Lighthouse Elementary School · Survey Questions

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

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]

This school provides resources to me and my child to prepare my child for college, career, and success in life after high 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 incorporate my feedback into how they support my child. [Birth-5]

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

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

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

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]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

My child feels like they belong at this school.

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

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

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

I feel respected by my child's teachers.

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

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

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

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.

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

At this school my child is safe.

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

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

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

This school is kept in good physical condition.

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

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

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

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

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

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 is kept clean.

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

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

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]