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Primary Students Survey

We would like to know how you feel about your school.This is not a test. There are no right and wrong answers.

For each question, please circle the face that best describes your feelings. If you are not sure about how you feel, circle the question mark.

Do not put your name on the survey.

Yes No

1. At school, I am learning my culture.

2. At school, I am learning my (a) First Nations language.

3. I am learning to read.

4. I am learning to write.

5. I am learning to talk about what I am learning.

6. I am learning math.

7. I get to take part in physical activities.

8. I am learning to draw, paint, and sing.

9. I am learning to use computers.

10. I feel good when I am at school.

11. I feel safe at school.

12. If I am sad or scared, I can get help at school.

13. My teacher cares about me.

14. Adults in my school treat me fairly.

15. I like school.

Thank you for your help!

Elementary Students SurveyWe would like to know how you feel about your school.

This is not a test. There are no right and wrong answers. Do not put your name on the survey.

For each question, please circle the answer that best describes your feelings. At school …

1. I am learning my culture. yes no

2. I am learning how to participate in my (the) community’s traditions. yes no

3. I am learning my (a) First Nations language. yes no

4. I am learning more about reading. yes no

5. I am learning more about writing. yes no

6. I am learning to talk about what I am learning. yes no

7. I am learning more math. yes no

8. I am learning more social studies. yes no

9. I am learning more science. yes no

10. I get to take part in physical activities. yes no

11. I am learning more art. yes no

12. I am learning to use computers. yes no

13. I am learning music. yes no

14. I feel good when I am at school. yes no

15. I feel safe at school. yes no

16. My teacher finds ways to help me. yes no

17. I am learning about my community. yes no

18. My school is an important part of my community. yes no

19. I am learning about jobs that people do. yes no

20. If I am sad or scared, I can get help at school. yes no

21. I have learning goals and I am making progress on those goals. yes no

22. My teacher cares about me. yes no

23. Adults in my school treat me fairly. yes no

24. I like school. yes no


Parents (K-7) Survey

We would like to know how you feel about our school.For each question, please circle the response that best describes your opinion.


1. My child is learning our (a) First Nations language. Yes No I don’t know

2. My child is learning our (the) First Nation’s culture. Yes No I don’t know

3. My child is learning our (the) First Nation’s traditions. Yes No I don’t know

4. My child is participating in our (the) First Nation’s traditions.

Yes No I don’t know

5. My child is learning our (the) First Nation’s history. Yes No I don’t know

6. My child is learning to read. Yes No I don’t know

7. My child is learning to write. Yes No I don’t know

8. My child is learning speaking skills. Yes No I don’t know

9. My child speaks to me at home about what she/he is learning.


10. My child is learning social studies. Yes No I don’t know

11. My child is learning science. Yes No I don’t know

12. My child is learning math. Yes No I don’t know

13. My child is participating in physical education. Yes No I don’t know

14. My child is learning art. Yes No I don’t know

15. My child is learning music. Yes No I don’t know

16. At school, my child uses technology to learn. Yes No I don’t know

17. At school, my child is learning about different types of work. Yes No I don’t know

18. At school, my child is learning to stay healthy. Yes No I don’t know

19. I am satisfied that my child is learning at her/his potential at school.


20. I feel that my child is safe at school. Yes No I don’t know

21. At school, my child is protected from being bullied, teased, or picked on.


22. My child’s school provides the counselling services he/she needs.


23. At school, my child is learning the importance of respect for the environment. Yes No I don’t know

24. At school, my child is learning the importance of respect for others. Yes No I don’t know

25. School staff cares about my child. Yes No I don’t know

26. School staff treats my child with respect. Yes No I don’t know

27. I am involved in my child’s Individual Education Plan meetings. (only answer if applicable) Yes No I don’t know

28. My child’s Individual Education Plan/Learning Plan documents their growth. (only answer if applicable) Yes No I don’t know

29. My child’s teachers find the best ways to help my child reach high levels of learning.


30. My child’s report card gives me a clear picture of how well he/she is doing in school.


31. The school provides me with the information about the school.


32. I feel welcome at my child’s school. Yes No I don’t know

33. My child’s school encourages me to get involved in school planning activities.


34. My school reflects the cultural beliefs and values of the community.



Teachers Survey

We would appreciate your input into the school assessment process. For each question, please circle the response that best describes your opinion.

All survey responses should remain anonymous. If you do not teach in the area indicated please circle N/A

Scale: 1 – never 2 – rarely 3 – about 50% 4 – frequently 5 – almost always

1. I include the local language and culture in my instruction. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A

2. My students are progressing well in improving their ability to speak the local First Nations language. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A

3. My students are progressing well in developing their knowledge of the local First Nations values and traditions. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A

4. My students are developing knowledge of the local First Nation history. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A

5. My students are meeting grade level learning standards in reading. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A

6. My students are meeting grade level learning standards in writing 1 2 3 4 5 N/A

7. My students are meeting grade level learning standards in speaking. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A

8. My students are meeting grade level learning standards in math 1 2 3 4 5 N/A

9. My students are meeting grade level learning standards in social studies 1 2 3 4 5 N/A

10. Local First Nations culture is embedded in our social studies programs. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A

11. My students are meeting grade level learning standards in science 1 2 3 4 5 N/A

12. Local First Nations culture is embedded in our science programs. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A

13. My students are meeting grade level learning standards in physical education 1 2 3 4 5 N/A

14. Local First Nations culture is embedded in our physical education programs. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A

15. My students are meeting grade level learning standards in art 1 2 3 4 5 N/A

16. My students are meeting grade level learning standards in music 1 2 3 4 5 N/A

17. Local First Nations culture is embedded in our Arts Education programs. 1 2 344444444 4 5 N/A

18. My students use technology effectively to access information 1 2 3 4 5 N/A

19. I am satisfied with the schools’ pupil/teacher ratios. Agree Disagree

20. I am satisfied with the schools’ counselling services. Agree Disagree

21. I have adequate access to professional development opportunities. Agree Disagree

22. Our school organizes effective in-service activities. Agree Disagree

23. Teachers have adequate input into the planning of staff development activities. Agree Disagree

24. I am satisfied with my communications with parents. Agree Disagree

25. I believe the school communicates effectively with parents about school activities/events. Agree Disagree

26. I believe that parents understand how well their children are progressing in school. Agree Disagree

27. I am satisfied with the level of parental involvement in school activities. Agree Disagree

28. I believe the school makes parents feel welcome. Agree Disagree

29. I believe the school interacts effectively with other community service agencies. Agree Disagree

30. I am satisfied with community support for the school. Agree Disagree

31. I believe that children feel safe in this school. Agree Disagree

32. I believe that teachers feel safe in this school. Agree Disagree

33. The school’s special education services are meeting the needs of students. Agree Disagree

34. I participate in my students’ learning plan meetings. Agree Disagree

35. I document growth in my students’ IEP/Learning Plans. Agree Disagree

36. The school’s library materials are adequate. Agree Disagree

37. The teaching materials available in the school are adequate. Agree Disagree

38. I am satisfied with the leadership opportunities for staff. Agree Disagree

39. I am satisfied with the leadership opportunities for students. Agree Disagree

40. I am satisfied with the school principal’s ability to support a school culture focused on high levels of learning for all. Agree Disagree

41. I believe that the school governing authority has an adequate/effective role in school activities. Agree Disagree


Support Staff Working with Students Survey

We would appreciate your input into the school assessment process. For each question, please circle the response that best describes your opinion.

All survey responses should remain anonymous.

1 First Nations language and culture is included in instruction at the school. Agree Disagree

2. Local First Nation history is included in instruction at the school. Agree Disagree

3. Students have access to technology in the school. Agree Disagree

4. Students have access to counselling services in the school. Agree Disagree

5 .I have adequate access to professional development opportunities. Agree Disagree

6. Our school organizes effective in-service activities. Agree Disagree

7. Support staff have adequate input into the planning of staff development activities. Agree Disagree

8. I believe the school communicates effectively with parents about school activities/events. Agree Disagree

9. I believe that parents understand how well their children are progressing in school. Agree Disagree

10. I am satisfied with the level of parental involvement in school activities. Agree Disagree

11. I believe the school makes parents feel welcome. Agree Disagree

12. I believe the school interacts effectively with other community service agencies. Agree Disagree

13. I am satisfied with community support for the school. Agree Disagree

14. I believe that children feel safe in this school. Agree Disagree

15. I believe that support staff feel safe in this school. Agree Disagree

16. The school’s special education services are meeting the needs of students. Agree Disagree

17. I participate in the IEP/Learning Plan meetings for the students with whom I work. Agree Disagree

18. At IEP/Learning Plan meetings, I am asked to provide information about the progress or needs of the students with whom I work. Agree Disagree

19. This school has an adequate number of teachers’ assistants. Agree Disagree

20. The school’s library materials are adequate. Agree Disagree

21. The curriculum materials available in the school are adequate. Agree Disagree

22. I am satisfied with the leadership opportunities for support staff. Agree Disagree

23. I am satisfied with the leadership opportunities for students. Agree Disagree

24. I am satisfied with the school principal’s ability to support a school culture focused on high levels of learning for all. Agree Disagree

25. I believe that the school governing authority has an adequate/effective role in school activities. Agree Disagree


Community/School Governing Body Survey

We would like to know how you feel about our school.For each question, please circle the response that best describes your opinion.


1. Students in the school are learning about our First Nations language and culture.


2. The school curriculum includes First Nations histories and values.


3. The school curriculum involves students in practising their oral traditions.


4. Students in the school increase their reading skills. Yes No I don’t know

5. Students in the school increase their writing skills. Yes No I don’t know

6. Students in the school increase their speaking skills. Yes No I don’t know

7. The school provides for learning of social studies. Yes No I don’t know

8. The school provides for learning of science. Yes No I don’t know

9. The school provides for learning of math. Yes No I don’t know

10. The school provides for physical education. Yes No I don’t know

11. The school provides for learning of fine art. Yes No I don’t know

12. The school provides for the individual needs of students. Yes No I don’t know

13. Students in the school use technology to get information. Yes No I don’t know

14. The school emphasizes transitions to work and career goal setting.


15. The school is inviting and comfortable for students. Yes No I don’t know

16. The school encourages students to feel good about themselves.


17. The school provides counselling services for students. Yes No I don’t know

18. The school meets the needs of students with special needs.


19. Students in the school are being well prepared for further education, training, or work.


20. The school reflects the beliefs and values of the community.


21. The school is well supported by the community. Yes No I don’t know

22. The school is well supported by the school governing body.



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