Community LCAP Survey

The East Whittier City School District values the input of its community members as it prepares to evaluate the implementation of the Local Control and Accountability Plan and Annual Update for the 18-19 school year.  Please select the appropriate mark to indicate your opinion with each of the statements below.  


Please complete the following survey by Friday, November 16th, 2018.

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* 1. As an EWCSD community member, I reside in the following school residence area:

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* 2. School classrooms are clean.

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* 3. School playgrounds are clean.

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* 4. School restrooms are clean.

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* 5. Schools are in good repair.  (No safety hazards, chipping paint, broken water faucets, etc.)

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* 6. School facilities have been upgraded using Measure R and Z funds (paint, roof, asphalt, flooring, lockers, etc.)

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* 7. Schools provide textbooks and learning materials to support student learning of the California State Standards. (Common Core)

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* 8. Schools provide technology to support student learning of the California State Standards. (Common Core)

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* 9. Schools are teaching students the California State Standards. (Common Core)

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* 10. Sixth-eighth-grade students have access to a variety of elective courses (band, art, STEM, etc.)

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* 11. Kinder-fifth-grade students in our District have access to visual and performing arts through the VAPA team (art, dance, music, & PE).

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* 12. Schools are preparing students for a successful life, college, and/or career.

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* 13. Schools provide academic intervention and support for students who are not meeting grade level standards. (tutoring, Sat. School, etc.)

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* 14. Schools are safe.

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* 15. Students feel safe in their classroom.

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* 16. Students feel safe outside of their classroom.

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* 17. Students look forward to coming to school.

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* 18. Students are motivated to learn at school.

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* 19. Students receive encouragement on a regular basis by school staff.

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* 20. Schools notify parents if their child is late or absent from school.

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* 21. Schools work collaboratively with families to improve chronic absenteeism. [Chronic Absenteeism is defined as missing 10% or more of a school year--approximately 18 days a year]

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* 22. Schools notify families about programs and services to support students would they have personal problems (counseling, mentoring, etc.).

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* 23. Schools notify parents about any student discipline involving their child in a timely manner.

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* 24. Schools notify parents about programs and services available to stop Bullying.

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* 25. Schools notify parents about programs and services available to stop negative behaviors.

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* 26. Describe something that is especially positive about our schools.

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* 27. Schools encourage parent involvement by sending home calls/flyers/reminders inviting parents to meetings and events.

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* 28. Parent events are scheduled at convenient times for parents to attend.

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* 29. Parents feel comfortable participating in school activities and events.

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* 30. Schools/the District provide parents with the resources needed to strengthen student learning at home.

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* 31. Schools/the District provides parents with the training needed to strengthen student learning at home.

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* 32. Schools/the District provide incentives that encourage parent involvement (dinner/babysitting).

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* 33. Schools effectively communicate student academic progress by sending home graded assignments/reports/and posting information on the Parent Portal.

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* 34. Please write a brief answer to the following question in the space provided below:  What can the schools/District do to improve and help motivate children to succeed?

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* 35. Schools are helping Special Education students meet their Individualized Educational Program goals and be proficient on the state and local tests.  [The Individualized Education Program, also called the IEP, is a document that is developed for each public school child who needs special education.]

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* 36. Schools are helping English Learner students learn English as quickly as possible and be proficient on the state and local tests.  [English Learners, or ELs, are students who are unable to communicate fluently or learn effectively in English, who often come from non-English-speaking homes and backgrounds, and who typically require specialized or modified instruction in both the English language and in their academic courses.]

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* 37. Schools are providing a high-quality educational program for G.A.T.E. [Gifted and Talented Education] students.

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