Heat-Related Early Release Family Impact Survey

This survey is designed to assess the impacts of the heat-related school closures on June 7, 2021 on Watertown families. The Watertown Public Schools closed early on Monday, June 7, 2021 in light of temperatures in the mid- to low- 90's. This closure was first announced past 9:00 PM the night before, on June 6, 2021.

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* 1. What school(s) do your children attend?

Hosmer Elementary School

Lowell Elementary School

Cunniff Elementary School

Watertown Middle School

Watertown High School

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* 2. What was your first reaction to hearing about the heat-related school closures on June 7, 2021?

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* 3. Were you able to find childcare for your child if needed?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Which best describes your household?

Single Mother

Single Father

Mother & Father residing in the same household

Mother & Mother residing in the same household

Father & Father residing in the same household

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Do any members of your household stay home full time (and are not employed) to help care for children?

Yes, I stay home full time

Yes, my partner stays home full time

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* 6. Which best describes your family's race and ethnicity? (check all that apply)

White or Caucasian

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Asian or Asian American

American Indian or Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Which best describes your household income?

Under $15,000

Between $15,000 and $29,999

Between $30,000 and $49,999

Between $50,000 and $74,999

Between $75,000 and $99,999

Between $100,000 and $150,000

Over $150,000

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* 8. Do any of your children qualify for free/reduced lunch?

Yes

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* 9. How many calls did you make in order to arrange childcare related to the June 7 early school closure?

None

2-3

4-5

6 or more

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* 10. Is English the primary language spoken in your household?

Yes

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* 11. What activities will your child(ren) engage in during the school closure? Please check any that apply.

Playing outdoors

Watching Television

Using Tablet or Electronic Device

Reading

Playing board games

Household Chores

Other (please specify)

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* 12. Do you feel your child benefits from the heat-related school closure?

Not at all

Very much so

Clear

i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 13. Do you feel arranging childcare in relation to the heat-related school closure is a burden to your family?

Not at all

Very much so

Clear

i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 14. Did you take leave from work to accommodate the early closure?

Yes

No, my partner did

No, neither my partner or I took off of work