Manhattan Academy For Arts & Language · Survey Questions

I am satisfied with the meal options provided at my child’s school.

During the school year, have you...attended a school meeting, school event, or parent-teacher conference (virtually or in-person)?

Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…seen your child’s projects, artwork, homework, tests, or quizzes?

Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…communicated with your child's teachers about your child's performance?

My child is progressing in reading the way I would expect.

Teachers work closely with me to meet my child's needs.

My child is progressing in math the way I would expect.

School staff regularly communicate with me about how I can help my child learn.

I am satisfied with my child’s school bus transportation service this year.

If I suspect my child needs additional learning supports and services, I know the next steps to get support at my school.

This school is kept in good physical condition.

The principal/school leader at this school…puts decisions made with families into action.

My child's school provides me information about transportation options (e.g. Metrocard and busing).

My child's teachers treat me as a partner in educating my child.

My child's school will make me aware if there are any concerns about my child’s social or emotional well-being.

My child feels like they belong at this school.

I trust the principal/school leader at their word (to do what they say that they will do).

This school is kept clean.

At this school my child is safe.

School Safety Agents promote a safe and respectful environment at this school.

This school provides high-quality instruction in reading to my child.

This school provides high-quality instruction in mathematics to my child.

My child’s race, ethnicity, culture, or background is valued at this school.

This school offers a wide enough variety of programs, classes, and activities to keep my child engaged in school.

My child's school communicates with me in a language that I can understand.

My child's school helps me understand what grade-level schoolwork looks like.

I feel respected by my child's principal/school leader.

The principal/school leader is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly.

I know how to contact the Parent Coordinator at my child’s school.

I feel comfortable communicating with the Parent's association (PA), Parent Teacher Association (PTA), or School Leadership Team (SLT), etc. at my child's school.

I feel comfortable going to my superintendent or their team with questions or concerns.

I feel respected by my child's teachers.

This school provides resources to me and my child to prepare my child for college, career, and success in life after high school.

Staff at this school work hard to build trusting relationships with parents/guardians like me.

The principal/school leader at this school…works to create a sense of community in the school.

The principal/school leader at this school…ensures families are comfortable communicating with the school.

How satisfied are you with the following? The education my child has received this year.

How satisfied are you with the following? The overall quality of my child's teachers this year.

This school helps to prepare my child for college, career, and success in life after high school.

I am greeted warmly when I contact or visit the school.

Language translation and interpretation are readily available to me at all family events at my child’s school.