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West Carrollton Schools Strategic Planning Community Survey
1.
Please tell us how you most identify with the West Carrollton Schools.
I am a resident in the district with children who attend West Carrollton Schools.
I am a resident of the district with children who attend private school or are open enrolled in another district.
I am a resident of the district but do not have school-aged children.
I am not a resident of the school district but work here.
I am employed by West Carrollton Schools and currently have/had a child or children attend school in the district.
I am employed by West Carrollton Schools and do not have or have not had children attend school in the district.
2.
Please tell us your current age range
Under 18
18 – 31
32 – 45
46 – 65
66 or older
3.
How long have you lived in the district?
1 – 5 years
6 – 10 years
11 – 25 years
More than 25 years
I am not a resident
4.
What is your level of satisfaction with general communications received from the district?
I believe the district communicates well with community members. I am able to find answers to my questions about district issues if and when I need them.
I believe the district tries to communicate with community members, but occasionally there is a level of insufficient information or confusion.
Most of the time I believe the district could do a better job of communicating.
Comments (optional)
5.
Where do you
typically
go to obtain information related to West Carrollton Schools? (select up to three responses)
(Required.)
Current students or parents of students in the schools
District social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
Conversations with district employees
Board of education meetings
District website
Districtwide and building newsletters (print and electronic)
Local print/electronic media and radio station
Community meetings or social events
Community group or member social media
Building signage
6.
Where do you
prefer
to obtain information related to West Carrollton Schools? (select up to three responses)
(Required.)
Current students or parents of students in the schools
District social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
Conversations with district employees
Board of education meetings
District website
Districtwide and building newsletters (print and electronic)
Local print/electronic media and radio station
Community meetings or social events
Community group or member social media
Building signage
7.
Please tell us your opinion of how well the school district rates in each of these areas:
Excellent
Very good
Moderately good
Poor
Not enough information to answer
Quality preparation for life after graduation
Excellent
Very good
Moderately good
Poor
Not enough information to answer
Physical school facilities
Excellent
Very good
Moderately good
Poor
Not enough information to answer
District athletic facilities
Excellent
Very good
Moderately good
Poor
Not enough information to answer
District overall climate and culture
Excellent
Very good
Moderately good
Poor
Not enough information to answer
Community and parent involvement
Excellent
Very good
Moderately good
Poor
Not enough information to answer
Curriculum offerings and rigor
Excellent
Very good
Moderately good
Poor
Not enough information to answer
Teacher quality
Excellent
Very good
Moderately good
Poor
Not enough information to answer
Technological tools and opportunities for students
Excellent
Very good
Moderately good
Poor
Not enough information to answer
Student and staff safety
Excellent
Very good
Moderately good
Poor
Not enough information to answer
School funding and district budget
Excellent
Very good
Moderately good
Poor
Not enough information to answer
Administrator quality
Excellent
Very good
Moderately good
Poor
Not enough information to answer
Extracurricular opportunities for students
Excellent
Very good
Moderately good
Poor
Not enough information to answer
Community utilization of school facilities
Excellent
Very good
Moderately good
Poor
Not enough information to answer
Quality education for all students
Excellent
Very good
Moderately good
Poor
Not enough information to answer
Programming for parents and community members
Excellent
Very good
Moderately good
Poor
Not enough information to answer
Other (please provide details)
8.
Which of the following areas related to classroom instruction should the district prioritize? (select up to two responses)
(Required.)
Internships and job exploration
Expanded career-technical programs
Engaging in hands-on, relevant learning
Setting personalized learning goals
Setting post-graduation goals
Unsure/No Opinion
9.
What additional areas related to extracurricular programming would you like to see in the district? (select up to two responses)
(Required.)
STEAM/STEM
Opportunities for student leadership
Opportunities for community service and civic engagement
Broad range of options for interest-based programming
Unsure/no opinion
10.
Please state your level of agreement with the following statements.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
My perception of the administrators and the work they do is positive (i.e. superintendent, treasurer, curriculum director, building principals, etc.)
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
My perception of the board of education and the work they do is positive.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
My perception of the teachers and the work they do is positive.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
My perception of the district’s support staff and the work they do is positive. (i.e. secretaries and administrative assistants, classroom aides, bus drivers, custodians, food service, etc.)
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
11.
Please state your level of agreement with the following statements:
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree or disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
As a group, the West Carrollton Schools administration, staff and teachers provide educational leadership and dedication that promotes student achievement.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree or disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
As a group, the West Carrollton Schools administration, staff and teachers are respected by the community.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree or disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
As a group, the West Carrollton Schools administration, staff and teachers provide positive student-centered leadership.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree or disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
As a group, the West Carrollton Schools administration, staff and teachers demonstrate effective competence in managing the district.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree or disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
As a group, the West Carrollton Schools administration, staff and teachers promote a positive school climate that fosters pride and achievement.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree or disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Comments (optional)
12.
On a scale of 1 to 5 (five being the best), please rate the following programs as to their effectiveness in helping prepare West Carrollton Schools students for life after high school.
5
4
3
2
1
A wide variety of foundational course offerings (i.e. reading, math, science, social studies)
5
4
3
2
1
Vocal and instrumental music
5
4
3
2
1
Workforce and/or military preparedness
5
4
3
2
1
College Credit Plus
5
4
3
2
1
Athletics
5
4
3
2
1
Online or alternative course offerings
5
4
3
2
1
College Prep courses
5
4
3
2
1
Drama
5
4
3
2
1
Art
5
4
3
2
1
Creative writing
5
4
3
2
1
World languages
5
4
3
2
1
Interest-based before- and after-school clubs
5
4
3
2
1
Career-technical education
5
4
3
2
1
Preschool for all students
5
4
3
2
1
Dual enrollment (high school and college credit) options
5
4
3
2
1
Professional skills (i.e. leadership, creativity, problem-solving, critical thinking, relationship building)
5
4
3
2
1
Gifted opportunities (advanced courses, acceleration, small group differentiation)
5
4
3
2
1
13.
Extracurricular activities often complement academic learning. How important do you think these activities are to a student’s overall education?
Extremely important
Very important
Somewhat important
Not very important
Not important at all
14.
Do you feel the current range of extracurricular activities offered by the district meets the needs of all students?
Yes
No
Unsure
15.
Which of the following types of extracurricular activities do you feel have the greatest impact on the student experience? (select up to two responses)
(Required.)
Athletics and sports
Performing and visual arts (e.g., theater, music, dance, art)
Academic clubs (e.g., debate, robotics, STEM clubs)
Community service or volunteer groups
Career-oriented programs (e.g., internships, Future Business Leaders of America)
Other (please specify):
16.
In your opinion, how important are the following issues in terms of the long-term success of the West Carrollton Schools?
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important
Adequate preparation of students for life after graduation
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important
Equal opportunities for all children
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important
Increased community and family involvement
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important
Teacher quality
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important
School facilities
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important
Technology availability for students and staff
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important
Student and staff safety
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important
Increased course and curriculum offerings
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important
Increased extra-curricular offerings
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important
17.
Please state your level of agreement with the following statements:
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
If I knew of a family with school age children relocating to this area of Ohio, I would definitely encourage them to become part of the West Carrollton Schools.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I believe the West Carrollton Schools works hard to offer all students a high quality, comprehensive education balancing academics, extracurricular activities and lessons that develop soft skills such as problem-solving and being part of successful teams.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I believe West Carrollton Schools offers an appropriate number and variety of opportunities in athletics, arts, music, clubs and opportunities to perform community service.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I believe West Carrollton Schools prepares students to successfully enter the workforce and/or military if they do not want to go to college.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I believe West Carrollton Schools prepares students to pursue two-or four-year college programs.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Comments (optional):
18.
Please state your level of agreement with the following statements:
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I believe the district is proactive in efforts to assure that all students are safe from bullying, intimidation or harassment at school.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I believe the district is proactive in its policies and practices related to school safety and security.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I believe the district is fair, accountable and consistent in administering discipline.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Overall, I believe the learning environment at West Carrollton Schools is a safe and secure one.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
19.
In the past year, I have: (please select all that apply)
Attended a parent/teacher conference
Attended a school board meeting
Attended a school-related academic meeting (parent groups, academic boosters, Title I parent night, etc.)
Attended a school-related athletic meeting (boosters, OHSAA rules meeting, etc.)
Attended a student-related event (concert, play, athletic event)
Participated as a volunteer on behalf of the district
Contributed to a district or school building-related fundraiser (band, athletic teams, etc.)
I have not attended a district event
20.
Are there any other thoughts or ideas you would like to share with the board of education?
21.
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