This survey was adapted from a National PTA Survey and Center for Effective Parenting Survey. 

 

Parents:  Thank you for participating the 2008-2009 survey.  

2008-2009 Survey Results

 

The Results

1.  What specifically would you like to know about the school?

Responses or Inquiries:

Safety of my children

Feel free to contact by phone or email any of the principals to discuss specific concerns. 

We do have systems in place to make all students feel safe without instilling a sense of fear.

Events and activities

Link to any of these sites to keep up to date on what’s happening at Southside.

http://www.fortsmithschools.org/schools/sside/page1.htm

 

http://www.fortsmithschools.org/schools/sside/Rebel%20Calendar%2008_files/rebel%20calendar%202.htm

 

http://www.fortsmithschools.org/schools/sside/seniorcal1.htm

 

http://www.fortsmithschools.org/schools/sside/athsched.htm

 

http://southsidehs.pbworks.com/FrontPage

 

http://shscounseling.pbworks.com/

 

PTA activities

We are going to ask PTA to provide information to post on the parent website.

 

Southside’s national ranking

Top 100 by Newsweek

 

How many students?

1538 on 4/30/09

 

Breakdown of students by rank by grade point averages…different percentages

Students are ranked at the end of the senior year.

Honors weights are not used to calculate the "Official GPA".

  The "Official GPA" is calculated by counting Advanced Placement

  courses  using the 5 point weighted scale and Regular and Honors

  courses using the 4 point scale.  The Honors 4.5 weighted scale

  is added to the calculation only to determine "Rank in Class".

 

Is the school clean enough? Custodians spray each classroom with a disinfectant. 

Two restrooms have been remodeled.  The other restrooms are on a "to be remodeled" list.

 

What is being done about the drug problem?

If you have specific questions regarding this contact one of the assistant principals or your child’s counselor.

 

 

2.  From what sources do you get most of your information about school?

Top 5 methods of getting information about school

Children

Newsletter

Webpage

Newspaper

Phone system

 

3.  Would you be interested in attending a class or session on how parents can help their children learn at home?

70% of the parents indicated they did not need a class or session on how to help their children learn. 

 

4.  If you checked yes for question 3, please indicate below the types of workshops you would like to participate in to help you help your child learn:

For those that indicated a need the following were the top 4.

Helping with homework

Improving math skills

Helping your child explore careers 

Technology used at school

 

5.  When would you like to have these meetings scheduled?    

Week night  

 

6.  Would you like to volunteer at the school in any of these areas?

60%    help with special events

 

 

7.  How effective are the following toward improving communications between your family and the school?

G=good           F=Fair            P=Poor

76%                 20%                    4%                Open House

53%                 46%                    1%                Grade-level orientation sessions

71%                 28%                   1%                 Parent-teacher conferences

25%                 58%                 17%                 PTA meetings

55%                 38%                   7%                 School/PTA newsletter

 

8.  As a parent, do you have trouble with any of the following?

Y=yes              N=No           S=somewhat

17%                 68%                 15%   ___Your child’s homework

 9%                  78%                 13%   ___AttendingSchool functions

13%                 77%                 10%     ___Spending enough time with your child

8%                   87%                 5%       ___Getting in to see your child’s teacher

7%                   78%                 15%     ___Dealing with your child’s problems

13%                 79%                 8%       ___Knowing school policies

11%                 69%                 20%     ___Motivating your child

 

9.    I need information about:

       Contact will be made for specific requests.

 

ACT/SAT prep courses and database information

Have your child stop by the library to get pass codes for the testing databases and access ids and passwords for online reference databases.  If your child has a gaggle account it was emailed to each student.

 

 

Winners of the movie package for each grade level are:

10th - Cameron Parson

11th - Billy Halstead

12th - Colin Campbell 

 

 

WIN...WIN...WIN

 

What:  Movie ticket [1 per grade level] 

When:  Drawing to be held May 7th  

How:    Have your parent sign the survey participation form

         Drop the form in the grade level box in the library or return to your teacher. 

 

 

 

If you responded regarding interest in volunteering,

your name has been forwarded to the organizer of volunteer

services for Southside.

If you requested information about ACT, SAT, Online Resources,

Clubs, Courses or Curriculum that information

has been sent by mail or email or phoned to you. 

 

If you have any questions about these resources please do not hesitate to contact the library.

 

Results of 2007 Survey2.doc 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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