Educator Report Card: The Parents' Perspective

This survey is a companion to a survey of educators that asks them to assess their performance and to give their opinions on what is important in education today. We think the point of view of parents and caregivers of school children is a vital part of the entire picture and we thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. The more responses we receive, the louder your voice becomes.

Please help us reach our goal of at least 5,000 responses by sharing the link below with other parents. This survey will be conducted biennially as a companion to Josephson Institute's Report Card on the Ethics of American Youth.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/EdReptCardParents

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* 1. Gender

Male

Female

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* 2. What sort of school does your child attend?

Traditional public

Charter public

Religious private

Non-religious private

Other (please specify)

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* 3. How many children do you have?

	5 or more	4	3	2	1	0
1. How many children do you have (are you responsible for)?	1. How many children do you have (are you responsible for)? 5 or more	1. How many children do you have (are you responsible for)? 4	1. How many children do you have (are you responsible for)? 3	1. How many children do you have (are you responsible for)? 2	1. How many children do you have (are you responsible for)? 1	1. How many children do you have (are you responsible for)? 0
2. How many are currently in pre-school?	2. How many are currently in pre-school? 5 or more	2. How many are currently in pre-school? 4	2. How many are currently in pre-school? 3	2. How many are currently in pre-school? 2	2. How many are currently in pre-school? 1	2. How many are currently in pre-school? 0
3. How many are currently in elementary school?	3. How many are currently in elementary school? 5 or more	3. How many are currently in elementary school? 4	3. How many are currently in elementary school? 3	3. How many are currently in elementary school? 2	3. How many are currently in elementary school? 1	3. How many are currently in elementary school? 0
4. How many are currently in middle/junior high school?	4. How many are currently in middle/junior high school? 5 or more	4. How many are currently in middle/junior high school? 4	4. How many are currently in middle/junior high school? 3	4. How many are currently in middle/junior high school? 2	4. How many are currently in middle/junior high school? 1	4. How many are currently in middle/junior high school? 0
5. How many are currently in high school?	5. How many are currently in high school? 5 or more	5. How many are currently in high school? 4	5. How many are currently in high school? 3	5. How many are currently in high school? 2	5. How many are currently in high school? 1	5. How many are currently in high school? 0

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* 4. As to each of the following, how would you rate your level of satisfaction with your child's school? (If you have more than one child currently in school, use the school your oldest child attends.)

	Very satisfied	Satisfied	Neutral	Dissatisfied	Very Dissatisfied
1. Quality of education your child is receiving	1. Quality of education your child is receiving Very satisfied	1. Quality of education your child is receiving Satisfied	1. Quality of education your child is receiving Neutral	1. Quality of education your child is receiving Dissatisfied	1. Quality of education your child is receiving Very Dissatisfied
2. Teacher knowledge and teaching skills	2. Teacher knowledge and teaching skills Very satisfied	2. Teacher knowledge and teaching skills Satisfied	2. Teacher knowledge and teaching skills Neutral	2. Teacher knowledge and teaching skills Dissatisfied	2. Teacher knowledge and teaching skills Very Dissatisfied
3. Commitment and dedication of teachers to their students' welfare and learning	3. Commitment and dedication of teachers to their students' welfare and learning Very satisfied	3. Commitment and dedication of teachers to their students' welfare and learning Satisfied	3. Commitment and dedication of teachers to their students' welfare and learning Neutral	3. Commitment and dedication of teachers to their students' welfare and learning Dissatisfied	3. Commitment and dedication of teachers to their students' welfare and learning Very Dissatisfied
4. Quality and frequency of teacher communications	4. Quality and frequency of teacher communications Very satisfied	4. Quality and frequency of teacher communications Satisfied	4. Quality and frequency of teacher communications Neutral	4. Quality and frequency of teacher communications Dissatisfied	4. Quality and frequency of teacher communications Very Dissatisfied
5. Quality and frequency of school's communications to parents	5. Quality and frequency of school's communications to parents Very satisfied	5. Quality and frequency of school's communications to parents Satisfied	5. Quality and frequency of school's communications to parents Neutral	5. Quality and frequency of school's communications to parents Dissatisfied	5. Quality and frequency of school's communications to parents Very Dissatisfied
6. School's efforts to engage parents in their child's education	6. School's efforts to engage parents in their child's education Very satisfied	6. School's efforts to engage parents in their child's education Satisfied	6. School's efforts to engage parents in their child's education Neutral	6. School's efforts to engage parents in their child's education Dissatisfied	6. School's efforts to engage parents in their child's education Very Dissatisfied
7. Availability of essential resources	7. Availability of essential resources Very satisfied	7. Availability of essential resources Satisfied	7. Availability of essential resources Neutral	7. Availability of essential resources Dissatisfied	7. Availability of essential resources Very Dissatisfied
8. Providing opportunities for meaningful student engagement in decisions affecting the school	8. Providing opportunities for meaningful student engagement in decisions affecting the school Very satisfied	8. Providing opportunities for meaningful student engagement in decisions affecting the school Satisfied	8. Providing opportunities for meaningful student engagement in decisions affecting the school Neutral	8. Providing opportunities for meaningful student engagement in decisions affecting the school Dissatisfied	8. Providing opportunities for meaningful student engagement in decisions affecting the school Very Dissatisfied
9. Providing a school climate where students feel physically and emotionally safe	9. Providing a school climate where students feel physically and emotionally safe Very satisfied	9. Providing a school climate where students feel physically and emotionally safe Satisfied	9. Providing a school climate where students feel physically and emotionally safe Neutral	9. Providing a school climate where students feel physically and emotionally safe Dissatisfied	9. Providing a school climate where students feel physically and emotionally safe Very Dissatisfied
10. Encouraging students to form meaningful connections with school, peers and teachers	10. Encouraging students to form meaningful connections with school, peers and teachers Very satisfied	10. Encouraging students to form meaningful connections with school, peers and teachers Satisfied	10. Encouraging students to form meaningful connections with school, peers and teachers Neutral	10. Encouraging students to form meaningful connections with school, peers and teachers Dissatisfied	10. Encouraging students to form meaningful connections with school, peers and teachers Very Dissatisfied
11. Attitudes and conduct of school support staff (e.g., bus drivers, cafeteria workers, custodians)	11. Attitudes and conduct of school support staff (e.g., bus drivers, cafeteria workers, custodians) Very satisfied	11. Attitudes and conduct of school support staff (e.g., bus drivers, cafeteria workers, custodians) Satisfied	11. Attitudes and conduct of school support staff (e.g., bus drivers, cafeteria workers, custodians) Neutral	11. Attitudes and conduct of school support staff (e.g., bus drivers, cafeteria workers, custodians) Dissatisfied	11. Attitudes and conduct of school support staff (e.g., bus drivers, cafeteria workers, custodians) Very Dissatisfied
12. Overall satisfaction with school	12. Overall satisfaction with school Very satisfied	12. Overall satisfaction with school Satisfied	12. Overall satisfaction with school Neutral	12. Overall satisfaction with school Dissatisfied	12. Overall satisfaction with school Very Dissatisfied

What are the greatest strengths and weaknesses of the school?

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* 5. How important is it that your child develops the described attitude, skill or trait?

	Essential	Very Important	Minor importance	Unimportant
1. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills	1. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills Essential	1. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills Very Important	1. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills Minor importance	1. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills Unimportant
2. Love of learning	2. Love of learning Essential	2. Love of learning Very Important	2. Love of learning Minor importance	2. Love of learning Unimportant
3. Appreciation of the importance of education	3. Appreciation of the importance of education Essential	3. Appreciation of the importance of education Very Important	3. Appreciation of the importance of education Minor importance	3. Appreciation of the importance of education Unimportant
4. Perseverance	4. Perseverance Essential	4. Perseverance Very Important	4. Perseverance Minor importance	4. Perseverance Unimportant
5. Resilience	5. Resilience Essential	5. Resilience Very Important	5. Resilience Minor importance	5. Resilience Unimportant
6. Positive outlook	6. Positive outlook Essential	6. Positive outlook Very Important	6. Positive outlook Minor importance	6. Positive outlook Unimportant
7. Conscientiousness	7. Conscientiousness Essential	7. Conscientiousness Very Important	7. Conscientiousness Minor importance	7. Conscientiousness Unimportant
8. Pursuit of excellence	8. Pursuit of excellence Essential	8. Pursuit of excellence Very Important	8. Pursuit of excellence Minor importance	8. Pursuit of excellence Unimportant
9. Self-Awareness	9. Self-Awareness Essential	9. Self-Awareness Very Important	9. Self-Awareness Minor importance	9. Self-Awareness Unimportant
10. Self-Management	10. Self-Management Essential	10. Self-Management Very Important	10. Self-Management Minor importance	10. Self-Management Unimportant
11. Social skills	11. Social skills Essential	11. Social skills Very Important	11. Social skills Minor importance	11. Social skills Unimportant
12. Communication skills	12. Communication skills Essential	12. Communication skills Very Important	12. Communication skills Minor importance	12. Communication skills Unimportant
13. Stress-Management skills	13. Stress-Management skills Essential	13. Stress-Management skills Very Important	13. Stress-Management skills Minor importance	13. Stress-Management skills Unimportant
14. Organization skills	14. Organization skills Essential	14. Organization skills Very Important	14. Organization skills Minor importance	14. Organization skills Unimportant
15. Gratitude	15. Gratitude Essential	15. Gratitude Very Important	15. Gratitude Minor importance	15. Gratitude Unimportant
16. Flexibility	16. Flexibility Essential	16. Flexibility Very Important	16. Flexibility Minor importance	16. Flexibility Unimportant
17. Confidence	17. Confidence Essential	17. Confidence Very Important	17. Confidence Minor importance	17. Confidence Unimportant
18. Good character and ethics	18. Good character and ethics Essential	18. Good character and ethics Very Important	18. Good character and ethics Minor importance	18. Good character and ethics Unimportant
19. Honesty	19. Honesty Essential	19. Honesty Very Important	19. Honesty Minor importance	19. Honesty Unimportant
20. Integrity	20. Integrity Essential	20. Integrity Very Important	20. Integrity Minor importance	20. Integrity Unimportant
21. Keeping promises and commitments	21. Keeping promises and commitments Essential	21. Keeping promises and commitments Very Important	21. Keeping promises and commitments Minor importance	21. Keeping promises and commitments Unimportant
22. Belief in God	22. Belief in God Essential	22. Belief in God Very Important	22. Belief in God Minor importance	22. Belief in God Unimportant
23. Treating others with respect	23. Treating others with respect Essential	23. Treating others with respect Very Important	23. Treating others with respect Minor importance	23. Treating others with respect Unimportant
24. Acceptance of others who are different	24. Acceptance of others who are different Essential	24. Acceptance of others who are different Very Important	24. Acceptance of others who are different Minor importance	24. Acceptance of others who are different Unimportant
25. Responsibility	25. Responsibility Essential	25. Responsibility Very Important	25. Responsibility Minor importance	25. Responsibility Unimportant
26. Fairness	26. Fairness Essential	26. Fairness Very Important	26. Fairness Minor importance	26. Fairness Unimportant
27. Compassion/Caring	27. Compassion/Caring Essential	27. Compassion/Caring Very Important	27. Compassion/Caring Minor importance	27. Compassion/Caring Unimportant
28. Charity (willingness to help others in need)	28. Charity (willingness to help others in need) Essential	28. Charity (willingness to help others in need) Very Important	28. Charity (willingness to help others in need) Minor importance	28. Charity (willingness to help others in need) Unimportant
29. Kindness	29. Kindness Essential	29. Kindness Very Important	29. Kindness Minor importance	29. Kindness Unimportant
30. Respecting authority	30. Respecting authority Essential	30. Respecting authority Very Important	30. Respecting authority Minor importance	30. Respecting authority Unimportant
31. Obeying the law	31. Obeying the law Essential	31. Obeying the law Very Important	31. Obeying the law Minor importance	31. Obeying the law Unimportant

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* 6. How satisfied are you with your school's efforts regarding the development of the described attitude, skill or trait?

	Very Satisfied	Satisfied	Dissatisfied	Very Dissatisfied
1. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills	1. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills Very Satisfied	1. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills Satisfied	1. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills Dissatisfied	1. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills Very Dissatisfied
2. Love of learning	2. Love of learning Very Satisfied	2. Love of learning Satisfied	2. Love of learning Dissatisfied	2. Love of learning Very Dissatisfied
3. Appreciation of the importance of education	3. Appreciation of the importance of education Very Satisfied	3. Appreciation of the importance of education Satisfied	3. Appreciation of the importance of education Dissatisfied	3. Appreciation of the importance of education Very Dissatisfied
4. Perseverance	4. Perseverance Very Satisfied	4. Perseverance Satisfied	4. Perseverance Dissatisfied	4. Perseverance Very Dissatisfied
5. Resilience	5. Resilience Very Satisfied	5. Resilience Satisfied	5. Resilience Dissatisfied	5. Resilience Very Dissatisfied
6. Positive outlook	6. Positive outlook Very Satisfied	6. Positive outlook Satisfied	6. Positive outlook Dissatisfied	6. Positive outlook Very Dissatisfied
7. Conscientiousness	7. Conscientiousness Very Satisfied	7. Conscientiousness Satisfied	7. Conscientiousness Dissatisfied	7. Conscientiousness Very Dissatisfied
8. Pursuit of excellence	8. Pursuit of excellence Very Satisfied	8. Pursuit of excellence Satisfied	8. Pursuit of excellence Dissatisfied	8. Pursuit of excellence Very Dissatisfied
9. Self-Awareness	9. Self-Awareness Very Satisfied	9. Self-Awareness Satisfied	9. Self-Awareness Dissatisfied	9. Self-Awareness Very Dissatisfied
10. Self-Management	10. Self-Management Very Satisfied	10. Self-Management Satisfied	10. Self-Management Dissatisfied	10. Self-Management Very Dissatisfied
11. Social skills	11. Social skills Very Satisfied	11. Social skills Satisfied	11. Social skills Dissatisfied	11. Social skills Very Dissatisfied
12. Communication skills	12. Communication skills Very Satisfied	12. Communication skills Satisfied	12. Communication skills Dissatisfied	12. Communication skills Very Dissatisfied
13. Stress-Management skills	13. Stress-Management skills Very Satisfied	13. Stress-Management skills Satisfied	13. Stress-Management skills Dissatisfied	13. Stress-Management skills Very Dissatisfied
14. Organization skills	14. Organization skills Very Satisfied	14. Organization skills Satisfied	14. Organization skills Dissatisfied	14. Organization skills Very Dissatisfied
15. Gratitude	15. Gratitude Very Satisfied	15. Gratitude Satisfied	15. Gratitude Dissatisfied	15. Gratitude Very Dissatisfied
16. Flexibility	16. Flexibility Very Satisfied	16. Flexibility Satisfied	16. Flexibility Dissatisfied	16. Flexibility Very Dissatisfied
17. Confidence	17. Confidence Very Satisfied	17. Confidence Satisfied	17. Confidence Dissatisfied	17. Confidence Very Dissatisfied
18. Good character and ethics	18. Good character and ethics Very Satisfied	18. Good character and ethics Satisfied	18. Good character and ethics Dissatisfied	18. Good character and ethics Very Dissatisfied
19. Honesty	19. Honesty Very Satisfied	19. Honesty Satisfied	19. Honesty Dissatisfied	19. Honesty Very Dissatisfied
20. Integrity	20. Integrity Very Satisfied	20. Integrity Satisfied	20. Integrity Dissatisfied	20. Integrity Very Dissatisfied
21. Keeping promises and commitments	21. Keeping promises and commitments Very Satisfied	21. Keeping promises and commitments Satisfied	21. Keeping promises and commitments Dissatisfied	21. Keeping promises and commitments Very Dissatisfied
22. Belief in God	22. Belief in God Very Satisfied	22. Belief in God Satisfied	22. Belief in God Dissatisfied	22. Belief in God Very Dissatisfied
23. Treating others with respect	23. Treating others with respect Very Satisfied	23. Treating others with respect Satisfied	23. Treating others with respect Dissatisfied	23. Treating others with respect Very Dissatisfied
24. Acceptance of others who are different	24. Acceptance of others who are different Very Satisfied	24. Acceptance of others who are different Satisfied	24. Acceptance of others who are different Dissatisfied	24. Acceptance of others who are different Very Dissatisfied
25. Responsibility	25. Responsibility Very Satisfied	25. Responsibility Satisfied	25. Responsibility Dissatisfied	25. Responsibility Very Dissatisfied
26. Fairness	26. Fairness Very Satisfied	26. Fairness Satisfied	26. Fairness Dissatisfied	26. Fairness Very Dissatisfied
27. Compassion/Caring	27. Compassion/Caring Very Satisfied	27. Compassion/Caring Satisfied	27. Compassion/Caring Dissatisfied	27. Compassion/Caring Very Dissatisfied
28. Charity (willingness to help others in need)	28. Charity (willingness to help others in need) Very Satisfied	28. Charity (willingness to help others in need) Satisfied	28. Charity (willingness to help others in need) Dissatisfied	28. Charity (willingness to help others in need) Very Dissatisfied
29. Kindness	29. Kindness Very Satisfied	29. Kindness Satisfied	29. Kindness Dissatisfied	29. Kindness Very Dissatisfied
30. Respecting authority	30. Respecting authority Very Satisfied	30. Respecting authority Satisfied	30. Respecting authority Dissatisfied	30. Respecting authority Very Dissatisfied
31. Obeying the law	31. Obeying the law Very Satisfied	31. Obeying the law Satisfied	31. Obeying the law Dissatisfied	31. Obeying the law Very Dissatisfied

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* 7. Please indicate which materials you would like to receive by email (be sure to include your email address below).

A report of the results of this survey

2012 Report Card on the Ethics of American Youth

Model Standards for Academic, Social, Emotional and Character Development

Information on the CHARACTER COUNTS 4.0 School Improvement and Student Development System

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* 8. Your email address:

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* 9. Many parents use proverbs or sayings as part of their child rearing. Please write 2-3 sayings you remember most from your childhood.

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