select all that apply.)

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* 13. Is there anything else you would like us to know about the school?

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