OPA Parent Survey Results

OPA Parent Survey Results

2009-2010

OPA Parent SurveyOriginally 200 surveys were sent out to

randomized parents from both OPA and

MOPA, but the response rate was only 32

surveys or 16%. The survey was then sent out

for all parents to participate in. The survey

response for OPA was 92 surveys or

appox. 35% of surveys sent out (260).

NoteFor those questions that have marked

“other” as the answer the question was

either left blank or the respondent wrote

in their own response.

Grades of Children

30

20

26

24

18

133% 22% 28% 26% 20% 1%

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

Kindergarten 1st grade 2nd grade 3rd grade 4th grade Other

Grades

I check the school's website.

Yes, 61, 66%

No, 31, 34%

Yes

No

I login to powerschool.

Yes, 42, 45%

No, 42, 44%

Not Applicable, 6, 6%

Other, 5, 5%

Yes

No

Not Applicable

Other

Do you volunteer at school?

Yes, 77, 84%

No, 15, 16%

Yes

No

If you don't volunteer, what are the reasons that prevent you from volunteering?

15

6

0

9

5

60%24% 0%

36% 20%

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

Scheduling confl icts Unsure how to help Didn't know I needed to Haven't done volunteering yet, but

I plan to

Other

I read the monthly classroom newsletters.

Yes, 90, 98%

No, 2, 2%

Yes

No

Why did you choose OPA?Most common ten reasons (# of

people)1. Bilingual Education (21)2. Uniforms (16)3. Unhappy with local public school (15)4. Quality education (15)5. Lower class sizes (13)6. Quality faculty and staff (9)7. Discipline (8) 8. Recommended by friends and family (6)9. Challenging curriculum (6)10. Small size of school (5)

School StrengthsMost common ten responses (# of people)

1. Quality faculty and staff (40)2. Quality education (19)3. Strong administration (14)4. Bilingual education (12)5. Small school size (12)6. Parental involvement (11)7. Individualized education (9) 8. Uniforms (9)9. Accelerated curriculum (9)10. Discipline (7)

School WeaknessesMost common ten responses (# of people)

1. Left blank (14)2. Timely communication with parents (8)3. Healthier lunch choices (6)4. Larger facility (5)5. More sports (3)6. More physical education (3)7. Pick up procedures (3)8. Bigger playground (3)9. Volunteer opportunities that can be done at home (2)10. More Spanish (2) Also about 13 other responses had two people

I feel the school does a good job of giving my child(ren) a bilingual education.

51

34

4 3

055% 37% 4% 3% 0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

Answers

I am aware of the mission statement of the school.

44

38

7

3

048% 41% 8% 3% 0%

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

Answers

The school prepares its students to be productive and responsible citizens.

63

25

4

0 068% 27% 4% 0% 0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

Answers

Students at the school respect themselves and others.

49

36

7

0 053% 39% 8% 0% 0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

Answers

The school instills a passion for lifelong learning.

53

30

9

0 058% 33% 10% 0% 0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

Answers

The school has high expectations of all students.

72

19

1 0 078% 21% 1% 0% 0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

Answers

My child(ren) feels safe and comfortable at school.

63

21

8

0 068% 23% 9% 0% 0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

Answers

The school is eff ective in keeping open communication between students, parents, and

staff .

57

25

4 5

162% 27% 4% 5% 1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

Answers

I receive regular reports about my child(ren)'s behavior and academic progress.

52

31

4 5

057% 34% 4% 5% 0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

Answers

Teachers are knowledgeable in their content areas.

60

27

5

0 065% 29% 5% 0% 0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

Answers

Teachers treat students with respect.

63

26

2 1 068% 28% 2% 1% 0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

Answers

Teachers use a variety of assessments to monitor student progress.

52

26

13

1 057% 28% 14% 1% 0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

Answers

I feel comfortable approaching the administration with my concerns.

58

27

6

1 063% 29% 7% 1% 0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

Answers

Teachers and staff at this school are accessible to students.

61

28

30 066% 30% 3% 0% 0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

Answers

The school is clean and well kept.

71

19

1 1 077% 21% 1% 1% 0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

Answers

My child(ren) has a regular time and place to work on his/ her homework at home.

64

23

31 170% 25% 3% 1% 1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

Answers

There is someone at home who can help my child(ren) with his/ her homework.

70

17

3 2076% 18% 3% 2% 0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

Answers

Overall, I am satisfi ed with the school.

66

24

20 072% 26% 2% 0% 0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

Answers

Questions developed by Accreditation Team: Kathleen Thornburg, Robert Mitchell, Brandy Beckman, Wendi Graham, Debbie Deem, Emma Clisante, Lauretta Hill, and

Katherine Witt

Results compiled using Google Forms and Microsoft Excel by Katherine Witt MOPA Librarian