WCS Parent Survey 2015-2016 Wednesday, August 10, 2016
90 Total Responses Date Created: Friday, May 27, 2016 Complete Responses: 81
Q1: How many children do you have enrolled at Westgate Community School? Answered: 90 Skipped: 0
Q1: How many children do you have enrolled at Westgate Community School? Answered: 90 Skipped: 0
Q2: What grade levels are your students in for 2015-2016 Answered: 90 Skipped: 0
Q2: What grade levels are your students in for 2015-2016 Answered: 90 Skipped: 0
Q3: My family has been at WCS: Answered: 88 Skipped: 2
Q3: My family has been at WCS: Answered: 88 Skipped: 2
Q4: I define my child as: (please check all that apply) Answered: 90 Skipped: 0
Q4: I define my child as: (please check all that apply) Answered: 90 Skipped: 0
Q5: My child/ren are : Answered: 90 Skipped: 0
Q5: My child/ren are : Answered: 90 Skipped: 0
Q6: My child's Homeroom or Advisory teacher is: Answered: 89 Skipped: 1
Q6: My child's Homeroom or Advisory teacher is: Answered: 89 Skipped: 1
Q7: My child's Language Arts teacher is: Answered: 85 Skipped: 5
Q7: My child's Language Arts teacher is: Answered: 85 Skipped: 5
Q8: My child's Math teacher is: Answered: 77 Skipped: 13
Q8: My child's Math teacher is: Answered: 77 Skipped: 13
Q9: My child's Science teacher is: Answered: 80 Skipped: 10
Q9: My child's Science teacher is: Answered: 80 Skipped: 10
Q10: My child's Social Studies teacher is: Answered: 80 Skipped: 10
Q10: My child's Social Studies teacher is: Answered: 80 Skipped: 10
Q11: The Westgate'sSchool-Wide Newsletters are useful and informative. Answered: 85 Skipped: 5
Q11: The Westgate'sSchool-Wide Newsletters are useful and informative. Answered: 85 Skipped: 5
Q12: Teachers weekly web updates are useful and informative. Answered: 85 Skipped: 5
Q12: Teachers weekly web updates are useful and informative. Answered: 85 Skipped: 5
Q13: The Westgate Community School Website is useful and informative. Answered: 85 Skipped: 5
Q13: The Westgate Community School Website is useful and informative. Answered: 85 Skipped: 5
Q14: My student's teachers' web pages are updated weekly. Answered: 85 Skipped: 5
Q14: My student's teachers' web pages are updated weekly. Answered: 85 Skipped: 5
Q15: I am satisfied with the quantity and quality of work coming home in Friday Folders. Answered: 85 Skipped: 5
Q15: I am satisfied with the quantity and quality of work coming home in Friday Folders. Answered: 85 Skipped: 5
Q16: I feel comfortable contacting the school with a question or concern. Answered: 85 Skipped: 5
Q16: I feel comfortable contacting the school with a question or concern. Answered: 85 Skipped: 5
Q17: I am satisfied with the communication about my child's academic progress. Answered: 85 Skipped: 5
Q17: I am satisfied with the communication about my child's academic progress. Answered: 85 Skipped: 5
Q18: I am satisfied with the manner in which teachers and other staff members share information about my child's behavioral or social concerns at school with me. Answered: 85 Skipped: 5
Q18: I am satisfied with the manner in which teachers and other staff members share information about my child's behavioral or social concerns at school with me. Answered: 85 Skipped: 5
Q19: Emails to teachers are usually answered within 48 hours. Answered: 84 Skipped: 6
Q19: Emails to teachers are usually answered within 48 hours. Answered: 84 Skipped: 6
Q20: Communication with the school usually results in a positive outcome and/or resolution. Answered: 84 Skipped: 6
Q20: Communication with the school usually results in a positive outcome and/or resolution. Answered: 84 Skipped: 6
Q22: My child has been challenged as a learner at WCS. Answered: 84 Skipped: 6
Q22: My child has been challenged as a learner at WCS. Answered: 84 Skipped: 6
Q23: My child has been supported as a learner at WCS. Answered: 84 Skipped: 6
Q23: My child has been supported as a learner at WCS. Answered: 84 Skipped: 6
Q24: The instructional methods at WCS have been effective for my child. Answered: 84 Skipped: 6
Q24: The instructional methods at WCS have been effective for my child. Answered: 84 Skipped: 6
Q25: The accommodations and flexibility at WCS have helped my child succeed. Answered: 84 Skipped: 6
Q25: The accommodations and flexibility at WCS have helped my child succeed. Answered: 84 Skipped: 6
Q26: Students are allowed the right amount of choice and flexibility in their work. Answered: 83 Skipped: 7
Q26: Students are allowed the right amount of choice and flexibility in their work. Answered: 83 Skipped: 7
Q27: I am satisfied with the way Reading is going for my child this year. Answered: 83 Skipped: 7
Q27: I am satisfied with the way Reading is going for my child this year. Answered: 83 Skipped: 7
Q28: I am satisfied with the way Writing is going for my child this year. Answered: 83 Skipped: 7
Q28: I am satisfied with the way Writing is going for my child this year. Answered: 83 Skipped: 7
Q29: I am satisfied with the way Math is going for my child this year. Answered: 83 Skipped: 7
Q29: I am satisfied with the way Math is going for my child this year. Answered: 83 Skipped: 7
Q30: I am satisfied with the way Social Studies is going for my child this year. Answered: 83 Skipped: 7
Q30: I am satisfied with the way Social Studies is going for my child this year. Answered: 83 Skipped: 7
Q31: I am satisfied with the way Science is going for my child this year. Answered: 83 Skipped: 7
Q31: I am satisfied with the way Science is going for my child this year. Answered: 83 Skipped: 7
Q32: Conferences and the review of work samples in my child's portfolio demonstrated my child's academic growth well. Answered: 83 Skipped: 7
Q32: Conferences and the review of work samples in my child's portfolio demonstrated my child's academic growth well. Answered: 83 Skipped: 7
Q33: I understand how Standards Based Grading works and how the content standards guide instruction, assessment and reporting at WCS. Answered: 82 Skipped: 8
Q33: I understand how Standards Based Grading works and how the content standards guide instruction, assessment and reporting at WCS. Answered: 82 Skipped: 8
Q34: How often do you check the Infinite Campus portal to check on your student's standards based grades? Answered: 84 Skipped: 6
Q34: How often do you check the Infinite Campus portal to check on your student's standards based grades? Answered: 84 Skipped: 6
Q36: The grounds and facilities at school are safe and well-maintained. Answered: 81 Skipped: 9
Q36: The grounds and facilities at school are safe and well-maintained. Answered: 81 Skipped: 9
Q37: My child feels safe at school. Answered: 82 Skipped: 8
Q37: My child feels safe at school. Answered: 82 Skipped: 8
Q38: Supervision at recess is good and supports healthy, safe play. Answered: 81 Skipped: 9
Q38: Supervision at recess is good and supports healthy, safe play. Answered: 81 Skipped: 9
Q39: Before (7:45-8:00 a. m. ) and after school (3:30-3:45 p. m Q39: Before (7:45-8:00 a.m.) and after school (3:30-3:45 p.m.) supervision is adequate. Answered: 81 Skipped: 9
Q39: Before (7:45-8:00 a. m. ) and after school (3:30-3:45 p. m Q39: Before (7:45-8:00 a.m.) and after school (3:30-3:45 p.m.) supervision is adequate. Answered: 81 Skipped: 9
Q40: Student pick-up/drop-off is safe and efficient. Answered: 81 Skipped: 9
Q40: Student pick-up/drop-off is safe and efficient. Answered: 81 Skipped: 9
Q41: My child feels appreciated by the adults at school. Answered: 82 Skipped: 8
Q41: My child feels appreciated by the adults at school. Answered: 82 Skipped: 8
Q42: My child feels appreciated by other students at school. Answered: 82 Skipped: 8
Q42: My child feels appreciated by other students at school. Answered: 82 Skipped: 8
Q43: My child has positive peer experiences at school. Answered: 82 Skipped: 8
Q43: My child has positive peer experiences at school. Answered: 82 Skipped: 8
Q44: I am satisfied with my child's social growth this year. Answered: 82 Skipped: 8
Q44: I am satisfied with my child's social growth this year. Answered: 82 Skipped: 8
Q45: My child is treated with respect by adults at the school. Answered: 82 Skipped: 8
Q45: My child is treated with respect by adults at the school. Answered: 82 Skipped: 8
Q46: My child is treated with respect by other students at the school. Answered: 82 Skipped: 8
Q46: My child is treated with respect by other students at the school. Answered: 82 Skipped: 8
Q47: Expectations for behavior are clearly communicated to students. Answered: 80 Skipped: 10
Q47: Expectations for behavior are clearly communicated to students. Answered: 80 Skipped: 10
Q48: Expectations for behaviors at school are clearly communicated to parents. Answered: 81 Skipped: 9
Q48: Expectations for behaviors at school are clearly communicated to parents. Answered: 81 Skipped: 9
Q49: The school's efforts to support positive behaviors are adequate. Answered: 80 Skipped: 10
Q49: The school's efforts to support positive behaviors are adequate. Answered: 80 Skipped: 10
Q50: Consequences for unfortunate choices are managed with fairness and with dignity by teachers. Answered: 80 Skipped: 10
Q50: Consequences for unfortunate choices are managed with fairness and with dignity by teachers. Answered: 80 Skipped: 10
Q51: Consequences for even moreunfortunate choices are managed with fairness and dignity by the Dean of Students. Answered: 81 Skipped: 9
Q51: Consequences for even moreunfortunate choices are managed with fairness and dignity by the Dean of Students. Answered: 81 Skipped: 9
Q53: Teachers at WCS are interested in and responsive to my input about my child. Answered: 79 Skipped: 11
Q53: Teachers at WCS are interested in and responsive to my input about my child. Answered: 79 Skipped: 11
Q54: The support staff and administration at WCS is interested in and responsive to my input about the school. Answered: 79 Skipped: 11
Q54: The support staff and administration at WCS is interested in and responsive to my input about the school. Answered: 79 Skipped: 11
Q55: Teachers have done well to create a positive culture at Westgate. Answered: 79 Skipped: 11
Q55: Teachers have done well to create a positive culture at Westgate. Answered: 79 Skipped: 11
Q56: School Leaders (administration and the Board) have done well to create a positive culture at Westgate. Answered: 79 Skipped: 11
Q56: School Leaders (administration and the Board) have done well to create a positive culture at Westgate. Answered: 79 Skipped: 11
Q57: Parents have done their part to create a healthy culture at WCS. Answered: 79 Skipped: 11
Q57: Parents have done their part to create a healthy culture at WCS. Answered: 79 Skipped: 11
Q58: The Executive Director is visible and accessible. Answered: 79 Skipped: 11
Q58: The Executive Director is visible and accessible. Answered: 79 Skipped: 11
Q59: Office support (front desk, business manager, book keeper, health aid, and enrollment) is accessible and responsive. Answered: 78 Skipped: 12
Q59: Office support (front desk, business manager, book keeper, health aid, and enrollment) is accessible and responsive. Answered: 78 Skipped: 12
Q60: There are many opportunities to get involved with activities at WCS. Answered: 77 Skipped: 13
Q60: There are many opportunities to get involved with activities at WCS. Answered: 77 Skipped: 13
Q61: I feel welcome and appreciated as a volunteer at WCS. Answered: 79 Skipped: 11
Q61: I feel welcome and appreciated as a volunteer at WCS. Answered: 79 Skipped: 11
Q62: I am satisfied with the number of social events for families at WCS. Answered: 79 Skipped: 11
Q62: I am satisfied with the number of social events for families at WCS. Answered: 79 Skipped: 11
Q63: I am comfortable and satisfied with my level of involvement at WCS. Answered: 79 Skipped: 11
Q63: I am comfortable and satisfied with my level of involvement at WCS. Answered: 79 Skipped: 11
Q64: I would support the expectation of each family volunteering 20 hours to the school. Answered: 77 Skipped: 13
Q64: I would support the expectation of each family volunteering 20 hours to the school. Answered: 77 Skipped: 13
Q65: There is respect for cultural differences and diversity at WCS. Answered: 79 Skipped: 11
Q65: There is respect for cultural differences and diversity at WCS. Answered: 79 Skipped: 11
Q67: I am satisfied with the school lunch program (Revolution Foods) at WCS. Answered: 79 Skipped: 11
Q67: I am satisfied with the school lunch program (Revolution Foods) at WCS. Answered: 79 Skipped: 11
Q68: I am satisfied with the Before and After School Enrichment (Kid's Adventures) program at WCS. Answered: 79 Skipped: 11
Q68: I am satisfied with the Before and After School Enrichment (Kid's Adventures) program at WCS. Answered: 79 Skipped: 11
Q69: My child enjoys the school's After School Clubs. Answered: 79 Skipped: 11
Q69: My child enjoys the school's After School Clubs. Answered: 79 Skipped: 11
Q70: I am satisfied with the Art program at WCS this year. Answered: 79 Skipped: 11
Q70: I am satisfied with the Art program at WCS this year. Answered: 79 Skipped: 11
Q71: I am satisfied with the Music program at WCS this year. Answered: 79 Skipped: 11
Q71: I am satisfied with the Music program at WCS this year. Answered: 79 Skipped: 11
Q72: I am satisfied with the P.E./Wellness program at WCS this year. Answered: 79 Skipped: 11
Q72: I am satisfied with the P.E./Wellness program at WCS this year. Answered: 79 Skipped: 11
Q73: I am satisfied with the Technology program at WCS this year. Answered: 79 Skipped: 11
Q73: I am satisfied with the Technology program at WCS this year. Answered: 79 Skipped: 11
Q74: I am satisfied with the Drama program at WCS this year. Answered: 79 Skipped: 11
Q74: I am satisfied with the Drama program at WCS this year. Answered: 79 Skipped: 11
Q75: I am satisfied with the classroom enrichment (fieldtrips and speakers) that my child has had at WCS this year. Answered: 79 Skipped: 11
Q75: I am satisfied with the classroom enrichment (fieldtrips and speakers) that my child has had at WCS this year. Answered: 79 Skipped: 11
Q77: My student and family would like to have school-sponsored activities during the 2016-2017 breaks: Answered: 31 Skipped: 59
Q77: My student and family would like to have school-sponsored activities during the 2016-2017 breaks: Answered: 31 Skipped: 59
Q79: Which fundraising events would you like to see again next year Q79: Which fundraising events would you like to see again next year? (Check all that apply.) Answered: 70 Skipped: 20
Q79: Which fundraising events would you like to see again next year Q79: Which fundraising events would you like to see again next year? (Check all that apply.) Answered: 70 Skipped: 20
Q80: In which fundraisers did you, or will you, participate in this year? (Check all that apply.) Answered: 74 Skipped: 16
Q80: In which fundraisers did you, or will you, participate in this year? (Check all that apply.) Answered: 74 Skipped: 16
Q81: What time of year would be the following fundraisers be best for your family? Answered: 73 Skipped: 17
Q81: What time of year would be the following fundraisers be best for your family? Answered: 73 Skipped: 17
Q82: With regard to fundraising efforts do you feel: Answered: 72 Skipped: 18
Q82: With regard to fundraising efforts do you feel: Answered: 72 Skipped: 18
Q83: Would you like so see more low cost social events throughout the year (i.e. family movie nights, seasonal parties, game nights, etc.)? Answered: 69 Skipped: 21
Q83: Would you like so see more low cost social events throughout the year (i.e. family movie nights, seasonal parties, game nights, etc.)? Answered: 69 Skipped: 21
Q84: WCS would like to add more Parent Evenings where we can learn more and share information about our children. Tell us about the type of event you would be interested in attending. Answered: 48 Skipped: 42
Q84: WCS would like to add more Parent Evenings where we can learn more and share information about our children. Tell us about the type of event you would be interested in attending. Answered: 48 Skipped: 42
Q87: May we contact you about your responses? Answered: 66 Skipped: 24
Q87: May we contact you about your responses? Answered: 66 Skipped: 24
Q88: Overall, I am satisfied with my experience at Westgate Community School. Answered: 77 Skipped: 13
Q88: Overall, I am satisfied with my experience at Westgate Community School. Answered: 77 Skipped: 13