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The Woodstock Academy 2024 Families Survey

 We need your help to find out what you like about The Woodstock Academy and how we can make it better.
Please answer the questions below.
There are no right or wrong answers and your responses cannot be traced back to you. You may skip any questions along the way.
We hope that you feel comfortable answering these questions honestly in order to show how you really feel about your child's school.

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If you have multiple children enrolled, please think about your youngest child enrolled at The Academy when answering these questions.
If you would like to answer the survey for more than one child, please complete the survey separately for each child.
Please make sure you hit "Submit" at the end, or your answers will not be sent.
1.Where do you live?
2.Gender: How do you identify? Select all that apply.
3.What is your race or ethnicity? (Please check all that apply). 
4.What is your child's gender?
5.What is your child's race or ethnicity? (Please check all that apply).
6.What grade is your child currently in?
7.In school, my child's grades are
8.In total, about how much time does your child usually spend each night doing homework?
9.Please choose one answer for each question.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
N/A
I communicate with my child's teacher(s) (in person,by phone, by email or in some other way) about my child's schoolwork,
challenges, and academic progress.
I feel welcome at this school.
This school offers me ways to be involved in my child's education.
My child is challenged to meet high expectations at this school.
I know how my child is doing in school before I get my child's report card.
10.Please choose one answer for each question.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
N/A
I am satisified with the response I get when I contact my child's school with questions or concerns.
Bullying is a problem at my child's school.
Parents feel comfortable talking to teachers at this school.
The school environment supports learning.
If my child has a problem, there is someone at school who can help.
I talk with my child's teachers about what I can do to help my child learn.
11.Please choose one answer for each question.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
N/A
My child's school is sensitive to issues regarding race, gender, sexual orientation and disabilites.
The school provides students with helpful information about preparation for college or other career choices.
My child's teachers treat me with respect.
My child is learning a lot in school this year.
My child is safe at this school.
The school facilities are clean and well-maintained.
12.Please choose one answer for each question.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
N/A
My child's school communicates well with me.
My child's teachers update my child's online grades in a timely fashion.
I access my child's grades regularly through the parent portal/PowerSchool.
The parent portal/PowerSchool is easy to use.
If I have questions or concerns, I know whom to contact at this school.
My child has access to extra academic help outside the classroom when he/she needs it.
13.Please choose one answer for each question.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree 
In my child's school, there are clear rules against physically hurting other people (for example, hitting, pushing, or tripping).
I have seen students at my child's school being physically hurt by other students more than once  (for example, pushed, slapped, punched, or beaten up).
There are groups of students in the school who exclude others and make them feel bad for not being a part of the group.
Students at my child's school will try to stop students from insulting or making fun of others.
Students at my child's school respect each other's differences (for example, gender, race, culture, disability, sexual orientation, learning differences, etc.).
14.Please choose one answer for each question.
None of the time
Some of the time
Most of the time
All of the time
My child likes to come to school each day.
I feel the students in this school are friendly.
I feel this school is physically safe.
I feel comfortable sharing my thoughts and ideas at this school.
I feel my child's peers treat him/her fairly.
I feel the adults at my child's school treat me fairly.
I feel there are trusted adults in the school who my child can go to for help.
I feel my child's trip to and from school is a positive/safe experience.
My child is involved in extracurricular activities such as athletics, clubs, activities, or school committees.
15.My child has been treated unfairly at school because of his/her (please check all that apply)
16.I have seen or heard others treated unfairly at school because of their (please check all that apply)
17.Please choose one answer for each question.
More than 6 times
2-5 times
Once
Never
My child has been the target of hurtful communications through social media.
My child has participated in hurtful communications through social media.
18.I feel that there is an area of the school that is not safe.
19.How often do you communicate (in person, by phone, via email, etc.) with your child's school during the year?
0-3 times
4-10 times
11-25 times
more than 25 times
20.What are the most helpful ways to inform students and families about reminders, deadlines, events, etc.? (select all that apply)
21.I follow The Woodstock Academy on a social media platform to (check all that apply)
22.I have access to wifi (wireless internet) at home.  
None of the time
Some of the time
Most of the time
All of the time
23.We are looking to host a variety of speakers in the evenings with topics relevant to parenting of teenagers.  Please select any topics from the list below that you would be interested in learning more about.
24.If you are interested in attending, what would be your preferred format?
25.If you are interested in attending session, what would be your preferred start time? We assume sessions would be about 90 minutes. Choose all that would work for you. 
26.Please choose the best answer to each question.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
N/A
I am comfortable using an iPad without assistance. 
I am comfortable using iOS (Apple's mobile operating system) without assistance.
Having an iPad has improved my child's learning in the classroom.
My child's iPad has helped him/her to get better grades.
iPads have made completing homework more meaningful for my child.
iPads have increased my child's focus in class.
My child's teachers use the iPads effectively.
My child knows how to uses Canvas effectively.
I follow my child's work and progress through Canvas.
I follow my child's work and grades through PowerSchool
27.My child has classes on both North and South Campus.
28.Please choose the best answer to each question about our dual campus model.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
N/A
My child enjoys having classes on both campuses.
My child has enough opportunities to be with peers.
My child wishes he/she had classes on both campuses.
My child has classes on both campuses and still feels a part of the greater Woodstock Academy Community.
29.Our school mission is "The Woodstock Academy prepares all students by providing diverse opportunities through a rigorous curriculum and a variety of programs in order to cultivate the necessary skills to become lifelong learners and global citizens."

Please answer the following questions about the school's mission statement.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
N/A
The school's mission is clear and well communicated.
The mission matches what is actually happening in the program and that the school does what it says it does.
30.Please choose the best answer to each question.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
N/A
The admission process is effective in enrolling students who are appropriate and likely to benefit from their experience at the school as the school defines itself.
I find the school provides for a smooth transition of students between grades and/or levels.
The school provides a comprehensive program of intellectual, aesthetic, and physical activities that serves the interests of my child.
The school offers a variety of experiences to reflect diversity of the students enrolled and the multicultural nature of society itself.
The school actively takes into consideration the individual needs, learning style, and characteristics of students by providing developmentally appropriate programs and activities to help students achieve their potential.
The teachers provide a positive learning experience for my child.
Throughout my child's experience at the school, he/she has found thoughtful and skilled faculty.
31.Please choose the best answer to each question.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
N/A
Policies are administered fairly and reflect the core values of this school.
The methods used to assess my child's work at the school are clear, fair, and helpful.
The school is a safe, clean, well-organized place that nurtures learning and mutual respect among students and teachers.
The school has an effective system of communicating information to the parents.
My input is welcome and sought after.
The school has sufficient resources to meet the needs of my child.
This is a great school for my child.
32.I am familiar with and can define the following terms:
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
N/A
Diversity
Equity
Inclusion
Racism
Privilege
Bias
Microaggressions
Cultural Appropriation
Cultural Awareness
33.The following is the Equity and Inclusion Statement from the Woodstock Academy Board of Trustees: “The diversity of our student body, our community, and our staff are a significant strength of The Academy that should be fostered. Educational equity benefits all students and our entire community. The Academy’s goal is to establish a framework for the elimination of bias, particularly racism and cultural bias, as factors affecting student achievement and learning experiences, and to promote learning and work environments that welcome, respect and value diversity.”

Please answer the following questions about the school's equity and inclusion statement.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
N/A
The school's Equity and Inclusion Statement is clear and well communicated.
The Equity and Inclusion Statement matches what is actually happening in the program and that the school does what it says it does.
34.The Academy's strengths are
35.The Academy's areas for improvement are
36.Please add any additional comments you would like to share about your child's experiences at The Academy.