Process for School Improvement School Improvement Plan Criteria WCEA/WASC Parent Survey Sample A2 Please circle the grade(s) in which your child/children are enrolled: PK K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 9 10 Circle the number of years you have had children enrolled in this school (including this year): 1 2 3 4 5 6 Circle the number of children you have enrolled in this school: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 Circle the number of children in your household: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Indicate your native language: Chinese Eastern European English Japanese Korean Spanish Vietnamese Other Indicate your ethnic background (Check all that apply): African-American American Indian Asian Caucasian Hispanic Other APPENDIX A2: SAMPLE PARENT SURVEY 85 10+ Process for School Improvement The following are the WCEA/WASC criteria used in the accreditation process. Please rate (name of school) in each area, using the following scale. Scale Definition: O= G= A= I= NJ= Outstanding Good Adequate Improvement needed No basis for judgment Please note: If using ratings of improvement needed, please list your suggestions on the last page. Part A: Organization for Student Learning Statement O 1. School philosophy and mission. The school… has a clear statement of philosophy reflects a commitment to its religious purpose demonstrates a thoroughness of instruction focuses on the needs of the whole person provides opportunities to review and reflect on school philosophy recognizes parents as primary educators 2. Governance. The school leadership… provides policies consistent with school’s philosophy establishes clear lines of authority creates organization structure to support and enhance learning implements policies consistently seeks input/participation from the school community APPENDIX A2: SAMPLE PARENT SURVEY 86 G A I NJ Process for School Improvement Statement O 3. School Leadership. The school leadership… encourages Catholic values focuses on student achievement encourages faculty and staff participation encourages parental involvement 4. Staff. The staff is… committed to sharing Catholic values dedicated to the school’s philosophy attentive to students needs accessible to students and parents supportive of students success 5. School Environment. The school… nurtures students in a safe and healthy learning environment emphasizes respect for one another fosters service to others promotes dignity of individuals in a Christian community 6. Reporting Student Progress. The staff… communicates effectively regarding individual student progress maintains a priority for the student learning process APPENDIX A2: SAMPLE PARENT SURVEY 87 G A I NJ Process for School Improvement Statement O G A I NJ O G A I NJ 7. School improvement Process. The school… regularly reviews school needs works toward accomplishment of objectives demonstrates accountability to the community Overall Rating for Part A: Part B: Curriculum and Instruction Statement 8. What Students Learn. The school… provides a challenging, comprehensive, and relevant curriculum emphasizes student achievement 9. How Students Learn. The school… provides a variety of learning experiences provides a variety of quality curriculum materials motivates students to learn addresses individual needs utilizes technology in learning 10. How Assessment is Used. The school… evaluates student work consistently uses standardized test programs to upgrade curriculum and instruction Overall Rating for Part B: APPENDIX A2: SAMPLE PARENT SURVEY 88 Process for School Improvement Part C: Support for Student Personal, Spiritual and Academic Growth Statement O 11. Student Connectedness. The school… Provides for extended learning activities Encourages safety and health education Provides referral services Involves students in co-curricular activities Initiates Christian service projects 12. Parent/Community Involvement. The school… Encourages parent participation Promotes school-parish integration/involvement Maintains involvement with civic, local community Provides home-school communication Overall Rating for Part C: Part D: Resource Management 13. Resources. The school… maintains financial stability provides functional instructional facilities maintains adequate school plant and playground facilities allocates resources for student learning APPENDIX A2: SAMPLE PARENT SURVEY 89 G A I NJ Process for School Improvement Statement O 14. Resources Planning. The school leadership… plans for long-range financial needs utilizes available resources follows annual budget process employs development and marketing strategies Overall Rating for Part D: APPENDIX A2: SAMPLE PARENT SURVEY 90 G A I NJ Process for School Improvement Summary Responses 1. What are the strengths of your child’s school? 2. Please list your suggestions for areas rated as “Improvement Needed.” 3. How could the school assist you in your role as parent? 4. General suggestions/comments: APPENDIX A2: SAMPLE PARENT SURVEY 91