Dear Parent/Guardian,

Banks County Middle School is a Title I school, and as the parent/guardian of a child attending a Title I school, you are an important part of the Title I team. Your input is vital in the planning and implementation of the parent involvement program and activities in our school. The focus of all Title I programs is to help all students meet high academic achievement standards. The following survey is confidential and will be used to assist us with future planning for parental involvement activities and events at Banks County Middle School. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.

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* 1. School Planning

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How well do you feel your child’s school provides parents with opportunities to share feedback and ideas regarding the school’s parental involvement program and activities?

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* 2. Did you attend a meeting this school year where the goals and activities of the Title I program were discussed with parents?

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* 3. At the beginning of the school year, all parents were asked to sign a school‐parent compact outlining the responsibilities of both the school and parents in providing the best academic experience for your child. Please explain how the school‐parent compact impacted your child’s education this school year?

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* 4. How would you like to see the parental involvement funds used at your child’s school? (Check all that apply)

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* 5. What would help you participate more in decision making and the overall academic achievement in your child’s school?

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* 6. Have you been given opportunities to provide input into school decisions?

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* 7. How well does the school encourage you to play a role in the school improvement planning process?

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* 8. In the past year, did you participate in the development and review of the following?

  Yes, I participated No, I did not participate I was not informed I do not know
Parental involvement activities
Parental Involvement Plan
Use of Parental Involvement Funds
School‐Parent Compact
Title I Program Services
School Improvement Plan

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* 9. What ways can the school better involve parents in school planning?

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* 10. School‐Home Communication

How well does your child’s school provide information that is easy to understand?

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* 11. How often does your child’s teacher communicate with you about your child’s progress?

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* 12. How would you prefer to receive information from your child’s school? (check all that apply)

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* 13. Do you know how to contact your child’s teacher?

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* 14. What ways can the school improve communication between parents and the school?

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* 15. Helping Your Child with School


Are you aware of what your child is expected to understand in all subject areas?

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* 16. How often do you meet in person with your child’s teacher?

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* 17. How well does school leadership foster an environment in which staff, parents, and the community work together to improve student achievement?

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* 18. What type of informational programs would you like the school to provide for parents? (check all that apply)

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* 19. In the past year, how often did you attend a parent meeting or event to help you work with your child to do better in school?

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* 20. Please indicate whether you received the following information from your child’s school.

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Information about what the school teaches your child
Information on the CRCT
Information on how your child scored on the CRCT
What a score on the CRCT means
How to keep track of your child’s progress
Information used to determine whether your child moves to the next grade or repeats the same grade
How you can work with teachers to help your child in school

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* 21. How often have you participated in classroom activities with your child during the school day?

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* 22. How often do you work with your child on homework?

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* 23. How often do you have conversations with your child about what his or her class is learning at school?

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* 24. What ways can the school help you work with your child to do better in school?

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* 25. Parent Participation

How frequently do you participate in activities at your child’s school?

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* 26. Are you aware of the opportunities to volunteer at your child’s school?

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* 27. How well do you feel the school creates a welcoming environment for parents?

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* 28. Which of the following would enable you to participate in parent meetings and school activities? (check all that apply)

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* 29. For each activity listed below, please provide us with your feedback by checking the box that best describes your opinion.

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Open House Night
Literacy Night
Science Fair
Parent Involvement Day
Homework Help Workshop
Parent‐Teacher Conferences
Math Matters Night

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* 30. How often do you work with other parents at your child’s school to plan and carry out school activities?

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* 31. What ways can the school help parents to be involved in school activities and programs?

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* 32. Please describe any hobbies, talents, interests, or work experiences that you could share with the parents, staff, or students at your child’s school.

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* 33. Please provide your contact information if you would like for the school to follow up with you about any feedback provided or ways to get you more involved in the school as indicated on the survey.

Contact Information (OPTIONAL)
Parent/Guardian Name
Email address
Phone number
Address
Child’s name

Thank you for taking the time to complete this very important survey. Your feedback is greatly valued and sincerely appreciated.

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