Hinds County School District Federal Programs Parent Survey - Spring 2013

1. HCSD Federal Programs Parent Survey

50% of survey complete.

Research shows that involving parents helps children do better in school. Your answers to the following survey will help the school learn more about your expectations for your children and your expectations of the school. We appreciate you taking a few minutes to complete the survey. IF YOU HAVE CHILDREN IN DIFFERENT SCHOOLS, PLEASE COMPLETE ONE SURVEY PER SCHOOL.

Below are a series of questions designed to help your school district Federal Programs Coordinator make informed decisions for providing the necessary materials and resources for our children. Please answer each question as completely as possible. If you are unsure, please provide the best answer you can based on your level of agreement with the statement. The Hinds County School District appreciates your time and interest in helping us improve services to your children.

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* 1. Please select the school(s) in which your child/children attend(s)

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* 2. Please select grade(s) in which your child/children are enrolled. Choose all that apply.

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* 3. Please answer the following questions by checking either yes, no, or not applicable (N/A).

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1. Does the school keep you informed of important dates, activities and events?	1. Does the school keep you informed of important dates, activities and events? Yes	1. Does the school keep you informed of important dates, activities and events? No	1. Does the school keep you informed of important dates, activities and events? N/A
2. Does the school provide a clean and pleasant environment?	2. Does the school provide a clean and pleasant environment? Yes	2. Does the school provide a clean and pleasant environment? No	2. Does the school provide a clean and pleasant environment? N/A
3. Does the school provide students and teachers with a safe and orderly environment for learning?	3. Does the school provide students and teachers with a safe and orderly environment for learning? Yes	3. Does the school provide students and teachers with a safe and orderly environment for learning? No	3. Does the school provide students and teachers with a safe and orderly environment for learning? N/A
4. Are communications from the school easy to understand?	4. Are communications from the school easy to understand? Yes	4. Are communications from the school easy to understand? No	4. Are communications from the school easy to understand? N/A
5. Are communications from the school, including report cards and newsletters, available in a language that you understand?	5. Are communications from the school, including report cards and newsletters, available in a language that you understand? Yes	5. Are communications from the school, including report cards and newsletters, available in a language that you understand? No	5. Are communications from the school, including report cards and newsletters, available in a language that you understand? N/A
6. Does the district's "Handbook for Parent and Students" provide useful information to you?	6. Does the district's "Handbook for Parent and Students" provide useful information to you? Yes	6. Does the district's "Handbook for Parent and Students" provide useful information to you? No	6. Does the district's "Handbook for Parent and Students" provide useful information to you? N/A
7. If you are a working or single parent, does the school make a special effort to reach you?	7. If you are a working or single parent, does the school make a special effort to reach you? Yes	7. If you are a working or single parent, does the school make a special effort to reach you? No	7. If you are a working or single parent, does the school make a special effort to reach you? N/A
8. Are you welcome in the school building any time during the school day?	8. Are you welcome in the school building any time during the school day? Yes	8. Are you welcome in the school building any time during the school day? No	8. Are you welcome in the school building any time during the school day? N/A
9. Is the school office staff friendly and helpful?	9. Is the school office staff friendly and helpful? Yes	9. Is the school office staff friendly and helpful? No	9. Is the school office staff friendly and helpful? N/A
10. May you easily visit or observe your child's classroom?	10. May you easily visit or observe your child's classroom? Yes	10. May you easily visit or observe your child's classroom? No	10. May you easily visit or observe your child's classroom? N/A
11. Does the school return your calls in a timely manner?	11. Does the school return your calls in a timely manner? Yes	11. Does the school return your calls in a timely manner? No	11. Does the school return your calls in a timely manner? N/A
12. Has it been made clear to you how to contact teachers?	12. Has it been made clear to you how to contact teachers? Yes	12. Has it been made clear to you how to contact teachers? No	12. Has it been made clear to you how to contact teachers? N/A
13. Is the principal available to meet with parents/guardians?	13. Is the principal available to meet with parents/guardians? Yes	13. Is the principal available to meet with parents/guardians? No	13. Is the principal available to meet with parents/guardians? N/A
14. Do the transportation services to and from school (i.e. school bus transportation) meet the needs of students?	14. Do the transportation services to and from school (i.e. school bus transportation) meet the needs of students? Yes	14. Do the transportation services to and from school (i.e. school bus transportation) meet the needs of students? No	14. Do the transportation services to and from school (i.e. school bus transportation) meet the needs of students? N/A
15. Does the school explain the curriculum (objectives & skills) that your child is expected to learn in his/her current grade?	15. Does the school explain the curriculum (objectives & skills) that your child is expected to learn in his/her current grade? Yes	15. Does the school explain the curriculum (objectives & skills) that your child is expected to learn in his/her current grade? No	15. Does the school explain the curriculum (objectives & skills) that your child is expected to learn in his/her current grade? N/A
16. Does the school and/or your child's teacher provide suggested learning activities for you to use with your child?	16. Does the school and/or your child's teacher provide suggested learning activities for you to use with your child? Yes	16. Does the school and/or your child's teacher provide suggested learning activities for you to use with your child? No	16. Does the school and/or your child's teacher provide suggested learning activities for you to use with your child? N/A
17. Do you feel that your child is tested on the curriculum (objectives & skills) that are taught in his/her classroom?	17. Do you feel that your child is tested on the curriculum (objectives & skills) that are taught in his/her classroom? Yes	17. Do you feel that your child is tested on the curriculum (objectives & skills) that are taught in his/her classroom? No	17. Do you feel that your child is tested on the curriculum (objectives & skills) that are taught in his/her classroom? N/A
18. Are results of standardized tests, such as the MCT2 or SATP, available to you?	18. Are results of standardized tests, such as the MCT2 or SATP, available to you? Yes	18. Are results of standardized tests, such as the MCT2 or SATP, available to you? No	18. Are results of standardized tests, such as the MCT2 or SATP, available to you? N/A
19. Are your child's standardized test results (i.e., MCT2, SATP) clearly explained to you?	19. Are your child's standardized test results (i.e., MCT2, SATP) clearly explained to you? Yes	19. Are your child's standardized test results (i.e., MCT2, SATP) clearly explained to you? No	19. Are your child's standardized test results (i.e., MCT2, SATP) clearly explained to you? N/A
20. This school meets my child's academic needs.	20. This school meets my child's academic needs. Yes	20. This school meets my child's academic needs. No	20. This school meets my child's academic needs. N/A
21. Teachers hold high expectations for student learning.	21. Teachers hold high expectations for student learning. Yes	21. Teachers hold high expectations for student learning. No	21. Teachers hold high expectations for student learning. N/A
22. I am satisfied with how much my child learns in school.	22. I am satisfied with how much my child learns in school. Yes	22. I am satisfied with how much my child learns in school. No	22. I am satisfied with how much my child learns in school. N/A
23. The school's grading policies and practices are administered fairly.	23. The school's grading policies and practices are administered fairly. Yes	23. The school's grading policies and practices are administered fairly. No	23. The school's grading policies and practices are administered fairly. N/A
24. The variety of student activities available at this school is excellent.	24. The variety of student activities available at this school is excellent. Yes	24. The variety of student activities available at this school is excellent. No	24. The variety of student activities available at this school is excellent. N/A
25. This school provides opportunities to learn with technology.	25. This school provides opportunities to learn with technology. Yes	25. This school provides opportunities to learn with technology. No	25. This school provides opportunities to learn with technology. N/A
26. I know the password for the Parent Portal in STI.	26. I know the password for the Parent Portal in STI. Yes	26. I know the password for the Parent Portal in STI. No	26. I know the password for the Parent Portal in STI. N/A
27. The school does a good job of preventing students from dropping out by providing them with the support and encouragement they need.	27. The school does a good job of preventing students from dropping out by providing them with the support and encouragement they need. Yes	27. The school does a good job of preventing students from dropping out by providing them with the support and encouragement they need. No	27. The school does a good job of preventing students from dropping out by providing them with the support and encouragement they need. N/A
28. The needs of children with physical and mental disabilities are appropriately met by the school.	28. The needs of children with physical and mental disabilities are appropriately met by the school. Yes	28. The needs of children with physical and mental disabilities are appropriately met by the school. No	28. The needs of children with physical and mental disabilities are appropriately met by the school. N/A
29. The school's programs meet the requirements of students with special needs (learning disabled, gifted, and talented, etc.).	29. The school's programs meet the requirements of students with special needs (learning disabled, gifted, and talented, etc.). Yes	29. The school's programs meet the requirements of students with special needs (learning disabled, gifted, and talented, etc.). No	29. The school's programs meet the requirements of students with special needs (learning disabled, gifted, and talented, etc.). N/A
30.The school provides sufficient opportunities for parent involvement.	30.The school provides sufficient opportunities for parent involvement. Yes	30.The school provides sufficient opportunities for parent involvement. No	30.The school provides sufficient opportunities for parent involvement. N/A