Stevenson-Ymcacommunityschool Family Survey

Stevenson-YMCACommunitySchool Family Survey

How did you first hear about/become involved with the community school (please circle)?

a)Friend/Relative/Neighbor

b)CommunitySchool staff (name)______

c)Teacher

d)Table in front of school

e)ParentCenter visits

f)School involvement/meetings

g)Flier

h)Other, please specify: ______

What made you want to become involved with the community school? (please circle all that apply)

a)Help with my parenting skills and dealing with my children

b)Help my child be successful in school

c)Learn more about the school

d)Improve my English

e)Find a job

f)Child care

g)Improve my community

h)Learn new skills

i)Learn about resources in the community

j)Make friends

k)Have fun

l)Other, please specify: ______

What do you think is the best way to get other parents involved with the community school? (circle best three answers)

a)Personal outreach by community school staff

b)Presentations at school meetings

c)Outreach by parents who are already involved

d)Sign-up fairs in front of school

e)Telephone calls by teachers

f)Telephone calls by parents

g)Telephone calls by community school staff

h)Home visits

i)Parent socials

j)Fliers

k)After-school program Family Nights

l)School-wide events (pancake breakfast, multicultural fair, etc.)

m)Other, please specify: ______

Below is a list of activities that have been offered at the community school. For each class, please circle the appropriate response, either “yes” you have attended that type of class or “no” you have not attended that type of class. If you answer “yes,” please also answer the question on the right side of the page on how satisfied you were with that class. For example:

Use

/ If Yes:
Yes / No / Not at all
Satisfied / Somewhat Satisfied / Very
Satisfied
Reading Classes / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3
Math Classes / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3

Use

/ If Yes:
Yes / No / Not at all
Satisfied / Somewhat Satisfied / Very
Satisfied
English Classes / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3
Parent/Community Leadership Institute / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3
Basic medical care such as: health tests & examinations / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3
Families United / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3
Aerobics / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3
Cake Decorating / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3
How to help your child succeed at school / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3
Dress For Success / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3
Child Watch / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3
Classes to help your child get better grades in school / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3
Salsa Dancing / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3
Classes on child development / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3
Groups on stopping substance use / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3
Classes on improving your parenting skills / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3
Classes on how to work with the school / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3
Financial resources, food and clothing / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3
Computer skills classes / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3
Arts and Crafts / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3
Let’s Talk / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3
Ways to make your neighborhood safer / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3
Parent Socials / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3
Sewing / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3
Family Field Trips / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3
Advisory Board / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3
In-home Education / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3
Family Nights / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3
Health Workshops / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3
Renter’s Rights Workshops / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3
Immigration Workshops / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3

My involvement in the community school has (please circle the appropriate response):

Not At All

Somewhat

Very Much

Improved my children’s behavior / 1 / 2 / 3
Helped my children do better in school / 1 / 2 / 3
Improved my children’s grades / 1 / 2 / 3
Helped my child learn social skills / 1 / 2 / 3
Improved my parenting skills and how I deal with my children / 1 / 2 / 3
Improved my English language skills / 1 / 2 / 3
Made me a better role model for my children / 1 / 2 / 3
Gave me a sense of pride and achievement / 1 / 2 / 3
Gave me someone to talk to about my kids and family / 1 / 2 / 3
Made me believe that I can make a difference / 1 / 2 / 3
Taught me how to help my child do better at school / 1 / 2 / 3
Gave my family a fun and safe place to go / 1 / 2 / 3
Taught me to be more healthy / 1 / 2 / 3
Taught me personal skills / personal development (confidence, problem solving skills, etc.) / 1 / 2 / 3
Taught me job skills (computer skills, etc.) / 1 / 2 / 3
Taught me leadership skills / 1 / 2 / 3
Taught me about other cultures / 1 / 2 / 3
Helped me become more involved at the school / 1 / 2 / 3
Improved my relationship / communication with teachers / 1 / 2 / 3
Improved my cooperation with other school staff / 1 / 2 / 3
Helped me to understand school expectations / 1 / 2 / 3
Showed me how I can help the school / 1 / 2 / 3
Improved my community / 1 / 2 / 3
Helped me make new friends / 1 / 2 / 3
Taught me about resources in the community / 1 / 2 / 3
Helped the community work towards common goals / 1 / 2 / 3
Increased neighborhood saftey / 1 / 2 / 3
Helped create parent advocates in the community / 1 / 2 / 3
Improved neighborhood appearance / 1 / 2 / 3
Other (Specific): ______/ 1 / 2 / 3

Please tell us how likely you would be to attend this type of class in the future if you have not yet attended (please circle the appropriate response):

Not at all
Likely / Somewhat Likely / Very
Likely
Classes to learn English / 1 / 2 / 3
Community/Parent Leadership Institute / 1 / 2 / 3
Basic medical care such as: health tests & examinations / 1 / 2 / 3
Families United – Classes to help your family communicate better together / 1 / 2 / 3
Aerobics / 1 / 2 / 3
Cake Decorating / 1 / 2 / 3
How to help your child succeed at school / 1 / 2 / 3
First Aid or CPR / 1 / 2 / 3
Child Watch / 1 / 2 / 3
Classes to help your child get better grades in school / 1 / 2 / 3
Salsa Dancing / 1 / 2 / 3
Classes on child development / 1 / 2 / 3
Groups on stopping substance use / 1 / 2 / 3
Classes on improving your parenting skills / 1 / 2 / 3
Classes on how to work with the school / 1 / 2 / 3
Talking with your children / 1 / 2 / 3
Ways to make your neighborhood safer / 1 / 2 / 3
Parent Socials / 1 / 2 / 3
Sewing / 1 / 2 / 3
Family Field Trips / 1 / 2 / 3
Advisory Board / 1 / 2 / 3
In-home Education – How to help your children with reading / 1 / 2 / 3
After-school program Family Nights / 1 / 2 / 3
Adult Literacy (reading and writing) / 1 / 2 / 3
Technology classes (computers / internet / word processing etc) / 1 / 2 / 3
How to help your children with homework / 1 / 2 / 3
How to prepare your child for college / 1 / 2 / 3
Managing money / finances / 1 / 2 / 3
Renter / Tenant’s rights / 1 / 2 / 3
Immigration Issues / 1 / 2 / 3
Art and / or Music classes / 1 / 2 / 3
Other (specify): ______/ 1 / 2 / 3

Community school staff and teachers of the adult classes (please circle the appropriate response):

Never / Somewhat / Always

Are Culturally-sensitive

/ 1 / 2 / 3
Are Friendly / 1 / 2 / 3
Make an effort to get to know parents / 1 / 2 / 3
Treat me and my children with respect / 1 / 2 / 3
Are responsive to parents’ concerns / 1 / 2 / 3
Are trustworthy / 1 / 2 / 3
Are Fun / 1 / 2 / 3
Are Patient / 1 / 2 / 3
Are Able to resolve conflicts / 1 / 2 / 3
Are Fair with everyone / 1 / 2 / 3
Are Welcoming / 1 / 2 / 3
Are Helpful / 1 / 2 / 3
Are Supportive / 1 / 2 / 3
Are Competent / 1 / 2 / 3
Are Professional / 1 / 2 / 3
Are Good communicators / 1 / 2 / 3
Listen to what I have to say / 1 / 2 / 3

What do you think keeps other parents from participating in the community school? (circle all that apply)

a)Don’t know about the program

b)Embarrassed/afraid

c)Can’t read or write

d)Class schedules

e)School not welcoming

f)Not enough time/have to work

g)Other, please specify: ______

Please list any classes/programs below that you would like for yourself that are not presently offered at the community school.

______

If you could make changes to the community school, what would they be? (please circle all that apply)

a)More classes/activities for younger children

b)Better communication from community school staff concerning classes/field trips

c)Wider variety of participants in adult community school classes

d)More activities for children when off-track and on weekends

e)More family academic programming

f)Other, please specify: ______

What are the best times for you to attend classes? (please circle all that apply)

a)Mornings

b)Afternoon

c)Evenings

d)Weekends

What day of the week is best for you to attend classes? (please circle all that apply)

a)Monday

b)Tuesday

c)Wednesday

d)Thursday

e)Friday

f)Saturday

What is your gender? (please circle)

a)Female

b)Male

What is your ethnicity? (please circle)

a)Latino-American

b)African-American

c)Asian-American

d)Caucasian

e)Native-American

f)Filipino/Pacific Islander

g)Mixed/Bi-racial

h)Other, please specify:______

15. What grade(s) is your child/children in:______

Please list below any other comments, suggestions or concerns you have concerning any part of the community school. ______

If you have children who participate in activities/classes at the community school, please complete the next 2 pages.

If you do not have children who participate at the community school, you may stop here. Thank you for participating in our survey.

In what community school activities has your child/children been involved? For each class, please circle the appropriate response, either “yes” your child has attended that type of class or “no” your child has not attended that type of class. If you answer “yes,” please also answer the question on the right side of the page on how satisfied you and your child were with that class.

Use / If Yes:
Yes / No / Not at All Satisfied / Somewhat Satisfied / Very Satisfied
CORAL/YMCA After-school Program / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3
Girls Scouts / Boy Scouts / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3
MilleniumAfter-school Program / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3
Folklorico / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3
Journalism Club / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3
Science Club / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3
Harry Potter Reading Club / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3
Basketball Club / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3
Weekend Soccer / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3
Computer Lab / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3
Classes to help your child get better grades in school / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3
Musical Theater / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3
Salsa Dancing / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3
Pancake Breakfast / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3
Multicultural Event / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3
School Beautification Event / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3
Halloween Haunted House / Y / N / 1 / 2 / 3

As a result of participating in the community school, my child/children has (please circle the appropriate response):

Not At All / Somewhat / Very Much

Made new friends

/ 1 / 2 / 3
Improved his/her behavior at home / 1 / 2 / 3
Improved his/her behavior at school / 1 / 2 / 3
Improved his/her school attendance / 1 / 2 / 3
Improved his/her school grades / 1 / 2 / 3
Completed his/her homework more often / 1 / 2 / 3
Become more confident / 1 / 2 / 3
Learned new skills / 1 / 2 / 3
Liked school better / 1 / 2 / 3
19.After-school program staff (please circle the appropriate response):
Never / Somewhat / Always

Are Culturally-sensitive

Please list any classes/programs below that you would like for your children that are not presently offered at the community school.

______

Thank you again for participating in our survey!