School Quality Survey Questions

Instruction Related Questions

For grades kinder thru 2nd:

My teacher encourages me to do my best.

My teacher gives me a chance to answer questions.

For grades 3rd thru 6^th:

My teacher encourages me to do my best.

My teacher explains assignments.

I know how well I am doing in school.

My teacher gives me a chance to answer questions.

My teacher gives me a chance to ask questions.

My teacher helps me when I need help with my schoolwork.

Both boys and girls have a chance to participate in class.

I usually follow the school rules and stay out of trouble.

I am generally satisfied with how I am doing in school.

I attend school regularly and try not to be absent.

For grades middle and high:

My teachers frequently tell me what I am expected to learn.

I know how well I am doing in school.

I spend most of my class time on schoolwork.

I have homework assigned every night.

My teachers help me when I need help with my schoolwork.

My teachers give me a chance to answer questions.

My teachers often use computers, graphing calculators or learning/writing labs in their lessons.

I feel comfortable using a computer.

During class, students have a chance to discuss and analyze what they are learning.

Students have a chance to express their opinions about what they are learning.

My teachers give me a chance to ask questions.

I often use a computer to complete my class assignments.

I have received adequate help in choosing the right classes to meet my academic goals, interests, and needs.

I attend school regularly and try not to be absent.

I usually follow the school rules and stay out of trouble.

I usually complete and turn in my homework on time.

I usually get to class on time.

I am generally satisfied with how I am doing in school.

For Teachers:

Classroom time is used primarily for instruction, with few interruptions.

There is sufficient and meaningful homework assigned by teachers.

Teachers are available to students who need additional help with schoolwork.

Continuous performance assessment is used to inform classroom instruction.

Teachers often use computers to teach new material.

This school effectively instructs the students in reading.

This school effectively instructs the students in writing.

This school effectively instructs the students in communicating effectively.

This school effectively instructs the students in critical thinking.

This school effectively instructs the students in solving a variety of problems.

This school effectively instructs the students in discussing ideas.

This school effectively instructs the students in applying math skills.

This school effectively instructs the students in study and organizational skills.

This school effectively instructs the students in being motivated to be lifelong learner.

This school effectively instructs the students in maintaining good health and physical fitness throughout life.

This school effectively instructs the students in using technology, such as computers and calculators.

This school effectively instructs the students in being a responsible member of the community.

Curriculum Related Questions

For grades kinder thru 2nd:

I am learning to speak both English and Spanish.

I know how to use computers.

For grades 3rd thru 6^th:

I am learning to speak both English and Spanish.

I know how to use computers.

I spend most of my class time on schoolwork.

For grades middle and high:

My schoolwork is challenging.

I have the opportunity to take courses that interest me.

My courses build on what I have already learned.

I have received information about a variety of career choices.

What I learn in this school will help prepare me for the future.

For Parents:

My child gets help from teachers on schoolwork.

Classroom time is used for instruction.

My child is assigned an adequate amount of homework.

What my child is learning will prepare him/her for the future.

I am satisfied with this school's efforts to teach my child how to read.

I am satisfied with this school's efforts to teach my child how to write.

I am satisfied with this school's efforts to teach my child how to communicate effectively.

I am satisfied with this school's efforts to teach my child how to think critically.

I am satisfied with this school's efforts to teach my child how to solve a variety of problems.

I am satisfied with this school's efforts to teach my child how to discuss ideas.

I am satisfied with this school's efforts to teach my child how to apply math skills.

I am satisfied with this school's efforts to teach my child how to study and organize his/her schoolwork.

I am satisfied with this school's efforts to teach my child how to be a motivated, lifelong learner.

I am satisfied with this school's efforts to teach my child how to maintain good health and physical fitness throughout life.

I am satisfied with this school's efforts to teach my child how to use technology, such as computers and calculators.

I am satisfied with this school's efforts to teach my child how to be a responsible member of the community.

For Teachers:

Curriculum content is appropriate to the needs of students.

Curriculum content is clearly defined and articulated across grades and/or courses.

Curriculum documents are accessible to teachers for use in daily lesson planning.

The curriculum in this school adequately prepares students for the future.

Critical thinking and problem solving are integrated into the curriculum.

This school promotes an interdisciplinary approach to teaching the curriculum.

Environmental Related Questions

For grades kinder thru 2nd:

Students behave during class.

I feel safe at my school.

My belongings are safe at school.

I like my school.

For grades 3rd thru 6^th:

My classroom is a comfortable place for me to learn.

Students behave during class.

I feel safe at my school.

My belongings are safe at school.

I like my school.

For grades middle and high:

My teachers encourage me to do my best.

I receive adequate recognition for my efforts in school.

The school is clean and well kept.

Students behave during class.

My classrooms are comfortable places to learn.

I know the school rules.

I feel safe at my school.

My belongings are safe at school.

In general, I believe that the school rules are fair.

This school encourages me to be independent and responsible.

For Parents:

Teachers at this school encourage my child to do his/her best.

The school encourages my child to be independent and responsible.

The school recognizes and rewards my child's efforts.

I receive information about what my child is supposed to learn.

The school is clean and properly maintained.

The school has clear rules for student behavior.

Teachers treat students with respect.

Disciplinary actions are fair at this school.

The school is a safe place for students.

My child's property is safe at this school.

The school provides my child with the materials and resources necessary to learn.

For Teachers:

The school is usually clean and properly maintained.

The school has clear rules for student behavior.

Students behave during class.

Disciplinary actions are fair at this school.

The school is a safe place for students.

The school encourages students to be independent, and responsible.

The staff at this school holds high academic expectations for all students.

Information about academic expectations is sent to the students' homes.

The school recognizes and rewards deserving students.

There are specific objectives/skills that all students are expected to master.

All students have equal access to learning.

The school staff treats students with respect.

For Support Staff:

The school is clean and properly maintained.

The school has clear rules for student behavior.

Disciplinary actions are fair at this school.

The school is a safe place for students.

The school encourages students to be independent, and responsible.

The staff at this school holds high academic expectations for all students.

The school recognizes and rewards deserving students.

The school staff treats students with respect

Home & Community Partnership Related Questions

For grades 3rd thru 6^th:

My school encourages me to help others.

Someone at home helps me with my schoolwork.

I have a regular place and time to work on my homework.

I take home notices about school activities.

For grades middle and high:

Usually someone at home can help me with my schoolwork.

I have a regular place and time to work on my homework.

I take home notices about school activities.

My school encourages me to help others.

For Parents:

The school keeps me informed about my child's behavior.

I receive regular reports about my child's academic progress.

Teachers are available to discuss my child's work and behavior.

It is easy for me to talk to the principal or other school administrators.

I have been informed about the school's goals.

I have been encouraged to participate in school activites.

The school staff makes me feel welcome at the school.

I assist my child with schoolwork.

Conferences with teachers have involved me in my child's education.

Community agencies provide needed support services at this school.

This school provides learning opportunities for parents/guardians.

For Teachers:

The school keeps parents/guardians well informed about their child's behavior.

Parents/guardians receive regular reports about their child's academic progress.

Teachers are usually available to discuss student work and behavior with parents/guardians.

Parents/guardians are kept well informed about school activities.

Parents/guardians are encouraged to participate in school activities.

Parents/guardians and members of this school community are provided opportunities for representation on school committees.

The school facilities are used by the community.

Community agencies provide needed support services at this school.

Opportunities are provided for students and staff to perform community service.

This school provides learning opportunities for parents/guardians.

For Support Staff:

The school facilities are used by the community.

Community agencies provide needed support services at this school.

This school provides learning opportunities for parents/guardians.

Diversity Appreciation Related Questions

For grades kinder thru 2nd:

Students of all races get along at my school.

For grades 3rd thru 6^th:

This school teaches me about my own ethnic heritage and the heritages of others.

Students can count on teachers to listen to their side of the story and be fair.

Students of all races are treated fairly at my school.

Students of all races get along at my school.

For grades middle and high:

This school teaches me about my own ethnic heritage and the heritages of others.

I can easily make friends with students of different racial and ethnic backgrounds.

I have adequate opportunities to learn a second language.

Both boys and girls have a chance to participate in class.

All students are treated fairly at this school, regardless of ethnic or racial background.

Students of different racial and ethnic backgrounds get along at this school.

For Parents:

My child has adequate opportunities to learn a second language.

This school teaches my child about his/her own ethnic heritage and the heritages of others.

Students of different racial and ethnic backgrounds get along at this school.

Students are treated fairly at this school, regardless of racial or ethnic background.

Boys and girls have the same opportunities at this school.

Students with disabilities are treated fairly at this school.

For Teachers:

Opportunities are available for students to learn a second language.

School committees represent the diversity of the community.

Gender equity exists in all classes and student leadership activities.

This school teaches students about their own ethnic heritage and the heritages of others.

All students are treated fairly at this school, regardless of ethnic or racial background.

Students of different racial and ethnic backgrounds get along at this school.

Students with disabilities are treated fairly at this school.

For Support Staff:

This school teaches students about their own ethnic heritage and the heritages of others.

Students are treated fairly at this school, regardless of ethnic or racial background.

Students of different racial and ethnic backgrounds get along at this school.

Students with disabilities are treated fairly at this school.

Leadership Related Questions

For grades kinder thru 2nd:

I know the school rules.

For grades 3rd thru 6^th:

I know the school rules.

I often see the principal around the school.

Sometimes the principal visits my class.

It is easy for me to talk to the principal.

For grades middle and high:

Students treat teachers with respect.

Teachers treat students with respect.

There are adults at this school whom I admire.

Students are adequately involved in decisions about the school.

Sometimes the principal visits my class.

It is easy for me to talk to the principal or assistant principal(s).

I often see the principal or assistant principal(s) around the school.

For Parents:

There is strong instructional leadership in this school.

The school staff works with parents/guardians to build and maintain trust.

Parents/guardians are involved in decisions about this school.

The school staff and parents/guardians share responsibility for attaining the school's goals.

A Leadership Team is actively involved in decision making at this school.

For Teachers:

The site administrator(s) regularly discuss(es) instructional issues with faculty.

There is strong instructional leadership in this school.

The site administrator(s) support(s) teachers' efforts to maintain discipline.

Educators at this school work together to improve the school's instructional programs and climate.

The site administrator(s) is(are) accessible to students.

Teachers are involved in making decisions about this school.

I can count on other educators at this school for advice and support regarding instruction.

The school staff works together with parents/guardians to build and maintain trust.

The school staff and parents/guardians share responsibility for attaining the school's goals.

Educators at this school work together to design and implement professional growth opportunities.

Parents/guardians are adequately involved in decisions about this school.

A Leadership Team is actively involved in decision making at this school.

For Support Staff:

The school staff works with parents/guardians to build and maintain trust.

The school staff and parents/guardians share responsibility for attaining the school's goals.

A Leadership Team is actively involved in decision making at this school.

Human Resource Related Questions

For Teachers:

I have been adequately informed about the policies, procedures, duties and responsibilities.

I usually have access to a computer when I need it.

I have adequate opportunities to learn about the computers and computer programs (softwares) that are available to me at the school site.

I have adequate opportunities to continue my professional development.

I receive adequate recognition and rewards for my efforts in my job.

For Support Staff:

I have been adequately informed about the policies, procedures, duties, and responsibilities.

I have adequate opportunities to continue my professional development.

I receive adequate recognition and rewards for my efforts in my job.