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Don Bosco Trade High Parent/Student Survey

We invite parents and students to share their hopes and expectations for a future at Don Bosco Trade High School, rooted in faith, service, and strong vocational preparation. Your responses are kept confidential and will be used only to prayerfully guide our school and curriculum planning.
1.What grade will your child be entering in Fall 2027?(Required.)
2.What is your child’s primary interest area currently?(Required.)
3.How important is it that your child learns a trade skill alongside academics?(Required.)
4.What are your top goals for your child’s high school experience?(Required.)
5.How many potential students are within your household?(Required.)
6.Don Bosco Trade High School tuition is projected at $20,000 per year. How do you feel about this cost?(Required.)
7.What would help justify the $20,000 tuition for you?(Required.)
8.Would you consider financial aid or scholarship support essential?(Required.)
9.How important is return on investment (career readiness, employability, skills)?(Required.)
10.How important is a small general/academic classroom ratio (8:1 student to teacher)?(Required.)
11.How important is a trade classroom cap of 20–25 students?(Required.)
12.What Curriculum balance do you prefer?(Required.)
13.How important is it that trades are taught by industry-experienced professionals?(Required.)
14.Would you like your student to graduate with certifications or licenses?(Required.)
15.Is it important for your child to have access to the Unions or as an independent tradesman or tradeswomen?(Required.)
16.What is the maximum daily commute time you would consider?(Required.)
17.How important is transportation access (bus/train/parking)?(Required.)
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Planning to 'Drop-Off'
18.Would you be considering relocating/transfer your student’s school choice based on this program quality?(Required.)
19.How important is a Catholic identity and values-based education?(Required.)
20.How do you feel about a leadership model with both a President & Principal Administrators?(Required.)
21.What leadership quality matters most to you and your Child?(Required.)
22.How important is mentorship and adult role models at the school?(Required.)
23.Which pathways are most important for your student?(Required.)
24.How important is post-graduation placement support?(Required.)
25.How would you value the partnerships with unions, employers, and trade organizations?(Required.)
26.Overall Interest: How likely are you applying to Don Bosco Trade High School?(Required.)
27.What would make this school the right choice for your family?(Required.)
28.How important is athletics to your child’s overall high school experience?(Required.)
29.Does your child plan to participate in school sports?(Required.)
30.Which sports would your child be interested in playing?
Note: Football, Hockey, and Baseball intentionally excluded for this survey(Required.)
31.How important is it that Don Bosco offers a variety of athletic options?(Required.)
32.For the first two years, would you support a collaborative athletic program for JV & Freshman teams with a neighboring school?(Required.)
33.How important is it that athletics emphasize character, teamwork, and discipline?(Required.)
34.How many seasons of sports per year would your child likely participate in?(Required.)
35.How interested is your child in community service / service learning?(Required.)
36.Which model do you prefer for community service?(Required.)
37.Would you support community service evolving into student-led clubs and outreach programs?(Required.)
38.
On a scale of 0 to 10,
How likely is it that you would recommend Don Bosco Trade High School to a friend or fellow parent?
0 for Not at all likely, 10 for Extremely likely
(Required.)
Not at all likelyExtremely likely
39.Would anyone in your household be interested in being a Parent Support Leader for PTO, Athletics or School Events?(Required.)
40.If you wish to be updated on our progress, please submit your email for our communications.(Required.)
41.What additional questions do you have for our school?(Required.)
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