GROVELAND PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PARENT SURVEY 2008

Contact Information


Name:	Groveland Park Elementary School
Address:	Principal Becky Pederson and Site Council Co-Chairs 2045 St.Clair Avenue Saint. Paul, MN 55105
Voice:	651-293-8760
Email:	www.groveland.spps.org

Why complete this survey

[Top] [Why complete this survey] [PART 1: Academic Program/Classroom Experience] [Part 2: The School Climate/Culture] [Submit]

In order to work continuously to improve the quality of the education your child receives at Groveland, we are asking you to give us feedback by filling out this survey. Please only complete one survey per household. You have a choice to complete an on-line survey or a paper format survey that can be obtained in the Groveland School office. Your responses are anonymous. They will be read by the principal and the Site Council chairs. A summary of the survey results will be shared with the Site Council during the coming Spring. Thank you!

1.1.	*Have you completed the Groveland Parent Survey 2008 in the paper format. If you answered "YES" please STOP. DO NOT continue with the on-line survey.*

	Yes		No

1.2.	*Total number of child/ren currently attending Groveland*

1.3.	*Grade levels of children attending Groveland*

		Grade levels of children
a.	Kindergarten
b.	First Grade
c.	Second Grade
d.	Third Grade
e.	Fourth Grade
f.	Fifth Grade
		Grade levels of children
g.	Sixth Grade

1.4.	*Number of years you have had child/ren attending Groveland*

Academic Program/Classroom Experience

[Top] [Why complete this survey] [PART 1: Academic Program/Classroom Experience] [Part 2: The School Climate/Culture] [Submit]

Survey section two

2.1.	My child likes school and seems happy to go to school

		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
a.	Kindergarten
b.	First Grade
c.	Second Grade
d.	Third Grade
e.	Fourth Grade
f.	Fith Grade
		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
g.	Sixth Grade

Not Applicable

2.2.	My child has a positive relationship with his/her teacher

		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
a.	Kindergarten
b.	First Grade
c.	Second Grade
d.	Third Grade
e.	Fourth Grade
f.	Fith Grade
		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
g.	Sixth Grade

Not Applicable

2.3.	I have a positive relationship with my child's teacher

		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
a.	Kindergarten
b.	First Grade
c.	Second Grade
d.	Third Grade
e.	Fourth Grade
f.	Fifth Grade
		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
g.	Sixth Grade

Not Applicable

2.4.	My child's classroom teacher teaches concepts and skills effectively

		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
a.	Kindergarten
b.	First Grade
c.	Second Grade
d.	Third Grade
e.	Fourth Grade
f.	Fifth Grade
		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
g.	Sixth Grade

Not Applicable

2.5.	The amount of homework my child had this year was reasonable

		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
a.	Kindergarten
b.	First Grade
c.	Second Grade
d.	Third Grade
e.	Fourth Grade
f.	Fifth Grade
		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
g.	Sixth Grade

Not Applicable

2.6.	My child was appropriately challenged in class this year

		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
a.	Kindergarten
b.	First Grade
c.	Second Grade
d.	Third Grade
e.	Fourth Grade
f.	Fifth Grade
		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
g.	Sixth Grade

Not Applicable

2.7.	The physical education program is effective in teaching my child concepts and skills

		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
a.	Kindergarten
b.	First Grade
c.	Second Grade
d.	Third Grade
e.	Fourth Grade
f.	Fifth Grade
		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
g.	Sixth Grade

Not Applicable

2.8.	The music program is effective in teaching my child concepts and skills

		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
a.	Kindergarten
b.	First Grade
c.	Second Grade
d.	Third Grade
e.	Fourth Grade
f.	Fifth Grade
		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
g.	Sixth Grade

Not Applicable

2.9.	The band program is effective in teaching my child to play an instrument

		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
a.	Kindergarten
b.	First Grade
c.	Second Grade
d.	Third Grade
e.	Fourth Grade
f.	Fifth Grade
		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
g.	Sixth Grade

Not Applicable

2.10.

The science program is effective in teaching my child concepts and skills

		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
a.	Kindergarten
b.	First Grade
c.	Second Grade
d.	Third Grade
e.	Fourth Grade
f.	Fifth Grade
		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
g.	Sixth Grade

Not Applicable

2.11.

Program Enrichment supports and extends my child's education at Groveland. Examples: Mathematical problem solving groups, competitions, science fair, computer club, MIA/Walker, artist residencies, Kindergarten Catalyst

		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
a.	Kindergarten
b.	First Grade
c.	Second Grade
d.	Third Grade
e.	Fourth Grade
f.	Fifth Grade
		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
g.	Sixth Grade

Not Applicable

2.12.

The principal effectively works to promote and improve the quality of the school

		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
a.	Kindergarten
b.	First Grade
c.	Second Grade
d.	Third Grade
e.	Fourth Grade
f.	Fifth Grade
		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
g.	Sixth Grade

Not Applicable

2.13.

The teacher communicates important information to parents effectively

		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
a.	Kindergarten
b.	First Grade
c.	Second Grade
d.	Third Grade
e.	Fourth Grade
f.	Fifth Grade
		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
g.	Sixth Grade

Not Applicable

2.14.

The principal communicates important information to parents effectively

		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
a.	Kindergarten
b.	First Grade
c.	Second Grade
d.	Third Grade
e.	Fourth Grade
f.	Fifth Grade
		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
g.	Sixth Grade

Not Applicable

2.15.

I/we use the following sources of information to keep informed about Groveland

		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
a.	Classroom newsletter
b.	Website
c.	Direct communication w/teacher
d.	Monthly newsletter
e.	Panda Packet
f.	Site Council meetings
		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
g.	Other (Playground gossip,friends,volunteering,Friends of Groveland,other parents,email)

Not Applicable

2.16.

If you were new to Groveland, did you get information you needed throughout the year

	Yes		No

Not Applicable

2.17.

Do you have additional comments you would like to add to the questions you answered in Part two of this survey. If yes please use this section to write your comments.

The School Climate/Culture

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Survey section three

3.1.	Staff members deal effectively with inappropriate behavior

		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
a.	Kindergarten
b.	First Grade
c.	Second Grade
d.	Third Grade
e.	Fourth Grade
f.	Fifth Grade
		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
g.	Sixth Grade

Not Applicable

3.2.	Standards for student behavior are clear and appropriate

		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
a.	Kindergarten
b.	First Grade
c.	Second Grade
d.	Third Grade
e.	Fourth Grade
f.	Fifth Grade
		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
g.	Sixth Grade

Not Applicable

3.3.	I/we feel our child is safe at Groveland

		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
a.	Kindergarten
b.	First Grade
c.	Second Grade
d.	Third Grade
e.	Fourth Grade
f.	Fifth Grade
		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
g.	Sixth Grade

Not Applicable

3.4.	The school building is clean and well maintained

		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
a.	Kindergarten
b.	First Grade
c.	Second Grade
d.	Third Grade
e.	Fourth Grade
f.	Fifth Grade
		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
g.	Sixth Grade

Not Applicable

3.5.	I/we feel welcomed by school staff

		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
a.	Kindergarten
b.	First Grade
c.	Second Grade
d.	Third Grade
e.	Fourth Grade
f.	Fifth Grade
		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
g.	Sixth Grade

Not Applicable

3.6.	I/we feel welcomed by other parents/families

		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
a.	Kindergarten
b.	First Grade
c.	Second Grade
d.	Third Grade
e.	Fourth Grade
f.	Fifth Grade
		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
g.	Sixth Grade

Not Applicable

3.7.	I/we have opportunities to be involved at Groveland

		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
a.	Kindergarten
b.	First Grade
c.	Second Grade
d.	Third Grade
e.	Fourth Grade
f.	Fifth Grade
		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
g.	Sixth Grade

Not Applicable

3.8.	The number/type of fundraisers at Groveland is appropriate

		Agree	Disagree
a.	Kindergarten
b.	First Grade
c.	Second Grade
d.	Third Grade
e.	Fourth Grade
f.	Fifth Grade
		Agree	Disagree
g.	Sixth Grade

Not Applicable

3.9.	*I am/we are confident recommending Groveland to other parents*

		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
a.	Kindergarten
b.	First Grade
c.	Second Grade
d.	Third Grade
e.	Fourth Grade
f.	Fifth Grade
		Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
g.	Sixth Grade

Not Applicable

3.10.

Do you have additional comments you would like to add to the questions you answered in Part three of this survey. If yes please use this section to write your comments.

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