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2014 School Climate Survey - Parent FREQUENCY TABLES Tappan Zee High School

South Orangetown Central School District February 6 - March 2, 2014

South Orangetown 2014 School Climate Survey - Parent

©2014 K12 Insight 2

Q1. How many of your children attend a district school?

Responses %

None 0%

1 39%

2 43%

3 16%

4 or more 2%

Total Responses 247

Q3. In what grade is your child at this school?

Responses %

Pre-K 0%

KG 0%

Grade 1 0%

Grade 2 0%

Grade 3 0%

Grade 4 0%

Grade 5 0%

Grade 6 0%

Grade 7 0%

Grade 8 1%

Grade 9 16%

Grade 10 30%

Grade 11 26%

Grade 12 25%

Total Responses 247

Q4. Which of the following services does your child receive at this school?

Responses %

Special Education 37%

English Language Learner 4%

Gifted Education 30%

Disability Accommodations (504 Plan) 30%

Total Unique Responses 46

Total Responses 47

Note: Multiple answers per participant possible. Percentages added may exceed 100 since a participant may select more than one answer for this question.



Academic Preparation: Below are statements about the quality of education your child receives at this school. As you respond, please think about your experiences this school year.

Q5. How strongly do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?

Strongly Agree

Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree

Not Applicable

Total

(a) Teachers set high learning standards for my child.

39%

52%

5%

3%

0%

246

(b) High expectations are set for all students at this school.

28%

51%

15%

4%

2%

246

(c)

Learning standards (such as Common Core) and expectations are clearly explained to my child at this school.

18%

45%

24%

8%

5%

244

(d) My child is being prepared to do well in the next grade level or after graduation.

29%

57%

12%

2%

1%

246

(e) My child is receiving effective instruction for his or her abilities.

27%

56%

12%

5%

0%

243

(f) Teachers give timely and helpful feedback on my child’s schoolwork.

24%

50%

21%

5%

1%

244

(g) The feedback teachers provide on tests and quizzes helps my child to learn.

20%

50%

24%

4%

2%

243

(h) Teachers give me useful information about how to help my child do well in school.

14%

43%

32%

8%

3%

243

(i) Classroom activities keep my child interested in learning.

18%

57%

19%

3%

2%

244

(j) I make sure my child does his or her homework every night.

48%

40%

6%

2%

4%

246



Student Support: Below are statements about the support students receive at school. As you respond, please think about your experiences this school year.


Strongly Agree


Not Applicable

Total

(a)

There is a teacher, counselor or other staff member at school to whom my child can go for help with a school problem.

37%

53%

7%

2%

1%

245

(b)

There is a teacher, counselor or other staff member at school to whom my child can go for help with a personal problem.

29%

50%

15%

3%

4%

245

(c)

Students at my child's school are treated fairly regardless of their race, culture, religion, sexual orientation, gender or disabilities.

36%

53%

7%

2%

2%

243

(d)

My child takes an interest in the extracurricular activities offered at this school, such as student clubs or field trips.

38%

45%

13%

2%

2%

245

(e) My child takes an interest in the athletic programs offered at this school.

39%

28%

19%

7%

8%

245

(f) My child is excited to go to school.

20%

44%

29%

7%

0%

241

School Leadership: Your child’s principal is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the school, including making management decisions, ensuring that teachers are providing high-quality instruction, ensuring student safety and overseeing community outreach. The principal is supported by one or more assistant principals. Below are statements related to the principal and assistant principal. As you respond, please think about your experiences this school year.


Strongly Agree


Not Applicable

Total

(a) The principal makes decisions that are in the best interests of the students

29%

59%

7%

4%

2%

246

Q8. Have you had an issue or concern to discuss with the principal or assistant principal this year?

Responses %

Yes 18%

No 82%

Total Responses 244



When you have had an issue or concern to discuss with a school administrator . . .

Q9.

Strongly Agree


Not Applicable

Total

(a) he or she was available to talk to you.

32%

59%

7%

2%

0%

44

(b) he or she was courteous and listened to your concerns.

36%

48%

11%

5%

0%

44

(c) he or she responded to your concerns in a professional manner.

36%

45%

14%

5%

0%

44

(d) he or she resolved your concerns.

24%

29%

27%

12%

7%

41



Parent Engagement: Below are statements about the relationship between you and your child’s school. As you respond, please think about your experiences this school year.


Strongly Agree


Not Applicable

Total

(a) I feel welcome in my child's school.

29%

62%

8%

0%

1%

247

(b) I am kept informed about my child's grades.

39%

51%

9%

0%

1%

241

(c) I access the PowerSchool Parent Portal to keep up with my child’s progress.

57%

40%

2%

0%

1%

246

(d) I access my child’s teacher’s website.

15%

46%

31%

2%

5%

239

(e) I am kept informed about my child's behavior.

21%

53%

13%

2%

11%

241

(f) I am kept informed about what my child is learning in school.

15%

49%

28%

5%

3%

243

(g)

I am kept informed about activities such as tutoring or after-school programs, student performances, parent workshops and other events.

24%

51%

21%

4%

1%

245

(h)

My child's teachers are available to discuss my child's learning needs with me.

23%

64%

8%

1%

4%

244

(i) I am satisfied with the opportunities for me to be involved in my child's school.

24%

60%

11%

1%

3%

244



Safety and Behavior: Below are statements related to safety and behavior. As you respond, please think about your experiences this school year.


Strongly Agree


Not Applicable

Total

(a) My child is safe at school. 36%

60%

4%

0%

0%

245

(b) This school has effective safety and security procedures.

34%

59%

6%

0%

1%

244

(c)

The Code of Conduct establishes appropriate guidelines for student behavior.

30%

63%

5%

0%

1%

245

(d) Discipline is enforced fairly at my child's school.

21%

55%

12%

3%

9%

240

(e) Teachers and students respect one another at this school.

23%

66%

7%

1%

3%

242

(f) Students do not threaten or bully each other at this school.

12%

47%

28%

6%

7%

238

(g) Alcohol and/or drug use is not a problem at this school.

7%

28%

40%

18%

6%

241



School Operations: Below are statements related to how the school is managed. As you respond, please think about your experiences this school year.


Strongly Agree


Not Applicable

Total

(a) My child has access to computers at school for learning purposes.

32%

62%

3%

1%

2%

245

(b) My child has access to the Internet at school for learning purposes.

32%

63%

2%

1%

2%

244

(c) Fresh, high-quality food is served at my child’s school.

12%

45%

14%

7%

22%

242

(d) My child gets enough to eat at school.

16%

46%

10%

4%

24%

243

(e) The price of a school lunch is fair.

15%

55%

5%

2%

22%

242

(f) My child's school is clean. 29%

65%

4%

1%

1%

245

(g) My child has the textbooks needed for classes.

31%

63%

4%

0%

1%

244

(h)

My child's school is well-maintained, with working heat, adequate lighting and well-kept grounds.

33%

61%

3%

2%

1%

244

Q13. Does your child ride the school bus?

Responses %

Yes 44%

No 56%

Total Responses 220




Strongly Agree


Not Applicable

Total

(a) My child is safe when riding the school bus.

28%

66%

5%

1%

0%

96

(b) My child's school bus is on time most days.

30%

58%

8%

3%

0%

96

School and District Events: We would like to know how often you attend school and district events. Please indicate how many times you have attended each of the following events during the past year.

Q15. I have attended these events . . .

Not at All Once or Twice

Three or Four Times

Five or More Times

Total

(a) School Board Meetings 60%

30%

5%

5%

244

(b) PTA/PTO Meetings 59%

29%

5%

8%

242

(c) School Plays 29%

45%

15%

11%

240

(d) School-Sponsored Art/Music Presentations (other than school plays)

35%

28%

16%

21%

243

(e) School-Sponsored Sporting Events 22%

18%

10%

49%

241

(f) School Celebrations (Family Nights, Fun Fair, etc.)

42%

33%

12%

13%

239

(g) Parent Events/Parent Conferences and Open House

9%

41%

22%

28%

241

(h) District or School Committee Meetings (other than school board meetings)

69%

19%

6%

7%

234

(i) Family Resource Center (FRC) 87%

10%

0%

3%

239



How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements about how well we are meeting our district goals?

Q17.

Strongly Agree


Total

(a) South Orangetown CSD provides students with 21st century skills.

19%

70%

10%

1%

245

(b) South Orangetown CSD fosters a respectful learning environment.

21%

74%

5%

0%

246

(c) South Orangetown CSD meets the diverse needs of learners.

17%

65%

17%

1%

242

(d) South Orangetown CSD enhances student literacy.

19%

70%

10%

1%

241

How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements about district leadership?

Q18.

Strongly Agree


Total

(a) South Orangetown CSD clearly communicates its educational goals to staff, parents, students and the community.

23%

69%

7%

1%

243

(b) South Orangetown CSD provides opportunities for stakeholders to actively participate in the school district community.

20%

73%

5%

2%

242

(c) South Orangetown CSD demonstrates commitment to serving all stakeholders’ needs.

20%

69%

10%

1%

241

(d) Our Board of Education provides strategic direction and focus.

18%

73%

8%

2%

239

(e) Our Board of Education puts in place a district leadership team that implements the district’s goals effectively

20%

71%

7%

2%

241



Q19. What schedule do you prefer for school closures due to district-wide professional development (Superintendent Conference days)?

Responses %

Half Day 58%

Full Day 42%

Total Responses 193


Strongly Agree


Not Applicable

Total

(a)

I would support my child bringing his/her own technology device to be used in school for learning.

30%

40%

19%

9%

2%

243

(b) My child uses social media such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram responsibly.

35%

50%

6%

2%

7%

243

Q21. What language do you speak most often at home?

Responses %

English 97%

Spanish 1%

Chinese 0%

Korean 1%

Other (Please specify) 1%

Total Responses 246



Q22. What are the three best ways for the school to communicate with you?

Responses %

Mail 34%

Email 98%

Text message 52%

Telephone 61%

Website 29%

Notices brought home by child 10%

In-person meetings 16%

Other (Please specify) 0%

Total Unique Responses 245

Total Responses 735

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