United Charter High School for the Humanities lV

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.

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. Most students at this school treat each other with respect.

q2. I have the opportunity to work with adults at this school to make decisions in important areas that impact my life (e.g. instruction, safety, conflict resolution, etc.).

q3. My teachers use examples of students’ different races and cultures in their lessons to make learning more meaningful for me.

q4. My teachers use examples of students’ different backgrounds and families in their lessons to make learning more meaningful for me.

q5. I see a variety of races, ethnicities, cultures, and backgrounds positively represented in the curriculum.

q6. I see a variety of genders, gender identities and expressions and sexual orientations positively represented in the curriculum.

q7. At this school, we have productive conversations about race and racism where I feel my voice is heard.

q8. My teachers treat students of different races, cultures, or backgrounds equally.

q9. My teachers treat students of different genders, gender identities and expressions and sexual orientations equally.

q10. I feel that my teachers respect my culture, background, and identity.

q11. In general, my teachers make their lessons relevant to my everyday life experiences.

q12. At this school, students with disabilities are included in all school activities.

q13. My teachers take into consideration how my background and identity affect my learning and interests.

q14. This school offers a wide enough variety of programs, classes, and activities to keep me interested in school.

q15. I am satisfied with my school bus transportation service this year.

q16. I am satisfied with the meal options provided at this school.

q17. Adults at this school teach me important skills about money, like earning it, saving it, and spending it wisely.

q19. This school is kept in good physical condition.

q20. I know where to go at my school if I need additional support with my mental-health.

q21. This school encourages me to develop interests, talents, or opportunities outside of academics.

q22. During this school year, most days I have felt happy when at school.

q23. During this school year, most days I have felt safe when at school.

q24. During this school year, most days I have felt hopeful when at school.

q25. During this school year, most days I have felt bored when at school.

q26. During this school year, most days I have felt stressed when at school.

q27. During this school year, most days I have felt worried when at school.

q28. In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? My teachers make learning expectations clear.

q29. In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? Class assignments are purposeful in learning the course content.

q30. In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? The work we do in class is good preparation for class assignments, projects, and assessments.

q31. In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? I learn a lot from feedback on my work.

q32. In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? I have regular opportunities to interact with other students.

q33. In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? My teachers…ask if I have everything that I need to succeed in their class

q34. In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? My teachers…give me specific suggestions about how I can improve my work in class.

q35. In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? My teachers…explain things a different way if I don't understand something in class.

q36. In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? My teachers…support me when I am upset.

q37. The classes at this school prepare me for the next step in my education.

q38. There is at least one adult at my school that I can confide in (trust and talk to about what’s going on).

q39. There is time at school to talk about feelings and emotions.

q40. Adults at this school check in with me frequently about how I’m doing personally.

q41. Adults at this school check in with me frequently about how I’m doing academically.

q42. I feel like I belong at this school.

q43. My teachers are open to students' ideas, suggestions, and comments.

q44. My teachers always do what they say they will do.

q46. Most students treat students from different cultures or backgrounds equally.

q47. Conflicts are resolved fairly in this school.

q48. When a conflict arises, school staff use questions to encourage reflection and resolve it.

q49. At this school, I have the opportunity to learn about different careers to help me think about my future.

q50. School Safety Agents promote a safe and respectful environment.

q51. In how many of your classes …are you challenged?

q52. In how many of your classes …do your teachers have high expectations for you?

q53. In how many of your classes …are you encouraged to work in small groups?

q54. In how many of your classes …do your teachers want you to become better thinkers, not just memorize things?

q55. In how many of your classes …do you get so focused on learning during class activities that you lose track of time?

q56. In how many of your classes …do you use technology as part of the lesson?

United Charter High School for the Humanities lV · Survey Questions

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