2017-18 ZCS High Ability Program - Parent Survey Question Title * 1. My high ability child(ren) is/are in grade(s) K 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th Question Title * 2. My high ability child(ren) attend(s) Boone Meadow Eagle Stonegate Pleasant View Union ZMS ZWest Question Title * 3. I understand how the high ability (HA) identification process works. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree Question Title * 4. The ZCS HA program is effective in developing my son/daughter's critical and creative thinking skills. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree Question Title * 5. Based upon class work, NWEA scores, and other assessments, I believe my child is making academic growth each year in Elementary HA Math. Yes No Does not apply to my child Question Title * 6. Based upon class work, NWEA scores, and other assessments, I believe my child is making academic growth each year in Elementary HA Language Arts. Yes No Does not apply to my child Question Title * 7. Based upon class work, NWEA scores, and other assessments, I believe my child is making academic growth each year in Middle School HA Humanities (grades 5/6). Yes No Does not apply to my child Question Title * 8. Based upon class work, NWEA scores, and other assessments, I believe my child is making academic growth each year in Middle School HA Language Arts (grades 7/8). Yes No Does not apply to my child Question Title * 9. Based upon class work, NWEA scores, and other assessments, I believe my child is making academic growth each year in Middle School HA Social Studies. Yes No Does not apply to my child Question Title * 10. Based upon class work, NWEA scores, and other assessments, I believe my child is making academic growth each year in Middle School HA Science. Yes No Does not apply to my child Question Title * 11. Based upon class work, NWEA scores, and other assessments, I believe my child is making academic growth each year in Middle School HA Math. Yes No Does not apply to my child Question Title * 12. The ZCS HA parent newsletter makes me aware of information related to parenting gifted children, including books and articles of interest, parent programs, and enrichment opportunities for gifted children in the area--i.e. camps, clubs, special classes, opportunities for taking assessments like the SAT early, etc. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree Question Title * 13. I understand how the HA curriculum differs from the general grade level curriculum. (Please choose all subjects where this statement is true) K-8 Math K-4 or 7-8 Language Arts 5-6 Humanities 5-8 Science 7-8 Social Studies Question Title * 14. The curriculum in Elementary HA Math challenges my HA child. Yes No Does not apply Question Title * 15. The curriculum in Elementary HA Language Arts challenges my HA child. Yes No Does not apply Question Title * 16. The curriculum in Middle School HA Math challenges my HA child. Yes No Does not apply Question Title * 17. The curriculum in Middle School HA Humanities challenges my HA child. Yes No Does not apply Question Title * 18. The curriculum in Middle School HA Social Studies (grades 7/8) challenges my HA child. Yes No Does not apply Question Title * 19. The curriculum in Middle School HA Language Arts (grades 7/8) challenges my HA child. Yes No Does not apply Question Title * 20. The curriculum in Middle School HA Science challenges my HA child. Yes No Does not apply Question Title * 21. The amount of homework for my HA child is Too much Just right Not enough Question Title * 22. My HA child is able to work regularly in class with other HA students. Regularly Not at all Unsure Question Title * 23. ZCS seeks ways to gather parent feedback to improve services for HA students. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree Question Title * 24. I know what is going on in the HA program and find out information about the HA program from the newsletter and website. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree Question Title * 25. For the last four years, we have held parent programs for parents of gifted students. As we look toward the 2018-19 school year, please suggest any topics that you would like to see us address in an evening parent meeting. Question Title * 26. I would attend an HA parent program one time a semester to hear a presenter. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree Question Title * 27. With regards to your child's teacher's training for working with gifted learners, how important is it that your child's teacher attend ongoing meetings and workshops regarding best practices in gifted education? Critically important Somewhat important Not important to me Question Title * 28. Please feel free to share any other thoughts with us. Done