The Arts Based School Parent Satisfaction Survey 2014-15 Question Title * 1. ABS philosophy of teaching through the arts helps my child engage in the learning process. Don’t Know Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree • Comments: Please share any specifics on how this is helpful to your child OR how this has been ineffective: Question Title * 2. ABS arts-enriched curriculum helps my child better retain what he/she learns. Don’t Know Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Comments: Please share any specific examples. Question Title * 3. My child is appropriately challenged academically at ABS. • Don’t Know • Strongly Disagree • Disagree • Agree • Strongly Agree • Comments: Please share any specific examples. Question Title * 4. The teachers and staff at ABS meet my child’s individual academic needs. Don’t Know Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Comments: Please share any specific examples of how this is working or could be improved. Question Title * 5. My child has grown socially at ABS (e.g. relates well with class-mates, has developed a group of friends, communicates with his/her teacher.) Don’t Know Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Comments: Please share any specific examples. Question Title * 6. ABS has helped my child develop greater self-confidence. Don’t Know Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Comments: Please share any specific examples. Question Title * 7. ABS use of Positive Discipline (e.g. classroom meetings, student-driven solutions) is effective in managing student behavior. Don’t Know Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Comments: Please share any specific examples of how this is working or could be improved. Question Title * 8. ABS has taught my child to work well with other children through problem-solving skills. Don’t Know Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Comments: Please share any specific examples of how this is working or could be improved. Question Title * 9. My child is assigned homework that is appropriate for his/her grade level. Don't Know Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Other (please specify) Question Title * 10. Overall, my child is enthusiastic about learning and enjoys attending ABS. Don’t Know Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Comments: Please share any specific examples. Question Title * 11. ABS leadership is effective in managing the teaching staff, the students, the parents and the overall operations of the school. Don’t Know Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Comments: Please share any specific examples. Question Title * 12. ABS leadership, faculty and staff are approachable and responsive to my questions and concerns. Don’t Know Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Comments: Please share any specific examples. Question Title * 13. I have open lines of communication with my child’s teacher(s). Don’t Know Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Comments: Please share any specific examples. Question Title * 14. I feel well-informed by consistent, informative communications from ABS staff, teachers and Parent Council. Don’t Know Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Comments: Please share any specific examples of how this is working or could be improved. Question Title * 15. I understand the volunteer policy of one hour/week/child and agree that this is reasonable. Don’t Know Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Comments: Please share any specific examples of how this is working or could be improved. Question Title * 16. I am presented with many volunteer opportunities during the year that fit a variety of parent schedules. Don’t Know Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Comments: Please share any specific examples of how this is working or could be improved. Question Title * 17. I feel valued as a parent and a member of the ABS community. Don’t Know Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Comments: Please share any specific examples. Question Title * 18. I have chosen ABS as our school because…Rate by level of importance (1-5) with 1 being most important and 5 being least important. Most Important Least Important Educational Philosophy/ Educational Philosophy/ Most Important Educational Philosophy/ Educational Philosophy/ Educational Philosophy/ Educational Philosophy/ Least Important Arts Based Education Arts Based Education Most Important Arts Based Education Arts Based Education Arts Based Education Arts Based Education Least Important Quality of the Arts Program Quality of the Arts Program Most Important Quality of the Arts Program Quality of the Arts Program Quality of the Arts Program Quality of the Arts Program Least Important Charter School Charter School Most Important Charter School Charter School Charter School Charter School Least Important Small Class Sizes Small Class Sizes Most Important Small Class Sizes Small Class Sizes Small Class Sizes Small Class Sizes Least Important Size of Total Enrollment Size of Total Enrollment Most Important Size of Total Enrollment Size of Total Enrollment Size of Total Enrollment Size of Total Enrollment Least Important Teachers and Staff Teachers and Staff Most Important Teachers and Staff Teachers and Staff Teachers and Staff Teachers and Staff Least Important Student Diversity Student Diversity Most Important Student Diversity Student Diversity Student Diversity Student Diversity Least Important Downtown Location Downtown Location Most Important Downtown Location Downtown Location Downtown Location Downtown Location Least Important Question Title * 19. How did you originally hear about ABS? Don’t Remember Recommendation of friend or relative Recommendation of an educator outside of ABS Attended an event, camp or class at ABS School Fair Other (please specify) Question Title * 20. Overall, I am ____________________ with the education and experience of my child(ren) at ABS. Indifferent Extremely dissatisfied Dissatisfied Satisfied Extremely satisfied Comments: Please share any specific comments, examples or overall feedback. Question Title * 21. For grade level sorting purposes, please tell us what grade(s) your child(ren) are in currently? K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OPTIONAL I would like to be contacted about a question or concern raised in my survey responses. Please include name and contact info in comment box. Done