East Harlem Scholars Academy 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]

q47. I feel good about the way that my child’s teachers helped my child adjust to their program. [Birth-5]

q48. My child’s teachers give me helpful ideas about how I can support my child’s learning and development. [Birth-5]

q49. My child’s teachers let me know that I can make a difference in my child’s learning. [Birth-5]

q50. My child’s teachers incorporate my feedback into how they support my child. [Birth-5]

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. In how many of your classes is it clear what you need to learn?

q2. In how many of your classes do you feel like you're being challenged academically (you learn new and hard things)?

q3. In how many of your classes does the work you do in class help you with class assignments like homework, projects, and/or tests?

q4. During this school year, how often have you felt bored?

q5. In how many of your classes do you work in small groups?

q6. In how many classes are you expected to explain the thinking or the WHY behind your responses?

q7. How many of your teachers explain things differently if you don't understand?

q8. How many of your teachers give you specific suggestions on how to improve your work?

q9. How many of your teachers check if you have what you need to do well in class (extra help, access to internet, etc.)?

q10. How many of your teachers connect what you are learning to life outside the classroom?

q11. How many of your teachers are open to students' ideas and suggestions?

q12. How many of your teachers treat you with respect?

q13. How many of your teachers do you feel support you when you are upset?

q14. Do you feel like you belong at this school?

q15. How often do students at this school treat each other with respect?

q16. How often does your school offer classes, clubs, or activities that you're excited about?

q18. How often does this school encourages you to develop interests, talents, or opportunities outside of academics?

q19. How often do you get to work with teachers and other adults at your school to help make decisions about things that are important to you (e.g. safety, conflict resolution, etc.)?

q20. How often does your school teach you to respect and appreciate others' differences (differences in language, culture, religion, etc.)?

q21. How often do you see examples of different backgrounds and families in your classes (i.e materials, curriculum)?

q22. How often do you see positive representations of different races/ethnicities and cultures in your classes (i.e materials, curriculum)?

q23. How often do you see positive representation of different genders and/or sexual orientations in your classes (i.e materials, curriculum)?

q24. How often does your school encourage respectful conversations about race where you feel your voice is heard?

q25. How often do students treat students from different cultures or backgrounds equally?

q26. How often are school rules applied equally to all students at school?

q27. How many of your teachers treat students of different races, cultures, or backgrounds equally?

q28. How many of your teachers treat students of different genders and/or sexual orientations equally?

q29. Does your school help you feel ready to move up to the next grade level or to graduate?

q34. How often do you feel like there is at least one trusted adult at this school you could talk to if you needed to?

q35. Do you know where to go in your school if you need help with mental health?

q36. How often do you use strategies you learned at school to stay focused when something frustrating happens?

q37. How often does your school look clean?

q38. Is your school building in good working condition (e.g. water fountains, bathrooms, etc.)?

q39. Do you feel safe in your classes at school?

q40. Do you feel safe in the hallways and the cafeteria?

q41. Do you feel safe in the locker rooms and bathrooms at school?

q42. Do you feel safe in the outdoor areas around your school?

q43. Do you feel safe traveling between home and school?

q44. How often do School Safety Agents promote a safe and respectful environment?

q45. How often do students at this school harass, bully, or intimidate other students?

q46. How often do students harass or bully others online or through social media?

q47. How often do students harass or bully others because of their race?

q48. How often do students harass or bully others because of their ethnicity?

q49. How often do students harass or bully others because of their religion?

q50. How often do students harass or bully others because of their country of origin?

q51. How often do students harass or bully others because of their citizenship/immigration status?

q52. How often do students harass or bully others because of their gender?

q53. How often do students harass or bully others because of their gender expression?

q54. How often do students harass or bully others because of their sexual orientation?

q55. How often do students harass or bully others because of their body type (weight, height, hair, etc.)?

q56. How often do students harass or bully others because of their disability?

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