Dear Parent/Guardian,

Laurens County Schools are continually looking to improve ways to engage parents in our programs and schools. Your input is vital in the planning and implementation of the parent and family engagement program and activities in our schools. The focus of all Title I programs is to help eligible students meet the same high academic achievement standards expected of all children, regardless of their socioeconomic status and background. The following survey is confidential and will be used to assist us with future planning for parent engagement activities and events at our schools. We appreciate your feedback, and thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.

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* 1. What grade level is your child(ren)?

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* 2. What is the best way for us to get important information to you?

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* 3. Which of the following parent activities would you be interested in participating in or attending? (Choose all that apply.)

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* 4. How well do you feel your child's school provides parents and family members with opportunities to share feedback and ideas regarding the school's parent and family engagement plan?

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* 5. What do you believe should be the academic focus for the education of your child on next year's compact? (Think of your child's academic weaknesses.)

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* 6. In the past year, how often did you visit your child's school?

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* 7. How would you like to see parent and family engagement funds used?

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* 8. What training do you think teachers and other school staff should have related to engaging parents?

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* 9. What topics should teachers and school staff be trained in to engage parents in the academic success of their child?

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* 10. How welcome does the school staff at your child's school make you feel?

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* 11. To what extent do you know how your child is doing academically at school?

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* 12. How often do you participate in decisions regarding your child's high school course selection?

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* 13. What subject area do you believe should be the focus on our school's School Improvement Plan for FY21?

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* 14. Would you be interested in receiving more information from the school regarding ways parents can help their children academically?

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* 15. Please indicate your level of understanding of the following (1 = none, 2 = heard of it, 3 = pretty good, 4 = excellent). Please also indicate if you would like more information on the item listed.

  1 (None) 2 (heard of it) 3 (pretty good) 4 (excellent) Please click below if you would like more information on this item.
State adopted standards
Georgia Milestones Assessments
Graduation/Promotion requirements
College and career information
CTAE pathways
Dual enrollment

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* 16. How well do you know the curriculum that is being used at your child's school?

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* 17. How well do you know what courses your child is expected to take each year?

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* 18. How much information does your child's school provide about parent and family engagement opportunities?

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* 19. In the past year, how often did you participate in a parent and family engagement activity, event, or program at your child's school?

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* 20. How often do you communicate with your child's teachers?

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* 21. Please rank the following from 1 (Not well) to 4 (Extremely Well) according to how well your child's school supports each area.

  1 (Not well) 2 (Somewhat well) 3 (Minimally well) 4 (Extremely well)
Creating a friendly school climate
Establishing home-school communication
Involving parents in the educational process
Building community partnerships

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* 22. What is the best way for you to provide input regarding your child's school?

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* 23. When is the best time for you to attend a school event for parents?

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* 24. Which of the following prevent you from being able to participate in school functions, activities and planning events?

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* 25. Regarding which of the following topics would you like to receive more information? (Check all that apply.)

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* 26. (OPTIONAL) Please provide your contact information if you would like for the school to follow up with you about any feedback provided or ways to get you more involved in the school as indicated on the surveys.

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