Principal Search: City High/Midde School & Center for Econimocology - Parent & Community Survey

The Grand Rapids Public School district is conducting a principal search for City High Middle School and Center for Economicology. We are interested in your feedback about desired qualities and attributes of potential candidates. Please take a few minutes to respond to the items below. Your responses are anonymous.

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* 1. Consider the following characteristics for an effective principal. Place these characteristics in order of priority with "one" identifying your top priority followed by "two" and so on.

Deep understanding of curriculum and instruction

Works well with staff, parents and community

Strong organizational skills

Builds, fosters, and values strong community and parent partnerships

Proven track record with raising student achievement

Clear and effective communicator

Nurturing and caring

Firm and consistent approach to discipline

Experience with International Baccalaureate (IB) programs

Knowledge of and/or background in gifted and talented programs

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* 2. From the list below, identify one or two of the most important things that you believe should be the new principal's primary focus this upcoming school year.

Maintaining academic excellence

Integrating technology into classroom learning

Extracurricular activities and opportunities for students

Communications between home and school

Preparing students for success in college and career

Student behavior and discipline

Securing more learning resources (things like technology, books, and other learning materials)

Meeting the learning needs of all students

Creating a positive learning enviroment

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* 3. Describe something that you would like to see....

change at this school.

remain the same at this school.

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* 4. Which best describes your current role?

City staff member

Center for Economicology staff member

Parent/guardian of a City High/Middle School student

Parent/guardian of a Center for Economicology student

Community member