Moanalua Elementary School Parent Survey for Re-opening School - July 13, 2020

Parent Survey for Moanalua Elementary School

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Parent or Guardian,

The purpose of this questionnaire is to collect important information from our parents to help us plan for the best possible school opening for all students following the closing of all schools in Hawaii because of Covid-19.

Thank you for taking the time to provide your valuable input and suggestions for our school.

Sincerely,

Principal Lynda Galera

Moanalua Elementary School

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* 1. In a recent survey of parents by the Hawaii Department of Education, 86% of parents statewide indicated that they prefer that their child(ren) return to face to face teaching and learning when the new school year begins, and 14% of parents indicated that they prefer that their children remain at home and participate in distance learning because of Covid-19.

For the school year 2020-21, Moanalua Elementary School will implement a hybrid school model that aligns with the BOE Reopening Resolution, DOE Reopening Guidelines, and DOH's Health and Safety Guidelines. For details, please refer to the parent letter dated July 13, 2020, posted on the school website.

Students in PreK-2 will attend school in person (face to face) 5 days a week. Full days are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and half-day on Wednesday.

Students in Gr 3-6 will attend school in person (face to face) 2 days a week and engage in distance learning 3 days a week. Group A will attend on Monday, Thursday and Group B will attend on Tuesday, Friday. Wednesday will be distance learning.

Vulnerable learners (Special Education, English Language Learners) in ALL grades will attend school in person (face to face) 5 days a week. Full days are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and half-day on Wednesday.

QUESTION: What do you prefer for your child or children who will be attending Moanalua Elementary School when the new school year begins on August 5, 2020?

I prefer that my child(ren) return to school using the model described above.

I prefer that my children remain at home and engages in 100% distance learning because of my concerns relating to Covid-19.

I am undecided at this time

Comments:

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* 2. If you answered that you preferred your child remain at home and engage in 100% distance learning because of your concerns related to Covid-19, please indicate the grade level of your child.

Pre-K

Kindergarten

Grade 1

Grade 2

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

Grade 6

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* 3. What additional information do you need (what questions do you have?) regarding the possible reopening of Moanalua Elementary School and the return of students to face to face teaching and learning at school on August 5, 2020?

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* 4. How many children from your family will be enrolled as a student at Moanalua Elementary School for school year 2020-2021?

Other (please specify)

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* 5. In addition to your child at Moanalua Elementary, do you have children who will be enrolled at Moanalua Middle School or another middle school for next school year?

Yes, I have a child(ren) who will be enrolled in Moanalua Middle School .

Yes, I have a child(ren) who will be enrolled in a private middle school.

Yes, I have a child(ren) who will be enrolled in a charter middle school.

No, I do not have any children who will be enrolled in middle school next school year.

Other (please specify)

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* 6. In addition to your child at Moanalua Elementary, do you have children who will be enrolled at a high school for next school year?

Yes, I have a child(ren) who will be enrolled at Moanalua High School next school year.

Yes, I have a child(ren) who will be enrolled at a private high school next school year.

Yes, I have a child(ren) who will be enrolled at a charter high school next school year.

No, I do not have a child(ren) who will be enrolled in high school next year.

Other (please specify)

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* 7. If a decision is made for students to remain at home because of Covid-19, does your child have access to a computer device (laptop, desktop, ipad, etc) that can be used for distance learning?

Yes, my child has access to a device with connectivity to the Internet or wifi.

Yes, my child has access to a device BUT there is no connectivity to the Internet or wifi.

No, my child does not have access to a computer device

Not Sure

Other (please specify)

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* 8. If a decision is made for students to remain to home because of Covid-19, how comfortable do you feel supporting your child's learning through distance learning or online learning?

Not comfortable at all

Slightly comfortable

Somewhat comfortable

Quite comfortable

Extremely comfortable

Specifically what would increase your level of comfort?

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* 9. Please indicate your position on requiring teachers and students to wear a mask or face covering inside of the classrooms (or enclosed facilities) at Moanalua Elementary School (while complying with authorized exemptions for health reasons or other reasons as guided by the Department of Health).

Yes, I agree that teachers and students should be required to wear a mask or face covering while inside the classroom during teaching and learning activities to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

I do not agree that teachers and students should be required to wear a mask while inside a classroom, but I can live with such a policy and would support it.

I am against any requirement for teachers and students to wear a mask or face covering while inside of any classroom or enclosed facility.

No opinion

Comments

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* 10. What is the best way for teachers or staff from Moanalua Elementary School to communicate with you regarding your child's education when the new school year starts ?

Cell Phone or Home Phone

U.S. Post Office mail

School Website

Home visit

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter

Other

Please explain

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* 11. Are you willing and able to attending parent training for how to support your child's distance learning at home (for example - help your child use Webex videoconferencing or Zoom video conferencing or other similar programs or apps)?

Yes

Not Sure

Other (please specify)

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* 12. Overall Well-Being of Child: Do you feel there has been any major change in your child's emotions, attitude, and behaviors toward school and learning since all schools closed in March?

Yes

Not Sure

Please explain

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* 13. How concerned are you about your child's social or emotional well-being as a result of schools being closed?

Not concerned

Slightly concerned

Somewhat concerned

Quite concerned

Extremely concerned

Other (please specify)

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* 14. What is the biggest barrier or obstacle for your child to learn through distance learning at home?

My job

Caring for other children

Need to care for other family members

Lack of a quiet place to work and learn

Lack of technology / lack of a device

Lack of connectivity to the Internet and wifi

Other technology issues

Something else

No barriers

Other (please specify)

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* 15. What else can the school do to support your child?

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* 16. What grade will your child be in for School Year 2020-2021?

Grade Pre-K

Grade Kindergarten

Grade 1

Grade 2

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

Grade 6

Other (please specify)

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* 17. What is your relationship to the child?

Parent (Mother or Father)

Grandparent

Older Sibling (Brother or Sister)

Other family member (Uncle, Aunty, etc)

Guardian

Foster Parent

Other (please specify)

Moanalua Elementary School Parent Survey for Re-opening School - July 13, 2020

Parent Survey for Moanalua Elementary School

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* 2. If you answered that you preferred your child remain at home and engage in 100% distance learning because of your concerns related to Covid-19, please indicate the grade level of your child.

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* 3. What additional information do you need (what questions do you have?) regarding the possible reopening of Moanalua Elementary School and the return of students to face to face teaching and learning at school on August 5, 2020?

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* 4. How many children from your family will be enrolled as a student at Moanalua Elementary School for school year 2020-2021?

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* 5. In addition to your child at Moanalua Elementary, do you have children who will be enrolled at Moanalua Middle School or another middle school for next school year?

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* 6. In addition to your child at Moanalua Elementary, do you have children who will be enrolled at a high school for next school year?

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* 7. If a decision is made for students to remain at home because of Covid-19, does your child have access to a computer device (laptop, desktop, ipad, etc) that can be used for distance learning?

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* 8. If a decision is made for students to remain to home because of Covid-19, how comfortable do you feel supporting your child's learning through distance learning or online learning?

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* 10. What is the best way for teachers or staff from Moanalua Elementary School to communicate with you regarding your child's education when the new school year starts ?

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* 11. Are you willing and able to attending parent training for how to support your child's distance learning at home (for example - help your child use Webex videoconferencing or Zoom video conferencing or other similar programs or apps)?

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* 12. Overall Well-Being of Child: Do you feel there has been any major change in your child's emotions, attitude, and behaviors toward school and learning since all schools closed in March?

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* 13. How concerned are you about your child's social or emotional well-being as a result of schools being closed?

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* 14. What is the biggest barrier or obstacle for your child to learn through distance learning at home?

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* 15. What else can the school do to support your child?

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* 16. What grade will your child be in for School Year 2020-2021?

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* 17. What is your relationship to the child?

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* 18. What is your greatest need at this time relating to the education of your child?

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* 19. Please share any additional question that you may have at this time.