Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School · Survey Questions

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

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…puts decisions made with families into action.

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

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.

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.

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 is kept clean.

This school is kept in good physical condition.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

I feel respected by my child's teachers.

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

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

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.

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

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?

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

My child feels like they belong at this school.