Buffalo Public Schools Community Schools Survey- English

Community Schools Survey

Buffalo Public Schools' Stakeholders:

Superintendent Dr. Kriner Cash has identified strong community schools as one of the District’s top priorities.

A great community school builds bridges between families and communities leading to improved student learning, increased parent engagement and healthier students. The District will connect community and faith-based organizations, colleges, city /county services and businesses with the school.

Parents will continue to have access to the “School Choice” process.

Thank you for taking 3 to 5 minutes to answer the following 10 questions and giving us feedback as we develop our community schools model.

Sincerely,
Dr. David Mauricio
Chief of Strategic Alignment and Innovation
Buffalo Public Schools

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* 1. Which school is closest to your home (parents, students & community members) OR at which school do you work (staff)? (check all that apply)

Highgate Heights #80 (Northeast)

Westminster Community Charter School (Northeast)

Bennett High School (Northeast)

West Hertel Academy #94 (West)

Herman Badillo #76 (West)

Lafayette High School (West)

Lovejoy Discovery School #43 (East)

Hamlin Park #74 (East)

Harvey Austin School #97 (East)

Marva J. Daniels Futures Academy #37 (East)

East High School (East)

Southside Elementary #93 (South)

South Park High School (South)

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* 2. What is your primary role? (select ONLY one)

Parent

Student

Community member

School staff

Service Provider

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* 3. (Students and Parents) What school do you or your children attend? (check all that apply)

Highgate Heights #80 (Northeast)

Westminster Community Charter School (Northeast)

Bennett High School (Northeast)

West Hertel Academy #94 (West)

Herman Badillo #76 (West)

Lafayette High School (West)

Lovejoy Discovery School #43 (East)

Hamlin Park #74 (East)

Harvey Austin School #97 (East)

Marva J. Daniels Futures Academy #37 (East)

East High School (East)

Southside Elementary #93 (South)

South Park High School (South)

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* 4. What grade level is your child? (check all that apply)

PreK

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* 5. If your child does not attend the school closest to your home, please list the reasons why you did not choose this school (if applicable).

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* 6. If your child does not attend the school closest to your home, please list the reasons why you chose the school that they currently attend (if applicable).

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* 7. What afterschool and Saturday programs would you recommend to improve student learning and enrich their lives? (check all that apply)

Reading and writing support (assisting students who struggle in reading and writing)

Reading and writing enrichment (challenging students who do well in reading and writing)

Math support (assisting students who struggle in math)

Math enrichment (challenging students who do well in math)

Tutoring

Mentoring

Science and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)

Learning about their ethnic culture

Preparing for high school

Preparing for college

Languages other than English (e.g., Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, etc.)

Art

Music

Dance

Swimming

Theatre

Clubs (e.g., chess, drill team, math league, debate team, etc.)

Sports and recreation

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Would you participate in an afterschool and/or a Saturday program at your community school if it offered the services you checked above?

Yes

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* 9. Which days would your child attend? (check all that apply)

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

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* 10. How many hours would you recommend for the Saturday program? (check all that apply)

1 hour

2 hours

3 hours

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* 11. Based on the needs of your community, what would you recommend to support the neediest students and families? (check all that apply)

Attendance improvement

Preventative health services

Health services to address existing student and family needs

Mental health

Free internet “Wifi” access in the home or community

Translation for families who do not speak English at school events & meetings

Translation of written District materials

A safe walking route from the home to the school

Legal services (e.g., housing, etc.)

English as a second language services for students with limited English proficiency

Parent engagement in the school

Please list other Supports and/or Parent Engagement Topic Suggestions

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* 12. Which evening and/or Saturday learning opportunities for parents and adult community members would you recommend? (check all that apply)

High school equivalency diploma

Career and Technical Education (e.g., computers, welding, automotive, etc.)

English as a second language

Reading and writing improvement

Math improvement

Financial literacy (e.g., household budgets, managing credit and your score, getting out of debt, etc.)

Strategies to help your child be successful in school

Understanding the transition to high school and college (for parents and students)

Understanding high school graduation requirements

Understanding the college application process (application, financial aid, etc.)

Career exploration and understanding the employment application process

Health care worker

Arts (e.g., painting, photography, etc.)

Music (e.g., learn to play an instrument)

Healthy cooking and eating habits

Creating healthy and fit homes

Physical activity and walking clubs

Job Training

Please list other Learning Opportunities and/or Job Training Suggestions

Buffalo Public Schools Community Schools Survey- English

Community Schools Survey

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* 1. Which school is closest to your home (parents, students & community members) OR at which school do you work (staff)? (check all that apply)

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* 2. What is your primary role? (select ONLY one)

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* 3. (Students and Parents) What school do you or your children attend? (check all that apply)

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* 4. What grade level is your child? (check all that apply)

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* 5. If your child does not attend the school closest to your home, please list the reasons why you did not choose this school (if applicable).

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* 6. If your child does not attend the school closest to your home, please list the reasons why you chose the school that they currently attend (if applicable).

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* 7. What afterschool and Saturday programs would you recommend to improve student learning and enrich their lives? (check all that apply)

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* 8. Would you participate in an afterschool and/or a Saturday program at your community school if it offered the services you checked above?

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* 9. Which days would your child attend? (check all that apply)

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* 10. How many hours would you recommend for the Saturday program? (check all that apply)

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* 11. Based on the needs of your community, what would you recommend to support the neediest students and families? (check all that apply)

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* 12. Which evening and/or Saturday learning opportunities for parents and adult community members would you recommend? (check all that apply)

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* 13. Please list any additional thoughts that you may have in relation to creating high quality and highly attractive community schools.

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* 14. Optional: My child(ren) receive free or reduced lunch rates in school.

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* 15. I am an adult education student.

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* 16. As an adult education student, which site do you attend?