Parent/Guardian Assessment of Student Needs

Many things have changed in our world recently and because of that, the needs of our students have changed. The Kennett High School Counseling Department is conducting a needs assessment to assist counselors in identifying student needs, informing curriculum development to address those needs, and pinpoint the high-need areas in our school and community.

Your responses to all the statements below will assist us in determining the effectiveness of our programming as well as to identify areas for improvement to better serve students. Please be honest in your responses.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this anonymous survey.
This survey should take only a few minutes to complete.

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* 1. What do you consider to be the top challenges Kennett High School students are dealing with today?

Self-Esteem

Academic Stress Management

Personal Stress Management

Grief and Loss

Divorce and Separation

Family Conflict

Behavior Modification and Self-Regulation Strategies

Self-Awareness. For example...I understand how I react to the world around me

Responsible Decision Making. For example...I can think through the consequences of my actions

Mental health concerns (i.e. Anxiety/Depression)

Eating Disorders

Failing/Declining Grades-Academics

Study Skills, Test Strategies

Communication Skills

Bullying/Cyber Bullying

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Working through conflicts with other students

Goal setting

Balancing school and activities

College and career readiness

Suicide prevention

Self-harm

Drug and alcohol use

Healthy intimate relationships

Sexual consent and decision making

Gender identity and sexuality

Diversity, equity, and inclusion

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* 2. I know how to contact my child’s school counselor.

Yes

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* 3. My child’s school counselor helps them to prepare for their post secondary plans through classroom visits and individual conferences.

Yes

Not Sure

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* 4. My child’s school counselor responds to my requests in a timely manner.

Yes

Not Applicable

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* 5. My child could benefit from lessons provided by their school counselor concerning personal/social issues such as stress management, conflict management, and effective communication skills.

Yes

Not Sure

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* 6. My child met with their school counselor at least once last year.

Yes

Not Sure

Parent/Guardian Assessment of Student Needs

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* 1. What do you consider to be the top challenges Kennett High School students are dealing with today?

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* 2. I know how to contact my child’s school counselor.

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* 3. My child’s school counselor helps them to prepare for their post secondary plans through classroom visits and individual conferences.

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* 4. My child’s school counselor responds to my requests in a timely manner.

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* 5. My child could benefit from lessons provided by their school counselor concerning personal/social issues such as stress management, conflict management, and effective communication skills.

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* 6. My child met with their school counselor at least once last year.

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* 7. Are there any other comments or concerns you have related to the school counseling department?