Hightower PTA - School of Excellence Survey Question Title * 1. Our school has friendly signs inside and outside in multiple languages. Unknown Never Sometimes Frequently Always OK Question Title * 2. Our school translates communications and provides interpreters as needed. Unknown Never Sometimes Frequently Always OK Question Title * 3. Our school encourages families to volunteer. Unknown Never Sometimes Frequently Always OK Question Title * 4. Our school shows respect to all families regardless of differences (e.g. age, gender, race, cultural background). Unknown Never Sometimes Frequently Always OK Question Title * 5. Our school communicates with families in multiple ways (e.g., email, phone, website). Unknown Never Sometimes Frequently Always OK Question Title * 6. Our school provides clear, two-way conversations about student progress or needs. Unknown Never Sometimes Frequently Always OK Question Title * 7. Our school helps families understand how they can support their child’s learning. Unknown Never Sometimes Frequently Always OK Question Title * 8. Our school involves parents in planning for student transitions (e.g. middle school, high school, post-secondary, careers). Unknown Never Sometimes Frequently Always OK Question Title * 9. Our school uses technology to meet the needs of today’s students. Unknown Never Sometimes Frequently Always OK Question Title * 10. Our school includes students as active participants in discussions of expectations and work quality (e.g. parent teacher conferences). Unknown Never Sometimes Frequently Always OK Question Title * 11. Our school explains the academic standards and how the curriculum is connected to those standards. Unknown Never Sometimes Frequently Always OK Question Title * 12. Our school informs and encourages families to advocate for students at the school, local, state or national level. Unknown Never Sometimes Frequently Always OK Question Title * 13. Our school listens to families’ concerns and demonstrates a genuine interest in developing solutions. Unknown Never Sometimes Frequently Always OK Question Title * 14. Our school provides information on family rights and responsibilities under federal and state laws. Unknown Never Sometimes Frequently Always OK Question Title * 15. Our school establishes policies that recognize and respect diversity (e.g. cultural, ethnic, religious, socioeconomic). Unknown Never Sometimes Frequently Always OK Question Title * 16. Our school considers families to be equal partners in decision making (e.g. policy, curricula, budget, safety, personnel). Unknown Never Sometimes Frequently Always OK Question Title * 17. Our school provides families with information on our school improvement plan. Unknown Never Sometimes Frequently Always OK Question Title * 18. Our school distributes information on community resources that serve the needs of families within the community. Unknown Never Sometimes Frequently Always OK Question Title * 19. Our school has partnerships with local businesses, community organizations and service groups to advance student learning, or assist the school or families. Unknown Never Sometimes Frequently Always OK Question Title * 20. Our school is a central part of the community. Unknown Never Sometimes Frequently Always OK Question Title * 21. Are you a member of the Hightower PTA? Yes No If not, why not? OK Question Title * 22. Are you aware that joining PTA provides financial support for our school and does NOT require volunteering or meeting attendance? Yes No Comments: OK Question Title * 23. If you are not a member, what could the PTA do to encourage you to join the PTA at Hightower? OK Question Title * 24. Are you aware that Hightower PTA membership dues of $10-$15 per family pay for student field trips, class parties, agendas, school programs, grants to teachers, technology for the school, as well as many other things? Yes No OK Question Title * 25. Are you satisfied with the programs offered by the PTA, such as Bicycle Rodeo, Family Picnic, Cultural Diversity, FitFest Color Run, Veteran’s Day, Banking Day, Class Parties, Bluebonnet Breakfast? Yes No Comments OK Question Title * 26. Does the PTA make you feel welcome to volunteer at Hightower? Yes No Comments OK Question Title * 27. Do you feel that volunteer opportunities are communicated well? Yes No Comments OK Question Title * 28. If you do not volunteer at Hightower, which, if any, are the reasons why you don’t currently volunteer at Hightower? Please select all that apply. Not enough spare time Not the right skills/experience Don't know how to find out about getting involved Worried I wouldn't fit in with other people involved Family obligations Language/cultural barrier Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 29. If you do not volunteer at Hightower, what could the PTA do to encourage you to volunteer at Hightower? OK THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME! CLICK TO SUBMIT.