PEN was founded by parents, for parents with the primary purpose of connecting parents with one another and with accurate information about the Pasadena public schools so they would consider their public school options. Because of PEN, school communities are stronger, parents are more engaged, and schools throughout the Pasadena Unified School District are improving. As our first cohort of PEN families has entered middle school, we see the need to develop a more comprehensive Transition to Middle School Program for you. Please take 5 minutes to answer the questions below so we can develop a program that meets your needs and the needs of other parents in our community.

This survey is for entering 5th and 6th grade parents only. If you have an older child who is entering 7th, 8th or 9th grades who attends or attended a PUSD middle school, please complete Survey B.

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* 1. What grade(s) will your child(ren) be in this school year (2012-13)? [Note: if you are taking this survey, you should have at least one child in 5th or 6th grade this year.]

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* 2. What school(s) will your child(ren) attend this year?

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* 3. Are you planning to have your (5th or 6th grade) child attend a PUSD middle school?

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* 4. Rate the following sources of information in terms of how much, if at all, they have influenced your feelings about having your child attend a PUSD middle school.

  Most influential Influential Some influence Not much influence Not a factor at all
Things I’ve heard from parents with children who currently attend or recently attended PUSD middle schools
Things I’ve heard about PUSD middle schools from people other than current or recent PUSD MS parents
School tours
PEN programs, coffees, and other services
My own experience as the parent of a child attending a PUSD middle school
My own experience as the parent of a child attending a PUSD elementary school
Meeting the middle school principals
Other

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* 5. If you are unsure whether your child will attend a PUSD middle school, what factors might affect your decision? Check all that apply.

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* 6. Considering all the factors that may play a role in your decision about which middle school to attend, either within PUSD or somewhere else, what factor or factors do you regard as “deal breakers” - that is, your child would NOT attend the school if the criterion was not met)? Please choose no more than 3:

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* 7. If your plans include having your child attend a PUSD middle school or if you are considering it as an option, which of these statements best describes how you feel?

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* 8. If your plans include having your child attend a PUSD middle school or if you are considering it as an option, which of the following concerns (if any) do you have?

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* 9. How would you rank your child(ren)’s overall experience in a PUSD elementary school?

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* 10. Understanding PEN’s mission and beliefs, how can PEN help you with your student’s transition to middle school?

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* 11. Any additional comments?

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* 12. For statistical purposes only, what is the racial/ethnic make-up of the adults in your household?

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