Harlem Village Academy West Charter School

q1. School staff regularly communicate with me about how I can help my child learn.

q2. Teachers work closely with me to meet my child's needs.

q3. My child's school communicates with me in a language that I can understand.

q4. I feel respected by my child's teachers.

q5. I feel respected by my child's principal/school leader.

q6. My child’s race, ethnicity, culture, or background is valued at this school.

q7. My child feels like they belong at this school.

q8. I am greeted warmly when I contact or visit the school.

q9. Staff at this school work hard to build trusting relationships with parents/guardians like me.

q10. I trust the principal/school leader at their word (to do what they say that they will do).

q11. The principal/school leader is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly.

q12. My child's teachers treat me as a partner in educating my child.

q13. My child's school will make me aware if there are any concerns about my child’s social or emotional well-being.

q14. This school offers a wide enough variety of programs, classes, and activities to keep my child engaged in school.

q16. This school is kept in good physical condition.

q17. The principal/school leader at this school…puts decisions made with families into action.

q18. The principal/school leader at this school…works to create a sense of community in the school.

q19. The principal/school leader at this school…ensures families are comfortable communicating with the school.

q20. Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…communicated with your child's teachers about your child's performance?

q21. Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…seen your child’s projects, artwork, homework, tests, or quizzes?

q22. I know how to contact the Parent Coordinator at my child’s school.

q23. 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.

q24. My child's school provides me information about transportation options (e.g. Metrocard and busing).

q25. I am satisfied with my child’s school bus transportation service this year.

q26. I feel comfortable going to my superintendent or their team with questions or concerns.

q28. School Safety Agents promote a safe and respectful environment at this school.

q29. I am satisfied with the meal options provided at my child’s school.

q30. Language translation and interpretation are readily available to me at all family events at my child’s school.

q31. My child is progressing in reading the way I would expect.

q32. My child is progressing in math the way I would expect.

q33. My child's school helps me understand what grade-level schoolwork looks like.

q34. Conflicts are resolved fairly at my child’s school. [Grades K-5]

q36. How satisfied are you with the following? The education my child has received this year.

q37. How satisfied are you with the following? The overall quality of my child's teachers this year.

q40. During the school year, have you...attended a school meeting, school event, or parent-teacher conference (virtually or in-person)?

q41. This school helps to prepare my child for college, career, and success in life after high school.

q42. This school provides resources to me and my child to prepare my child for college, career, and success in life after high school.

q43. If I suspect my child needs additional learning supports and services, I know the next steps to get support at my school.

q44. I am satisfied with the educational planning and Individualized Education Program (IEP) development process at this school. [Families of students with IEPs]

q45. At this school, my child receives what they need to achieve their Individualized Education Program (IEP) goal(s). [Families of students with IEPs]

q46. 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]

q51. This school provides high-quality instruction in reading to my child.

q52. This school provides high-quality instruction in mathematics to my child.

q1. How many teachers at this school…help build a welcoming school environment in the entire school, not just their classroom?

q2. How many teachers at this school…are actively trying to improve their teaching?

q3. How many teachers at this school…take responsibility for improving the school?

q4. How many teachers at this school…are eager to try new ideas?

q5. How many teachers at this school…feel responsible that all students learn?

q6. I am able to...receive support around how to incorporate students' cultural and linguistic backgrounds in my practice.

q7. I am able to...appropriately modify instructional activities and materials to meet the developmental needs and learning interests of all my students.

q8. I am able to...ensure instruction represents multiple perspectives, cultures, and backgrounds.

q9. I am able to…ensure instruction represents multiple races and ethnicities.

q10. I am able to…ensure instruction represents multiple genders, gender identities and expressions and sexual orientations.

q11. I am able to...design instruction that is responsive to students’ needs (e.g. Multilingual Learners/English language learners (MLs/ELLs) or Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLLs) proficiency and students with disabilities).

q12. I am able to...apply my knowledge of parents' various cultural backgrounds when collaborating with them regarding their child's educational progress.

q13. I am able to...develop appropriate Individualized Education Programs for my students with disabilities.

q14. I am able to...monitor progress on Individualized Education Program goals for my students with disabilities.

q15. I am able to...distinguish linguistic/cultural differences from learning difficulties.

q16. I am able to…teach students skills about financial literacy, including earning, saving and spending.

q21. I usually look forward to each working day at this school.

q22. I would recommend this school to parents/guardians seeking a place for their child.

q23. I would recommend this school to other teachers as a place to work.

q24. Teachers in this school trust each other.

q25. It's OK in this school to discuss feelings, worries, and frustrations with other teachers.

q26. I feel respected by other teachers at this school.

q27. I have conversations about race and racism at my school that help me examine my own beliefs around identity.

q28. I feel respected by the principal/program leader at this school.

q29. The principal/program leader at this school is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly.

q30. The principal/program leader has confidence in the expertise of the teachers at this school.

q31. I trust the principal/program leader at their word (to do what they say that they will do).

q32. The principal/program leader looks out for the personal welfare of the staff members.

q33. The principal/program leader places the needs of children ahead of personal interests.

q34. The principal and assistant principals function as a cohesive unit.

q35. In this school, the staff believes that all students can learn, including Multilingual Learners/English language learners (MLs/ELLs), Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLLs), and students with disabilities.

q36. I feel respected by assistant principals at this school.

q37. At this school, students with disabilities are included in all school activities.

q38. This school educates students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment appropriate.

q39. At this school, there is a positive school culture where students feel respected and listened to.

q41. This school is kept in good physical condition.

q42. Physical repairs to the school building are completed in a timely manner.

q43. School Safety Agents promote a safe and respectful environment at this school.

q44. This school has well-defined learning expectations for all students.

q45. School staff treat students of different genders, gender identities and expressions and sexual orientations equally.

q46. School staff treat students of different races, cultures, or backgrounds equally.

q47. At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate other students.

q48. I use technology as a part of my lesson.

q49. At this school…the principal/program leader, teachers, and staff collaborate to make this school run effectively.

q50. At this school…teachers design instructional programs (e.g. lessons, units) together.

q51. At this school…teachers make a conscious effort to coordinate their teaching with instruction at other grade levels.

q52. At this school…curriculum, instruction, and learning materials are well coordinated across the different grade levels at this school.

q53. At this school…once we start a new program, we follow up to make sure that it’s working.

q54. At this school…it is clear how all of the programs offered are connected to our school’s instructional vision.

q55. At this school…teachers understand families' challenges and concerns.

q56. At this school…teachers work closely with families to meet students' needs.

q57. At this school…staff regularly communicate with families about how they can help students learn.

q58. At this school…school staff value families' race, ethnicity, culture, family structure, and background.

q59. At this school…the principal/program leader encourages feedback through regular meetings with families and teacher leaders.

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