Parent Survey

Instructions: This survey is about how you feel about your student's school this year. If you have more than one child at Manchester Public Schools, please think about the oldest of your children as you answer the questions. Choose one answer that best shows how you feel about each item. No one will know who answered this survey. Please answer every item based on your experiences at this school only. We appreciate your honest responses.

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* Please choose one answer that best shows how you feel about each item.

  Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree (Neutral) Agree Strongly Agree
My child has been physically hurt more than once at their school (for example, they were pushed, slapped, or punched).
My child feels safe in all areas of their school (including classrooms, hallways, and bathrooms).
Adults in my child’s school are fair about making sure that all students follow the rules.
Students at my child’s school respect others’ differences (for example, gender, race, culture, disability, sexual orientation, learning differences, etc.)
Many other students at my child’s school are often picked on, made fun of, or teased.
My child feels safe in the areas around the outside of their school (including the playground, parking lot, and schoolyard).
My child thinks the topics that they study in class are challenging.
Students at my child’s school will try to stop students from insulting or making fun of other students.
Adults in my child’s school try to prevent students from hurting and harassing each other.
There are clear rules in my child’s school for speaking to each other with respect (for example, not teasing, insulting, or making fun of people).
My child feels comfortable letting their teacher know if they are confused in class.

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* Please choose one answer that best shows how you feel about each item.

  Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree (Neutral) Agree Strongly Agree
My child is often picked on, insulted, made fun of, teased, or otherwise verbally harassed in this school.
My child’s school encourages all families to participate in school activities.
Just a few students in my child’s school pick on, insult, make fun of, or tease other students.
Adults at the school help my child learn how to be in control of their emotions.
I have seen students at my child’s school being physically hurt by other students at school more than once (for example, pushed, slapped, punched, or beaten up).
Teachers give my child feedback about how they are performing in class.
My child is encouraged to get involved in extracurricular and after­school activities (for example, clubs, organizations, sports, student government, music groups, etc.).
Teachers encourage my child to think independently.
Adults at the school help my child learn how to get along with others.
In my child’s school, adults respect others’ (for example, gender, race, culture, disability, sexual orientation, learning differences etc.).
In my child’s school, there are clear rules against physically hurting other people (for example, hitting, pushing, or tripping).

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* Please choose one answer that best shows how you feel about each item.

  Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree (Neutral) Agree Strongly Agree
Most students in my child’s school treat each other with respect.
Parents/guardians feel welcome at my child’s school.
My child’s school does a good job letting families know what is happening in the school.
Teachers let my child know that mistakes are an ordinary part of learning.
My child's school keeps me informed about his/her progress on a regular basis.
My child’s school creates an environment where families feel comfortable speaking with teachers.
There are groups of students in the school who exclude others and make them feel bad for not being part of the group.
My child’s school does a good job letting families know how to support their children’s success.
Parents/guardians are given the information they need to understand what children are expected to learn in school.
Teachers collaborate with their students to help them discover how they learn best.
Teachers show my child how to learn from mistakes they make.

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* Please indicate which school or schools your child or children currently attend. (Check all that apply)

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* Please indicate your child or children's grades at Manchester Public Schools. (Check all that apply)

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* What is your race/ethnicity? (You may mark one or more races/ethnicities)

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* Is English your child/children's first language?

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* Does your child/children qualify for free/reduced lunch?

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