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Parents ... please take a moment to complete this survey about parent involvement opportunities in Irving ISD. Your input will help us develop stronger partnerships between schools and parents.
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. Center - Wheeler HS - Irving High HS - MacArthur High HS - Nimitz High HS - Singley Academy HS - Cardwell Prep MS - Austin MS - Bowie MS - Crockett MS - de Zavala MS - Houston MS - Lady Bird Johnson MS - Lamar MS - Travis Elem - Barton Elem - Brandenburg Elem - Britain Elem - Brown Elem - Davis Elem - Elliott Elem - Farine Elem - Gilbert Elem - Good Elem - Haley, John Elem - Haley, Thomas Elem - Hanes Elem - Johnston Elem - Keyes Elem - Lee Elem - Lively Elem - Schulze Elem - Stipes Elem - Townley Elem - Townsell ECS - Clifton ECS - Kinkeade ECS - Pierce
COMMUNICATION
1. I receive SCHOOL MESSENGER messages (formerly called “Teleparent”):
Yes No For “Yes” respondents only: a. I receive SCHOOL MESSENGER messages by (check all that apply): phone text email b. The amount of messages I receive from SCHOOL MESSENGER about school events is: too few just right too many c. The amount of messages I receive from SCHOOL MESSENGER about my child is: too few just right too many
Yes No
For “Yes” respondents only: a. I receive SCHOOL MESSENGER messages by (check all that apply): phone text email b. The amount of messages I receive from SCHOOL MESSENGER about school events is: too few just right too many c. The amount of messages I receive from SCHOOL MESSENGER about my child is:
For “Yes” respondents only:
a. I receive SCHOOL MESSENGER messages by (check all that apply):
phone text email
b. The amount of messages I receive from SCHOOL MESSENGER about school events is:
too few just right too many
c. The amount of messages I receive from SCHOOL MESSENGER about my child is:
2. I am satisfied with the personal communication I get from my child’s teachers (ex: phone, email, text, notes, face-to-face).
Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
a. My child’s teachers always respond to my messages within 24 hours.
3. I am satisfied with the personal communication I get from my child’s administrators. (ex: phone, email, text, notes, face-to-face)
a. My child’s administrators always respond to my messages within 24 hours.
4. I am satisfied with the personal communication I get from my child’s counselor (ex: phone, email, text messages, notes, face-to-face)
a. My child’s counselor always responds to my messages within 24 hours.
5. I have accessed the district’s website.
Yes No For “Yes” respondents only: a. I find the district’s website to be useful and up-to-date. Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
For “Yes” respondents only: a. I find the district’s website to be useful and up-to-date. Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
a. I find the district’s website to be useful and up-to-date.
6. I have accessed my child’s campus website.
Yes No For “Yes” respondents only: a. I find my child’s campus website to be useful and up-to-date. Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
For “Yes” respondents only: a. I find my child’s campus website to be useful and up-to-date. Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
a. I find my child’s campus website to be useful and up-to-date.
7. I have accessed my child’s grades on-line through Parent Connect/Student Connect. (for 2nd - 12th grade students only)
Yes No I don't have a child in 2nd - 12th grade For “Yes” respondents only: a. I find my child’s grades in Parent Connect to be up-to-date. Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
Yes No I don't have a child in 2nd - 12th grade
For “Yes” respondents only: a. I find my child’s grades in Parent Connect to be up-to-date. Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
a. I find my child’s grades in Parent Connect to be up-to-date.
8. I know how to access the Internet:
Yes No For “Yes” respondents only: a. I access the Internet from (check all that apply): home friend/relative’s home cell phone school library public library work
For “Yes” respondents only: a. I access the Internet from (check all that apply): home friend/relative’s home cell phone school library public library work
a. I access the Internet from (check all that apply):
home friend/relative’s home cell phone school library public library work
PARENT CONFERENCES
9. When parent conferences are scheduled, I would prefer a face-to-face conference with the teacher.
Yes No For “No” respondents only: a. Instead of a face-to-face parent conference, I would prefer to have the conference by (check all that apply): phone email Skype mail
For “No” respondents only: a. Instead of a face-to-face parent conference, I would prefer to have the conference by (check all that apply): phone email Skype mail
For “No” respondents only:
a. Instead of a face-to-face parent conference, I would prefer to have the conference by (check all that apply):
phone email Skype mail
10. It would be most convenient for me to have my Parent Conference:
during school hours before school in the early evening between 4pm and 7pm
OPPORTUNITIES TO BE INVOLVED AT SCHOOL
11. I have been contacted AT LEAST 3 times this school year about how I can be involved at my child’s school.
12. My child’s school has a Parent Center:
Yes No Don't Know For “yes” respondents only: a. My school lets me know about Parent Center activities. Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree b. I volunteer in my child’s school Parent Center: Yes No
Yes No Don't Know
For “yes” respondents only: a. My school lets me know about Parent Center activities. Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree b. I volunteer in my child’s school Parent Center: Yes No
For “yes” respondents only:
a. My school lets me know about Parent Center activities.
b. I volunteer in my child’s school Parent Center:
13. My child’s school informs me about volunteer opportunities during the day and after school.
SUPPORTING MY CHILD’S LEARNING AT HOME
14. My child’s teachers give me the tools I need to support his/her learning at home. (Ex: suggestions, strategies, tips, workbooks, Internet resources)
15. My child’s school holds parent informational meetings on topics that help me be a better and more informed parent (Ex: parenting skills, Internet safety, college financing, state testing, Gifted & Talented, etc.)
Yes No Don't Know For “yes” respondents only: a. I attended at least one of these parent meetings this school year. Yes No
For “yes” respondents only: a. I attended at least one of these parent meetings this school year. Yes No
a. I attended at least one of these parent meetings this school year.
16. My child's school library is available to me for checking out books/materials, and accessing the Internet.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
17. The staff members at my child’s school are courteous and professional.
18. The office staff at my child’s school is friendly and makes me feel welcome.
19. I am satisfied with the amount of praise my child receives from school staff.
GRADING PROCEDURES These questions are only for parents with children in grades 2nd- 12th.
20. My child’s teachers return graded assignments (class work, homework, journals) in a frequent and timely manner, which keeps me well informed of his/her progress. Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree 21. I am aware that my child has the opportunity to retake failed tests in order to increase his/her grade. Yes No 22. If my child fails a test, the teacher gives him/her enough time and re-teaching to be ready to retake the test and do better. Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree 23. Regarding IISD’s grading procedures, I understand the meaning of the terms “formative” and “summative” assignments. Yes No
20. My child’s teachers return graded assignments (class work, homework, journals) in a frequent and timely manner, which keeps me well informed of his/her progress.
21. I am aware that my child has the opportunity to retake failed tests in order to increase his/her grade.
22. If my child fails a test, the teacher gives him/her enough time and re-teaching to be ready to retake the test and do better.
23. Regarding IISD’s grading procedures, I understand the meaning of the terms “formative” and “summative” assignments.
24. Do you have any comments about your responses to the questions above or anything else to add?
