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- 1. Cassidy Elementary SBDM Parent Satisfaction Survey 2012-2013 SBDM Survey Committee: Lisa Zent, Jennifer Alexander, Tricia Mitcham & Meredith Wells Lepley Report prepared by Meredith Wells Lepley, Ph.D. with support from UK’s Institute for Workplace Innovation May 2013
- 2. Procedure • SBDM Survey Committee began reviewing last year’s survey and editing questions in December 2012 • Cassidy principal and teachers were asked for input on survey questions • Final survey approved by principal in March 2013 • Survey sent to all Cassidy parents in the manner in which they receive Tuesday folders (electronically or on paper) in April 2013 2
- 3. Response Rate • 209 surveys were completed representing 284 of the 672 Cassidy students • Response rate of 42% 3
- 4. Parent Participants • 80% female vs. 20% male • 88% White, 6% Asian, 2% Black, < 1% Hispanic/ Latino, < 1% Native American, 3% Other • 10% have children on free & reduced lunch • Most (66%) have had children at Cassidy 0-3 years 4
- 5. Students Represented 40 34 45 60 48 57 5th graders 4th graders 3rd graders 2nd graders 1st graders Kindergarteners 5
- 6. Welcome 4.61 4.67 4.64 4.45 4.72 1 2 3 4 5 I understand Cassidy rules Cassidy keeps families informed I'm treated fairly & with respect Administrators accessible & responsive Reception staff friendly & helpful 1=strongly disagree, 2=disagree, 3=neutral, 4=agree, 5=strongly agree 6
- 7. Satisfaction with… 4.19 3.81 3.50 1 2 3 4 5 Drop-off & pick-up* Anti-bullying campaign Food is healthy & good quality 1=strongly disagree, 2=disagree, 3=neutral, 4=agree, 5=strongly agree 7 * No difference in dissatisfaction with drop-off and pick-up among car-riders, bus-riders, or walkers
- 8. Satisfaction with Specials 4.22 4.44 4.25 4.49 4.05 4.18 4.39 4.25 1 2 3 4 5 enrichment opportunities science physical education music Spanish guidance media art 1=strongly disagree, 2=disagree, 3=neutral, 4=agree, 5=strongly agree 8
- 9. Comments Spanish • Widespread dissatisfaction with this special & curriculum • Class not as effective as it was under previous teacher and format • low level work, parents expect more • Infrequent classes make immersion difficult Art • Need more variety in curriculum. Same projects every year • Grading too subjective • No progression in skills P.E. • Need more movement, more physical activity • Activities always the same, no variety 9
- 10. Extra-curricular Activities • More physical activity • DRUM to include girls • Track/Archery • Yoga • French • Chinese • Arts and Crafts • Any athletic team • Self defense 10 • Chess • Dance • Morning clubs • Acting/stage • Golf • Music • Tennis • Lego Robotics Team Parents suggest the following:
- 11. Communication Parents of children in all grade levels prefer to communicate with teacher via: 1. email 2. meetings 3. phone or teacher newsletters 11
- 12. Use Accelerated Reader Online 53% 50% 50% 59% 13% 16% 5th grade 4th grade 3rd grade 2nd grade 1st grade kindergarten Note: Significantly higher for every grade except first which took big dip from 36%. 13% Note: 56% of 4th grade parents and 68% of 5th grade parents use Infinite Campus. 12
- 13. PTA 3.07 4.03 4.04 4.11 4.32 1 2 3 4 5 Use Cassidy PTA Facebook page Feel informed about purpose of fundraisers Believe fundraising is appropriate Feel welcome to attend meetings Satisfied with level of communication 1=strongly disagree, 2=disagree, 3=neutral, 4=agree, 5=strongly agree 13
- 14. SBDM 3.82 3.85 3.78 3.88 3.84 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfied with level of participation in decision-making Know about curricula meetings Feel opinions on policy are considered Feel welcome to attend SBDM meetings Understood purpose of SBDM before reading about it on survey 1=strongly disagree, 2=disagree, 3=neutral, 4=agree, 5=strongly agree 14 Note: Scores represent 0.22 - 0.30 increases from 2012.
- 15. Satisfaction with Teacher by Grade 4.44 4.19 4.20 4.35 4.71 4.82 1 2 3 4 5 5th grade 4th grade 3rd grade 2nd grade 1st grade Kindergarten 15 1=strongly disagree, 2=disagree, 3=neutral, 4=agree, 5=strongly agree Note: Increases from 2012 for kindergarten and 1st grade. Decreases for 2nd through 5th grades.
- 16. Overall Satisfaction with Cassidy 1% 1% 4% 25% 68% strongly disagree disagree neither agree nor disagree agree strongly agree 16
- 17. Cassidy Does Well… • Teachers and staff--excellent • Curriculum • Communication • Activities & events 17
- 18. Cassidy Could Improve… • Physical activity • Curriculum/AR • Less emphasis on testing • Cafeteria food • Enforcement of carpool rules 18
- 19. PTA Does Well… • Communicating and informing • Fundraisers • Teacher appreciation 19
- 20. PTA Could Improve… • Fundraising (desire for fewer, different, & less expensive fundraisers) • Communication (some want more, others less) 20
- 21. Additional Comments • Overwhelmingly positive comments, many expressions of thanks and love for the school and the staff • Concern about nutritional value of lunches • Some parents still not following carpool protocol 21
- 22. Conclusions Parents are very satisfied with: • Cassidy overall • Administrators, staff, and teachers (particularly those in grades K, 1, 5) • Curriculum • Most specials • Communication from school and PTA • Activities and events 22
- 23. Conclusions Parents are least satisfied with: • Food quality • Opportunities for physical activity • Emphasis on testing • Too little challenge for bright students (most parents who report that academic level is not appropriate say it’s too low vs. too high) • Too much review at beginning of year • Spanish class • Lack of effective response to bullying 23
- 25. Kindergarten – Satisfaction with Teacher 0% 2% 2% 7% 90% strongly disagree disagree neither agree nor disagree agree strongly agree Mean = 4.82 25
- 26. Kindergarten 4.74 4.17 4.49 4.61 4.64 4.36 4.58 4.59 1 2 3 4 5 comfort approaching teacher with concerns teacher follows homework policy child made year's growth in literacy child made year's growth in math satisfaction - monthly AR goal satisfaction - literacy curriculum satisfaction - math curriculum opportunities to be physically active 1=strongly disagree, 2=disagree, 3=neutral, 4=agree, 5=strongly agree 26
- 27. Kindergarten 4.61 4.79 4.84 4.04 4.18 4.70 4.65 4.65 1 2 3 4 5 satisfaction - opportunities to volunteer in class confidence problems would be resolved comfort approaching teacher with concerns understand other standardized testing understand how MAP testing affects placement satisfaction - discussion of parent-teacher conf satisfaction -number parent-teacher conferences satisfaction - communication with teacher 1=strongly disagree, 2=disagree, 3=neutral, 4=agree, 5=strongly agree 27
- 28. Kindergarten • 89% say academic level is appropriate for their child vs. 7% too low and 4% too high • Children are anxious about… 28 66% 7% 5% 7% 14% 9% 9% none other lunchroom curriculum homework teacher peers
- 29. Kindergarten-Comments • Overwhelmingly happy with teachers • Too much testing, academics, and homework for kindergarten • Desire for more movement and "rest or down time" during the school day 29
- 30. First Grade – Satisfaction with Teacher 0% 0% 4% 21% 75% strongly disagree disagree neither agree nor disagree agree strongly agree Mean = 4.71 30
- 31. First Grade 4.63 4.27 4.48 4.44 4.33 4.44 4.35 4.02 1 2 3 4 5 well informed about child's performance teacher follows homework policy child made year's growth in literacy child made year's growth in math satisfaction - monthly AR goal satisfaction - literacy curriculum satisfaction - math curriculum opportunities to be physically active 1=strongly disagree, 2=disagree, 3=neutral, 4=agree, 5=strongly agree 31
- 32. First Grade 4.48 4.67 4.73 4.19 4.35 4.58 4.56 4.65 1 2 3 4 5 satisfaction - opportunities to volunteer in class confidence problems would be resolved comfort approaching teacher with concerns understand other standardized testing understand how MAP testing affects placement satisfaction - discussion of parent-teacher conf satisfaction -number parent-teacher conferences satisfaction - communication with teacher 1=strongly disagree, 2=disagree, 3=neutral, 4=agree, 5=strongly agree 32
- 33. First Grade • 90% say academic level is appropriate for their child vs. 6% too low and 4% too high • Children are anxious about… 33 70% 2% 2% 4% 14% 2% 14% none other lunchroom curriculum homework teacher peers
- 34. First Grade-Comments • Overwhelmingly positive • Good communication • Love for specific teachers • Excessive expectations on 6 year-olds • Recess too late for 6 year-olds • Need more teacher attention on playground 34
- 35. Second Grade – Satisfaction with Teacher 5% 0% 8% 28% 58% strongly disagree disagree neither agree nor disagree agree strongly agree Mean = 4.35 35
- 36. Second Grade 4.47 4.38 4.31 4.29 4.19 4.22 4.19 3.98 1 2 3 4 5 well informed about child's performance teacher follows homework policy child made year's growth in literacy child made year's growth in math satisfaction - monthly AR goal satisfaction - literacy curriculum satisfaction - math curriculum opportunities to be physically active 1=strongly disagree, 2=disagree, 3=neutral, 4=agree, 5=strongly agree 36
- 37. Second Grade 4.54 4.43 4.67 3.76 4.03 4.46 4.53 4.49 1 2 3 4 5 satisfaction - opportunities to volunteer in class confidence problems would be resolved comfort approaching teacher with concerns understand other standardized testing understand how MAP testing affects placement satisfaction - discussion of parent-teacher conf satisfaction -number parent-teacher conferences satisfaction - communication with teacher 1=strongly disagree, 2=disagree, 3=neutral, 4=agree, 5=strongly agree 37
- 38. Second Grade • 78% say academic level is appropriate for their child vs. 20% too low and 2% too high • Children are anxious about… 38 62% 10% 8% 8% 22% 12% 13% none other lunchroom curriculum homework teacher peers
- 39. Second Grade-Comments • Most had very positive experience • Very positive comments about some teachers (one in particular) and negative for another • Too many new teachers • Too much review at beginning of the year • Lack of response to some “bullying” behavior • Too little challenge for bright children 39
- 40. Third Grade – Satisfaction with Teacher 2% 7% 9% 32% 50% strongly disagree disagree neither agree nor disagree agree strongly agree Mean = 4.20 40
- 41. Third Grade 4.34 4.23 4.27 4.32 4.23 4.34 4.34 3.82 1 2 3 4 5 well informed about child's performance teacher follows homework policy child made year's growth in literacy child made year's growth in math satisfaction - monthly AR goal satisfaction - literacy curriculum satisfaction - math curriculum opportunities to be physically active 1=strongly disagree, 2=disagree, 3=neutral, 4=agree, 5=strongly agree 41
- 42. Third Grade 4.23 4.27 4.43 4.20 4.27 4.39 4.39 4.28 1 2 3 4 5 satisfaction - opportunities to volunteer in class confidence problems would be resolved comfort approaching teacher with concerns understand other standardized testing understand how MAP testing affects placement satisfaction - discussion of parent-teacher conf satisfaction -number parent-teacher conferences satisfaction - communication with teacher 1=strongly disagree, 2=disagree, 3=neutral, 4=agree, 5=strongly agree 42
- 43. Third Grade • 91% say academic level is appropriate for their child vs. 7% too low and 2% too high • Children are anxious about… 43 47% 8% 9% 9% 16% 13% 24% none other lunchroom curriculum homework teacher peers
- 44. Third Grade-Comments • Good communication • Lots of positive feedback for 1 teacher • Teachers push children to meet expectations • Teachers able to identify strengths • Problem with discipline (lack of control and excessive punishment) • Several said 3rd grade was a poor experience • Students are anxious • AR goals too high • Lack of flexibility in math groupings 44
- 45. Fourth Grade – Satisfaction with Teacher 3% 9% 9% 22% 56% strongly disagree disagree neither agree nor disagree agree strongly agree Mean = 4.19 45
- 46. Fourth Grade 4.15 3.82 4.26 4.38 4.09 4.35 4.44 4.06 1 2 3 4 5 well informed about child's performance teacher follows homework policy child made year's growth in literacy child made year's growth in math satisfaction - monthly AR goal satisfaction - literacy curriculum satisfaction - math curriculum opportunities to be physically active 1=strongly disagree, 2=disagree, 3=neutral, 4=agree, 5=strongly agree 46
- 47. Fourth Grade 4.44 4.29 4.50 4.00 4.26 4.32 4.15 4.21 1 2 3 4 5 satisfaction - opportunities to volunteer in class confidence problems would be resolved comfort approaching teacher with concerns understand other standardized testing understand how MAP testing affects placement satisfaction - discussion of parent-teacher conf satisfaction -number parent-teacher conferences satisfaction - communication with teacher 1=strongly disagree, 2=disagree, 3=neutral, 4=agree, 5=strongly agree 47
- 48. Fourth Grade • 79% say academic level is appropriate for their child vs. 14% too low and 6% too high • Children are anxious about… 48 53% 15% 3% 12% 26% 15% 18% none other lunchroom curriculum homework teacher peers
- 49. Fourth Grade-Comments • Teachers very good, care about students, provide welcoming environments, understand the children’s needs • Students had positive growth both academically and personally • Highly satisfied with the 4-H camp experience • Improvement needed to the literacy & writing plans • Over-emphasis on testing not appropriate for some children’s learning styles. 49
- 50. Fifth Grade – Satisfaction with Teacher 3% 9% 9% 22% 56% strongly disagree disagree neither agree nor disagree agree strongly agree Mean = 4.44 50
- 51. Fifth Grade 4.36 4.08 4.38 4.47 4.15 4.38 4.36 3.67 1 2 3 4 5 well informed about child's performance teacher follows homework policy child made year's growth in literacy child made year's growth in math satisfaction - monthly AR goal satisfaction - literacy curriculum satisfaction - math curriculum opportunities to be physically active 1=strongly disagree, 2=disagree, 3=neutral, 4=agree, 5=strongly agree 51
- 52. Fifth Grade 4.36 4.23 4.46 3.97 4.21 4.38 4.46 4.44 1 2 3 4 5 satisfaction - opportunities to volunteer in class confidence problems would be resolved comfort approaching teacher with concerns understand other standardized testing understand how MAP testing affects placement satisfaction - discussion of parent-teacher conf satisfaction -number parent-teacher conferences satisfaction - communication with teacher 1=strongly disagree, 2=disagree, 3=neutral, 4=agree, 5=strongly agree 52
- 53. Fifth Grade • 90% say academic level is appropriate for their child vs. 7% too low and 3% too high • Children are anxious about… 53 40% 15% 10% 7% 18% 5% 28% none other lunchroom curriculum homework teacher peers
- 54. Fifth Grade-Comments • Parents pleased with the Cassidy experience when looking from perspective of an exiting student • Praise for the personal growth seen in children • Lots of praise for specific teachers • Frustration with teachers’ & administrators’ inability to control bullying & discussion of ramifications it has on kids • Student-led conferences not informative or effective, and parents would like time to talk to teachers privately • Too many projects • Entrepreneur Fair expensive, laborious for parents, & too many selling food • Some children not challenged enough 54
- 55. Acknowledgements The SBDM Survey Committee would like to thank the following people for their assistance with the survey: • Rhonda Fister and Cassidy teachers who gave input on survey questions • Robyn Birch for providing parent email addresses • All Cassidy parents who completed the survey • The Institute for Workplace Innovation (iwin) for materials and time • iwin research associate, Nick Coomer, for assistance with Qualtrics survey software 55