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Hightower PTA - School of Excellence Survey
1.
Our school has friendly signs inside and outside in multiple languages.
Unknown
Never
Sometimes
Frequently
Always
2.
Our school translates communications and provides interpreters as needed.
Unknown
Never
Sometimes
Frequently
Always
3.
Our school encourages families to volunteer.
Unknown
Never
Sometimes
Frequently
Always
4.
Our school shows respect to all families regardless of differences (e.g. age, gender, race, cultural background).
Unknown
Never
Sometimes
Frequently
Always
5.
Our school communicates with families in multiple ways (e.g., email, phone, website).
Unknown
Never
Sometimes
Frequently
Always
6.
Our school provides clear, two-way conversations about student progress or needs.
Unknown
Never
Sometimes
Frequently
Always
7.
Our school helps families understand how they can support their child’s learning.
Unknown
Never
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Frequently
Always
8.
Our school involves parents in planning for student transitions (e.g. middle school, high school, post-secondary, careers).
Unknown
Never
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Frequently
Always
9.
Our school uses technology to meet the needs of today’s students.
Unknown
Never
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Frequently
Always
10.
Our school includes students as active participants in discussions of expectations and work quality (e.g. parent teacher conferences).
Unknown
Never
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Frequently
Always
11.
Our school explains the academic standards and how the curriculum is connected to those standards.
Unknown
Never
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Frequently
Always
12.
Our school informs and encourages families to advocate for students at the school, local, state or national level.
Unknown
Never
Sometimes
Frequently
Always
13.
Our school listens to families’ concerns and demonstrates a genuine interest in developing solutions.
Unknown
Never
Sometimes
Frequently
Always
14.
Our school provides information on family rights and responsibilities under federal and state laws.
Unknown
Never
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Frequently
Always
15.
Our school establishes policies that recognize and respect diversity (e.g. cultural, ethnic, religious, socioeconomic).
Unknown
Never
Sometimes
Frequently
Always
16.
Our school considers families to be equal partners in decision making (e.g. policy, curricula, budget, safety, personnel).
Unknown
Never
Sometimes
Frequently
Always
17.
Our school provides families with information on our school improvement plan.
Unknown
Never
Sometimes
Frequently
Always
18.
Our school distributes information on community resources that serve the needs of families within the community.
Unknown
Never
Sometimes
Frequently
Always
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
20.
Our school is a central part of the community.
Unknown
Never
Sometimes
Frequently
Always
21.
Are you a member of the Hightower PTA?
Yes
No
If not, why not?
22.
Are you aware that joining PTA provides financial support for our school and does NOT require volunteering or meeting attendance?
Yes
No
Comments:
23.
If you are not a member, what could the PTA do to encourage you to join the PTA at Hightower?
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
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
26.
Does the PTA make you feel welcome to volunteer at Hightower?
Yes
No
Comments
27.
Do you feel that volunteer opportunities are communicated well?
Yes
No
Comments
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)
29.
If you do not volunteer at Hightower, what could the PTA do to encourage you to volunteer at Hightower?
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