District Parent Planning Survey  

Dear Parents and Guardians,

            On a consistent basis the School District reviews student assignments and placements to ensure the best use of resources to meet the educational needs of all students.  We value the voices of our parents.  Listed below is a brief survey that will help us continue to refine our efforts to meet the needs of all students in the Norristown Area School District.

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* 1. It is important for the district to maintain a school environment that is safe, positive, respectful and inclusive.

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* 2. The District should maintain all schools in a condition that is healthy, clean and energy smart.

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* 3. The District should provide adequate and equitable funding to support the core educational programs.

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* 4. The District should provide alternatives for schools that are perceived to be overcrowded.

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* 5. The School District provides common curriculum materials and resources to our elementary and middle schools. Therefore, the District should provide neighborhood schools whenever possible.

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* 6. The development of neighborhood schools would make our buildings more accessible to parents.

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* 7. It is important to minimize the amount of time students spend on school buses.

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* 8. Whenever possible it is important for students to have the opportunity to attend school closest to their homes.

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* 9. The District should establish clear feeder patterns designating which schools students will attend as they enter elementary school and transition to middle school.

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* 10. It is important for the District to deliver academic excellence through high quality programs in an environment that uses technology to support learning.

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