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We would like to know your opinions on how well Waxahachie ISD has met your family's and child's needs. There are no right or wrong answers. We are interested only in your opinions.

Your answers are anonymous. Your answers will be combined with those of other parents in a report of the survey findings. If you have students on different campuses, please fill out one survey per campus.

Your input is very important. Findings of the survey will be summarized and used to improve the district's efforts in strengthening the partnership between parents and Waxahachie ISD.

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* 1. Please select the campus that your child attends.

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* 2. Please select ethnicity:

For each item, please fill in the answer that most closely matches your answer. There are also several places to provide written comments.
SCHOOL WORKSHOPS/COURSES FOR PARENTS/TRIBE ACADEMY

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* 3. Did your child's school sponsor workshops or courses this past Fall (2015) to help parents understand and work with children? (e.g. discipline, child development, understanding state assessments, etc...) this past Fall (2015)

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* 4. Approximately how many workshops or courses did your child's school provide for parents on parenting skills (e.g. discipline, child development, understanding state assessments, etc...) this past Fall (2015)?

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* 5. Did you attend any of the workshops/classes listed below this past Fall (2015), provided by the district through TRIBE Parent Academy?

Understanding the Family System as a Whole
Resolving Homework Issues
Understanding Developmental Stages in Children
Dealing with Sibling Rivalry

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* 6. If your answer to question 5 is Yes; Did the workshops/classes provide you with useful information?

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* 7. If your answer to question 5 is No; please specify why. (choose all that apply)

SCHOOL-PARENT COMMUNICATION

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* 8. When you visit your child's school...

  ALL of the time MOST of the time SOME of the time NONE of the time
a. Is the reception staff friendly and helpful?
b. Are the teachers easy to talk to?
c. Are the administrators easy to talk to?
d. Do you feel welcomed?
e. Are written communication from school, such as report cards and newsletters, available in a language you understand?

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* 9. How often does someone from your child's school do the following:

  Never 1-4 times a year Monthly Weekly Daily Does Not Apply
a. Contact me about my child's achievements and successes
b. Provide me with regular feedback about my child's progress
c. Send emails, newsletters, or notes home telling me what students have been learning and doing in school
d. Contact me if my child is struggling academically
e. Contact me if my child misbehaves or breaks school rules

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* 10. Please mark the extent to which you agree or disagree with each statement:

  Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
a. When I reach the school's automated phone system, I am easily put in contact with appropriate personnel
b. When school personnel answer my phone call, they are professional and helpful
c. The school staff responds to my concerns promptly
SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT - ACADEMICS

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* 11. Please mark the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements:

  Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
a. I believe the school staff cares about my child
b. My child's school work is challenging
c. My child's school provides engaging lessons
d. My child has opportunities for extra help
e. The school staff has high expectations for all children
f. The school meets the academic needs of my child
g. The teachers expect quality work from my child
h. The school provides opportunities for me to be involved in my child's education

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* 12. What technology hardware would you like to see our district use as a part of your child's learning? Check all that apply.

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* 13. Are there any skills you feel your child needs to better utilize technology? (e.g.: typing, safely browsing the internet, etc...)

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* 14. How knowledgeable are you about Digital Citizenship?

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* 15. I am interested in learning more about Digital Citizenship and online safety for my child.

SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT - SAFETY

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* 16. Please mark the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements:

  Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
a. My child feels safe at school
b. My child's school provides a safe and secure learning environment
c. My child's school addresses my concerns regarding bullying
d. I feel the campus rules and expectations are clearly communicated
e. I feel the campus has adequate resources to help students in an emergency crisis
f. I feel the campus is free of hazards that can cause accidental injury

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* 17. We welcome additional comments. Please let us know how we are doing.

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