LET'S REBUILD TOGETHER !
TEACHER SURVEY ON EDUCATION

On April 21, 2018, the School District of the City of Highland Park was released from emergency management and state control.

We are seeking input from our teachers and staff about our school and school district. Data collected from this survey will be used to assist us in developing a plan to rebuild our district. Please take a few minutes to share your ideas and suggestions by completing the survey below. Your participation is greatly appreciated!

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* 1. How long have you worked at Renaissance Academy?

Less than 1 year

1 - 2 years

3 years

4 - 6 years

7 or more years

I previously worked in the School District of the City of Highland Park
(please indicate the number of years below)

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* 2. Do you live in Highland Park?

Yes

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* 3. How long have you lived in Highland Park?

Less than 5 years

6 - 10 years

11 - 20 years

More than 20 years

I do not reside in Highland Park

I previously lived in Highland Park.
(please indicate the number of years below)

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* 4. What grade do you teach?

Pre-K

1st Grade

2nd Grade

3rd Grade

4th Grade

5th Grade

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

I'm not a teacher.

All

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* 5. What subject(s) do you teach?

Math

Science

Social Studies

English/Language Arts

Computers/Technology

Special Education

Support Staff

I do not teach.

Other

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* 6. Do you personally have a child(ren) who currently attend(s) one of the following? (select all that apply)

Renaissance Academy

Private School

Home School

George Washington Carver Academy

A charter school in another district

A public school in another district

A cyber or on-line program

No children

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* 7. Please select the answer that best describes your opinion of Highland Park Renaissance Academy...

	Very Satisfied	Satisfied	Dissatisfied	Very Dissatisfied	N/A
Prepares students for success	Prepares students for success Very Satisfied	Prepares students for success Satisfied	Prepares students for success Dissatisfied	Prepares students for success Very Dissatisfied	Prepares students for success N/A
Maintains facilities	Maintains facilities Very Satisfied	Maintains facilities Satisfied	Maintains facilities Dissatisfied	Maintains facilities Very Dissatisfied	Maintains facilities N/A
Addresses students' needs	Addresses students' needs Very Satisfied	Addresses students' needs Satisfied	Addresses students' needs Dissatisfied	Addresses students' needs Very Dissatisfied	Addresses students' needs N/A
Communicates with community	Communicates with community Very Satisfied	Communicates with community Satisfied	Communicates with community Dissatisfied	Communicates with community Very Dissatisfied	Communicates with community N/A
Reflects values of the community	Reflects values of the community Very Satisfied	Reflects values of the community Satisfied	Reflects values of the community Dissatisfied	Reflects values of the community Very Dissatisfied	Reflects values of the community N/A
Meal quality	Meal quality Very Satisfied	Meal quality Satisfied	Meal quality Dissatisfied	Meal quality Very Dissatisfied	Meal quality N/A
Before and after-school programming	Before and after-school programming Very Satisfied	Before and after-school programming Satisfied	Before and after-school programming Dissatisfied	Before and after-school programming Very Dissatisfied	Before and after-school programming N/A
Sports programming	Sports programming Very Satisfied	Sports programming Satisfied	Sports programming Dissatisfied	Sports programming Very Dissatisfied	Sports programming N/A
Fine and performing arts programming	Fine and performing arts programming Very Satisfied	Fine and performing arts programming Satisfied	Fine and performing arts programming Dissatisfied	Fine and performing arts programming Very Dissatisfied	Fine and performing arts programming N/A
Special education services	Special education services Very Satisfied	Special education services Satisfied	Special education services Dissatisfied	Special education services Very Dissatisfied	Special education services N/A
School leadership	School leadership Very Satisfied	School leadership Satisfied	School leadership Dissatisfied	School leadership Very Dissatisfied	School leadership N/A
Transportation options	Transportation options Very Satisfied	Transportation options Satisfied	Transportation options Dissatisfied	Transportation options Very Dissatisfied	Transportation options N/A
Pre-school program (4 year olds)	Pre-school program (4 year olds) Very Satisfied	Pre-school program (4 year olds) Satisfied	Pre-school program (4 year olds) Dissatisfied	Pre-school program (4 year olds) Very Dissatisfied	Pre-school program (4 year olds) N/A
Curriculum and instruction	Curriculum and instruction Very Satisfied	Curriculum and instruction Satisfied	Curriculum and instruction Dissatisfied	Curriculum and instruction Very Dissatisfied	Curriculum and instruction N/A
Gifted education programs	Gifted education programs Very Satisfied	Gifted education programs Satisfied	Gifted education programs Dissatisfied	Gifted education programs Very Dissatisfied	Gifted education programs N/A

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* 8. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?

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* 9. How much actual input do you have over the following areas of your planning and teaching?

	No Input	Minor Input	Moderate Input	A Great Deal of Input
Selecting textbooks and other materials	Selecting textbooks and other materials No Input	Selecting textbooks and other materials Minor Input	Selecting textbooks and other materials Moderate Input	Selecting textbooks and other materials A Great Deal of Input	Selecting textbooks and other materials
Selecting content, topics and skills to be taught	Selecting content, topics and skills to be taught No Input	Selecting content, topics and skills to be taught Minor Input	Selecting content, topics and skills to be taught Moderate Input	Selecting content, topics and skills to be taught A Great Deal of Input	Selecting content, topics and skills to be taught
Selecting teaching techniques	Selecting teaching techniques No Input	Selecting teaching techniques Minor Input	Selecting teaching techniques Moderate Input	Selecting teaching techniques A Great Deal of Input	Selecting teaching techniques
Evaluating and grading students	Evaluating and grading students No Input	Evaluating and grading students Minor Input	Evaluating and grading students Moderate Input	Evaluating and grading students A Great Deal of Input	Evaluating and grading students
Discipling students	Discipling students No Input	Discipling students Minor Input	Discipling students Moderate Input	Discipling students A Great Deal of Input	Discipling students
Building maintenance and upkeep	Building maintenance and upkeep No Input	Building maintenance and upkeep Minor Input	Building maintenance and upkeep Moderate Input	Building maintenance and upkeep A Great Deal of Input	Building maintenance and upkeep
Extra-curricular activities	Extra-curricular activities No Input	Extra-curricular activities Minor Input	Extra-curricular activities Moderate Input	Extra-curricular activities A Great Deal of Input	Extra-curricular activities
School improvement	School improvement No Input	School improvement Minor Input	School improvement Moderate Input	School improvement A Great Deal of Input	School improvement

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* 10. In your opinion, please indicate the level of importance of the following for Highland Park students...

	Very important	Important	Not at all important
Students' social/emotional development	Students' social/emotional development Very important	Students' social/emotional development Important	Students' social/emotional development Not at all important
Student achievement on standardized test	Student achievement on standardized test Very important	Student achievement on standardized test Important	Student achievement on standardized test Not at all important
Quality of teaching staff	Quality of teaching staff Very important	Quality of teaching staff Important	Quality of teaching staff Not at all important
School safety and security	School safety and security Very important	School safety and security Important	School safety and security Not at all important
Field trips	Field trips Very important	Field trips Important	Field trips Not at all important
Student growth	Student growth Very important	Student growth Important	Student growth Not at all important
Opportunities for student community service projects	Opportunities for student community service projects Very important	Opportunities for student community service projects Important	Opportunities for student community service projects Not at all important
Sports/extracurricular activities	Sports/extracurricular activities Very important	Sports/extracurricular activities Important	Sports/extracurricular activities Not at all important
Fine arts and performing arts	Fine arts and performing arts Very important	Fine arts and performing arts Important	Fine arts and performing arts Not at all important
Career and technical education	Career and technical education Very important	Career and technical education Important	Career and technical education Not at all important
Foreign exchange programming	Foreign exchange programming Very important	Foreign exchange programming Important	Foreign exchange programming Not at all important
Dual enrollment with colleges/universities (early college credits)	Dual enrollment with colleges/universities (early college credits) Very important	Dual enrollment with colleges/universities (early college credits) Important	Dual enrollment with colleges/universities (early college credits) Not at all important
Access to technology	Access to technology Very important	Access to technology Important	Access to technology Not at all important
Community partnerships	Community partnerships Very important	Community partnerships Important	Community partnerships Not at all important
Cyber education	Cyber education Very important	Cyber education Important	Cyber education Not at all important
STEM/robotics	STEM/robotics Very important	STEM/robotics Important	STEM/robotics Not at all important
Head-Start/early childhood programs	Head-Start/early childhood programs Very important	Head-Start/early childhood programs Important	Head-Start/early childhood programs Not at all important
Student uniforms	Student uniforms Very important	Student uniforms Important	Student uniforms Not at all important

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* 11. How open are you to the following...

	Very Open	Open	Neutral	Not Open
Year-round schools	Year-round schools Very Open	Year-round schools Open	Year-round schools Neutral	Year-round schools Not Open
Extended school days	Extended school days Very Open	Extended school days Open	Extended school days Neutral	Extended school days Not Open
Boarding school	Boarding school Very Open	Boarding school Open	Boarding school Neutral	Boarding school Not Open
Military/strict discipline school	Military/strict discipline school Very Open	Military/strict discipline school Open	Military/strict discipline school Neutral	Military/strict discipline school Not Open
Trade school	Trade school Very Open	Trade school Open	Trade school Neutral	Trade school Not Open

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* 12. Would you like to provide us with your contact information? Thank you!

Name

Address

Address 2

City/Town

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number

	Strongly Agree	Somewhat Agree	Somewhat Disagree	Strongly Disagree
I am satisfied with the length of the school day.	I am satisfied with the length of the school day. Strongly Agree	I am satisfied with the length of the school day. Somewhat Agree	I am satisfied with the length of the school day. Somewhat Disagree	I am satisfied with the length of the school day. Strongly Disagree
The school principal is supportive and encouraging.	The school principal is supportive and encouraging. Strongly Agree	The school principal is supportive and encouraging. Somewhat Agree	The school principal is supportive and encouraging. Somewhat Disagree	The school principal is supportive and encouraging. Strongly Disagree
The curriculum appropriately challenges students.	The curriculum appropriately challenges students. Strongly Agree	The curriculum appropriately challenges students. Somewhat Agree	The curriculum appropriately challenges students. Somewhat Disagree	The curriculum appropriately challenges students. Strongly Disagree
I receive a great deal of support from parents.	I receive a great deal of support from parents. Strongly Agree	I receive a great deal of support from parents. Somewhat Agree	I receive a great deal of support from parents. Somewhat Disagree	I receive a great deal of support from parents. Strongly Disagree
Necessary materials such as textbooks, supplies and copy machines are available as needed by the staff.	Necessary materials such as textbooks, supplies and copy machines are available as needed by the staff. Strongly Agree	Necessary materials such as textbooks, supplies and copy machines are available as needed by the staff. Somewhat Agree	Necessary materials such as textbooks, supplies and copy machines are available as needed by the staff. Somewhat Disagree	Necessary materials such as textbooks, supplies and copy machines are available as needed by the staff. Strongly Disagree
The principal knows what kind of school she wants and communicates it to the staff.	The principal knows what kind of school she wants and communicates it to the staff. Strongly Agree	The principal knows what kind of school she wants and communicates it to the staff. Somewhat Agree	The principal knows what kind of school she wants and communicates it to the staff. Somewhat Disagree	The principal knows what kind of school she wants and communicates it to the staff. Strongly Disagree
The principal enforces school rules for student conduct and backs me up when I need it.	The principal enforces school rules for student conduct and backs me up when I need it. Strongly Agree	The principal enforces school rules for student conduct and backs me up when I need it. Somewhat Agree	The principal enforces school rules for student conduct and backs me up when I need it. Somewhat Disagree	The principal enforces school rules for student conduct and backs me up when I need it. Strongly Disagree
Students are excited about attending Renassiance Academy.	Students are excited about attending Renassiance Academy. Strongly Agree	Students are excited about attending Renassiance Academy. Somewhat Agree	Students are excited about attending Renassiance Academy. Somewhat Disagree	Students are excited about attending Renassiance Academy. Strongly Disagree
There's opportunities for professional development that align with my needs.	There's opportunities for professional development that align with my needs. Strongly Agree	There's opportunities for professional development that align with my needs. Somewhat Agree	There's opportunities for professional development that align with my needs. Somewhat Disagree	There's opportunities for professional development that align with my needs. Strongly Disagree
Faculty and staff members are recognized for a job well done.	Faculty and staff members are recognized for a job well done. Strongly Agree	Faculty and staff members are recognized for a job well done. Somewhat Agree	Faculty and staff members are recognized for a job well done. Somewhat Disagree	Faculty and staff members are recognized for a job well done. Strongly Disagree
A positive and supportive culture and climate has been established.	A positive and supportive culture and climate has been established. Strongly Agree	A positive and supportive culture and climate has been established. Somewhat Agree	A positive and supportive culture and climate has been established. Somewhat Disagree	A positive and supportive culture and climate has been established. Strongly Disagree
The mangament company is supportive.	The mangament company is supportive. Strongly Agree	The mangament company is supportive. Somewhat Agree	The mangament company is supportive. Somewhat Disagree	The mangament company is supportive. Strongly Disagree
Salary compensation is competitive.	Salary compensation is competitive. Strongly Agree	Salary compensation is competitive. Somewhat Agree	Salary compensation is competitive. Somewhat Disagree	Salary compensation is competitive. Strongly Disagree
The facilities are well-maintained and conducive for teaching and learning.	The facilities are well-maintained and conducive for teaching and learning. Strongly Agree	The facilities are well-maintained and conducive for teaching and learning. Somewhat Agree	The facilities are well-maintained and conducive for teaching and learning. Somewhat Disagree	The facilities are well-maintained and conducive for teaching and learning. Strongly Disagree
The environment is safe and secure.	The environment is safe and secure. Strongly Agree	The environment is safe and secure. Somewhat Agree	The environment is safe and secure. Somewhat Disagree	The environment is safe and secure. Strongly Disagree
Students and teachers have access to state-of-the-art technology.	Students and teachers have access to state-of-the-art technology. Strongly Agree	Students and teachers have access to state-of-the-art technology. Somewhat Agree	Students and teachers have access to state-of-the-art technology. Somewhat Disagree	Students and teachers have access to state-of-the-art technology. Strongly Disagree
Textbooks and resources are up-to-date.	Textbooks and resources are up-to-date. Strongly Agree	Textbooks and resources are up-to-date. Somewhat Agree	Textbooks and resources are up-to-date. Somewhat Disagree	Textbooks and resources are up-to-date. Strongly Disagree
The cafeteria serves quality and well-balanced meals.	The cafeteria serves quality and well-balanced meals. Strongly Agree	The cafeteria serves quality and well-balanced meals. Somewhat Agree	The cafeteria serves quality and well-balanced meals. Somewhat Disagree	The cafeteria serves quality and well-balanced meals. Strongly Disagree

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* 1. How long have you worked at Renaissance Academy?

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* 2. Do you live in Highland Park?

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* 3. How long have you lived in Highland Park?

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* 4. What grade do you teach?

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* 5. What subject(s) do you teach?

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* 6. Do you personally have a child(ren) who currently attend(s) one of the following? (select all that apply)

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* 7. Please select the answer that best describes your opinion of Highland Park Renaissance Academy...

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* 8. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?

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* 9. How much actual input do you have over the following areas of your planning and teaching?

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* 10. In your opinion, please indicate the level of importance of the following for Highland Park students...

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* 11. How open are you to the following...

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* 12. Would you like to provide us with your contact information? Thank you!

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* 13. Do you have any other comments, questions, or concerns?