Parent Advisory Councils can use this questionnaire to gather information and as a basis for seeking improvements during school discussions. Feel free to change the questions to serve your specific needs.
SA – Strongly Agree A – Agree N – Don’t know, not applicable D – Disagree SD – Strongly Disagree
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5
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1. My child likes this school |
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2. He/she is getting the right programs & attention |
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3. He/she is reading at a level sufficient to keep up to class |
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4, Discipline is fair and consistent |
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5. There is good effort to help students be kind, thoughtful, co-operative |
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6. The principal knows most children & families |
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7. Most at the school act as a team, consistent on discipline, programming, school spirit |
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8. There is a sense of purpose about this school |
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9. My child feels comfortable to talk about this school |
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10. My child will be well-prepared for the next level of education or training |
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11. The school keeps me well informed about my child’s progress or problems |
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12. Homework is relevant. I have a good idea of what is to be accomplished |
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13. The Philosophy/Mission of the school is clear to the parents |
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14. Newsletters arrive home regularly and in time to plan for school events |
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15. Newsletters are useful: describe rules, programs, holidays, events, personnel |
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16. I have been made aware of the channels to pursue if I have a problem or concern |
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17. I have good parent-teacher conferences and get to talk to teacher(s) when needed |
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18. The parent group deals with substantive matters & and is consulted by the principal |
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19. Parents can easily get in touch with the parent group and pass on concerns & interests |
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20. Invitations to attend parent meetings are genuine & held when most parents can attend |
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PS: This chart PRINTS OUT very nicely, especially if you use Landscape View in Word.