Cynthia Jenkins School · Survey Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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 receives what they need to achieve their Individualized Education Program (IEP) goal(s). [Families of students with IEPs]

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

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

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

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.

This school is kept clean.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

This school is kept in good physical condition.

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

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

At this school my child is safe.

Language translation and interpretation are readily available to me at all family events 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)?

My child feels like they belong at this school.

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

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

I feel respected by my child's teachers.

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

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

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

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

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]