2018/19 Parent Satisfaction Survey

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* 4. How long has your child(ren) been enrolled in the program?

Less than 6 months

6 months to 1 year

1-2 years

More than 2 years

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* 5. The program effectively transitions children and parents into the school and/or new classrooms.

Yes

Comments:

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* 6. My child's teacher talks to me regularly about the interests and needs of my child both at home and at school.

Yes

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* 7. How likely are you to recommend this school to other families?

Extremely likely

Very likely

Somewhat likely

Not so likely

Not at all likely

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* 8. When/If I have concerns about the way teachers are working with my child, I am comfortable talking with them about it and working together to find a solution.

Yes

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* 9. If problems arise in my interactions with teaching staff, they are good about working to solve these problems and do so in language I understand.

Yes

Not applicable

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* 10. When program staff have had a concern about my child and his or her development, they have communicated this concern to me with sensitivity and respect and in private. I have received this information in writing, with thorough explanations and suggestions about how to proceed.

Yes

Not applicable

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* 11. For families with children with special needs only: (Check all that apply.)

Program staff work with me to develop plans to support my child's full inclusion.

Program staff have been able to provide me with special services for my child's special needs.

I have received only minimal support for my child's special needs from program staff.

I have not received any support for my child's special needs from program staff.

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* 12. I am happy with the curriculum as it is implemented in my child's room.

Yes

Please explain.

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* 13. The program staff use information about my family background and beliefs to make my child's learning experience more meaningful.

Yes

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* 14. Information that I provide about my child's skills, interests, and needs is incorporated into classroom interactions and activities.

Yes

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* 15. For families of infants only: The program staff asks me about how I meet my child's needs at home and tries to provide care in the same way at school.

Yes

My child is not an infant.

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* 16. My child's teacher talks to me regularly about how my child is doing at home and at school.

Yes

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* 17. I am happy with the way my child is greeted and included in the classroom community.

Yes

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* 18. I am comfortable with the guidance techniques used by teachers.

Yes

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* 19. My child's teachers communicate information to me about my child's current level of development in a manner that is respectful to my cultural identity.

Yes

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* 20. I receive adequate information about what my child is learning.

I have received adequate information and am satisfied with the material my child is learning through The Clifton School's Emergent curriculum.

I have not received adequate information from the school about what my child is learning, but I see evidence from my child that he/she is learning.

I have received information about the approach to learning used by The Clifton School, but I do not believe that my child is benefitting from it.

I have not received information about the approach to learning used by The Clifton School, and I am not satisfied.

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* 21. When reviewing my child's portfolio with his/her teachers at bi-annual parent/teacher conferences, what I value most is
(Check all that apply)

seeing my child's development over time.

learning more about my child's daily activities.

getting a better understanding of The Clifton School's assessment process.

that I will be able to save the portfolio as a personal keepsake for my child when we leave The Clifton School.

Other

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* 22. I am provided with information about the following: (Check all that apply.)

the program philosophy and goals

program rules and expectations

program events

community activities

available community support

child assessment plans

Other (please specify)

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* 23. Parents are notified when there are contagious diseases in the village.

Yes

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* 24. Accidents or injuries are reported in a timely manner.

Yes

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* 25. For families who send food to school only: I am aware of the nutitional requirements for sending food along with my child to school.

Yes

I do not send food to school with my child.

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* 26. For families with infants only: (Check all that apply.)

I receive specific documentation about what my child ate at school.

Staff work with me to meet the nutritional needs of my infant.

The center accommodates breastfeeding moms, including storing milk and providing space.

I do not receive specific documentation about what my child ate at school.

The staff does not work with me to meet the nutritional needs of my infant.

The center does not accommodate breastfeeding moms.

I do not have an infant.

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* 27. For families with children with allergies or special nutritional needs only: (Check all that apply.)

I receive specific documentation about what my child ate at school.

Staff is aware of my child's special health needs and carefully provides for them.

I do not receive specific documentation about what my child ate at school.

Staff does not carefully provide for my child's special health needs.

Other (please specify)

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* 28. I feel like I have a voice in planning for program improvement.

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 29. Program administration seems to keep up-to-date in the field and provides competitive, high-quality services.

Yes

Unsure

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* 30. Administration is responsive to my needs and concerns.

I have shared concerns, questions, and/or needs with administration and felt that I was heard.

Administration has been available to hear my concerns, but I did not agree with their response.

I have attempted to communicate with administration, but they were unresponsive.

I have not needed to communicate with adminstration.

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* 31. For families with preschoolers only: In determining whether to keep my child enrolled at The Clifton School or to enroll in a another Pre-K program, the biggest factor is/was

tuition

convenience

ages of children in classroom

kindergarten preparedness

friendships

relationship with teachers

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* 32. I feel like a valued member of The Clifton School community and
(Check all that apply.)

invited to participate in classroom activities and events.

invited to share my perspective.

invited to take on leadership roles.

welcome to participate in the PTA.

I do not feel like a valued member of The Clifton School community.

Please explain.

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* 33. I attend the scheduled semi-annual parent/teacher conferences.

I attend parent/teacher conferences and find them to be informative and enjoyable.

I attend parent/teacher conferences, but I find them to be neither helpful nor enjoyable.

I do not attend parent/teacher conferences.

I would like to attend parent/teacher conferences, but my work schedule will not allow me to attend.

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* 34. I would like to have parenting workshops offered on the following topics:

Typical child development

Challenging child behavior

Sleep issues

Potty training/Toilet learning

Home activities

Protecting my child from predators

Other:

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* 35. How have you been involved at The Clifton School during this school year? (Check all that apply.)

I volunteered in the classroom assisting the teachers with activities or provided classroom coverage so the teachers could participate in an activity.

I volunteered for a PTA run event, such as the Octoboo Festival and/or annual auction.

I attended PTA meetings.

I donated to the Teacher Gift Campaign and other PTA-sponsored events, such as the Valentine's Day Breakfast and Teacher Appreciation Day (flowers).

I have not been involved in any activities at The Clifton School.

Other (please specify)

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* 1. Which center does your child(ren) attend?

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* 2. To which age group(s) does your child(ren) belong?

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* 3. What is the name(s) of your child(ren)'s classroom(s)? (optional)

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* 4. How long has your child(ren) been enrolled in the program?

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* 5. The program effectively transitions children and parents into the school and/or new classrooms.

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* 6. My child's teacher talks to me regularly about the interests and needs of my child both at home and at school.

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* 7. How likely are you to recommend this school to other families?

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* 8. When/If I have concerns about the way teachers are working with my child, I am comfortable talking with them about it and working together to find a solution.

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* 9. If problems arise in my interactions with teaching staff, they are good about working to solve these problems and do so in language I understand.

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* 10. When program staff have had a concern about my child and his or her development, they have communicated this concern to me with sensitivity and respect and in private. I have received this information in writing, with thorough explanations and suggestions about how to proceed.

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* 11. For families with children with special needs only: (Check all that apply.)

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* 12. I am happy with the curriculum as it is implemented in my child's room.

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* 13. The program staff use information about my family background and beliefs to make my child's learning experience more meaningful.

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* 14. Information that I provide about my child's skills, interests, and needs is incorporated into classroom interactions and activities.

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* 15. For families of infants only: The program staff asks me about how I meet my child's needs at home and tries to provide care in the same way at school.

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* 16. My child's teacher talks to me regularly about how my child is doing at home and at school.

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* 17. I am happy with the way my child is greeted and included in the classroom community.

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* 18. I am comfortable with the guidance techniques used by teachers.

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* 19. My child's teachers communicate information to me about my child's current level of development in a manner that is respectful to my cultural identity.

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* 20. I receive adequate information about what my child is learning.

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* 21. When reviewing my child's portfolio with his/her teachers at bi-annual parent/teacher conferences, what I value most is (Check all that apply)

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* 22. I am provided with information about the following: (Check all that apply.)

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* 23. Parents are notified when there are contagious diseases in the village.

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* 24. Accidents or injuries are reported in a timely manner.

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* 25. For families who send food to school only: I am aware of the nutitional requirements for sending food along with my child to school.

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* 26. For families with infants only: (Check all that apply.)

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* 27. For families with children with allergies or special nutritional needs only: (Check all that apply.)

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* 28. I feel like I have a voice in planning for program improvement.

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* 29. Program administration seems to keep up-to-date in the field and provides competitive, high-quality services.

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* 30. Administration is responsive to my needs and concerns.

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* 31. For families with preschoolers only: In determining whether to keep my child enrolled at The Clifton School or to enroll in a another Pre-K program, the biggest factor is/was

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* 32. I feel like a valued member of The Clifton School community and (Check all that apply.)

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* 33. I attend the scheduled semi-annual parent/teacher conferences.

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* 34. I would like to have parenting workshops offered on the following topics:

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* 35. How have you been involved at The Clifton School during this school year? (Check all that apply.)

* 21. When reviewing my child's portfolio with his/her teachers at bi-annual parent/teacher conferences, what I value most is
(Check all that apply)

* 32. I feel like a valued member of The Clifton School community and
(Check all that apply.)