2014 Parent Survey

Swain County Schools Parent Survey

In an effort to continuously improve the educational services provided by Swain County Schools we would like to ask that you take five to ten minutes to complete the survey attached. We would like to thank you in advance for your willingness to help us in offering quality educational services to the youth of Swain County in better preparing them for the world of tomorrow. This survey contains 27 questions. Please complete a separate survey for each school at which you have a student attending.

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* 1. Which school does your child attend. My child attends:

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* 2. Student's ethnic group is:

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* 3. I am the child’s:

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* 4. Teachers have high expectations for my child.

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* 5. Students are instructed in the use of technology

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* 6. Extra help is available for my child. (Examples: afterschool, tutoring, reteach, retest, etc.)

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* 7. The school provides opportunities for me to learn about the academic and learning goals for my child.

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* 8. My child is assigned an appropriate amount of homework.

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* 9. The work assigned to my child is challenging.

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* 10. I believe that my child is safe in school.

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* 11. Students have a way to report concerns that they have about safety in this school.

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* 12. I believe my child is transported safely and efficiently on school buses.

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* 13. My students is treated in a fair, consistent manner.

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* 14. I believe the teachers and staff of this school care about my child.

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* 15. Parents are invited to participate in the school activities.

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* 16. Teachers tell me about the positive things my child does.

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* 17. I am kept up-to-date about my child's progress.

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* 18. I am comfortable in expressing my concerns about the school.

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* 19. I am well-informed about programs and activities that take place.

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* 20. I believe that I am a partner with the school in my child's education.

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* 21. I am involved in and support the school's disciplinary procedures.

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* 22. I feel welcome and am greeted warmly when I visit the school.

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* 23. I have been contacted by teacher(s) or administrators from this school as needed this school year, and communication has been appropriate.

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* 24. The school grounds, hallways, restrooms, and classrooms are clean and well-kept.

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* 25. Overall, I am satisfied with this school.

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* 26. What is your goal for your son / daughter.

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* 27. What can we do to help your son or daughter to be more successful?

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