Parent & Family Engagement Survey 2018

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Bentonville Schools Parent & Family Engagement Survey 2018

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* 1. Please tell us what school your child attends.

Please select the response that most closely reflects how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements.

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* 2. Safe & Welcoming School Environment

	Strongly Agree	Agree	No Opinion	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
The building principal and staff create a welcoming environment within the school.	The building principal and staff create a welcoming environment within the school. Strongly Agree	The building principal and staff create a welcoming environment within the school. Agree	The building principal and staff create a welcoming environment within the school. No Opinion	The building principal and staff create a welcoming environment within the school. Disagree	The building principal and staff create a welcoming environment within the school. Strongly Disagree
The building principal and staff create a safe school environment.	The building principal and staff create a safe school environment. Strongly Agree	The building principal and staff create a safe school environment. Agree	The building principal and staff create a safe school environment. No Opinion	The building principal and staff create a safe school environment. Disagree	The building principal and staff create a safe school environment. Strongly Disagree
My concerns are addressed by the building principal and staff in a timely and respectful manner.	My concerns are addressed by the building principal and staff in a timely and respectful manner. Strongly Agree	My concerns are addressed by the building principal and staff in a timely and respectful manner. Agree	My concerns are addressed by the building principal and staff in a timely and respectful manner. No Opinion	My concerns are addressed by the building principal and staff in a timely and respectful manner. Disagree	My concerns are addressed by the building principal and staff in a timely and respectful manner. Strongly Disagree
My family's ethnicity and culture is recognized and respected by school staff.	My family's ethnicity and culture is recognized and respected by school staff. Strongly Agree	My family's ethnicity and culture is recognized and respected by school staff. Agree	My family's ethnicity and culture is recognized and respected by school staff. No Opinion	My family's ethnicity and culture is recognized and respected by school staff. Disagree	My family's ethnicity and culture is recognized and respected by school staff. Strongly Disagree
School activities involving parents are planned at different times of the day and week to provide all parents a chance to participate.	School activities involving parents are planned at different times of the day and week to provide all parents a chance to participate. Strongly Agree	School activities involving parents are planned at different times of the day and week to provide all parents a chance to participate. Agree	School activities involving parents are planned at different times of the day and week to provide all parents a chance to participate. No Opinion	School activities involving parents are planned at different times of the day and week to provide all parents a chance to participate. Disagree	School activities involving parents are planned at different times of the day and week to provide all parents a chance to participate. Strongly Disagree

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* 3. School / Parent Communication

	Strongly Agree	Agree	No Opinion	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
The building principal and staff appear to communicate effectively to meet the needs of all students.	The building principal and staff appear to communicate effectively to meet the needs of all students. Strongly Agree	The building principal and staff appear to communicate effectively to meet the needs of all students. Agree	The building principal and staff appear to communicate effectively to meet the needs of all students. No Opinion	The building principal and staff appear to communicate effectively to meet the needs of all students. Disagree	The building principal and staff appear to communicate effectively to meet the needs of all students. Strongly Disagree
I receive timely school communication and in many different ways, such as parent information packets, telephone calls, newsletters, e-mail, parent-teacher conferences, home visits, public meetings, and school/district websites.	I receive timely school communication and in many different ways, such as parent information packets, telephone calls, newsletters, e-mail, parent-teacher conferences, home visits, public meetings, and school/district websites. Strongly Agree	I receive timely school communication and in many different ways, such as parent information packets, telephone calls, newsletters, e-mail, parent-teacher conferences, home visits, public meetings, and school/district websites. Agree	I receive timely school communication and in many different ways, such as parent information packets, telephone calls, newsletters, e-mail, parent-teacher conferences, home visits, public meetings, and school/district websites. No Opinion	I receive timely school communication and in many different ways, such as parent information packets, telephone calls, newsletters, e-mail, parent-teacher conferences, home visits, public meetings, and school/district websites. Disagree	I receive timely school communication and in many different ways, such as parent information packets, telephone calls, newsletters, e-mail, parent-teacher conferences, home visits, public meetings, and school/district websites. Strongly Disagree
School communication and information is easy to understand and provided in a language I can understand.	School communication and information is easy to understand and provided in a language I can understand. Strongly Agree	School communication and information is easy to understand and provided in a language I can understand. Agree	School communication and information is easy to understand and provided in a language I can understand. No Opinion	School communication and information is easy to understand and provided in a language I can understand. Disagree	School communication and information is easy to understand and provided in a language I can understand. Strongly Disagree
I am provided regular reports of my child's educational progress.	I am provided regular reports of my child's educational progress. Strongly Agree	I am provided regular reports of my child's educational progress. Agree	I am provided regular reports of my child's educational progress. No Opinion	I am provided regular reports of my child's educational progress. Disagree	I am provided regular reports of my child's educational progress. Strongly Disagree

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* 4. Parenting Education Opportunities

	Strongly Agree	Agree	No Opinion	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
As a parent, I am considered an important part of the decision-making process for developing the school's parent education program.	As a parent, I am considered an important part of the decision-making process for developing the school's parent education program. Strongly Agree	As a parent, I am considered an important part of the decision-making process for developing the school's parent education program. Agree	As a parent, I am considered an important part of the decision-making process for developing the school's parent education program. No Opinion	As a parent, I am considered an important part of the decision-making process for developing the school's parent education program. Disagree	As a parent, I am considered an important part of the decision-making process for developing the school's parent education program. Strongly Disagree
As a parent, I am provided helpful materials/information about the thinking, social, emotional and physical development stages of my child.	As a parent, I am provided helpful materials/information about the thinking, social, emotional and physical development stages of my child. Strongly Agree	As a parent, I am provided helpful materials/information about the thinking, social, emotional and physical development stages of my child. Agree	As a parent, I am provided helpful materials/information about the thinking, social, emotional and physical development stages of my child. No Opinion	As a parent, I am provided helpful materials/information about the thinking, social, emotional and physical development stages of my child. Disagree	As a parent, I am provided helpful materials/information about the thinking, social, emotional and physical development stages of my child. Strongly Disagree
I am encouraged to help with my child's education by providing home and community learning activities.	I am encouraged to help with my child's education by providing home and community learning activities. Strongly Agree	I am encouraged to help with my child's education by providing home and community learning activities. Agree	I am encouraged to help with my child's education by providing home and community learning activities. No Opinion	I am encouraged to help with my child's education by providing home and community learning activities. Disagree	I am encouraged to help with my child's education by providing home and community learning activities. Strongly Disagree

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* 5. School Volunteer Opportunities

	Strongly Agree	Agree	No Opinion	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
When I volunteer as a parent, I am welcomed and appreciated by school staff.	When I volunteer as a parent, I am welcomed and appreciated by school staff. Strongly Agree	When I volunteer as a parent, I am welcomed and appreciated by school staff. Agree	When I volunteer as a parent, I am welcomed and appreciated by school staff. No Opinion	When I volunteer as a parent, I am welcomed and appreciated by school staff. Disagree	When I volunteer as a parent, I am welcomed and appreciated by school staff. Strongly Disagree
School staff members recognize and work to remove barriers that may keep parent volunteers from participating in school activities.	School staff members recognize and work to remove barriers that may keep parent volunteers from participating in school activities. Strongly Agree	School staff members recognize and work to remove barriers that may keep parent volunteers from participating in school activities. Agree	School staff members recognize and work to remove barriers that may keep parent volunteers from participating in school activities. No Opinion	School staff members recognize and work to remove barriers that may keep parent volunteers from participating in school activities. Disagree	School staff members recognize and work to remove barriers that may keep parent volunteers from participating in school activities. Strongly Disagree
Volunteer parents are given helpful guidance, suggestions and materials by the school that allow them to best use their skills and talents when volunteering in the schools.	Volunteer parents are given helpful guidance, suggestions and materials by the school that allow them to best use their skills and talents when volunteering in the schools. Strongly Agree	Volunteer parents are given helpful guidance, suggestions and materials by the school that allow them to best use their skills and talents when volunteering in the schools. Agree	Volunteer parents are given helpful guidance, suggestions and materials by the school that allow them to best use their skills and talents when volunteering in the schools. No Opinion	Volunteer parents are given helpful guidance, suggestions and materials by the school that allow them to best use their skills and talents when volunteering in the schools. Disagree	Volunteer parents are given helpful guidance, suggestions and materials by the school that allow them to best use their skills and talents when volunteering in the schools. Strongly Disagree

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* 6. Parents as Decision Makers

	Strongly Agree	Agree	No Opinion	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
Parent support is valued by the school as an important part of student success.	Parent support is valued by the school as an important part of student success. Strongly Agree	Parent support is valued by the school as an important part of student success. Agree	Parent support is valued by the school as an important part of student success. No Opinion	Parent support is valued by the school as an important part of student success. Disagree	Parent support is valued by the school as an important part of student success. Strongly Disagree
Parents are included in making decisions related to the educational placement and progress of their child.	Parents are included in making decisions related to the educational placement and progress of their child. Strongly Agree	Parents are included in making decisions related to the educational placement and progress of their child. Agree	Parents are included in making decisions related to the educational placement and progress of their child. No Opinion	Parents are included in making decisions related to the educational placement and progress of their child. Disagree	Parents are included in making decisions related to the educational placement and progress of their child. Strongly Disagree

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* 7. Partnerships with Community Resources

	Strongly Agree	Agree	No Opinion	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
The school provides information to parents about community organizations that support their child's learning.	The school provides information to parents about community organizations that support their child's learning. Strongly Agree	The school provides information to parents about community organizations that support their child's learning. Agree	The school provides information to parents about community organizations that support their child's learning. No Opinion	The school provides information to parents about community organizations that support their child's learning. Disagree	The school provides information to parents about community organizations that support their child's learning. Strongly Disagree
The school's Parent Facilitator provides opportunities for parents and community partners to become more involved in the school activities.	The school's Parent Facilitator provides opportunities for parents and community partners to become more involved in the school activities. Strongly Agree	The school's Parent Facilitator provides opportunities for parents and community partners to become more involved in the school activities. Agree	The school's Parent Facilitator provides opportunities for parents and community partners to become more involved in the school activities. No Opinion	The school's Parent Facilitator provides opportunities for parents and community partners to become more involved in the school activities. Disagree	The school's Parent Facilitator provides opportunities for parents and community partners to become more involved in the school activities. Strongly Disagree
Area businesses and organizations are invited to partner with the school in supporting children and families.	Area businesses and organizations are invited to partner with the school in supporting children and families. Strongly Agree	Area businesses and organizations are invited to partner with the school in supporting children and families. Agree	Area businesses and organizations are invited to partner with the school in supporting children and families. No Opinion	Area businesses and organizations are invited to partner with the school in supporting children and families. Disagree	Area businesses and organizations are invited to partner with the school in supporting children and families. Strongly Disagree

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* 8. Respectful and Challenging School Environment

	Strongly Agree	Agree	No Opinion	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
My child's teachers and staff often give challenging work.	My child's teachers and staff often give challenging work. Strongly Agree	My child's teachers and staff often give challenging work. Agree	My child's teachers and staff often give challenging work. No Opinion	My child's teachers and staff often give challenging work. Disagree	My child's teachers and staff often give challenging work. Strongly Disagree
My child's teachers have high expectations of my child.	My child's teachers have high expectations of my child. Strongly Agree	My child's teachers have high expectations of my child. Agree	My child's teachers have high expectations of my child. No Opinion	My child's teachers have high expectations of my child. Disagree	My child's teachers have high expectations of my child. Strongly Disagree
School staff members know my child's name and interests outside of school.	School staff members know my child's name and interests outside of school. Strongly Agree	School staff members know my child's name and interests outside of school. Agree	School staff members know my child's name and interests outside of school. No Opinion	School staff members know my child's name and interests outside of school. Disagree	School staff members know my child's name and interests outside of school. Strongly Disagree
School staff members treat each other with respect.	School staff members treat each other with respect. Strongly Agree	School staff members treat each other with respect. Agree	School staff members treat each other with respect. No Opinion	School staff members treat each other with respect. Disagree	School staff members treat each other with respect. Strongly Disagree
School staff members are enthusiastic about teaching and learning.	School staff members are enthusiastic about teaching and learning. Strongly Agree	School staff members are enthusiastic about teaching and learning. Agree	School staff members are enthusiastic about teaching and learning. No Opinion	School staff members are enthusiastic about teaching and learning. Disagree	School staff members are enthusiastic about teaching and learning. Strongly Disagree
School staff members encourage my child to learn more about their favorite subjects.	School staff members encourage my child to learn more about their favorite subjects. Strongly Agree	School staff members encourage my child to learn more about their favorite subjects. Agree	School staff members encourage my child to learn more about their favorite subjects. No Opinion	School staff members encourage my child to learn more about their favorite subjects. Disagree	School staff members encourage my child to learn more about their favorite subjects. Strongly Disagree
School staff members want my child to do well in school.	School staff members want my child to do well in school. Strongly Agree	School staff members want my child to do well in school. Agree	School staff members want my child to do well in school. No Opinion	School staff members want my child to do well in school. Disagree	School staff members want my child to do well in school. Strongly Disagree
My child can complete most homework assignments without lots of extra help from an adult.	My child can complete most homework assignments without lots of extra help from an adult. Strongly Agree	My child can complete most homework assignments without lots of extra help from an adult. Agree	My child can complete most homework assignments without lots of extra help from an adult. No Opinion	My child can complete most homework assignments without lots of extra help from an adult. Disagree	My child can complete most homework assignments without lots of extra help from an adult. Strongly Disagree

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* 9. District Leadership

	Strongly Agree	Agree	No Opinion	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
The Superintendent projects and promotes a positive image of the district.	The Superintendent projects and promotes a positive image of the district. Strongly Agree	The Superintendent projects and promotes a positive image of the district. Agree	The Superintendent projects and promotes a positive image of the district. No Opinion	The Superintendent projects and promotes a positive image of the district. Disagree	The Superintendent projects and promotes a positive image of the district. Strongly Disagree
The Superintendent actively seeks communication, as appropriate, and works to provide alternate means of contact with the community.	The Superintendent actively seeks communication, as appropriate, and works to provide alternate means of contact with the community. Strongly Agree	The Superintendent actively seeks communication, as appropriate, and works to provide alternate means of contact with the community. Agree	The Superintendent actively seeks communication, as appropriate, and works to provide alternate means of contact with the community. No Opinion	The Superintendent actively seeks communication, as appropriate, and works to provide alternate means of contact with the community. Disagree	The Superintendent actively seeks communication, as appropriate, and works to provide alternate means of contact with the community. Strongly Disagree
The Superintendent initiates and actively engages the media.	The Superintendent initiates and actively engages the media. Strongly Agree	The Superintendent initiates and actively engages the media. Agree	The Superintendent initiates and actively engages the media. No Opinion	The Superintendent initiates and actively engages the media. Disagree	The Superintendent initiates and actively engages the media. Strongly Disagree
The Superintendent is visible, attending a variety of events, and approachable by members of the community.	The Superintendent is visible, attending a variety of events, and approachable by members of the community. Strongly Agree	The Superintendent is visible, attending a variety of events, and approachable by members of the community. Agree	The Superintendent is visible, attending a variety of events, and approachable by members of the community. No Opinion	The Superintendent is visible, attending a variety of events, and approachable by members of the community. Disagree	The Superintendent is visible, attending a variety of events, and approachable by members of the community. Strongly Disagree

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* 10. What are the areas of education most important to you? Rank the options with number one being the most important.

Academic Success

Facilities

Security

Student Mental Health (Drug prevention, suicide prevention, kindness)

Technology

District Finances

District Communication

Other

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* 11. Are there any other areas you would like to address regarding parent and family engagement within the Bentonville Public Schools? If so, please comment in the space provided below. Thank you!