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

 
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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 2017-18 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.)

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3. The following are the 2016-17 LCAP goals. For each goal, please let us know if you would like to continue the goal or revise the goal a little or eliminate this goal. At the end of this question you may add additional goals for consideration.

  Continue This Goal Revise This Goal Eliminate this Goal
All students will have access to a broad course of study including the CCCS aligned instructional materials,related support/enrichment materials and digital curriculum. Increase  the opportunities for student enrichment, practice an remediation.
Music will be incorporated into the TK-3 and instrumental music in grades 4-8 .TK-5 core program will have access to Visual and Performing Arts. Middle Grades exploratory classes will be enhanced to include music and the arts.
G.A.T.E. identified students, El students, and students with special needs and identified disabilities will receive instruction that is differentiated, as appropriate to meet their needs
Parents and students will receive tutorial supports and parent education opportunities including parenting classes and regional opportunities to support student learning.
All students will have universal access to a broad course of study in 21st Century curriculum ensuring College and Career readiness.
All students will show increased success with assessments via the website including CAASPP, Publisher Assessments,Smarter Balance and School benchmark assessments.
There will be improved parent access to student achievement, progress,and student learning via the School LMS as measured by survey results and an increase of at least 1% parents who are satisfied with communication.
Enhanced safe environment through the ongoing update and execution of the Comprehensive School Site Safety Plan and Emergency Procedures Manual which identifies procedures requiring the participation of students, service/community groups,employees.
All students will c benefit from the positive discipline and implementation of the school-wide discipline plan including anti bullying and harassment policies.
All school safety needs will be addressed per the recommendations from the Comprehensive School
Safety Plans including staff training, upgrades to the plan school-wide intercom communications and classroom access to voicemail .
Students will demonstrate an increase in engagement and participation in wellness activities,and receive instruction in the areas of nutrition, physical education and social emotional health, character education and anti bullying programs.
Students will  experience a quality breakfast and lunch program focused on meeting the nutritional goals that are aligned with the state Wellness Policy ensuring that quality entrees and fresh fruits/vegetables are available daily. 
Students will behave in a positive manner. .Students will  experience greater levels of support from increased access to school counseling services. Students will  demonstrate strong resiliency in making appropriate decisions with quality instruction
All students exiting from Middle School (8th grade) will  be eligible for graduation and promotion to high school
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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4. 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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5. Education in HTVCS is PERSONALIZED.
(The school is designed to promote sustained student relationships with adults and students feel connected.)

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6. 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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7. 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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8. 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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9. 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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10. 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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11. My child has access to Common Core and 21st Century aligned textbooks, websites and materials, including technology.

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12. My child has access to a broad course of study during the school day 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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13. 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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14. 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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15. TECHNOLOGY IS USED AS A TOOL for delivering engaging and
imaginative curriculum linked to learning standards.

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

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

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

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19. 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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20. 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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21. One of the HTVCS LCAP goals is to  Engage parents as partners through education, communication, and collaboration to promote a safe, welcoming and inclusive, positive learning environment to ensure all students are in classready to learn.

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

  Excellent Good Neutral Needs Improvement Very Poor Unknown
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School/Administration

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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33. HTVCS priorities for the 2016-17 school year include: Student Learning and Achievement, Fiscal Soundness/Positive Cash Flow, Safe and Fully Functional Campus. Please list three priorities HTVCS should focus on during the next 3 years? (If you feel the above priorities should be continued, please type continue, but add additional priorities to be considered, if any.

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34. 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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