P.S. 189 · Survey Questions

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

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

At this school, my child receives what they need to achieve their Individualized Education Program (IEP) goal(s). [Families of students with IEPs]

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

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

My child’s teachers give me helpful ideas about how I can support my child’s learning and development. [Birth-5]

Someone at my child's program has helped me consider which schools or programs would be best for my child for next school/program year. [Birth-5]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I am satisfied with the educational planning and Individualized Education Program (IEP) development process at this school. [Families of students with IEPs]

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

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.

Conflicts are resolved fairly at my child’s school. [Grades K-5]

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

My child’s teachers let me know that I can make a difference in my child’s learning. [Birth-5]

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

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.

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

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

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

This school offers a wide enough variety of activities and services (including specialized programs, related services and assistive and adaptive technologies where appropriate) to help improve outcomes for my child. [Families of students with IEPs]

I feel good about the way that my child’s teachers helped my child adjust to their program. [Birth-5]

My child’s teachers incorporate my feedback into how they support my child. [Birth-5]

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

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

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

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

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

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

This school is kept clean.

This school is kept in good physical condition.

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

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.

At this school my child is safe.

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

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

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

I feel respected by my child's teachers.

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

My child feels like they belong at this school.

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