Parent/Guardian Survey 2008-9

Welcome parents and guardians!

At the beginning of the year I asked the students to fill out a survey in order to give me a better idea about them individually and collectively. I've done this for each of the last eight years and have found the insights have greatly improved my teaching.

This year I'm trying something new: I'm asking parents and guardians to complete a survey as well. I'm always looking for new ways to increase the connections between classroom and home, but I've never taken the opportunity to collect information from parents in all my classes. My hope is that this will be as informative as my student surveys have been.

This survey is, of course, voluntary. You may skip any question or questions you so choose, or even the entire survey. All information you share will be kept in strictest confidence, to be used only by me for improving what goes on in the classroom. Although I may share summative data with colleagues, I will keep all individual responses private.

Please feel free to contact me with any comments about this or any other matter. Thank you!
Name: 


  1. Your student's name...


  1. What town do you live in?
    Boston
    Carlisle
    Concord
    Other


  1. How many people are living in your household?


  1. What languages other than English are spoken at home?


  1. Do you feel that your student spends an adequate amount of time on homework?
    Yes
    No


  1. Generally speaking, would you say that your student is...
    very conscientious about schoolwork.
    generally conscientious about schoolwork.
    occasionally a bit lax about schoolwork.
    generally lax about schoolwork.
    has difficulty with schoolwork.


  1. Are there any issues about homework that concern you?
    [This could be specifically related to your student or about homework at CC in general.]


  1. How would you rate your student's studying skills?
    Excellent
    Good
    Okay
    Not so good
    Poor


  1. How often does your student read for pleasure? [Including books, magazines, newspapers, graphic novels/manga, etc.]
    A great deal
    Often
    Sometimes
    Occasionally
    Never


  1. What does your student like to read?


  1. How often does your student discuss with you something that he or she has read (school-related or otherwise)?
    Frequently.
    Often.
    Occasionally.
    Seldom.
    Never


  1. How often does your student discuss with you something that she or he talked about in school?
    Frequently.
    Often.
    Occasionally.
    Seldom.
    Never


  1. Do you feel that your student is generally knowledgeable about current events?
    Yes
    No


  1. How would you characterize your student's writing ability? Please feel free to note any specific strengths or concerns.


  1. Where did your student attends middle school?
    Concord
    Carlisle
    Boston
    Other public
    Fenn
    Middlesex
    Other private


  1. In thinking about your student's academic preparation in English prior to high school, would you say that she or he was well-prepared? [Please note any areas that stand out, positively or negatively.]


  1. Are there any other things that you feel I should know about your student to help make his or her time with me more productive?


  1. How would you characterize English classes at CCHS in general?
    Rigorous.
    Challenging.
    Appropriate for the various age groups.
    They could be more challenging.
    They are not challenging.


  1. Are there any questions you would like to have answered about the English program at CCHS?


  1. Considering both your student specifically and the age group in general, how would you rate CC teachers' communications with home?
    Excellent--other schools could learn from CC
    Very good--better than expected
    Good--about right for high school
    Fair--could be better
    Poor--an area of concern


  1. Is there anything you would like to see added to the English curriculum?
    [Note: the English Department is in the process of revising its curriculum for all four grade levels; we welcome your input.]


  1. Would you like to schedule a meeting with me to discuss anything about your student, the class, or the school?
    (If you answer yes, I will contact you within the week.)
    Yes
    No





Mr. Sapp
Teacher of English
Concord-Carlisle Regional High School
Concord, MA