1. HTVCS Parent/Community Strategic and Local Control Action Plan Survey

 
 100% of survey complete.
The Harriet Tubman Village Charter School is in the process of evaluating the progress made on the current LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan and creating a new action plan for the following 3-5 years. It is important for the School to gather parent and community input as a means to evaluate the effectiveness of our current programs and plan, and set School  goals and a direction for student learning and student success in future years. The results of this survey will have a significant impact on budget decisions made regarding allocating the revenues received from the state for 2016-17 and beyond. We thank you in advance for taking your time to provide input in several different areas as specified by the funding model for California Schools . Your input is vital. This survey may only be taken once per family.
We need to know who you are. Please respond to these first two questions to help us understand your connection to the school.

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1. Please indicate your connection with the School and District (Check all that apply.)

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2. Your child(ren) is/are currently in which of the following grade levels? (Please choose all that apply as you only fill this survey out once.)

Some of the following questions or statements are based on the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s “Attributes of High Achieving Schools and Essential Components of Teaching and Learning”.
http://www.gatesfoundation.org/topics/Pages/high-schools.aspx# .
Other areas are based upon common core implementation and components of the new California funding system (LCAP).

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3. HTVCS has HIGH EXPECTATIONS for staff and students.
***Staff members are dedicated to helping students achieve state and local standards.
***Students are engaged in an ambitious and rigorous course of study
***Students leave HTVCS prepared for success in work, further education and citizenship.

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4. Education in HTVCS is PERSONALIZED.
(The school is designed to promote sustained student relationships with adults and students feel connected.)

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5. There is an atmosphere of RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY at HTVCS.
(The environment is authoritative, safe, ethical, and studious. The staff teaches, models, and expects responsible behavior. Relationships are based on mutual respect. Students feel safe and respected at school.)

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6. Does your child feel safe at school? If yes, skip question. If not, where does he or she not feel safe?

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7. HTVCS is adequately preparing students for college and career readiness and to be successful in a 21st Century global society with 21st Century Skills.
(http://www.p21.org/)

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8. Education at HTVCS is Differentiated as well as project-based.
(Students who are struggling are given the assistance and support they need to be successful. All students are challenged at their academic level and promoted to the next instructional level when they have achieved competency.
Parents and students have access to alternative delivery systems.)

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9. There is PERFORMANCE ACCOUNTABILITY for staff and students in HTVCS.
(The school establishes clear student expectations and accountability
There are grade level standards and standards based assessments in core academic areas guide teaching and learning.There are policies that guide student promotion
School funding provides the time and assistance students need to meet performance expectations Staff members remain accountable for student learning and achievement.)

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10. My child has access to standards aligned textbooks and materials, including technology.

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11. My child has access to a broad course of study including basic and enrichment/exploratory offerings.
(i.e. Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Health, PE, Music, Band, Choir, Library, Sports, Foreign Languages, Dance, Art)

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12. Regarding Curriculum and Instruction: What would you like to see during the school day at HTVCS in addition to the core subjects of Language Arts/Reading, Math, History/Social Studies, Science, PE?

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13. Aside from current program offered during the school day, what EXTRA CURRICULAR after school activities would you like to see offered?

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14. TECHNOLOGY IS USED AS A TOOL for delivering engaging and
imaginative curriculum linked to learning standards.

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15. The TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE is effective.
(Every student has adequate access to technology and support.)

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16. HTVCS focuses on improving student attendance.
(I.E. independent study, Saturday School, Promptness)

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17. HTVCS has EFFECTIVE GOVERNANCE.
(The Governance Board makes effective hiring, budget, policy and program decisions.)

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18. HTVCS demonstrates a sense of SHARED VALUES.
(The school board and school leaders seek regular feedback from students, staff and parents.)

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19. HTVCS practices DISTRIBUTED LEADERSHIP.
(The Governance Board, administration, staff, school committees/organizations, and all involved parents share a goal of helping all students achieve. They engage all parents and community members in helping all students achieve at high levels.)

  Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree Unknown
District
School

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20. One of the HTVCS LCAP goals is to  Engage parents as partners through education, communication, and collaboration to promote student a safe, welcoming and inclusive, positive learning environment to ensure students are in class
ready to learn. 

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21. As a parent, rate the satisfaction you have with communication from your child’s teacher/school?

  Excellent Good Neutral Needs Improvement Very Poor Unknown
Classroom Teacher
School/Administration

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22. "We are developing a plan to improve the way School Leaders
(Staff, Administration, and Board of Directors) communicate and seek feedback from students, parents, and the community. I would like to provide feedback in the following ways (check all that apply)

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23. HTVCS develops LEARNING PARTNERSHIPS.
(Parents are recognized as the first teachers and are involved in instructional decisions.)

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24. I would like to see additional communication regarding the following (check all that apply)

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25. School Programs: Student Services Please rate your level of satisfaction. (Please check all that apply)

  Not Eligible Exceeds Meets Does not meet Not Available
English Learner
Title 1
Gifted and Talented (GATE)
Special Education (Includes Speech)
Counseling
Foster Youth
Food Services (Breakfast/Lunch)

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26. One of our major goals is to involve parents and community in DECISION MAKING OPPORTUNITIES as a valued stakeholder. How would you rate the school efforts this past year?

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27. The School has a positive and welcoming atmosphere for engaging community members. The school encourages active community participation.

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28. What resources would you like to see available for parents and families?

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29. HTVCS Mission: Do you believe the following Mission  represents the direction the School should be heading?

Harriet Tubman Village Charter School, a San Diego K-8 public school working in close partnership with our community, ensures that all children develop the skills and knowledge that will empower them to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

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30. HTVCS Mission: What would you like to see included in the mission?

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31. What is the single best thing about Harriet Tubman Village Charter School?

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32. Please list three priorities HTVCS should focus on during the next 3 years?

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33. Additional Comments:

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. The results will be compiled by the the School site Council and an LCAP planning committee. They will use the results to revise the Local Control Accountability Plan. This plan will guide budget decisions made regarding allocating the revenues received from the state for 2016-17 and beyond. If you would like to be a part of the planning committee, please contact Kathleen Daugherty   kdaugherty@tubmancharter.org or Michele Schuetz  mschuetz@tubmancharter.org
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