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Parent Survey
As a parent, your involvement in your child’s learning and school is valuable and important. Your individual responses, which may help Altus Academy improve connections with parents and families, will remain confidential. Results will only be reported as part of a group.
Academic Year
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2017 / 2018 (this school year)
School you are surveying
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Altus Academy
Other (What school does your child(ren) currently attend?)
How many students does this survey represent?
You can complete a survey for all of your children, or complete a separate survey for each child.
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Questions
For each statement below, please check one answer that most closely matches your opinion on your child’s school. If you do not know or think you do not have enough information to answer please select “I don’t know.”
Evaluate the following statements.
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Undecided
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
I Don't Know
I receive information on what I can do at home to help my child improve or advance his/her learning.
I receive information on health and nutrition.
I receive information on child development.
My child’s teacher asks to meet with me face to face at least once a year to talk about how my child is doing.
My child’s school is very good about staying in touch with me (e.g., letters, phone calls, texts, or e-mails).
When my child’s school communicates with me it is easy for me to read or understand.
If I have a question, concern or comment about my child, the teacher or other staff member, gets back to me right away.
I am invited to meetings so that I can learn about what is going on in the school (e.g., issues or policies).
There are many different ways I can be involved with the school, either at the school itself, at home or in the community.
When I volunteer at the school, I am given training and resources to do my task well, if needed.
I receive regular updates from the teacher on my child’s progress.
I am able to check academic progress electronically (i.e., Parent Portal, EdLine, TeacherEase).
I receive information on what my child should learn and be able to do in each grade in school.
My child’s teacher(s) adjust their teaching styles to meet the academic needs of my child.
I believe my child is challenged by the school's academic curriculum.
My child’s teacher(s) hold high expectations for my child.
My child receives the academic support needed to meet his/her individual needs.
I am asked what my goals are for my child’s learning and/or what classes or programs my child should take.
I am asked about my child’s talents and strengths.
I can be involved in school improvement planning and decision-making at my child’s school.
I am invited to help plan family involvement activities.
I am given information about community services that help with families’ needs (adult education, job, health, mental health, utilities, etc.).
I am given information about services to support my child’s learning and behavior needs and enhance his or her talents (tutoring, mentoring, camps, career exploration).
The school helps my child feel comfortable as he/she moves from one grade to the next.
My involvement in my child’s education is valued at my school.
My child’s school is a friendly environment for students, parents and families.
My child's school offers opportunities to get to know other parents
My child’s school is a safe place to learn.
My child’s school respects our family's culture, values and traditions.
I would use the following supports if they were offered:
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Yes
No
Childcare
Technology/computer classes
Parenting classes/support groups
Family counseling
Fun parent-only events and activities (i.e. Zumba, Yoga, etc.)
(New Applicants) Why did you decide to apply to Altus Academy? Check all that apply.
My child is not challenged academically at our current school
My child does not receive the academic support to succeed at our current school
My current school is in Academic Probation
My child is bullied at our current school
I do not trust the abilities of the teachers at my current school
I do not trust the abilities of the administrators at my current school
Altus has a focus on character development
Altus teaches spiritual values
Altus has a welcoming home-like environment
Altus has small class sizes
An Altus parent recommended that I apply
(New Applicants) Are there other reasons why you applied to Altus that are not listed?
(Current Parents) Why did you decide to re-enroll your child(ren) at Altus Academy? Check all that apply.
My child is challenged academically
My child receives the academic support to succeed
My child will be prepared for college-preparatory high schools
My child has positive friendships with peers
My child has positive relationships with teachers
My child has positive relationships with administrators
I fully trust the abilities of the teachers
I fully trust the abilities of the administrators
Altus focuses on character development
Altus teaches spiritual values
Altus has a welcoming home-like environment
Altus has small class sizes
I have made positive relationships with other Altus parents
(Current Parents) Are there other reasons not listed that made you decide to re-enroll? Tell us your story--how has Altus Academy benefited you and your family?
(Current Parents) Please provide any comments or suggestions on what Altus Academy could do better to support you and your child’s learning: