Fall 2016 Parent Survey

Thank you for taking a few minutes to answer some important questions about our schools.  Answers you provide will help guide how we continue services and do business around the schools.  Input from parents is a valuable tool that helps guide our goals with the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP).  The following questions will be reviewed in the coming months as we continue to make changes to improve our programs.  Please fill-out the survey separately for each of your children in the District.

Thank you!

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* 1. My Child attends the following grade in the Susanville School District:

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* 2. Did you meet with your child's teacher this past week (before Thanksgiving Break) during parent/teacher conferences?

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* 3. Please respond to the following statements regarding parent/teacher conferences:

  Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
I have a good understanding of how my child is progressing in school
I have a good understanding of the school's report card
I was given additional information regarding my child's reading and math levels
The teacher shared information that will help me to work with my child on their homework
The conference was a valuable use of time

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* 4. Is there any way that you think conferences could be improved?

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* 5. Do you feel welcome at your child's school and/or classroom?

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* 6. Please respond to the following statements regarding your child's school:

  Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
My child has access to a broad course of study including: English, Math, Social Studies, Science, PE, etc...
My child has access to standards aligned textbooks and instructional materials
My child's school is in good repair
My child's school celebrates the success of its students
My child's school is focused on improving student attendance
My child's school has a good public image
Overall, my child's school performs well academically

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* 7. If your child is involved in any of the following activities, please rate your satisfaction in the activities:

  Not Applicable Strongly Don't Support Don't Support Support Strongly Support
English Learner (EL) Support
Native American (Title VII) Support
Extended Learning at Diamond View School
Counseling Services
After-School Band at Meadow View or Diamond View
Intervention Program
Special Education Program (RSP)
Gifted and Talented Program

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* 8. The New California English-Language Arts Framework calls for a different approach to how we teach reading.  More emphasis is placed on the "Reader's Workshop" approach which calls for more sharing about the books we read and less emphasis on drill & kill activities that measure reading comprehension and accountability.  Students are expected to have more choice about what they read and spend more time sharing their emotions about the books they encounter.  The change is supported by research and is expected to create more enjoyment in reading and ultimately, less stress and hardship when it comes to expectations around learning to read.  With this in mind, will you please respond to the following statements:

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My child prefers to have more of a choice about the books he/she reads.
My child enjoys reading materials other than novels (magazines, newpapers, blogs, etc...)
My child is excited to share their reading experience with our family members or their friends.
My child has difficulties completing reading assignments.
My child loves to read!

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* 9. The District has adopted new English/Language Arts curriculum at all grade levels K-8.  The new state framework calls for a change in not only what is taught, but how we teach.  The "Benchmark" curriculum at grades K-5 and the "Collections" curriculum at grades 6-8 feature much more reading of non-fiction materials.   With this addition of non-fiction materials, students are able to connect their reading more and more to their daily lives.  Please rate the following comments regarding the teaching of Language Arts/Reading:

  Not Applicable Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
I like the new Language Arts program.
My child is less frustrated with reading than they used to be.
I see my child being more interested in a variety of reading than they used to be.
My child is still reading outside of the classroom.
My child is lost with their reading.
My child's teacher has a great approach to monitoring student reading.

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* 10. After last year's student survey, the District spent a great deal of time revamping the cafeteria program at the three schools.  We have added many new items to the menus and have listened to the students' comments about the new choices.  Additionally, new staff and more home-cooking has been added at our sites.  Please respond to the following statements regarding our cafeteria program:

  Not Applicable Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
My child likes the improved menu selections
My child tells me that the food tastes better this year
My child is eating more cafeteria food than in the past
Overall, I'm happy with the school's lunch and breakfast program

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