1. Jefferson Elementary School 2009-10 Parent Survey Results

4. Open-Ended Questions

5. n The teachers n My daughter likes coming and is learning n They keep us up on our childs progress n The small school feeling. I have never had any problems here. n I have always enjoyed Jefferson n The time that the teachers take out of their day to better the kids n that the teacher do all they can to help the children learn What is good about Jefferson School?

6. n They care for the kids n Everyone seems kind and understanding n The teachers are great n The teachers n Smaller classes more one on one w/students n I feel very comfortable at Jefferson and the teachers are easy to communicate with n everything n What's not! It's not good it's GREAT What is good about Jefferson School?

7. n everything n The teachers are really good with the children n Staff always friendly and helpful n everything n teachers n Lots of positive reinforcement--wonderful! n the teachers n principal, teachers, office staff, PTA What is good about Jefferson School?

8. n principal, teachers, office staff, PTA n The staff are like a family. It is obvious they love the students. n The teachers n I think the school may try harder than other school because of scores n They help my child grow and learn n The staff is very helpful n The morning Pep Rallys in the gym before the children go to class What is good about Jefferson School?

9. n The supportive teachers n Ask me that at the end of the year n Staff n the teachers talk to you about your kid n They are patient with students. Most of the time they are all fair. Offer tutoring and it does help n Most of the teachers are kind and willing to listen n The time they take out for students and also their families What is good about Jefferson School?

10. n Everyone seems involved w/the kids n that the teacher do everything they can to teach the children. n Everything so far n no comment n the teachers n Communication is very open and my children are simply attached n I appreciate the open communication What is good about Jefferson School?

11. n It is close to where we live. The teachers/principal have a sincere concern about their students achievements n They help the children n teachers, and the care they show for students n The teachers n I think they are a caring school and believe in the kids n good teachers What is good about Jefferson School?

12. n their learning process and all the staff n staff, student programs n Close to home! They all look very cheerful n Everything n Staff n my son and friend children all attend n Teaches diversity and focuses on childs needs n Principal, Teachers, Students n They do a lot for the community What is good about Jefferson School?

13. n I feel my son is learning a lot. He loves his school and his peers. He has made a big change with his work since he has started school. n Your effort to reach out to parents and make them involve in their children's learning. I like the many acitivites that you all have to create family time. Without these family activities so familys would not make time or cannot afford to have man fun family activities at night. What is good about Jefferson School?

14. n All the activities Jefferson provides for families and students n I feel welcomed n I appreciate the fact that Jefferson staff has helped me in the spcial learning issues with my child to ensure that he is able to further in his education with as little trouble as possible. n The teachers car. My son is improving. Jefferson School cares. n They take time out with the students. What is good about Jefferson School?

15. n Everyone cares about the children n The school teachers learning supplies n They care about the well being of their students and expects the best out of them n That my son learning his to spell some of name and he like sing the songs they sing at school What is good about Jefferson School?

16. n Work on the child's problem areas at home n Discipline both students, listen to both sides, no matter who got caught n Get together with the kids and talk about it n Place them in front of each other and let the child know that this is and adult too, so they should listen as well to them n Call "all time" when the kids have problem- instead of writting them up What can teachers and parents do together to help improve the respect that students have for one another?

17. n None, continue the great work n Teach children to treat others like they would like to be treated. n ??? n Have play grop for parent to meet each other for student to interact outside of school n Have them do more one on one with each other What can teachers and parents do together to help improve the respect that students have for one another?

18. n Parents should spend more time teaching their children how to gete a long with others. Parents need to support the teachers efforts to teach respect. n I don't know n Communication via email is quickest and most convienient--Promary responsibilities: teachers need to notify parents of misconduct, parents need to discipline their children to show respect to others What can teachers and parents do together to help improve the respect that students have for one another?

19. n teach them not to hit/abuse others n not sure n They are doing great n make sure there is not bullying n Have an open line of communication n work together n Have open communication about a childs progress and what she needs to improve on What can teachers and parents do together to help improve the respect that students have for one another?

20. n Have an open relationship w/each other to have a better understanding n I think they are doing a great job n We can show them how we expect them to treat others by being good role models. n to help them know that we are all the same and that we all have feelings. n They can teach proper manners @ home and at school What can teachers and parents do together to help improve the respect that students have for one another?

21. n Let the children know what is the right way to talk and act around other people n Continue positive role modeling with boundaries being set unstood and enforced n Communicate n I teach my kids to treat people how you want to be treated n Communicate on a regular basis What can teachers and parents do together to help improve the respect that students have for one another?

22. n Show the children that we, as adults show respect to one another n Teach basic manners and enforce them to there fullest. Teach child to be accepting of others. n By treating everyone the way they want to be treated n teach how to show respect Be good model n Saying yes ma'am and no ma'am etc What can teachers and parents do together to help improve the respect that students have for one another?

23. n continue at home n keep doing what their doing now n Jus teaching them that respect goes both ways if they want respect they have to give respect n Teach the kids at home and school n parent could get involved n talk to each other n Have respect for themselves What can teachers and parents do together to help improve the respect that students have for one another?

24. n Begins with the training at home n Teach basic principles beginning at home. n the notes everyday helps n no comments n Good question? Don't know how to respond to that right now. What can teachers and parents do together to help improve the respect that students have for one another?

25. n Have respect for each other. If the parents would have respect for their child's teacher and work together then the students will learn to show respect for one another. What can teachers and parents do together to help improve the respect that students have for one another?

26. n I think some of the children at Jefferson School should learn more respect and consideration for others. I teach my son to help and be nice to others no matter what. And if a lot of parents had the same or better teaching with their children, then Jefferson would be a lot better school or both parents and staff members. n By keeping in close contact n Don't know What can teachers and parents do together to help improve the respect that students have for one another?

27. n I think that the parent and the teacher should talk about what ever should happens n Show them what respect is. Respect each other and them. n Explain to the children that they need to apply the "Golden Rule", do unto others as you would like done unto you. Just explain that if you want someone to be nice to you, you have to be nice to them. What can teachers and parents do together to help improve the respect that students have for one another?

28. n By working out a plan together n For all the kids to get along and to respect each other and how to play together What can teachers and parents do together to help improve the respect that students have for one another?

29. n Closer watch on students picking on other students n Sometimes I feel the kids doesn't have a chance. Teachers need to listen to the student and what they have to say. n More fild trips n More awareness of students grades, letters sent home n Take time out with the child when there's a problem n Nothing What could be better at Jefferson School?

30. n Teach math and reading as soon as possible. Offer remedial reading and math to slower students n Bus service could go farther out or have special van for parents w/no transportation n The way students treat each other n public image n Disciplinary action for verbal assaults between students n Parental involvement n More one on one w/teacher, parent & principal What could be better at Jefferson School?

31. n can't think of anything n nothing everything is great n making sure students are not fighting at recess n can't think of anything n Everything seams fine n Its all great. n I'm not sure. n nothing everything is good n I don't know. Maybe offer a conf. time earlier in the day for those that work afternoons or nights. n Let you know at a later date What could be better at Jefferson School?

32. n parking n nothing n N/A n Not sure n Maybe more computer time per child n The pick up system. There's a car lined down the street. n N/A n No comment n picking up children after school n Nothing What could be better at Jefferson School?

33. n bigger play area n nothing n more after school programs for the K-1st graders n start later n I think more after school activities for the kids n keeping a better eye on the kids when leaving school making sure that their going home with the right people n unknown n Having more parent involvement n I'm quite pleased currently. What could be better at Jefferson School?

34. n Overall we are very satisfied thus far. n the public's view of Jefferson n No comment n The parking in the afternoons n N/A (I have no complaints at this time.) n I like in the morning when Mr. Cook prepares he children for class n Not sure n Provide more activities and field trips, etc. that cost less. I think Jefferson asks for way too much money on certain occasions. n Disipline What could be better at Jefferson School?

35. n not anything at this time n more parking for drop off and pick up n Unsure, no suggestions at this time. n smaller classes n I don't know n to get along with one another even the parents so the kids can too. What could be better at Jefferson School?

36. n I feel fine about child safety n I feel she is safe n They watch how ever come and goes here and they have a list of people who can pick up your child n awesome n it's good n Fine n I feel like my child is really safe at school. How do you feel about your child's safety at school?

37. n pretty good n So far so good. n I feel my child is safe. n I think its very well. n I feel great about my child's safety n I feel my child is very safe. n good n Confidant How do you feel about your child's safety at school?

38. n I think there should be more safety on the buses. The older kids like to pick on the younger one. That is why my children don't hardly ride the bus anymore. n Fair n very good n good n fine n ok How do you feel about your child's safety at school?

39. n Absolutely fine n Fine n no concerns n I trust the school with my child 100%. I can't think of a safer environment for her to spend her days. n feel they are safe at Jefferson How do you feel about your child's safety at school?

40. n comfortable n very good n I feel they are safe n My child is safe or he wouldn't go to this school. n good n very unsure n good How do you feel about your child's safety at school?

41. n great! n Try not to think about. Better this year than last n very good n secure n I feel really good n Pretty good so far n No comment n fine How do you feel about your child's safety at school?

42. n much better now that our routines are in place n I believe she's secure now that we have our own routine n comfortable n okay n very safe n ok n I feel that she is pretty safe. How do you feel about your child's safety at school?

43. n good n I feel my children are very safe n great n good. I feel my child is well taken care of. n good no doubt n very secure n They are safe. n I feel my child is well protected. n good How do you feel about your child's safety at school?

44. n In good hands!! n Good n I feel my son is verey safe at school. I ask him questions about his school & the safety of his school often n I believe she is in good hands. n great How do you feel about your child's safety at school?

45. n Good, I am please at the fact that the school listens and enforces the issues on who can & cannot pick my child up from school. n I feel that my childs safe n Good n Average n I fell that they are fine at school. n it's going ok. How do you feel about your child's safety at school?

46. Jefferson School ROCKS!