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Calvin Christian School Parent Survey

This survey should take about 15 minutes to complete.

The purpose of this survey is to obtain opinions from parents with children currently attending Calvin Christian School. Since your answers will be used to improve the school, please try to respond to each item and give your honest opinion. Your individual answers will be kept confidential; none of your answers will be published along with your name.

Thank you for helping to make Calvin a better school! Your time is greatly appreciated!
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A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. Who completed this questionnaire?*
    husband (currently married)
    wife (currently married)
    husband and wife, together
    single mom
    single dad
    other type of guardian


  1. Total number of years you (not your children) attended Christian School:*
    0
    1-3
    4-7
    8-11
    12 or more


  1. Total number of years your spouse attended Christian School:*
    0
    1-3
    4-7
    8-11
    12 or more
    N/A


  1. I (not your children) graduated from Calvin Christian 8th grade:*
    Yes
    No


  1. My spouse graduated from Calvin Christian 8th grade:*
    Yes
    No


  1. I (not your children) graduated from Calvin Christian High School:*
    Yes
    No


  1. My spouse graduated from Calvin Christian High School:*
    Yes
    No


  1. I have preschool children at Calvin Christian:*
    Yes
    No


  1. I have children in grades K-5 (Grade School) at Calvin Christian:*
    Yes
    No


  1. I have children in grades 6-8 (Junior High) at Calvin Christian:*
    Yes
    No


  1. I have children in grades 9-12 (High School) at Calvin Christian:*
    Yes
    No


  1. My child(ren) is(are) receiving a quality education at Calvin Christian.
      1 2 3 4 5     Don't Know
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. I feel my children are safe at Calvin Christian.
      1 2 3 4 5     Don't Know
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. I would be willing to attend MORE public meetings if the school contacted me to explain its programs and answer questions.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I have recently considered sending my children to a different Christian or private school.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I have recently considered sending my children to a public school.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I receive adequate information about results of national tests given to students (Iowa Basics, ASVAB, PLAN, PSAT, NEDT, etc.)
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Calvin Christian teachers are teaching values that are compatible with my values as a parent.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I receive adequate information about what is going on at school.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I would favor discontinuing all bus service except field trips and co-curricular activities.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I would be willing to reduce things in the curriculum such as physical education, music, art, A.P. courses, and S.I.P to help keep the cost of education down.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Teachers are adequately prepared for their teaching assignments.
      1 2 3 4 5     N/A
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. The Calvin Christian Teachers Salary Schedule starting at $34,085 (1st yr. teacher) and going up to $54,939 (Masters Degree w/13 yrs exp.) is adequate.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I have full confidence in the Calvin Christian School Board making decisions on behalf of parents and supporters of Calvin Christian.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Calvin Christian School is financially well managed.
      1 2 3 4 5     Don't Know.
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. I am familiar with the purposes and programs of the Calvin Christian Endowment program.

      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I believe Calvin should consider expanding its student population, knowing it means the addition of more facilities.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I feel I have adequate information regarding the schools financial condition.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I look at the school website regularly.
      1 2 3 4 5     N/A
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. The website needs more information and more regular updating.
      1 2 3 4 5     N/A
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. The school provides an ample variety of extra-curricular activities.
      1 2 3 4 5     Don't Know.
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. The school maintains a healthy balance between its curricular and extra-curricular activities.
      1 2 3 4 5     Don't Know.
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. My family felt welcomed as part of Calvin when we first came.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I would be in favor of the school requiring uniforms for all students.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I am familiar with the mission statement and stated goals of the school.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. The school's goals match my own educational goals for my child(ren).
      1 2 3 4 5     Don't Know.
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. The school is fulfilling its stated goals in the life of my child.
      1 2 3 4 5     Don't Know.
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. The Reformed perspective upon which the school is based matches my own beliefs.
      1 2 3 4 5     Don't Know.
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. I feel there are adequate academic offerings for my child.
      1 2 3 4 5     Don't Know.
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. Calvin Christian includes Christian perspective in all subjects.
      1 2 3 4 5     Don't Know.
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. My child(ren) receives adequate individual attention at CCHS.
      1 2 3 4 5     Don't Know.
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. We should spend more time and money on students with special needs.
      1 2 3 4 5     Don't Know.
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. The number of Advanced Placement offerings are adequate.
      1 2 3 4 5     Don't Know.
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. My child(ren) should have more homework.
      1 2 3 4 5     Don't Know.
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. The extra-curricular athletic program is given too much emphasis at Calvin Christian.
      1 2 3 4 5     Don't Know.
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. The extra-curricular fine arts and drama programs are given too much emphasis at Calvin Christian.
      1 2 3 4 5     Don't Know.
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. Current facilities provide a proper atmosphere for instruction.
      1 2 3 4 5     Don't Know.
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. More time and money should be spent to improve the grounds at Calvin Christian.
      1 2 3 4 5     Don't Know.
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. Calvin Christian should set a goal to bulid a multi-purpose facility for chapel, plays, musicals, and other gatherings and free up the library and gym from those activities.
      1 2 3 4 5     Don't Know.
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. We should spend time and money to have foreign language begin in elementary school.
      1 2 3 4 5     Don't Know.
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. We should spend time and money to increase the number of high school foreign language offerings.
      1 2 3 4 5     Don't Know.
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. Which language would you like to see added? (select all that apply)
    French
    Latin
    German
    Signing
    Chinese


  1. The assignments that your child is given are meaningful and contribute to their educational development.
      1 2 3 4 5     Don't Know.
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. The school is as flexible as possible in making scheduling adjustments to fit the needs of your child.
      1 2 3 4 5     Don't Know.
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. Your child has found a sufficient number and variety of elective courses to meet their needs.
      1 2 3 4 5     Don't Know.
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. The assessment of your child's progress is clear, fair, and meaningful.
      1 2 3 4 5     Don't Know.
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. Your child is encouraged to develop and participate in a four-year course of study that helps them to realize their highest potential and prepare for career goals and higher education.
      1 2 3 4 5     Don't Know.
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. Sufficient help is available for the college selection and application process.
      1 2 3 4 5     Don't Know.
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. Calvin Christian causes students to be too busy, infringing on church and family activities.
      1 2 3 4 5     Don't Know.
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. I think the school needs to provide more Christian social activities for our children.
      1 2 3 4 5     Don't Know.
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. The dress code at Calvin Christian is adequate.
      1 2 3 4 5     Don't Know.
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. The attendance procedure at Calvin works well.
      1 2 3 4 5     Don't Know.
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. The homework make-up procedure at Calvin works well.
      1 2 3 4 5     Don't Know.
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. The procedure for getting messages to your child(ren) at school works well.
      1 2 3 4 5     Don't Know.
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. The procedure for getting messages to teachers works well.
      1 2 3 4 5     Don't Know.
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. The school office hours are convenient.
      1 2 3 4 5     Don't Know.
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. Calvin is meeting the spiritual needs of its young people.
      1 2 3 4 5     Don't Know.
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. Discipline at Calvin Christian is properly taught and enforced.
      1 2 3 4 5     Don't Know.
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. The faculty gives clear and effective spiritual leadership.
      1 2 3 4 5     Don't Know.
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. The children are encouraged to live out Christian faith in their daily lives.
      1 2 3 4 5     Don't Know.
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. The school staff deals effectively with cultural and character diversity and helps each student feel valued.
      1 2 3 4 5     Don't Know.
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. Calvin Christian students are good at welcoming new students.
      1 2 3 4 5     Don't Know.
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. Calvin Christian is a place where diversity is accepted.
      1 2 3 4 5     Don't Know.
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. Rate the enthusiasm for Calvin among supporters.
      1 2 3 4 5     N/A
    Excellent   Poor  


  1. Rate the student spirituality level.
      1 2 3 4 5     N/A
    Excellent   Poor  


  1. Rate the school atmosphere and discipline level.
      1 2 3 4 5     N/A
    Excellent   Poor  


  1. Rate the quality of teaching.
      1 2 3 4 5     N/A
    Excellent   Poor  


  1. Rate the administrative and support staff quality.
      1 2 3 4 5     N/A
    Excellent   Poor  


  1. Rate the High School (9-12) academic quality.
      1 2 3 4 5     N/A
    Excellent   Poor  


  1. Rate the support for the athletic programs.
      1 2 3 4 5     N/A
    Excellent   Poor  


  1. Rate the support for the music and fine arts program.
      1 2 3 4 5     N/A
    Excellent   Poor  


  1. Rate the reputation of the school in the community.
      1 2 3 4 5     N/A
    Excellent   Poor  


  1. Rate school safety at Calvin.
      1 2 3 4 5     N/A
    Excellent   Poor  


  1. You may provide any additional comments and/or feedback below.





Mr. Steenstra
Computer Class Instructor
Calvin Christian School
Escondido, CA