Copy of GSSD Parent/Guardian Feedback - Spring Supplemental Learning

Purpose and Intent of the Survey

The Good Spirit School Division would like to gather feedback from families about their experience with at-home learning and looking ahead to the fall. While we do not know yet what the school day will look like in September, we are endeavoring to gain the perspective of parents and caregivers about what needs to be considered in our planning.

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

Canora Composite School

Canora Junior Elementary School

Churchbridge Public School

Columbia School

Davison School

Dr. Brass School

Esterhazy High School

Grayson School

Invermay School

Kamsack Comprehensive Institute

Langenburg Central School

MC Knoll School

Macdonald School

Melville Comprehensive School

Miller School

Norquay School

PJ Gillen School

Preeceville School

Saltcoats School

Springside School

Sturgis Composite School

Victoria School

Yorkdale Central School

Yorkton Regional High School

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* 2. What grade(s) are your children currently in?

Pre - Kindergarten to Grade 5

Grade 6 - 8 (Middle Years)

Grade 9 - 12 (High School)

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* 3. Overall, how has your child(ren) found learning at-home during the pandemic

Very positive

Somewhat positive

Somewhat challenging

Very challenging

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* 4. To what extent did your child(ren) engage in the supplemental learning provided by your child(ren)'s teacher?

Occasionally (not consistently or sporadically)

Once a week

Twice a week

Three to four times a week

Daily

Occasionally (not consistently or sporadically)

Once a week

Twice a week

Three to four times a week

Daily

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* 5. Overally, how satisfied were you with the quality of supplemental learning your child(ren) received? (10 being completely satisfied and 0 being completely unsatisfied)

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* 6. Supplemental learning posed significant challenges for many parents. Please rank the following obstacles in order of severity. (1 meaning the most significant challenge and 7 being the least significant challenge)

Poor connectivity (wifi/internet/bandwidth)

Not understanding the content provided to my child(ren) through supplemental learning

Not understanding the expectations associated with supplemental learning

Balancing the personal demands of work as well as ensuring my child(ren) were engaged in learning

Insufficient material to keep my child(ren) learning

Lack of sufficient electronic devices (laptops, chromebooks, ipads, smartphones, etc) within my household

Inability to keep my child(ren) engaged in supplemental learning

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* 7. During the supplemental learning period done at-home, how has the communication been?

	Too much communication	The right amount of communication and responsiveness	Too little communication and response
From the teacher(s)	From the teacher(s) Too much communication	From the teacher(s) The right amount of communication and responsiveness	From the teacher(s) Too little communication and response
From the school(s)	From the school(s) Too much communication	From the school(s) The right amount of communication and responsiveness	From the school(s) Too little communication and response
From the School Division	From the School Division Too much communication	From the School Division The right amount of communication and responsiveness	From the School Division Too little communication and response

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* 8. Did your family receive a GSSD device to support the supplemental learning of your child(ren)?

Yes

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* 9. Did your child(ren) have access to one on one support through teachers or school counsellors during the period of supplemental learning?

Yes

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* 10. As the Government of Saskatchewan prepares to re-open schools in the fall of 2020, what are the factors which pose the greatest concerns to you?

	Very concerned	Slightly concerned	Not at all concerned
The mental health of my child(ren) resulting from anxiety around the pandemic	The mental health of my child(ren) resulting from anxiety around the pandemic Very concerned	The mental health of my child(ren) resulting from anxiety around the pandemic Slightly concerned	The mental health of my child(ren) resulting from anxiety around the pandemic Not at all concerned
The physical well being of my child(ren) due to potential exposure to the COVID-19 virus	The physical well being of my child(ren) due to potential exposure to the COVID-19 virus Very concerned	The physical well being of my child(ren) due to potential exposure to the COVID-19 virus Slightly concerned	The physical well being of my child(ren) due to potential exposure to the COVID-19 virus Not at all concerned
The ability of the school staff to control social distancing	The ability of the school staff to control social distancing Very concerned	The ability of the school staff to control social distancing Slightly concerned	The ability of the school staff to control social distancing Not at all concerned
The ability to maintain a high standard regarding hygiene practices	The ability to maintain a high standard regarding hygiene practices Very concerned	The ability to maintain a high standard regarding hygiene practices Slightly concerned	The ability to maintain a high standard regarding hygiene practices Not at all concerned
The cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting of high touchpoint surfaces around the school	The cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting of high touchpoint surfaces around the school Very concerned	The cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting of high touchpoint surfaces around the school Slightly concerned	The cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting of high touchpoint surfaces around the school Not at all concerned
The possibility of an outbreak causing an interruption to face to face learning	The possibility of an outbreak causing an interruption to face to face learning Very concerned	The possibility of an outbreak causing an interruption to face to face learning Slightly concerned	The possibility of an outbreak causing an interruption to face to face learning Not at all concerned
My child being behind academically for the next grade/course level	My child being behind academically for the next grade/course level Very concerned	My child being behind academically for the next grade/course level Slightly concerned	My child being behind academically for the next grade/course level Not at all concerned
The measures put in place to ensure safety on school buses and 15 passenger vans related to social distancing and hygiene	The measures put in place to ensure safety on school buses and 15 passenger vans related to social distancing and hygiene Very concerned	The measures put in place to ensure safety on school buses and 15 passenger vans related to social distancing and hygiene Slightly concerned	The measures put in place to ensure safety on school buses and 15 passenger vans related to social distancing and hygiene Not at all concerned

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* 11. Knowing that all school divisions in Saskatchewan are required to follow the guidelines set out by the Government of Saskatchewan, what are some specific things you would like the Good Spirit School Division to consider as we formulate our re-entry plan for September 2020?

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* 12. A blended approach to learning in the fall of 2020 may be necessary. This means some learning happens at school and some learning happens at home and not all students are in the school buildings at the same time. Please indicate how comfortable you are with each of the following:

	Not at all comfortable	Somewhat comfortable	Very comfortable
Different students are assigned different days to attend school. On the days students are not at school, they stay home and learn online.	Different students are assigned different days to attend school. On the days students are not at school, they stay home and learn online. Not at all comfortable	Different students are assigned different days to attend school. On the days students are not at school, they stay home and learn online. Somewhat comfortable	Different students are assigned different days to attend school. On the days students are not at school, they stay home and learn online. Very comfortable
Staggering class start and end times and breaks to minimize the number of students in shared spaces at the same time.	Staggering class start and end times and breaks to minimize the number of students in shared spaces at the same time. Not at all comfortable	Staggering class start and end times and breaks to minimize the number of students in shared spaces at the same time. Somewhat comfortable	Staggering class start and end times and breaks to minimize the number of students in shared spaces at the same time. Very comfortable
Some students attend school at the beginning of the day and then go home and other students attend later after the first group has left.	Some students attend school at the beginning of the day and then go home and other students attend later after the first group has left. Not at all comfortable	Some students attend school at the beginning of the day and then go home and other students attend later after the first group has left. Somewhat comfortable	Some students attend school at the beginning of the day and then go home and other students attend later after the first group has left. Very comfortable
Elementary students (Pre-K to grade 6) attend school regularly with students in grades 7 -12 assigned a "blended approach" of learning in a face to face environment as well as online.	Elementary students (Pre-K to grade 6) attend school regularly with students in grades 7 -12 assigned a "blended approach" of learning in a face to face environment as well as online. Not at all comfortable	Elementary students (Pre-K to grade 6) attend school regularly with students in grades 7 -12 assigned a "blended approach" of learning in a face to face environment as well as online. Somewhat comfortable	Elementary students (Pre-K to grade 6) attend school regularly with students in grades 7 -12 assigned a "blended approach" of learning in a face to face environment as well as online. Very comfortable

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* 13. Please share your intention regarding a re-entry to school during the fall of 2020.

I/We plan on homeschooling my child next year

I/We will be exploring online learning for our child(ren) for the 2020-21 school year

I/We will be sending our child(ren) to the GSSD school in which they are enrolled in for the fall

I/We are undecided

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* 14. If online learning is required next year due to increased transmission risks, what do you need or want to support your child(ren)'s education at home?

Copy of GSSD Parent/Guardian Feedback - Spring Supplemental Learning

Purpose and Intent of the Survey

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

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* 2. What grade(s) are your children currently in?

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* 3. Overall, how has your child(ren) found learning at-home during the pandemic

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* 4. To what extent did your child(ren) engage in the supplemental learning provided by your child(ren)'s teacher?

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* 5. Overally, how satisfied were you with the quality of supplemental learning your child(ren) received? (10 being completely satisfied and 0 being completely unsatisfied)

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* 6. Supplemental learning posed significant challenges for many parents. Please rank the following obstacles in order of severity. (1 meaning the most significant challenge and 7 being the least significant challenge)

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* 7. During the supplemental learning period done at-home, how has the communication been?

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* 8. Did your family receive a GSSD device to support the supplemental learning of your child(ren)?

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* 9. Did your child(ren) have access to one on one support through teachers or school counsellors during the period of supplemental learning?

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* 10. As the Government of Saskatchewan prepares to re-open schools in the fall of 2020, what are the factors which pose the greatest concerns to you?

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* 11. Knowing that all school divisions in Saskatchewan are required to follow the guidelines set out by the Government of Saskatchewan, what are some specific things you would like the Good Spirit School Division to consider as we formulate our re-entry plan for September 2020?

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* 12. A blended approach to learning in the fall of 2020 may be necessary. This means some learning happens at school and some learning happens at home and not all students are in the school buildings at the same time. Please indicate how comfortable you are with each of the following:

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* 13. Please share your intention regarding a re-entry to school during the fall of 2020.

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* 14. If online learning is required next year due to increased transmission risks, what do you need or want to support your child(ren)'s education at home?

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* 15. Are there any other considerations you wish Good Spirit School Division to keep in mind as we develop a plan for the fall of 2020?