1. Tacoma Public Schools Parent Climate Survey

 
This survey is designed to get your opinions concerning some aspects of school climate and your attitudes concerning your child’s school. Your input is very important. Your responses are strictly anonymous and you will not be asked to identify yourself at any time during the survey. Thank you, in advance, for taking the time to respond.
 
 
 
If you have a student at two or more schools you can select all that apply or select one school and take the survey more than once for each school. 

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* 1. Which school(s) does your child(ren) attend?

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* 2. Please select the response that best describes your feelings about high expectations at your child's school.

  Almost Always Often True Sometimes True Seldom True Almost Never True
The improvement goals of this school are shared with all parents
The schoolwork my child is assigned is relevant to his/her future success
This school believes and expects that all students can meet state standards
The principal or other administrators at this school listen to my ideas/concerns
I am informed about progress toward the improvement goals of this school
School employees are respectful and courteous of one another
Communication with this school meets my family's needs
Struggling students receive early intervention and additional help at this school
My child feels safe at school
My child's teacher informs me, in a timely manner, of the expectations of my child
I am given opportunities to discuss my child's progress at school
Most of the students at this school are well behaved
My child's teacher makes the purpose of each lesson clear to my child
Parents/families participate in important decisions about their child's education
This school respects the different cultures represented in our community
My child is encouraged to track progress toward his/her goals
This school has activities to celebrate different cultures, including mine
This school communicates effectively to all families
I feel my student’s current school is the right fit

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* 3. What is your gender?

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* 4. What is your race/ethnic origin?

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* 5. Is English your primary language at home?

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* 6. How many school activities have you attended this year?

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* 7. What program is your child in?

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* 8. Students get grades A, B, C, D and F for the quality of their school work. What overall grade would you give your child's school?

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