Strategic Plan Survey - Community
1.
How satisfied are you with the quality of public schools in Lower Merion School District?
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
No opinion
2.
How long have you lived in the District?
Less than 5 years
6-10 years
11-20 years
More than 20 years
Decline to answer
3.
During the time you have lived here, do you think the quality of education has improved, stayed the same or declined?
Improved
Same
Declined
No opinion
4.
Do you have any children who currently attend a Lower Merion SD school, have graduated, attend private school or are home schooled?
Current or will be attending LMSD
LMSD graduate
Current or will be attending Private/Home School
Private/Home School graduate
No children
Decline to Answer
5.
How satisfied are you with how the District...
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
No Answer
Plans for the future
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
No Answer
Prepares students for success
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
No Answer
Maintains facilities
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
No Answer
Addresses students' holistic needs
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
No Answer
Communicates with community members
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
No Answer
Reflects the values of this community
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
No Answer
6.
What is your age?
Less than 25 years old
26-35 years old
36-45 years old
46-55 years old
56-65 years old
Over 65 years old
Decline to answer
7.
Regarding the student experience, what should the District's key areas of focus be in the coming years? Rate each of the following items on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being highest priority and 1 being the lowest priority.
5-Highest Priority
4
3
2
1-Lowest Priority
Students’ Social/Emotional Development
5-Highest Priority
4
3
2
1-Lowest Priority
Student Achievement on Standardized Tests
5-Highest Priority
4
3
2
1-Lowest Priority
Quality of Teaching Staff
5-Highest Priority
4
3
2
1-Lowest Priority
School Safety & Security
5-Highest Priority
4
3
2
1-Lowest Priority
Hands-On/Project-Based Learning Experiences
5-Highest Priority
4
3
2
1-Lowest Priority
Closing the Achievement Gap
5-Highest Priority
4
3
2
1-Lowest Priority
Community Service Opportunities
5-Highest Priority
4
3
2
1-Lowest Priority
Online Learning Experiences
5-Highest Priority
4
3
2
1-Lowest Priority
Extracurricular Opportunities
5-Highest Priority
4
3
2
1-Lowest Priority
Global/International Learning Experiences
5-Highest Priority
4
3
2
1-Lowest Priority
Aligning Curriculum & Instruction to Job Market
5-Highest Priority
4
3
2
1-Lowest Priority
Flexible Scheduling of School Day/Year
5-Highest Priority
4
3
2
1-Lowest Priority
Dual Enrollment Opportunities with Colleges/Universities
5-Highest Priority
4
3
2
1-Lowest Priority
Access to Cutting Edge Technology
5-Highest Priority
4
3
2
1-Lowest Priority
Collaboration with Community Partners/Programs
5-Highest Priority
4
3
2
1-Lowest Priority
Individualized/Differentiated Education for Each Child
5-Highest Priority
4
3
2
1-Lowest Priority
8.
What skills and qualities should a LMSD graduate possess? Enter in the space provided.
9.
What are the three best qualities of LMSD schools? Enter in the space provided.
10.
What are three things about LMSD schools that you would change? Enter in the space provided.