Edgewood Middle School - Parent Survey 2011-2012

Please tell us how we're doing. We want to hear from you!

It has been a busy, productive year at Edgewood Middle School with the start of our STEAM program and focus on PBIS, to promote a positive school environment for all students. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey to let us know about your child’s experience at Edgewood Middle School. We want to hear from you. Your feedback will help us plan for the 2013-2014 school year.
Thank you.

Penny Howard
Principal
Edgewood Middle School

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1. My child’s individual academic needs are being met.

Never

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Most of the time

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Don't know

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2. My child enjoys his/her classes and is appropriately challenged.

Never

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Always

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3. Edgewood Middle School provides an environment that promotes high academic expectations and prepares students for post-secondary learning?

Never

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Don't know

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4. Edgewood Middle School is a safe, respectful school setting where students feel supported and involved.

Never

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Most of the time

Always

Don't know

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5. My child feels connected with one or more adults at school (a trusted adult he/she can talk to for support/advice).

Never

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Most of the time

Always

Don't know

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6. Parents are kept informed of student progress and school information through the school's communication plan.

Never

Occasionally

Most of the time

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Don’t Know

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7. Identify the top three teacher/parent communication methods that you believe are the most effective for keeping informed of your child's school performance.

Team/grade level scheduled face-to-face meetings with teachers (at least quarterly)

School View - regular grade/assignment updates

Group E-mail communication - by class or grade level

Large community events (e.g. back-to-school picnic, orientation, STEAM fairs)

Individual "communication/office hours" by teacher

Teacher websites/updates

Individual teacher-to-parent communication (e-mail, phone calls, notes, etc.)

Other (please specify)

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8. If you attended an early goal setting/3 + 1 academic planning conference in August, September, or October please provide feedback on your experience.

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9. Parent/community involvement at Edgewood is actively encouraged.

Never

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10. The Deans are approachable and willing to provide needed support to my child.

Never

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11. The principal is approachable and provides positive leadership.

Never

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Most of the time

Always

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12. What do you like best about Edgewood Middle School?

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13. In what area(s) could Edgewood Middle School improve?

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14. Do you have any suggestions for building a stronger, more inclusive school community that is welcoming to all Edgewood families? (e.g. family nights, speakers, parent resources)

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15. What are your experiences with our STEAM program? What are we doing well and what do we need to improve to promote an integrated, engaging program that blends Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics into the middle school program.?

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1. My child’s individual academic needs are being met.

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2. My child enjoys his/her classes and is appropriately challenged.

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3. Edgewood Middle School provides an environment that promotes high academic expectations and prepares students for post-secondary learning?

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4. Edgewood Middle School is a safe, respectful school setting where students feel supported and involved.

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5. My child feels connected with one or more adults at school (a trusted adult he/she can talk to for support/advice).

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6. Parents are kept informed of student progress and school information through the school's communication plan.

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7. Identify the top three teacher/parent communication methods that you believe are the most effective for keeping informed of your child's school performance.

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8. If you attended an early goal setting/3 + 1 academic planning conference in August, September, or October please provide feedback on your experience.

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9. Parent/community involvement at Edgewood is actively encouraged.

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10. The Deans are approachable and willing to provide needed support to my child.

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11. The principal is approachable and provides positive leadership.

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12. What do you like best about Edgewood Middle School?

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13. In what area(s) could Edgewood Middle School improve?

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14. Do you have any suggestions for building a stronger, more inclusive school community that is welcoming to all Edgewood families? (e.g. family nights, speakers, parent resources)

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15. What are your experiences with our STEAM program? What are we doing well and what do we need to improve to promote an integrated, engaging program that blends Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics into the middle school program.?

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