opa parent survey results
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OPA Parent Survey Results. 2009-2010. OPA Parent Survey. Originally 200 surveys were sent out to randomized parents from both OPA and MOPA, but the response rate was only 32 surveys or 16%. The survey was then sent out for all parents to participate in. The survey - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
OPA Parent Survey Results
2009-2010
OPA Parent SurveyOriginally 200 surveys were sent out to
randomized parents from both OPA and
MOPA, but the response rate was only 32
surveys or 16%. The survey was then sent out
for all parents to participate in. The survey
response for OPA was 92 surveys or
appox. 35% of surveys sent out (260).
NoteFor those questions that have marked
“other” as the answer the question was
either left blank or the respondent wrote
in their own response.
Grades of Children
30
20
26
24
18
133% 22% 28% 26% 20% 1%
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
Kindergarten 1st grade 2nd grade 3rd grade 4th grade Other
Grades
I check the school's website.
Yes, 61, 66%
No, 31, 34%
Yes
No
I login to powerschool.
Yes, 42, 45%
No, 42, 44%
Not Applicable, 6, 6%
Other, 5, 5%
Yes
No
Not Applicable
Other
Do you volunteer at school?
Yes, 77, 84%
No, 15, 16%
Yes
No
If you don't volunteer, what are the reasons that prevent you from volunteering?
15
6
0
9
5
60%24% 0%
36% 20%
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
Scheduling confl icts Unsure how to help Didn't know I needed to Haven't done volunteering yet, but
I plan to
Other
I read the monthly classroom newsletters.
Yes, 90, 98%
No, 2, 2%
Yes
No
Why did you choose OPA?Most common ten reasons (# of
people)1. Bilingual Education (21)2. Uniforms (16)3. Unhappy with local public school (15)4. Quality education (15)5. Lower class sizes (13)6. Quality faculty and staff (9)7. Discipline (8) 8. Recommended by friends and family (6)9. Challenging curriculum (6)10. Small size of school (5)
School StrengthsMost common ten responses (# of people)
1. Quality faculty and staff (40)2. Quality education (19)3. Strong administration (14)4. Bilingual education (12)5. Small school size (12)6. Parental involvement (11)7. Individualized education (9) 8. Uniforms (9)9. Accelerated curriculum (9)10. Discipline (7)
School WeaknessesMost common ten responses (# of people)
1. Left blank (14)2. Timely communication with parents (8)3. Healthier lunch choices (6)4. Larger facility (5)5. More sports (3)6. More physical education (3)7. Pick up procedures (3)8. Bigger playground (3)9. Volunteer opportunities that can be done at home (2)10. More Spanish (2) Also about 13 other responses had two people
I feel the school does a good job of giving my child(ren) a bilingual education.
51
34
4 3
055% 37% 4% 3% 0%
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree
Answers
I am aware of the mission statement of the school.
44
38
7
3
048% 41% 8% 3% 0%
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree
Answers
The school prepares its students to be productive and responsible citizens.
63
25
4
0 068% 27% 4% 0% 0%
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree
Answers
Students at the school respect themselves and others.
49
36
7
0 053% 39% 8% 0% 0%
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree
Answers
The school instills a passion for lifelong learning.
53
30
9
0 058% 33% 10% 0% 0%
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree
Answers
The school has high expectations of all students.
72
19
1 0 078% 21% 1% 0% 0%
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree
Answers
My child(ren) feels safe and comfortable at school.
63
21
8
0 068% 23% 9% 0% 0%
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree
Answers
The school is eff ective in keeping open communication between students, parents, and
staff .
57
25
4 5
162% 27% 4% 5% 1%
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree
Answers
I receive regular reports about my child(ren)'s behavior and academic progress.
52
31
4 5
057% 34% 4% 5% 0%
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree
Answers
Teachers are knowledgeable in their content areas.
60
27
5
0 065% 29% 5% 0% 0%
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree
Answers
Teachers treat students with respect.
63
26
2 1 068% 28% 2% 1% 0%
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree
Answers
Teachers use a variety of assessments to monitor student progress.
52
26
13
1 057% 28% 14% 1% 0%
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree
Answers
I feel comfortable approaching the administration with my concerns.
58
27
6
1 063% 29% 7% 1% 0%
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Answers
Teachers and staff at this school are accessible to students.
61
28
30 066% 30% 3% 0% 0%
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree
Answers
The school is clean and well kept.
71
19
1 1 077% 21% 1% 1% 0%
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree
Answers
My child(ren) has a regular time and place to work on his/ her homework at home.
64
23
31 170% 25% 3% 1% 1%
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree
Answers
There is someone at home who can help my child(ren) with his/ her homework.
70
17
3 2076% 18% 3% 2% 0%
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree
Answers
Overall, I am satisfi ed with the school.
66
24
20 072% 26% 2% 0% 0%
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree
Answers
Questions developed by Accreditation Team: Kathleen Thornburg, Robert Mitchell, Brandy Beckman, Wendi Graham, Debbie Deem, Emma Clisante, Lauretta Hill, and
Katherine Witt
Results compiled using Google Forms and Microsoft Excel by Katherine Witt MOPA Librarian