FY18 Susie Dasher Elementary School
Parent and Family  Engagement Survey


Dear Parent/Guardian;

Susie Dasher Elementary School is a Title I school, and as the parent/guardian and family member of a child attending a Title I school you are an important part of the Title I team.  Your input is vital in the planning and implementation of the parent and family engagement program and activities in our school.  The focus of all Title I programs is to help eligible students meet the same high academic achievement standards expected of all children, regardless of their socioeconomic status and background.  The following survey is confidential and will be used to assist us with future planning for parent and family engagement activities and events at Susie Dasher Elementary School.  We appreciate your feedback and thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.

 

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* 1. My child is in _____ grade at Susie Dasher Elementary.

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* 2. How well do you feel your child's school provides parents and  family members with opportunities to share feedback and ideas regarding the school's parent and family engagement program and activities?

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* 3. Did you attend a meeting this school year where the goals and activities of the Title 1 Program were discussed with parents and family members?

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* 4. At the beginning of the school year, all parents were asked to sign a school-parent compact outlining the responsibilities of both the school and parents in providing the best academic experience for your child.  Please explain how the school-parent compact impacted your child's education this school year.

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* 5. How would you like to see the parent and family engagement funds used at your child's school? (Check all that apply)

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* 6. What would help you participate more in decision making and the overall academic achievement in your child's school?

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* 7. Have you been given opportunities to provide input into school decisions?

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* 8. How well does the school encourage you to play a role in the school improvement planning process?

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* 9. In the past year, did you participate in the development and review of the following

  Yes, I participated No, I did not participate I was not informed I do not know
Parent and Family Engagement activities
Parent and Family Engagement plan
Use of Parent and Family Engagement Funds
School-Parent Compact
Title 1 Program Services
School Improvement Plan

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* 10. What ways can the school better involve parents in school planning?

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* 11. How well does your child's school provide information that is easy to understand?

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* 12. How often does your child's teacher communicate with you about your child's progress?

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* 13. How would you prefer to receive information from your child's school? (check all that apply)

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* 14. Do you know how to contact your child's teacher?

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* 15. What ways can the school improve communication between parents and the school?

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* 16. Are you aware of what your child is expected to understand in all subject areas?

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* 17. How often do you meet in person with your child's teacher?

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* 18. How well does the school leadership foster an environment in which staff, parents, and the community work together to improve student achievement?

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* 19. Please indicate whether you received the following information from your child's school.

  Received and very helpful Received, but not helpful Definitely did not receive Uncertain
Information about what the school teaches your child
Information on the Georgia Milestones Assessments
What a score on the Georgia Milestones Assessments means
How to keep track of your child's progress
Information used to determine whether your child moves to the next grade or repeats the same grade
Monthly newsletters on strategies to improve your child's reading ability

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* 20. What type of informational programs would you like the school to provide for parents?

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* 21. How often have you participated in classroom activities with your child during the school day?

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* 22. How often do you work with your child on homework?

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* 23. How often do you have a conversation with your child about what his or her class is learning at school?

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* 24. What ways can the school help you work with your child to do better in school?

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* 25. How frequently do you participate in activities at your child's school?

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* 26. Are you aware of the opportunities to volunteer at your child's school?

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* 27. How well do you feel the school creates a welcoming environment for parents?

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* 28. Which of the following would enable you to participate in parent meetings and school activities? (check all that apply)

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* 29. For each of the activities listed below, please provide us with your feedback by checking the answer that best describes your opinion.

  School did not offer or did not attend Not Valuable Little Value Rather Valuable Very Valuable
Open House
Literacy Night
Math Night
Parent-Teacher Conferences
APTT
Annual Title 1 Parent Night

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* 30. How often do you work with other parents at your child's school to plan and carry out school activities?

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* 31. What ways can the school help parents to be involved in school activities and programs?

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* 32. What training do you think teachers and other school staff should have related to engaging parents?

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* 33. What topics should teachers and school staff be trained in to engage parents in the academic success of their child?

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* 34. (OPTIONAL) Please provide your contact information if you would like for the school to follow up with you about any feedback provided or ways to get you more involved in the school as indicated on the surveys.

Thank you very much for your time. Your help is deeply appreciated

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