Understanding PCCS - A survey for current parents

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* 1. What campus does your child currently attend? If you have more than one child at the school, please check all campuses that apply. Also, if you have had a child graduate, please check that box.

Elementary

Secondary

Alumna/Alumnus

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* 2. What are the top decision factors in choosing the right school for your child? Please rank in order of importance with 1 being the highest and 12 being the lowest.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Challenging curriculum	Challenging curriculum 1	Challenging curriculum 2	Challenging curriculum 3	Challenging curriculum 4	Challenging curriculum 5	Challenging curriculum 6	Challenging curriculum 7	Challenging curriculum 8	Challenging curriculum 9	Challenging curriculum 10	Challenging curriculum 11	Challenging curriculum 12
Core Knowledge curriculum	Core Knowledge curriculum 1	Core Knowledge curriculum 2	Core Knowledge curriculum 3	Core Knowledge curriculum 4	Core Knowledge curriculum 5	Core Knowledge curriculum 6	Core Knowledge curriculum 7	Core Knowledge curriculum 8	Core Knowledge curriculum 9	Core Knowledge curriculum 10	Core Knowledge curriculum 11	Core Knowledge curriculum 12
Dedicated, high-quality teachers	Dedicated, high-quality teachers 1	Dedicated, high-quality teachers 2	Dedicated, high-quality teachers 3	Dedicated, high-quality teachers 4	Dedicated, high-quality teachers 5	Dedicated, high-quality teachers 6	Dedicated, high-quality teachers 7	Dedicated, high-quality teachers 8	Dedicated, high-quality teachers 9	Dedicated, high-quality teachers 10	Dedicated, high-quality teachers 11	Dedicated, high-quality teachers 12
Environment conducive to learning	Environment conducive to learning 1	Environment conducive to learning 2	Environment conducive to learning 3	Environment conducive to learning 4	Environment conducive to learning 5	Environment conducive to learning 6	Environment conducive to learning 7	Environment conducive to learning 8	Environment conducive to learning 9	Environment conducive to learning 10	Environment conducive to learning 11	Environment conducive to learning 12
College Prep program	College Prep program 1	College Prep program 2	College Prep program 3	College Prep program 4	College Prep program 5	College Prep program 6	College Prep program 7	College Prep program 8	College Prep program 9	College Prep program 10	College Prep program 11	College Prep program 12
High-achieving student body	High-achieving student body 1	High-achieving student body 2	High-achieving student body 3	High-achieving student body 4	High-achieving student body 5	High-achieving student body 6	High-achieving student body 7	High-achieving student body 8	High-achieving student body 9	High-achieving student body 10	High-achieving student body 11	High-achieving student body 12
Fine Arts program	Fine Arts program 1	Fine Arts program 2	Fine Arts program 3	Fine Arts program 4	Fine Arts program 5	Fine Arts program 6	Fine Arts program 7	Fine Arts program 8	Fine Arts program 9	Fine Arts program 10	Fine Arts program 11	Fine Arts program 12
Extra-curricular activities (athletics, clubs, etc...)	Extra-curricular activities (athletics, clubs, etc...) 1	Extra-curricular activities (athletics, clubs, etc...) 2	Extra-curricular activities (athletics, clubs, etc...) 3	Extra-curricular activities (athletics, clubs, etc...) 4	Extra-curricular activities (athletics, clubs, etc...) 5	Extra-curricular activities (athletics, clubs, etc...) 6	Extra-curricular activities (athletics, clubs, etc...) 7	Extra-curricular activities (athletics, clubs, etc...) 8	Extra-curricular activities (athletics, clubs, etc...) 9	Extra-curricular activities (athletics, clubs, etc...) 10	Extra-curricular activities (athletics, clubs, etc...) 11	Extra-curricular activities (athletics, clubs, etc...) 12
A focus on building students with strong character, morals, and values	A focus on building students with strong character, morals, and values 1	A focus on building students with strong character, morals, and values 2	A focus on building students with strong character, morals, and values 3	A focus on building students with strong character, morals, and values 4	A focus on building students with strong character, morals, and values 5	A focus on building students with strong character, morals, and values 6	A focus on building students with strong character, morals, and values 7	A focus on building students with strong character, morals, and values 8	A focus on building students with strong character, morals, and values 9	A focus on building students with strong character, morals, and values 10	A focus on building students with strong character, morals, and values 11	A focus on building students with strong character, morals, and values 12
Opportunity for community and parent involvement	Opportunity for community and parent involvement 1	Opportunity for community and parent involvement 2	Opportunity for community and parent involvement 3	Opportunity for community and parent involvement 4	Opportunity for community and parent involvement 5	Opportunity for community and parent involvement 6	Opportunity for community and parent involvement 7	Opportunity for community and parent involvement 8	Opportunity for community and parent involvement 9	Opportunity for community and parent involvement 10	Opportunity for community and parent involvement 11	Opportunity for community and parent involvement 12
Well-rounded education	Well-rounded education 1	Well-rounded education 2	Well-rounded education 3	Well-rounded education 4	Well-rounded education 5	Well-rounded education 6	Well-rounded education 7	Well-rounded education 8	Well-rounded education 9	Well-rounded education 10	Well-rounded education 11	Well-rounded education 12
Reasonable cost	Reasonable cost 1	Reasonable cost 2	Reasonable cost 3	Reasonable cost 4	Reasonable cost 5	Reasonable cost 6	Reasonable cost 7	Reasonable cost 8	Reasonable cost 9	Reasonable cost 10	Reasonable cost 11	Reasonable cost 12

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What are the most important educational goals that a school needs to provide to your child? Please rank in order of importance with 1 being the highest and 8 being the lowest.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Challenge my child	Challenge my child 1	Challenge my child 2	Challenge my child 3	Challenge my child 4	Challenge my child 5	Challenge my child 6	Challenge my child 7	Challenge my child 8
Help my child develop/maintain a love of learning	Help my child develop/maintain a love of learning 1	Help my child develop/maintain a love of learning 2	Help my child develop/maintain a love of learning 3	Help my child develop/maintain a love of learning 4	Help my child develop/maintain a love of learning 5	Help my child develop/maintain a love of learning 6	Help my child develop/maintain a love of learning 7	Help my child develop/maintain a love of learning 8
Give my child a well-rounded education	Give my child a well-rounded education 1	Give my child a well-rounded education 2	Give my child a well-rounded education 3	Give my child a well-rounded education 4	Give my child a well-rounded education 5	Give my child a well-rounded education 6	Give my child a well-rounded education 7	Give my child a well-rounded education 8
Encourage my child to succeed and bloom	Encourage my child to succeed and bloom 1	Encourage my child to succeed and bloom 2	Encourage my child to succeed and bloom 3	Encourage my child to succeed and bloom 4	Encourage my child to succeed and bloom 5	Encourage my child to succeed and bloom 6	Encourage my child to succeed and bloom 7	Encourage my child to succeed and bloom 8
Get my child help and attention to succeed	Get my child help and attention to succeed 1	Get my child help and attention to succeed 2	Get my child help and attention to succeed 3	Get my child help and attention to succeed 4	Get my child help and attention to succeed 5	Get my child help and attention to succeed 6	Get my child help and attention to succeed 7	Get my child help and attention to succeed 8
Get my child into a top-tier college	Get my child into a top-tier college 1	Get my child into a top-tier college 2	Get my child into a top-tier college 3	Get my child into a top-tier college 4	Get my child into a top-tier college 5	Get my child into a top-tier college 6	Get my child into a top-tier college 7	Get my child into a top-tier college 8
Help my child learn to be a person of strong moral character	Help my child learn to be a person of strong moral character 1	Help my child learn to be a person of strong moral character 2	Help my child learn to be a person of strong moral character 3	Help my child learn to be a person of strong moral character 4	Help my child learn to be a person of strong moral character 5	Help my child learn to be a person of strong moral character 6	Help my child learn to be a person of strong moral character 7	Help my child learn to be a person of strong moral character 8
Help my child learn to be responsible	Help my child learn to be responsible 1	Help my child learn to be responsible 2	Help my child learn to be responsible 3	Help my child learn to be responsible 4	Help my child learn to be responsible 5	Help my child learn to be responsible 6	Help my child learn to be responsible 7	Help my child learn to be responsible 8

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* 4. The school lives its mission. (Copy and paste the following link to your browser to read the mission statement: http://pccharter.teamcfa.org/pages/about/356/mission_statement.)

I agree

Sometimes

I disagree

I don't know

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* 5. The school is a welcoming community.

I agree

Sometimes

I disagree

I don't know

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* 6. The school is a safe environment for my child to learn and grow.

I agree

Sometimes

I disagree

I don't know

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* 7. The academic needs of each student are addressed effectively.

I agree

Sometimes

I disagree

I don't know

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* 8. The educational program is challenging for a broad range of students.

I agree

Sometimes

I disagree

I don't know

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* 9. The educational program is responsive to various student learning abilities.

I agree

Sometimes

I disagree

I don't know

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* 10. Teachers are well qualified for their work.

I agree

Sometimes

I disagree

I don't know

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* 11. Teachers are committed to their work.

I agree

Sometimes

I disagree

I don't know

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* 12. The administration is responsive to parental concerns.

I agree

Sometimes

I disagree

I don't know

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* 13. The school's code of conduct is articulated clearly.

I agree

I disagree

I don't know

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* 14. When a violation of the code of conduct occurs, are the consequences administered fairly?

I agree

Sometimes

I disagree

I don't know

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* 15. Every student is given the opportunity to participate in extra-curricular activities (organizations, clubs, athletics, etc.).

I agree

Sometimes

I disagree

I don't know

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* 16. The fine arts program enhances my child's educational experience.

I agree

Sometimes

I disagree

I don't know

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* 17. Every student is given the opportunity to learn about character development and put those skills to practice.

I agree

Sometimes

I disagree

I don't know

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* 18. The faculty uses technology in the classroom to introduce and reinforce new concepts.

I agree

Sometimes

I disagree

I don't know

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* 19. Students are given clear expectations with regard to safety and use of the internet.

I agree

Sometimes

I disagree

I don't know

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* 20. My student has displayed increased technology skills/knowledge.

I agree

Sometimes

I disagree

I don't know

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* 21. The school provides adequate opportunities for parents to be involved.

I agree

Sometimes

I disagree

I don't know

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* 22. Is there value to Piedmont Community Charter School being a Challenge Foundation Academy?

I agree

Sometimes

I disagree

I don't know

Other (please specify)

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* 23. In terms of communications between the school and the parents, what are your thoughts on the following mediums:

	Would like more	Right amount	Use less	Discontinue
Email	Email Would like more	Email Right amount	Email Use less	Email Discontinue
Newsletter	Newsletter Would like more	Newsletter Right amount	Newsletter Use less	Newsletter Discontinue
Face-to-Face	Face-to-Face Would like more	Face-to-Face Right amount	Face-to-Face Use less	Face-to-Face Discontinue
Phone	Phone Would like more	Phone Right amount	Phone Use less	Phone Discontinue
Automated phone messages	Automated phone messages Would like more	Automated phone messages Right amount	Automated phone messages Use less	Automated phone messages Discontinue
Text	Text Would like more	Text Right amount	Text Use less	Text Discontinue
Teachers' Webpages	Teachers' Webpages Would like more	Teachers' Webpages Right amount	Teachers' Webpages Use less	Teachers' Webpages Discontinue
Website	Website Would like more	Website Right amount	Website Use less	Website Discontinue
Facebook	Facebook Would like more	Facebook Right amount	Facebook Use less	Facebook Discontinue

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* 24. My overall experience with the school is positive.

Yes

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* 25. My child's overall experience is positive.

Yes

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* 26. I would recommend the school to other parents for their children.

Yes

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* 27. As a college preparatory charter school, what actions and/or programs would you recommend that the administration and board consider to make PCCS a better school now and in the future?

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* 28. As a college preparatory charter school, are there any existing initiatives or programs that you would recommend that the administration and board consider reducing or removing that will make PCCS better now and in the future?

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* 29. When your child graduates from high school, what are the top 3 characteristics and skills he/she will need to be successful in college, graduate school, and beyond?

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* 30. If you were to ask a member outside the PCCS community to describe the school, what are they likely to say?

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* 31. In order to provide the outstanding education and experience that the students receive at PCCS, the administration and board may need to raise additional funds to cover the shortfall between what PCCS receives from the state and what it actually costs to educate each student. In your opinion, what is the best approach to fundraising?

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* 32. Your answers to this survey are anonymous, but if you would like to have a personal conversation about these topics or participate in a focus group, please provide your name and the best way to contact you.