The School of Science and Applied Learning · Survey Questions

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

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]

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]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

At this school my child is safe.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

My child feels like they belong at this school.

This school is kept clean.

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

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

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

This school is kept in good physical condition.

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 am greeted warmly when I contact or visit the school.

I feel respected by my child's teachers.

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

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

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

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

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