COMMUNICATION SURVEY ON BREMERTON SCHOOLS
The Community Relations Department is interested in gaining a better understanding of community perceptions in order to improve our district communications. The survey takes about 5 - 7 minutes to complete and covers topics like communications, parental involvement, district performance, and demographics. You may fill out the entire survey, or just the parts that interest you. The survey will be available until September 30, 2010. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us.
I represent:
Parent with children in Bremerton School District
Community Member / Business Owner
Staff Member
Student
I feel I am kept well informed about issues concerning the Bremerton School District.
I strongly agree
I partly agree
I have no opinion or I don't know
I partly disagree
I strongly disagree
Residents are invited to participate in important decisions about District programs/policies.
I strongly agree
I partly agree
I have no opinion or I don't know
I partly disagree
I strongly disagree
When important decisions are made about School District programs or policies, residents are informed far enough in advance to allow for discussion.
I strongly agree
I partly agree
I have no opinion or I don't know
I partly disagree
I strongly disagree
Parents have adequate opportunity to participate in school policy/program development.
I strongly agree
I partly agree
I have no opinion or I don't know
I partly disagree
I strongly disagree
Students achieve more when their parents are actively involved with the schools.
I strongly agree
I partly agree
I have no opinion or I don't know
I partly disagree
I strongly disagree
The School District encourages parents to be actively involved in their children's education at the ELEMENTARY level.
I strongly agree
I partly agree
I have no opinion or I don't know
I partly disagree
I strongly disagree
The School District encourages parents to be actively involved in their children's education at the MIDDLE SCHOOL level.
I strongly agree
I partly agree
I have no opinion or I don't know
I partly disagree
I strongly disagree
The School District encourages parents to be actively involved in their children's education at the HIGH SCHOOL level.
I strongly agree
I partly agree
I have no opinion or I don't know
I partly disagree
I strongly disagree
The School District encourages residents who do not have children currently attending school to be involved in School District activities.
I strongly agree
I partly agree
I have no opinion or I don't know
I partly disagree
I strongly disagree
Our schools have a high level of community involvement.
I strongly agree
I partly agree
I have no opinion or I don't know
I partly disagree
I strongly disagree
Teachers welcome parents/community involvement.
I strongly agree
I partly agree
I have no opinion or I don't know
I partly disagree
I strongly disagree
Administrators welcome parents/community involvement.
I strongly agree
I partly agree
I have no opinion or I don't know
I partly disagree
I strongly disagree
I am aware of opportunities for meaningful volunteer work in our School District through the individual schools, the District Newsletter (
The Notebook
), PTA groups, and district advisory committees.
Yes
No
During the past calendar year, how many school activities, meetings, or events (excluding musical/theatrical or sporting events) did you attend?
None
1 to 3
4 to 6
7 or more
What are the TWO most common ways you learn about what is happening in the School District?
District Newsletter (called the Notebook)
School District's web site
Conversations with School District employees
Conversations with friends and/or neighbors
Local news media
My children
Other
During the past calendar year, how many MUSICAL OR THEATRICAL EVENTS did you attend at school?
None
1 to 3
4 to 6
7 or more
During the past calendar year, how many middle school and/or high school SPORTING EVENTS did you attend?
None
1 to 3
4 to 6
7 or more
Over the past two years, would you characterize your overall attitude toward the School District as:
More favorable
Less favorable
About the same
Do you receive sufficient information about your child's academic performance in school?
Yes
No
Do you receive sufficient information about your child's behavior in school?
Yes
No
Do you know who to call to get help for your child if he or she is having problems in school?
Yes
No
Are you encouraged to notify school personnel (teachers, interventionists, counselors, etc.) about family issues that may affect your child's performance (births, deaths, divorce, etc.)?
Yes
No
Do you feel comfortable talking to staff about your concerns?
Yes
No
Are you unable to attend school events due to lack of child care?
Yes
No
Do you live in a single parent household?
Yes
No
Which of the following subject areas interest you as a parent? (Choose up to FIVE)
Preparing your preschooler for Kindergarten
Motivating your child to do homework
Effective discipline at home and in school
Time management for busy parents
School testing programs and what they mean
Coping with parent-child conflict
Talking with your children so they will listen
Forging a partnership with your child's teacher
Tips to help your child to do better in specific subjects
Tips to build your child's self-esteem
Getting the most out of parent-teacher conferences
Using technology to improve education
Drug abuse prevention
Dropout preventions
Building effective parenting skills
The challenges and concerns of single parents
The challenges and concerns of parenting when both parents work outside of the home
Helping your child explore career choices
Applying to colleges/technical schools
Applying for scholarships and college loans
Other
Would you like the School District to offer adult programs on topics in the previous question?
Yes
No
During the past 3 years, the quality of education has improved.
Agree
Disagree
Your gender.
Female
Male
Your age.
Under 21
21 to 30
31 to 40
41 to 50
51 to 60
Over 60
How many years have you lived in the Bremerton School District?
Under 2 years
2 to 5 years
6 to 10 years
11 to 20 years
Over 20 years
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
Some high school
High school graduate
Some college/trade school
College degree
Master's degree or higher
What is your parental status? (Check all that apply)
No children
Preschool children
School age children
Children beyond high school age
If you have school aged children, are they (Check all that apply)
Attending public school
Attending a private/parochial school
Home schooled / on-line school
Other
Are you a homeowner in the Bremerton School District?
Yes
No
Are you, or an immediate member of your family, employed by a school district?
Yes
No
Are you currently a student in the Bremerton School District?
Yes
No
Your Name (optional):
If you would like to be contacted, please provide your email or phone number:
Please include any comments, questions, or suggestions.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Your input is very important to help us communicate effectively with parents and the community.
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