Cold Spring Elementary School 2012 Parent Survey – Results Summary Laura Dolloff, Principal Alli Shaughnessy, Teacher Amy Smith, Teacher Timothy Walt, Teacher Megan Verdugo, Parent Paul Melville, Parent June 2012

Survey Results Summary Response SummaryResponse Distribution

School Culture “Sometimes” responses were received for: 1. My child feels safe at school. (1 Response) 3. My child is held to a high level of personal responsibility. (1 Response) 4. My child is happy at school. (4 Responses) 5. Life skills such as manners, responsibility, respect and independence are encouraged at school. (2 Responses)

Family Engagement “Sometimes” responses were received for: 1. My family and I feel welcome to take part in school activities & events. (1 Response) 2. I access information regarding school activities & events via the Virtual Backpack found on the home page of the Cold Spring website. (14 Responses) 4. My child's teacher communicates with me regularly through any/all of the following: phone calls, newsletters, s, conferences. (4 Responses) “Never” responses were received for: 2. I access information regarding school activities & events via the Virtual Backpack found on the home page of the Cold Spring website. (24 Responses)

Academic Achievement “Sometimes” responses were received for: 1. My child's specific learning needs are identified. (2 Responses) 2. My child receives instruction based on these needs. (2 Responses) 6. I am aware of the Title 1 services that are available to students. (4 Responses) 7. I receive timely feedback regarding my child's academic progress. (1 Response) 8. My child's learning is enhanced through the use of technology. (2 Responses) 9. My child is working to his/her full potential. (6 Responses)

School/District Leadership “Sometimes” responses were received for: 1. The staff works as a team to ensure the well-being of all students. (2 Responses) 3. Behavior expectations are clear, appropriate and consistent throughout the school. (5 Responses)

Plan of Action To address the “Never” responses: – Create “Virtual Backpack” Awareness Promote access to the “Virtual Backpack” on all printed materials. Include link to “Virtual Backpack” in signature. Be sure that all printed materials are available on “Virtual Backpack”.

Plan of Action To address the “Sometimes” responses: – Ensure Availability and Responsiveness of Staff Provide accurate phone and contact information in writing, on “Virtual Backpack” and on Plymouth Public Schools website for all Cold Spring staff. Promote open house events and parent teacher conferences to provide opportunities for face to face communications with Cold Spring staff. – Promote Title 1 Resources and Services Create awareness of Title 1 resources available to Cold Spring students and parents from Plymouth Public Schools and the Massachusetts Department of Education. – Continue Communication of Behavioral Expectations Continue to clearly communicate and enforce behavioral expectations as documented in the Cold Spring student handbook. – Continue to Identify and Address Individual Learning Needs Provide additional educational resources to assist students with trouble areas. Continue to provide positive reinforcement for achievements.

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