| Questionnaire Results | |||||||||||||||||||||
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SAFETY |
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(1) |
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(2) |
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(3) |
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(4) |
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(5) |
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Average |
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(1 + 2) |
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(4 + 5) | |||||
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Strongly Disagree |
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Disagree |
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Neutral |
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Agree |
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Strongly Agree |
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Strongly Dis. + Disagree |
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Strongly Agr. + Agree | |||||||
| I feel welcome at my child's school | 2 | 1% | 3 | 2% | 6 | 4% | 54 | 39% | 74 | 53% | 4.4 | 4% | 92% | ||||||||
| I am informed about my child's progress | 2 | 1% | 6 | 4% | 13 | 9% | 83 | 60% | 35 | 25% | 4.0 | 6% | 85% | ||||||||
| I know what my child's teacher expects of my child | 2 | 1% | 4 | 3% | 29 | 21% | 62 | 44% | 43 | 31% | 4.0 | 4% | 75% | ||||||||
| My child is safe at school | 2 | 1% | 3 | 2% | 22 | 16% | 67 | 48% | 46 | 33% | 4.1 | 4% | 81% | ||||||||
| My child is safe going to and from school | 3 | 2% | 5 | 4% | 13 | 9% | 73 | 53% | 45 | 32% | 4.1 | 6% | 85% | ||||||||
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SUPERVISION & RESPECT |
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(1) |
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(2) |
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(3) |
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(4) |
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(5) |
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Average |
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(1 + 2) |
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(4 + 5) | |||||
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Strongly Disagree |
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Disagree |
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Neutral |
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Agree |
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Strongly Agree |
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Strongly Dis. + Disagree |
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Strongly Agr. + Agree | |||||||
| There is adequate supervision during school | 2 | 1% | 6 | 4% | 22 | 16% | 76 | 54% | 34 | 24% | 4.0 | 6% | 79% | ||||||||
| There is adequate supervision before and after school | 5 | 4% | 2 | 1% | 36 | 26% | 76 | 55% | 20 | 14% | 3.7 | 5% | 69% | ||||||||
| Teachers show respect for the students | 3 | 2% | 4 | 3% | 26 | 19% | 81 | 58% | 26 | 19% | 3.9 | 5% | 76% | ||||||||
| Students show respect for other students | 3 | 2% | 15 | 11% | 44 | 32% | 69 | 50% | 8 | 6% | 3.5 | 13% | 55% | ||||||||
| The school meets the social needs of the students | 4 | 3% | 9 | 7% | 29 | 21% | 77 | 56% | 18 | 13% | 3.7 | 9% | 69% | ||||||||
| The school meets the academic needs of the students | 3 | 2% | 9 | 6% | 26 | 19% | 80 | 58% | 21 | 15% | 3.8 | 9% | 73% | ||||||||
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ASSESSMENT |
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(1) |
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(2) |
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(3) |
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(4) |
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(5) |
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Average |
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(1 + 2) |
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(4 + 5) | |||||
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Strongly Disagree |
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Disagree |
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Neutral |
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Agree |
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Strongly Agree |
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Strongly Dis. + Disagree |
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Strongly Agr. + Agree | |||||||
| The school expects quality work of its students | 1 | 1% | 3 | 2% | 17 | 12% | 91 | 65% | 27 | 19% | 4.0 | 3% | 85% | ||||||||
| The school has an excellent learning environment | 1 | 1% | 6 | 4% | 39 | 28% | 70 | 50% | 23 | 17% | 3.8 | 5% | 67% | ||||||||
| I know how well my child is progressing in school | 1 | 1% | 10 | 7% | 18 | 13% | 79 | 57% | 31 | 22% | 3.9 | 8% | 79% | ||||||||
| I like the school's report card/progress report | 3 | 2% | 13 | 9% | 22 | 16% | 76 | 54% | 26 | 19% | 3.8 | 11% | 73% | ||||||||
| I respect the school's teacher | 1 | 1% | 2 | 1% | 8 | 6% | 80 | 57% | 49 | 35% | 4.2 | 2% | 92% | ||||||||
| I respect the school's principal | 1 | 1% | 0 | 0% | 9 | 6% | 66 | 47% | 64 | 46% | 4.4 | 1% | 92% | ||||||||
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SCHOOL PERFORMANCE |
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(1) |
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(2) |
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(3) |
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(4) |
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(5) |
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Average |
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(1 + 2) |
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(4 + 5) | |||||
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Strongly Disagree |
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Disagree |
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Neutral |
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Agree |
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Strongly Agree |
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Strongly Dis. + Disagree |
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Strongly Agr. + Agree | |||||||
| Overall, the school performs well academically | 1 | 1% | 2 | 1% | 20 | 14% | 91 | 65% | 25 | 18% | 4.0 | 2% | 83% | ||||||||
| The school succeeds at preparing children for future work | 1 | 1% | 7 | 5% | 30 | 22% | 82 | 59% | 19 | 14% | 3.8 | 6% | 73% | ||||||||
| The school has a good public image | 1 | 1% | 2 | 1% | 16 | 11% | 85 | 61% | 36 | 26% | 4.1 | 2% | 86% | ||||||||
| The school's assessment practices are fair | 1 | 1% | 6 | 4% | 41 | 30% | 74 | 54% | 16 | 12% | 3.7 | 5% | 65% | ||||||||
| My child's teacher helps me to help my child learn at home | 2 | 1% | 9 | 7% | 38 | 28% | 70 | 51% | 17 | 13% | 3.7 | 8% | 64% | ||||||||
| I support my child's learning at home | 1 | 1% | 1 | 1% | 4 | 3% | 58 | 42% | 74 | 54% | 4.5 | 1% | 96% | ||||||||
| I fell good about myself as a parent | 1 | 1% | 0 | 0% | 3 | 2% | 60 | 43% | 76 | 54% | 4.5 | 1% | 97% | ||||||||
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MISCELLANEOUS |
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(1) |
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(2) |
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(3) |
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(4) |
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(5) |
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Average |
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(1 + 2) |
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(4 + 5) | |||||
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Strongly Disagree |
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Disagree |
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Neutral |
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Agree |
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Strongly Agree |
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Strongly Dis. + Disagree |
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Strongly Agr. + Agree | |||||||
| For information on SAU 16 schools I access the SAU 16 website | 4 | 3% | 8 | 6% | 25 | 18% | 74 | 54% | 26 | 19% | 3.8 | 9% | 73% | ||||||||
| I feel communication between the school and parents are good | 3 | 2% | 9 | 6% | 27 | 19% | 82 | 59% | 18 | 13% | 3.7 | 9% | 72% | ||||||||
| SAU 16 should increase the transportation budget to accommodate not more than two students per seat | 5 | 4% | 14 | 10% | 36 | 26% | 30 | 22% | 54 | 39% | 3.8 | 14% | 60% | ||||||||
| Comments |
A majority of the respondents to this survey answered
the following questions. This information was analyzed in the following
manner:
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| Question 1 - What are the strengths of your child's school? | ||
| Topic 1 - Academics | ||
| Challenge (2) | ||
| Curriculum (21) | Varied educational experiences | |
| Related (1) | There are a lot of great programs offered at the school between the music, band and extra curricular activities. | |
| Support (2) | Great job with kids who are functioning at grade level or below. | |
| Topic 2 - Administration | ||
| Dedicated/Friendly (3) | Administration and staff personnel are very dedicated and involved. | |
| Principal (22) | Principal is a leader; Approachable and friendly | |
| Topic 3 - Extra Curricular Activities | ||
| After school program (3) | Educational opportunity after school | |
| Topic 4 - School | ||
| Discipline (1) | Very good discipline structure | |
| Environment (18) | Friendly, nice environment | |
| Facility (4) | The facility is able to accommodate the curriculum and is very well maintained. | |
| PTO (6) | Active/Strong PTO | |
| Safety (3) | Safe environment | |
| Size (6) | Small class size | |
| Technology (1) | Website access/information | |
| Volunteer (4) | Excellent parent involvement opportunities | |
| Topic 5 - Teachers | ||
| Caring (8) | Professional, caring teachers | |
| Communication (24) | Keep parents informed; Great communication | |
| Dedicated (3) | Dedicated and wonderful teachers | |
| Excellent/Good (51) | Impressed with the teachers; Good/Great teachers | |
| Professional (3) | Caring professionals | |
| Question 2 - What needs to be strengthened at your child's school? | ||
| Topic 1 - Academics | ||
| Challenge (11) | Advanced classes for gifted students; Classrooms that challenge those who want to learn and are strong academically | |
| Curriculum (17) | Introduce/expose children to foreign language; More creative curriculum | |
| Math books are to confusing for the children; Writing program is weak | ||
| Enrichment (3) | More enrichment opportunities | |
| Homework (10) | Clear, objective and consistent homework | |
| Homework assistance (sheets, etc.) for parents to help their kids work with them. | ||
| Related (11) | Improve Art program; Physical Education 3 times per week | |
| Technology (3) | Strengthen the technology aspect - computers and the technology that goes with it. | |
| Testing (2) | Too much testing | |
| Topic 2 - Administration | ||
| Communication (3) | Quicker response to conflicts brought up with other students | |
| Communication in regards to administration to parents | ||
| Topic 3 - Extra Curricular Activities | ||
| After School Program (1) | Enrichment program offered more throughout the year after school | |
| Field Trips (1) | More field trips | |
| Topic 4 - School | ||
| Environment (1) | Creating an environment where students are not judged by their social abilities - cliques, clubs, groups. | |
| Facility (5) | Parking; Interior updating | |
| Lunch (1) | Better and more nutritious food service | |
| Playground Aides (4) | More aides in the playground to watch the kids | |
| Recess aides are not respectful towards the kids | ||
| Recess (2) | More organized games | |
| Safety (11) | Someone could walk through the front doors without being noticed | |
| Size (4) | Smaller class size; Limited space | |
| Social (2) | Children swearing and cursing because it is cool | |
| Technology (3) | Website updated | |
| Transportation (1) | Better communication between the bus and the school | |
| Volunteer (2) | More opportunities for parents to be involved at the school | |
| Topic 5 - Teachers | ||
| Behavior (1) | There shouldn't be sarcasm or yelling allowed | |
| Communication (15) | Teacher feedback; More frequent progress reports | |
| Guidance (2) | More help for children | |
| Question 3 - What would make the school better? | ||
| Topic 1 - Academics | ||
| Achievement (1) | More emphasis on achievement | |
| Books (1) | Up to date materials / books | |
| Challenge (6) | Programs for gifted students | |
| Curriculum (12) | Stronger reading program; Foreign languages classes | |
| Extra Help (1) | Teachers need more after school times available to students who need extra help | |
| Level (3) | Have levels for math class; Grouping children with similar abilities | |
| Related (4) | Better Art program | |
| Special Ed (2) | Special Ed staff that follows student from grade to grade | |
| Report cards should come home of the same day that regular report cards come home | ||
| Technology (3) | Computer lab; More access to technology earlier | |
| Testing (2) | Less standardized testing | |
| Topic 2 - Extra Curricular Activities | ||
| After school program (3) | More after school events including parents and kids | |
| Topic 3 - School | ||
| Drop off (1) | Better drop off facilities | |
| Facility (14) | Additional playground equipment; Air conditioning; Drainage at ball fields; Parking; New and improved cafeteria | |
| Lunch (3) | Healthier, more appetizing lunches | |
| Meet and Greet (4) | Each transition to new classroom | |
| Playground Aide (1) | More attentive | |
| PTO (1) | More parent involvement | |
| Recess (1) | Playground games to teach the children how to play together | |
| Safety (3) | Better security | |
| Size (1) | Smaller class size | |
| Supplies (1) | Better supplies to support and increase teacher/student creativity | |
| Technology (3) | Improved website | |
| Transportation (3) | Seat belts on bus | |
| Vacation (2) | Fewer/shorter vacations to get out of school earlier in June | |
| Volunteer (2) | More parent involvement | |
| Topic 4 - Teachers | ||
| Communication (5) | Better way of communicating between teachers and parents | |
| Question 4 - Do you have any concerns about your child's transition from Grade 5 to Grade 6 at CMS? If so, please list your top three concerns? | ||
| Topic 1 - Academics | ||
| Challenge (5) | Being academically challenged | |
| Curriculum (7) | Change in math program | |
| Extra Help (1) | ||
| Homework (8) | Increased homework load; Independent study | |
| Level (14) | Being grouped in appropriate academic group; Placement | |
| Other (5) | What are the expectations of the students to achieve grade level | |
| Will it be an adequate or excellent education | ||
| Special Ed (2) | The way children with special ed are singled out for special meetings regarding transition to middle school. | |
| Topic 2 - Administration | ||
| Principal (2) | Will the principal and staff know my children by name? | |
| Principal responsiveness to issues | ||
| Topic 3 - School | ||
| Lunch (1) | Concerned about level of physical activity offered and availability of healthy food since they will be making more independent choices. | |
| Nothing (14) | ||
| Parent Involvement (1) | Can parents stay involved? | |
| Pods (2) | Not understanding how Pods work | |
| Safety (5) | Concerned about bullies and cliques | |
| Size (20) | Larger school | |
| Social (26) | Not being ready socially; Peer pressure | |
| Start-time | Earlier schedule | |
| Transportation (6) | Distance from our home; No seat belts; Behavior of students on bus | |
| Topic 4 - Student | ||
| Behavior (3) | Disruptions from student behavior | |
| Prepared (3) | Is my child prepared | |
| Social (3) | Transition socially from smaller school to larger school | |
| Topic 5 - Teacher | ||
| Communication (12) | Lack of communication with teachers; Meeting teachers and staff | |
| Question 5 - I already had a child transition from grade 5 to grade 6 at CMS prior to the 2004-2005 school year? | ||
| YES | 69 | |
| NO | 73 | |