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Brevard Public Schools 2012-2013 Parent Survey

1. What school does your child attend?

Response

Percent

Response

Count

Riverview 0.0% 0

Allen, Roy, Elementary 0.0% 0

Andersen Elementary 0.0% 0

Apollo Elementary 0.0% 0

Astronaut High 0.0% 0

Atlantis Elementary 0.0% 0

Audubon Elementary 0.0% 0

Bayside High 0.0% 0

Brevard Virtual Instruction Program

(BVIP) 0.0% 0

Cambridge Elementary Magnet 0.0% 0

Campus Charter 0.0% 0

Cape View Elementary 0.0% 0

Carroll, Lewis Elementary 0.0% 0

Central Area Alternative Learning

Center 0.0% 0

Central Middle 0.0% 0

Challenger 7 Elementary 0.0% 0

Clearlake Middle 0.0% 0

Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High 0.0% 0

Cocoa High 0.0% 0

Columbia Elementary 0.0% 0

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Coquina Elementary 0.0% 0

Creel, Dr. W.J. Elementary 0.0% 0

Croton Elementary 0.0% 0

DeLaura Middle 0.0% 0

Discovery Elementary 0.0% 0

Eau Gallie High 0.0% 0

Edgewood Jr./Sr. High 0.0% 0

Educational Horizon's Charter 0.0% 0

Endeavour Elementary 0.0% 0

Enterprise Elementary 0.0% 0

Fairglen Elementary 0.0% 0

Fieldston Preparatory School 0.0% 0

Freedom 7 Elem. Sch. Of

International Studies 0.0% 0

Gardendale Elementary Magnet 0.0% 0

Gemini Elementary 0.0% 0

Golfview Elementary 0.0% 0

Harbor City Elementary 0.0% 0

Heritage High 0.0% 0

Holland Elementary 0.0% 0

Hoover Middle 0.0% 0

Horace Mann 0.0% 0

Imagine Schools of West

Melbourne Charter 0.0% 0

Imperial Estates Elementary 0.0% 0

Indialantic Elementary 0.0% 0

Jackson Middle 0.0% 0

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Jefferson Middle 0.0% 0

Johnson Middle 0.0% 0

Jupiter Elementary 0.0% 0

Kennedy Middle 0.0% 0

Lockmar Elementary 0.0% 0

Longleaf Elementary 0.0% 0

Madison Middle 0.0% 0

Manatee Elementary 0.0% 0

McAuliffe, Christa Elementary 0.0% 0

McNair Magnet Middle 0.0% 0

Meadowlane Intermediate

Elementary 0.0% 0

Meadowlane Primary Elementary 0.0% 0

Melbourne High 0.0% 0

Merritt Island High 0.0% 0

MILA Elementary 0.0% 0

Mims Elementary 0.0% 0

North Area Alternative Learning

Center 0.0% 0

Oak Park Elementary 0.0% 0

Ocean Breeze Elementary 0.0% 0

Odyssey Charter 100.0% 64

Palm Bay Academy Charter 0.0% 0

Palm Bay Elementary 0.0% 0

Palm Bay High 0.0% 0

Pinewood Elementary 0.0% 0

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Port Malabar Elementary 0.0% 0

Quest Elementary School 0.0% 0

Riverdale Country Day School 0.0% 0

Riviera Elementary 0.0% 0

Rockledge High 0.0% 0

Roosevelt Elementary 0.0% 0

Royal Palm Charter 0.0% 0

Sabal Elementary 0.0% 0

Satellite High 0.0% 0

Saturn Elementary 0.0% 0

Sculptor Charter 0.0% 0

Sea Park Elementary 0.0% 0

Sherwood Elementary 0.0% 0

South Area Alternative Learning

Center 0.0% 0

South Lake Elementary 0.0% 0

Southwest Middle 0.0% 0

Space Coast Jr./Sr. High 0.0% 0

Stevenson Elem. School of the

Arts 0.0% 0

Stone Middle 0.0% 0

Sunrise Elementary 0.0% 0

Suntree Elementary 0.0% 0

Surfside Elementary 0.0% 0

Titusville High 0.0% 0

Tropical Elementary 0.0% 0

Turner Elementary 0.0% 0

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University Park Elementary 0.0% 0

Viera High 0.0% 0

West Melbourne Elem. Sch. for

Science 0.0% 0

West Shore Jr./Sr. High 0.0% 0

Westside Elementary 0.0% 0

Williams Elementary 0.0% 0

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2. What is your child's current grade level?

Response

Percent

Response

Count

Pre-K 6.3% 4

K 15.6% 10

TK-1 0.0% 0

1 17.2% 11

2 12.5% 8

3 12.5% 8

4 1.6% 1

5 17.2% 11

6 6.3% 4

7 12.5% 8

8 6.3% 4

9 0.0% 0

10 0.0% 0

11 1.6% 1

12 0.0% 0


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3. What are the best ways to communicate with you and keep you well informed? (Check all

that apply)

Response

Percent

Response

Count

E-mail 90.3% 56

Edline 29.0% 18

School district website 6.5% 4

School website 22.6% 14

District television programs (BPS-

TV) 0.0% 0

Newsletters 54.8% 34

Agenda/school folder 25.8% 16

School marquee (sign) 16.1% 10

Parent-Teacher Organization

(PTO/PTA)8.1% 5

Parent Conferences 38.7% 24

Notes from teacher 62.9% 39

Personal phone call 53.2% 33

Automated call (Synrevoice) 33.9% 21

In person at school 22.6% 14

I need translation assistance 0.0% 0

Other (please specify)

1.6% 1


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4. When you visit your child's school, how welcoming is the front office staff?

Excellent Good Fair PoorRating

Count

Friendly 54.8% (34) 35.5% (22) 8.1% (5) 1.6% (1) 62

Helpful 60.0% (36) 30.0% (18) 1.7% (1) 8.3% (5) 60

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5. How responsive are the following staff members to your needs, concerns and

questions? (Check only those that apply)


Count

Principal 51.9% (28) 25.9% (14) 9.3% (5) 13.0% (7) 54

Assistant Principal 46.7% (14) 40.0% (12) 10.0% (3) 3.3% (1) 30

Dean (secondary schools only) 63.2% (12) 15.8% (3) 10.5% (2) 10.5% (2) 19

Teachers 54.7% (35) 35.9% (23) 7.8% (5) 1.6% (1) 64

Guidance Counselors 46.4% (13) 28.6% (8) 14.3% (4) 10.7% (3) 28

Office staff 58.3% (35) 33.3% (20) 6.7% (4) 1.7% (1) 60

Cafeteria staff 70.6% (36) 21.6% (11) 5.9% (3) 2.0% (1) 51

Clinic/nurse 62.2% (28) 28.9% (13) 4.4% (2) 4.4% (2) 45

School Age Child Care 68.0% (17) 20.0% (5) 12.0% (3) 0.0% (0) 25

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6. Have you attended informational meetings or academic events at your child's school?

Response

Percent

Response

Count

Yes 90.2% 55

No 9.8% 6


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7. If yes, did the informational meetings or academic events you attended at your child's

school provide you with useful information? (Check all that apply)

Response

Percent

Response

Count

Information was useful 91.1% 51

Topic was different than advertised 0.0% 0

Presentation/event not well

organized10.7% 6

Information not useful for me/my

child3.6% 2

Topic not of interest/value to me 1.8% 1


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8. Please share why you did not attend some or any informational meetings or academic

events. (Check all that apply)

Response

Percent

Response

Count

Did not receive information about

meetings/events18.8% 9

Not enough information provided 2.1% 1

Not enough prior notice provided 41.7% 20

Meetings/events not at

convenient times45.8% 22

Information provided was difficult

to understand 0.0% 0

Information not relevant to me/my

child35.4% 17

Not interested in topics presented 12.5% 6

No child care provided 4.2% 2

No transportation to get to

meetings/events2.1% 1

Needed translation services 0.0% 0


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9. What days and times are best for you to attend school events? (Check all that apply)

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayRating

Count

Morning43.2%

(16)45.9%

(17)43.2% (16)

32.4%

(12)

40.5%

(15)

37.8%

(14)37

Afternoon31.3%

(10)46.9%

(15)21.9% (7) 28.1% (9)

25.0%

(8)

37.5%

(12)32

Evening66.0%

(31)68.1%

(32)55.3% (26)

66.0%

(31)

53.2%

(25)10.6% (5) 47


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10. What topics would you like to see presented at your school? (Check all that apply)

Response

Percent

Response

Count

Homework help 42.9% 24

Study skills 48.2% 27

Technology 26.8% 15

Internet safety 19.6% 11

Anti-bullying 37.5% 21

Edline training (online grading and

communication)32.1% 18

Student online classes 19.6% 11

Parenting topics 23.2% 13

School safety 19.6% 11

School clubs/activities 48.2% 27

Health and nutrition 12.5% 7

Florida Comprehensive

Assessment Test (FCAT)16.1% 9

College entrance exam (SAT, ACT) 14.3% 8

College preparation/information 16.1% 9

Career preparation/information 12.5% 7

School Improvement Plan (SIP) 19.6% 11

Common Core State Standards 7.1% 4

Subject area topics 7.1% 4


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11. How do you feel about your level of participation in school decision making? (Check all

that apply)

Response

Percent

Response

Count

I participate and feel valued 24.6% 14

I feel well informed and satisfied 49.1% 28

I don't feel encouraged to

participate21.1% 12

I don't know how to get involved 8.8% 5

I don't have time to participate 17.5% 10

I don't understand the issues very

well 0.0% 0

I need translation assistance to

participate more 0.0% 0

I prefer not to be involved in

decision making1.8% 1


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12. Rate your satisfaction with the information your school provides regarding the

following: (Check only those that apply)


Count

Progress reports (report cards,

interim reports)62.3% (38) 26.2% (16) 3.3% (2) 8.2% (5) 61

Testing Information (FCAT, other

assessments)41.3% (19) 41.3% (19) 15.2% (7) 2.2% (1) 46

Edline (online grading and

communication)22.5% (9) 30.0% (12) 22.5% (9) 25.0% (10) 40

Student academic support (extra

help, tutoring)29.4% (15) 31.4% (16) 25.5% (13) 13.7% (7) 51

Materials and resources to use at

home34.5% (19) 29.1% (16) 20.0% (11) 16.4% (9) 55

Individualized Program of Study

(IPS) Meeting32.1% (9) 17.9% (5) 32.1% (9) 17.9% (5) 28

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13. Rate the quality/relevance of the homework assigned to your child.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

Excellent 40.0% 24

Good 43.3% 26

Fair 10.0% 6

Poor 6.7% 4


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14. How do you feel about the amount of homework your child receives?

Too Much Just Fine Not EnoughRating

Count

Daily 23.0% (14) 65.6% (40) 11.5% (7) 61

Weekends 10.9% (6) 72.7% (40) 16.4% (9) 55

Holidays 7.7% (4) 76.9% (40) 15.4% (8) 52

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15. Rate your satisfaction with classroom instruction.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

Excellent 34.4% 21

Good 52.5% 32

Fair 6.6% 4

Poor 6.6% 4

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16. Rate your satisfaction with instructional materials (textbooks, workbooks).

Response

Percent

Response

Count

Excellent 28.6% 16

Good 51.8% 29

Fair 10.7% 6

Poor 8.9% 5

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17. Rate your satisfaction with technology.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

Excellent 27.8% 15

Good 53.7% 29

Fair 14.8% 8

Poor 3.7% 2

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18. Rate your satisfaction with the school website.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

Excellent 30.4% 17

Good 53.6% 30

Fair 14.3% 8

Poor 1.8% 1

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19. Rate your satisfaction with the district website.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

Excellent 30.4% 14

Good 50.0% 23

Fair 17.4% 8

Poor 2.2% 1

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20. Rate your satisfaction with nutritious school meals.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

Excellent 66.7% 40

Good 21.7% 13

Fair 10.0% 6

Poor 1.7% 1

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21. Rate your satisfaction with reasonably priced meals.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

Excellent 47.5% 28

Good 32.2% 19

Fair 6.8% 4

Poor 13.6% 8

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22. Rate your satisfaction with bus transportation.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

Excellent 43.9% 18

Good 41.5% 17

Fair 12.2% 5

Poor 2.4% 1

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23. Rate your satisfaction with a clean school environment.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

Excellent 66.1% 41

Good 29.0% 18

Fair 3.2% 2

Poor 1.6% 1

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24. Rate your satisfaction with a safe school environment.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

Excellent 48.4% 30

Good 32.3% 20

Fair 14.5% 9

Poor 4.8% 3

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25. Rate your satisfaction with enrichment activities (after school activities, clubs).

Response

Percent

Response

Count

Excellent 34.0% 18

Good 34.0% 18

Fair 18.9% 10

Poor 13.2% 7

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26. Rate your satisfaction with School Age Child Care.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

Excellent 53.1% 17

Good 25.0% 8

Fair 18.8% 6

Poor 3.1% 1

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27. Rate your satisfaction with use of funds in response to budget cuts.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

Excellent 25.6% 11

Good 44.2% 19

Fair 27.9% 12

Poor 2.3% 1

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28. If your child currently participates in an Exceptional Student Education (E.S.E.) program,

rate your satisfaction with each of the following that apply.


Count

IEP (Individual Education Plan) 63.6% (7) 9.1% (1) 27.3% (3) 0.0% (0) 11

504 Plan 100.0% (1) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 1

Gifted Services (E.P.) 40.0% (2) 20.0% (1) 0.0% (0) 40.0% (2) 5

Speech & Language Therapy

Services83.3% (5) 0.0% (0) 16.7% (1) 0.0% (0) 6

Physical Therapy Services 100.0% (1) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 1

Occupational Therapy Services 100.0% (4) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 4

Curriculum 33.3% (1) 0.0% (0) 66.7% (2) 0.0% (0) 3

Technology 50.0% (2) 25.0% (1) 25.0% (1) 0.0% (0) 4

Transitional Services 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0

Adult Services 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0

Other (please specify below) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0

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29. Rate how well your child is learning Reading/Language Arts.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

Excellent 49.2% 31

Good 38.1% 24

Fair 11.1% 7

Poor 1.6% 1

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30. Rate how well your child is learning Mathematics.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

Excellent 48.4% 31

Good 42.2% 27

Fair 6.3% 4

Poor 3.1% 2

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31. Rate how well your child is learning Science.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

Excellent 40.3% 25

Good 45.2% 28

Fair 12.9% 8

Poor 1.6% 1

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32. Rate how well your child is learning Social Studies.

Response

Percent

Response

Count

Excellent 35.5% 22

Good 51.6% 32

Fair 11.3% 7

Poor 1.6% 1

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33. Rate how well your child is learning electives/specials/activities

Response

Percent

Response

Count

Excellent 39.3% 22

Good 41.1% 23

Fair 17.9% 10

Poor 1.8% 1

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34. Rate how well your child is learning the following 21st century skills at school:


Count

Teamwork (working in groups,

sharing responsibility)45.0% (27) 50.0% (30) 5.0% (3) 0.0% (0) 60

Effective communication

(speaking, writing, listening)57.6% (34) 37.3% (22) 5.1% (3) 0.0% (0) 59

Meaningful projects (critical

thinking, problem solving,

creativity)51.7% (30) 39.7% (23) 8.6% (5) 0.0% (0) 58

Practical use of technology

(presentations, word processing,

spreadsheets)45.5% (25) 30.9% (17) 18.2% (10) 5.5% (3) 55

Real-world issues (financial,

environmental, community, civic,

healthy lifestyle)48.1% (26) 35.2% (19) 13.0% (7) 3.7% (2) 54

How to do research (finding books,

articles, reliable online information)41.2% (21) 39.2% (20) 11.8% (6) 7.8% (4) 51

Organization skills (planning,

prioritizing, budgeting)37.7% (20) 37.7% (20) 13.2% (7) 11.3% (6) 53

Personal character (work ethic,

leadership, independence)50.9% (29) 43.9% (25) 3.5% (2) 1.8% (1) 57

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35. Does your child have access to a computer and internet connection outside of school?

Yes NoRating

Count

Computer 96.8% (61) 3.2% (2) 63

Internet connection 93.7% (59) 6.3% (4) 63

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36. Rate how satisfied you are with the overall quality of the following:


Count

Child's school 45.3% (29) 40.6% (26) 7.8% (5) 6.3% (4) 64

Brevard Public Schools 13.0% (7) 50.0% (27) 31.5% (17) 5.6% (3) 54

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37. What do you feel is working well at your child's school? (This is your chance to brag

about your school and share what you like about it!)

Response

Count

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38. What do you feel is not working, difficult and/or needs improvement at your child's

school? (This is your chance to tell us what you would like to see change.)

Response

Count

41


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