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Xavier Parent Survey - Strategic Planning 2025
1.
Academically, my son finds Xavier to be...
Too easy; not challenging
A good fit; challenging but not overwhelming
Too challenging; hard to keep up
Comment (Optional)
2.
The decision to attend Xavier was...
solely made by me - Parent(s)
solely made by my child
A mutual decision between parent and child
Comment (Optional)
3.
Realizing all may be highly valued, please rank the choices below for why you send your son to Xavier.
1 (Most Important)
2
3
4
5
6 (Least Important)
Academic/College Preparation
Athletic/Extracurricular offerings
Social/Emotional well-being (and safety) for my child
Spiritual/Faith Formation
Discipline/Structure
Friendships/Social Aspects
4.
The fact that Xavier is a Catholic school is...
Very important to me
Somewhat important to me
Not important to me
5.
Please share your perceived quality of the following areas of Xavier
1 (Very strong/Excellent)
2
3 (Average)
4
5 (Weak/Needs Improvement)
Unsure/Don't know
Academic Quality
1 (Very strong/Excellent)
2
3 (Average)
4
5 (Weak/Needs Improvement)
Unsure/Don't know
Quality of Faculty/Staff
1 (Very strong/Excellent)
2
3 (Average)
4
5 (Weak/Needs Improvement)
Unsure/Don't know
Number/Variety of Athletic Programs
1 (Very strong/Excellent)
2
3 (Average)
4
5 (Weak/Needs Improvement)
Unsure/Don't know
Number/Variety of Non-Athletic, Extracurricular Activities
1 (Very strong/Excellent)
2
3 (Average)
4
5 (Weak/Needs Improvement)
Unsure/Don't know
Facilities (Campus, Building, Athletic Space/Fields)
1 (Very strong/Excellent)
2
3 (Average)
4
5 (Weak/Needs Improvement)
Unsure/Don't know
Access to Technology
1 (Very strong/Excellent)
2
3 (Average)
4
5 (Weak/Needs Improvement)
Unsure/Don't know
AP/ECE (Uconn)
1 (Very strong/Excellent)
2
3 (Average)
4
5 (Weak/Needs Improvement)
Unsure/Don't know
Academic/College Counseling
1 (Very strong/Excellent)
2
3 (Average)
4
5 (Weak/Needs Improvement)
Unsure/Don't know
Social/Emotional Counseling
1 (Very strong/Excellent)
2
3 (Average)
4
5 (Weak/Needs Improvement)
Unsure/Don't know
Emphasis on Catholic Identity and Christian Values
1 (Very strong/Excellent)
2
3 (Average)
4
5 (Weak/Needs Improvement)
Unsure/Don't know
General Communication
1 (Very strong/Excellent)
2
3 (Average)
4
5 (Weak/Needs Improvement)
Unsure/Don't know
School Spirit/Morale
1 (Very strong/Excellent)
2
3 (Average)
4
5 (Weak/Needs Improvement)
Unsure/Don't know
Safety/Security
1 (Very strong/Excellent)
2
3 (Average)
4
5 (Weak/Needs Improvement)
Unsure/Don't know
Dining Services
1 (Very strong/Excellent)
2
3 (Average)
4
5 (Weak/Needs Improvement)
Unsure/Don't know
6.
How would you rate the education your child is receiving in the following subject/content areas:
1 (Very strong/Excellent)
2
3 (Average)
4
5 (Weak/Needs Improvement)
Unsure/Don't know
Science
1 (Very strong/Excellent)
2
3 (Average)
4
5 (Weak/Needs Improvement)
Unsure/Don't know
Mathematics
1 (Very strong/Excellent)
2
3 (Average)
4
5 (Weak/Needs Improvement)
Unsure/Don't know
Fine & Performing Arts
1 (Very strong/Excellent)
2
3 (Average)
4
5 (Weak/Needs Improvement)
Unsure/Don't know
Religion
1 (Very strong/Excellent)
2
3 (Average)
4
5 (Weak/Needs Improvement)
Unsure/Don't know
Social Studies
1 (Very strong/Excellent)
2
3 (Average)
4
5 (Weak/Needs Improvement)
Unsure/Don't know
English
1 (Very strong/Excellent)
2
3 (Average)
4
5 (Weak/Needs Improvement)
Unsure/Don't know
Physical Education
1 (Very strong/Excellent)
2
3 (Average)
4
5 (Weak/Needs Improvement)
Unsure/Don't know
Foreign Language
1 (Very strong/Excellent)
2
3 (Average)
4
5 (Weak/Needs Improvement)
Unsure/Don't know
Technology/STEM
1 (Very strong/Excellent)
2
3 (Average)
4
5 (Weak/Needs Improvement)
Unsure/Don't know
Please elaborate on any scores of 4 or 5
7.
Please rank the responsiveness and professionalism of the following groups as a collective whole (you'll have an opportunity later in the survey to highlight single instances of strength or concern):
1 (Excellent)
2
3 (Average)
4
5 (Weak, needs improvement)
6 (Unsure - No basis to judge)
Faculty
1 (Excellent)
2
3 (Average)
4
5 (Weak, needs improvement)
6 (Unsure - No basis to judge)
Coaches
1 (Excellent)
2
3 (Average)
4
5 (Weak, needs improvement)
6 (Unsure - No basis to judge)
Administration
1 (Excellent)
2
3 (Average)
4
5 (Weak, needs improvement)
6 (Unsure - No basis to judge)
Non-teaching staff (Admin Assistants, Support Staff, etc.)
1 (Excellent)
2
3 (Average)
4
5 (Weak, needs improvement)
6 (Unsure - No basis to judge)
Comment (Optional)
8.
Overall, my son's experience at Xavier has been...
Very positive
Positive
Neutral
Negative
Very negative
9.
Why Xavier? What does Xavier do better than its competition? Why is your son at Xavier versus another school?
10.
What are areas of weakness or concern within the total school program? What needs to be improved?
11.
Is Xavier meeting your expectations? Given the financial investment you make, what is your perception of the educational value your child is receiving?
Excellent value for the cost
Good value for the cost
Average value for the cost
Weak value for the cost
Comment (Optional)
12.
Please share any additional thoughts that might assist Xavier with the development of a Strategic Plan, one that will help refine the vision for the school in the next several years.
13.
Prior to my son attending Xavier, he attended...
a Catholic school
a public school
a private, non-religious school
was homeschooled
Other (please specify)
14.
Grade level of child(ren) in attendance (Check all that apply)
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
15.
Ethnic Affiliation
White/Caucasian
Hispanic/Latino
Black/African American
Asian
Prefer not to share
Other (please specify)
16.
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Non Catholic, Christian
Other
None
17.
If you wish to discuss any portion of this survey with a member of Xavier's leadership team, please share your contact information below. Otherwise, skip this question.
Name
Email Address
Phone Number
