Southwest Prep Strategic Planning Survey

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* 1. Please indicate the extent you agree or disagree with the following statements:

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree	Not Sure
The district spends its money to support district goals.	The district spends its money to support district goals. Strongly Agree	The district spends its money to support district goals. Agree	The district spends its money to support district goals. Disagree	The district spends its money to support district goals. Strongly Disagree	The district spends its money to support district goals. Not Sure
Student learning is the priority of the district.	Student learning is the priority of the district. Strongly Agree	Student learning is the priority of the district. Agree	Student learning is the priority of the district. Disagree	Student learning is the priority of the district. Strongly Disagree	Student learning is the priority of the district. Not Sure
District leadership is focused on improving the district.	District leadership is focused on improving the district. Strongly Agree	District leadership is focused on improving the district. Agree	District leadership is focused on improving the district. Disagree	District leadership is focused on improving the district. Strongly Disagree	District leadership is focused on improving the district. Not Sure
The superintendent is focused on improving the district.	The superintendent is focused on improving the district. Strongly Agree	The superintendent is focused on improving the district. Agree	The superintendent is focused on improving the district. Disagree	The superintendent is focused on improving the district. Strongly Disagree	The superintendent is focused on improving the district. Not Sure

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* 2. Please indicate the extent you agree or disagree with the following statements:

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree	Not Sure
Teachers are prepared to teach.	Teachers are prepared to teach. Strongly Agree	Teachers are prepared to teach. Agree	Teachers are prepared to teach. Disagree	Teachers are prepared to teach. Strongly Disagree	Teachers are prepared to teach. Not Sure
Teachers willingly help students.	Teachers willingly help students. Strongly Agree	Teachers willingly help students. Agree	Teachers willingly help students. Disagree	Teachers willingly help students. Strongly Disagree	Teachers willingly help students. Not Sure
Teachers' instruction, assignments, and homework are challenging and relevant.	Teachers' instruction, assignments, and homework are challenging and relevant. Strongly Agree	Teachers' instruction, assignments, and homework are challenging and relevant. Agree	Teachers' instruction, assignments, and homework are challenging and relevant. Disagree	Teachers' instruction, assignments, and homework are challenging and relevant. Strongly Disagree	Teachers' instruction, assignments, and homework are challenging and relevant. Not Sure
Principals care about student learning.	Principals care about student learning. Strongly Agree	Principals care about student learning. Agree	Principals care about student learning. Disagree	Principals care about student learning. Strongly Disagree	Principals care about student learning. Not Sure
Schools regularly inform parents and students about student progress.	Schools regularly inform parents and students about student progress. Strongly Agree	Schools regularly inform parents and students about student progress. Agree	Schools regularly inform parents and students about student progress. Disagree	Schools regularly inform parents and students about student progress. Strongly Disagree	Schools regularly inform parents and students about student progress. Not Sure
Students graduate self-motivated, employable, self-reliant, and are optimistic about the ability to learn and possess citizenship and decision-making skills as a result of incorporation the principles learned in character education.	Students graduate self-motivated, employable, self-reliant, and are optimistic about the ability to learn and possess citizenship and decision-making skills as a result of incorporation the principles learned in character education. Strongly Agree	Students graduate self-motivated, employable, self-reliant, and are optimistic about the ability to learn and possess citizenship and decision-making skills as a result of incorporation the principles learned in character education. Agree	Students graduate self-motivated, employable, self-reliant, and are optimistic about the ability to learn and possess citizenship and decision-making skills as a result of incorporation the principles learned in character education. Disagree	Students graduate self-motivated, employable, self-reliant, and are optimistic about the ability to learn and possess citizenship and decision-making skills as a result of incorporation the principles learned in character education. Strongly Disagree	Students graduate self-motivated, employable, self-reliant, and are optimistic about the ability to learn and possess citizenship and decision-making skills as a result of incorporation the principles learned in character education. Not Sure

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* 3. When students graduate from this school district they should be prepared to:

	1 - Most Important	2 -	3 - Least Important
Enter a college of their choice	Enter a college of their choice 1 - Most Important	Enter a college of their choice 2 -	Enter a college of their choice 3 - Least Important
Start a career	Start a career 1 - Most Important	Start a career 2 -	Start a career 3 - Least Important
Enlist in the military	Enlist in the military 1 - Most Important	Enlist in the military 2 -	Enlist in the military 3 - Least Important

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* 4. The knowledge and skills students need most to reach their goals are the following:

	1 - Most Important	2 -	3 -	4 -	5 - Least Important
Academic skills/higher level thinking	Academic skills/higher level thinking 1 - Most Important	Academic skills/higher level thinking 2 -	Academic skills/higher level thinking 3 -	Academic skills/higher level thinking 4 -	Academic skills/higher level thinking 5 - Least Important
Getting along with others and teamwork	Getting along with others and teamwork 1 - Most Important	Getting along with others and teamwork 2 -	Getting along with others and teamwork 3 -	Getting along with others and teamwork 4 -	Getting along with others and teamwork 5 - Least Important
Communication skills	Communication skills 1 - Most Important	Communication skills 2 -	Communication skills 3 -	Communication skills 4 -	Communication skills 5 - Least Important
Innovation and creativity skills	Innovation and creativity skills 1 - Most Important	Innovation and creativity skills 2 -	Innovation and creativity skills 3 -	Innovation and creativity skills 4 -	Innovation and creativity skills 5 - Least Important
Strong core values such as those taught at Southwest Prep	Strong core values such as those taught at Southwest Prep 1 - Most Important	Strong core values such as those taught at Southwest Prep 2 -	Strong core values such as those taught at Southwest Prep 3 -	Strong core values such as those taught at Southwest Prep 4 -	Strong core values such as those taught at Southwest Prep 5 - Least Important

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* 5. Please indicate the extent you agree or disagree with the following statements:

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree	Not Sure
Students treat their teachers and school staff with respect.	Students treat their teachers and school staff with respect. Strongly Agree	Students treat their teachers and school staff with respect. Agree	Students treat their teachers and school staff with respect. Disagree	Students treat their teachers and school staff with respect. Strongly Disagree	Students treat their teachers and school staff with respect. Not Sure
Students have many opportunities to participate in extra-curricular activities.	Students have many opportunities to participate in extra-curricular activities. Strongly Agree	Students have many opportunities to participate in extra-curricular activities. Agree	Students have many opportunities to participate in extra-curricular activities. Disagree	Students have many opportunities to participate in extra-curricular activities. Strongly Disagree	Students have many opportunities to participate in extra-curricular activities. Not Sure
Students get along well with other students in the school.	Students get along well with other students in the school. Strongly Agree	Students get along well with other students in the school. Agree	Students get along well with other students in the school. Disagree	Students get along well with other students in the school. Strongly Disagree	Students get along well with other students in the school. Not Sure
Students feel emotionally safe at school.	Students feel emotionally safe at school. Strongly Agree	Students feel emotionally safe at school. Agree	Students feel emotionally safe at school. Disagree	Students feel emotionally safe at school. Strongly Disagree	Students feel emotionally safe at school. Not Sure
Students feel physically safe at school.	Students feel physically safe at school. Strongly Agree	Students feel physically safe at school. Agree	Students feel physically safe at school. Disagree	Students feel physically safe at school. Strongly Disagree	Students feel physically safe at school. Not Sure
Teachers and school leaders work hard to prevent or stop bullying.	Teachers and school leaders work hard to prevent or stop bullying. Strongly Agree	Teachers and school leaders work hard to prevent or stop bullying. Agree	Teachers and school leaders work hard to prevent or stop bullying. Disagree	Teachers and school leaders work hard to prevent or stop bullying. Strongly Disagree	Teachers and school leaders work hard to prevent or stop bullying. Not Sure
School counselors are available to students and/or parents.	School counselors are available to students and/or parents. Strongly Agree	School counselors are available to students and/or parents. Agree	School counselors are available to students and/or parents. Disagree	School counselors are available to students and/or parents. Strongly Disagree	School counselors are available to students and/or parents. Not Sure
Principals are available to students and/or parents.	Principals are available to students and/or parents. Strongly Agree	Principals are available to students and/or parents. Agree	Principals are available to students and/or parents. Disagree	Principals are available to students and/or parents. Strongly Disagree	Principals are available to students and/or parents. Not Sure

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* 6. Please indicate the extent you agree or disagree with the following statements:

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree	Not Sure
Schools provide anti-drug and anti-alcohol information to students.	Schools provide anti-drug and anti-alcohol information to students. Strongly Agree	Schools provide anti-drug and anti-alcohol information to students. Agree	Schools provide anti-drug and anti-alcohol information to students. Disagree	Schools provide anti-drug and anti-alcohol information to students. Strongly Disagree	Schools provide anti-drug and anti-alcohol information to students. Not Sure
Schools have students' best interest at heart.	Schools have students' best interest at heart. Strongly Agree	Schools have students' best interest at heart. Agree	Schools have students' best interest at heart. Disagree	Schools have students' best interest at heart. Strongly Disagree	Schools have students' best interest at heart. Not Sure
Schools maintain firm but fair discipline policies and procedures.	Schools maintain firm but fair discipline policies and procedures. Strongly Agree	Schools maintain firm but fair discipline policies and procedures. Agree	Schools maintain firm but fair discipline policies and procedures. Disagree	Schools maintain firm but fair discipline policies and procedures. Strongly Disagree	Schools maintain firm but fair discipline policies and procedures. Not Sure
Parents work with and support the school.	Parents work with and support the school. Strongly Agree	Parents work with and support the school. Agree	Parents work with and support the school. Disagree	Parents work with and support the school. Strongly Disagree	Parents work with and support the school. Not Sure
District leadership seeks input from the school community.	District leadership seeks input from the school community. Strongly Agree	District leadership seeks input from the school community. Agree	District leadership seeks input from the school community. Disagree	District leadership seeks input from the school community. Strongly Disagree	District leadership seeks input from the school community. Not Sure
I am kept informed and updated by the school district.	I am kept informed and updated by the school district. Strongly Agree	I am kept informed and updated by the school district. Agree	I am kept informed and updated by the school district. Disagree	I am kept informed and updated by the school district. Strongly Disagree	I am kept informed and updated by the school district. Not Sure
I am proud of this school district.	I am proud of this school district. Strongly Agree	I am proud of this school district. Agree	I am proud of this school district. Disagree	I am proud of this school district. Strongly Disagree	I am proud of this school district. Not Sure

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* 7. What makes you proud of this school district?

	First Choice	Second Choice	Third Choice
Academic programs	Academic programs First Choice	Academic programs Second Choice	Academic programs Third Choice
Facilities	Facilities First Choice	Facilities Second Choice	Facilities Third Choice
Teachers, administrators, and staff	Teachers, administrators, and staff First Choice	Teachers, administrators, and staff Second Choice	Teachers, administrators, and staff Third Choice
Fine arts programs	Fine arts programs First Choice	Fine arts programs Second Choice	Fine arts programs Third Choice
Athletic programs	Athletic programs First Choice	Athletic programs Second Choice	Athletic programs Third Choice
Student achievement	Student achievement First Choice	Student achievement Second Choice	Student achievement Third Choice
Student organizations and clubs	Student organizations and clubs First Choice	Student organizations and clubs Second Choice	Student organizations and clubs Third Choice
Opportunities for college credit	Opportunities for college credit First Choice	Opportunities for college credit Second Choice	Opportunities for college credit Third Choice
Character development	Character development First Choice	Character development Second Choice	Character development Third Choice

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Please indicate the extent you agree or disagree with the following statements:

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree	Not Sure
School buildings, facilities, and grounds are kept clean and in good condition.	School buildings, facilities, and grounds are kept clean and in good condition. Strongly Agree	School buildings, facilities, and grounds are kept clean and in good condition. Agree	School buildings, facilities, and grounds are kept clean and in good condition. Disagree	School buildings, facilities, and grounds are kept clean and in good condition. Strongly Disagree	School buildings, facilities, and grounds are kept clean and in good condition. Not Sure
School buildings meet student needs.	School buildings meet student needs. Strongly Agree	School buildings meet student needs. Agree	School buildings meet student needs. Disagree	School buildings meet student needs. Strongly Disagree	School buildings meet student needs. Not Sure
Technology (e.g., computers, SMART boards, tablets, etc.) is available and accessible to students at school.	Technology (e.g., computers, SMART boards, tablets, etc.) is available and accessible to students at school. Strongly Agree	Technology (e.g., computers, SMART boards, tablets, etc.) is available and accessible to students at school. Agree	Technology (e.g., computers, SMART boards, tablets, etc.) is available and accessible to students at school. Disagree	Technology (e.g., computers, SMART boards, tablets, etc.) is available and accessible to students at school. Strongly Disagree	Technology (e.g., computers, SMART boards, tablets, etc.) is available and accessible to students at school. Not Sure

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* 9. Please indicate your top three preferences for receiving information about the district. Only select three options.

Website

Facebook

Twitter

School newsletters

Text messages from school

Phone messages from school

Other (please specify)

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* 10. How many times per week do you check the district’s website?

0 – 2 times per week

3 – 5 times per week

6 or more times per week

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* 11. What are the top three issues facing students today?

	First Choice	Second Choice	Third Choice
A rapidly changing workplace	A rapidly changing workplace First Choice	A rapidly changing workplace Second Choice	A rapidly changing workplace Third Choice
Readiness for college or work after graduation	Readiness for college or work after graduation First Choice	Readiness for college or work after graduation Second Choice	Readiness for college or work after graduation Third Choice
Appropriate use of technology	Appropriate use of technology First Choice	Appropriate use of technology Second Choice	Appropriate use of technology Third Choice
Peer pressure	Peer pressure First Choice	Peer pressure Second Choice	Peer pressure Third Choice
Poverty	Poverty First Choice	Poverty Second Choice	Poverty Third Choice
Home environment	Home environment First Choice	Home environment Second Choice	Home environment Third Choice
Bullying and violence	Bullying and violence First Choice	Bullying and violence Second Choice	Bullying and violence Third Choice
Attending the college of their choice	Attending the college of their choice First Choice	Attending the college of their choice Second Choice	Attending the college of their choice Third Choice

Other:

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* 12. Indicate three areas the district needs to address.

	First Choice	Second Choice	Third Choice
Highly qualified staff/teachers	Highly qualified staff/teachers First Choice	Highly qualified staff/teachers Second Choice	Highly qualified staff/teachers Third Choice
More rigorous, challenging programs	More rigorous, challenging programs First Choice	More rigorous, challenging programs Second Choice	More rigorous, challenging programs Third Choice
Technology access in the classrooms and at home	Technology access in the classrooms and at home First Choice	Technology access in the classrooms and at home Second Choice	Technology access in the classrooms and at home Third Choice
Higher test scores	Higher test scores First Choice	Higher test scores Second Choice	Higher test scores Third Choice
Curriculum that prepares students for the workplace/college	Curriculum that prepares students for the workplace/college First Choice	Curriculum that prepares students for the workplace/college Second Choice	Curriculum that prepares students for the workplace/college Third Choice
Character development	Character development First Choice	Character development Second Choice	Character development Third Choice
Extracurricular programs, such as clubs, fine arts programs, athletic teams, and student organizations	Extracurricular programs, such as clubs, fine arts programs, athletic teams, and student organizations First Choice	Extracurricular programs, such as clubs, fine arts programs, athletic teams, and student organizations Second Choice	Extracurricular programs, such as clubs, fine arts programs, athletic teams, and student organizations Third Choice
Alternative learning programs, dual enrollment, career paths	Alternative learning programs, dual enrollment, career paths First Choice	Alternative learning programs, dual enrollment, career paths Second Choice	Alternative learning programs, dual enrollment, career paths Third Choice
A safe and orderly environment	A safe and orderly environment First Choice	A safe and orderly environment Second Choice	A safe and orderly environment Third Choice

Other (please specify)

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* 13. Indicate your connection with the school district.

Parent

Student

School District Employee