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Diocesan Catholic School Survey- Parents
Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Your responses will help us develop a stronger, more enriching relationship with our families.
1.
What is it about Catholic school that attracts you? Please rank your answers with 1 being the most important.
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2
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7
8
Catholic identity
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Academic rigor
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Small class sizes
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2
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5
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7
8
Strong moral formation
1
2
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5
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7
8
Safe environment
1
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8
Traditional education
1
2
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7
8
Parental Engagement/Partnership
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Strong sense of community
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Other (please specify)
2.
When did you start researching Catholic schools?
Only weeks before enrolling my cihld
Months before enrolling my child
I always knew I would send my child to Catholic school.
3.
What time of year did you start looking at Catholic schools?
Spring
Summer
Winter
Fall
I don't remember
4.
Did you look at other non-public (private or charter) schools before making your decision to enroll?
Yes
No
5.
How many different schools did you look at, including public school?
1-3
4-5
More than 5
6.
When researching a Catholic school, where is the FIRST place you go?
School's Social Media
School's Website
Online Reviews
Call, visit, or drive by the school
Ask a friend/relative who has/had children attend
Other (please specify)
7.
How many children do you have?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7 or more
8.
Do you have school-aged children (3yrs+) that are NOT attending Catholic school?
Yes
No
9.
If yes, what influenced this decision?
10.
Did either you or your spouse attend Catholic school?
Yes, I did
Yes, my spouse did
Yes, both my spouse and I did
No
11.
Do you live in the same town as the school your child attends?
Yes
No
12.
Was proximity to your home a factor in choosing a school?
Yes
No
13.
Was proximity to your work a factor in choosing a school?
Yes
No
14.
Was tuition assistance (grants, financial aid) a factor in your decision to enroll?
Yes
No
15.
Are you or your spouse Catholic?
Yes, I am
Yes, my spouse is
Yes, both my spouse and I are
No
16.
If yes, do you regularly attend Mass (i.e. Sunday obligation)?
Yes
No
17.
If you could use one word to describe your Catholic school, what would it be?
18.
Do you feel that the education your child(ren) receive(s) surpasses that of other schools?
Yes
No
Comment:
19.
Do you talk about/refer other families to your child's school?
Yes
No
20.
What do you feel is most important to the future of Catholic education in NH?
21.
Without giving us the school name, please share your thoughts about your child's Catholic school.
22.
Did you know that the Diocese of Manchester has two summer overnight camps, Camp Fatima and Camp Bernadette?
Yes
No
23.
If yes, has your child attended one of these camps?
Yes
No
24.
If the Catholic Schools Office provided greater resources for parenting, teen social issues, cultural challenges, etc. as a way to enhance our partnership, would this be of interest to you?
Yes
No
What other resources would you like to see?