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Bach School Climate Survey

Bach School Climate Survey. Bach School Respectful, Responsible and Safe. 331 students enrolled 130 surveys returned 169 students represented in surveys 162 students not represented in surveys. Bach School. Number of surveys returned by grade level Kindergarten 24 First 35 Second 27

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Bach School Climate Survey

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  1. Bach SchoolClimate Survey

  2. Bach SchoolRespectful, Responsible and Safe • 331 students enrolled • 130 surveys returned • 169 students represented in surveys • 162 students not represented in surveys

  3. Bach School Number of surveys returned by grade level • Kindergarten 24 • First 35 • Second 27 • Third 30 • Fourth 17 • Fifth 33 • Grade not indicated 3

  4. Number of Surveys returned by identified race

  5. Number of surveys returned by race using Ann Arbor Public Schools categories for race Caucasian………………...97 Latino/Hispanic……..17 African American….10 Asian………………………..10 Multi Ethnic……………16 Other……………………….5 Unclassified……………14

  6. For 21 of the questions the response choices were: • Always • Almost Always • Sometimes • Rarely • Never

  7. Percent of families that answered “Always” for the 21 questions Percentages in ( ) indicate “Almost Always”

  8. Question 10 My child’s teacher lets me know right away if my child is having a problem with (circle all that apply). - Behavior (66) - Fitting in with other students (48) - Special projects (53) - Homework (69) - Tests (50) No response (43)

  9. Question 23 My preferred method of communication is (circle one please). - Email (95) - Print (paper) (45) - Telephone (29) - H (6), AA(14) - Conference (19) - H(6), AA(4) No response (5)

  10. Answers vary for questions 24-27 24. What grade is your child in? List all if you have more than one. 25. I identify my child’s race as: (slide five) 26. What is the school doing that is most helpful to you as a parent? 27. Share one thing you wish the school would do to improve the learning experience for you and your child.

  11. Family responses and thoughts on possible changes • No response (45) • No improvement (31) • Better meet above grade level needs (13) • Apply curriculum to real life (6) • Lunch hour staff changes (5) • Provide parental support with homework (4) • More frequent parent contact (4) • Bring back Community Circles (4) • Less academics, less homework (3) • Foreign Language instruction (3) • Provide balanced classroom experience, more enrichment (2)

  12. Family responses and thoughts on possible changes continued • Full day kindergarten (2) • Increase math instruction (2) • Teach cultural heritage (2) • Social cliques influence staff/environment (2) • Communication via email/website (2) • Two conferences per year (2) • Not aware of PTO website (2) • Discuss concerns immediately (1) • Teachers speak slower (1) • More social / conversational English skills (1) • Parent input in classroom placement (1)

  13. Family responses and thoughts on possible changes continued • More time to complete assignments (1) • More hand-written copying work (1) • No movies during indoor recess (1) • Have individualized learning plans (1) • Update / use school website (1) • Administration can’t retire (1) • Fewer days off school (1) • Use more visual instructional aids (1) • Set up homework club (1) • Longer lunch period (1) • More homework examples (1)

  14. Family responses and thoughts on possible changes continued • Cross age learning opportunities (1) • Allow teacher/parent disagreements to be aired (1) • PTO meetings focus on school student performance in school (1) • Classroom web cam (1) • Assisting with attention concerns (1) • Community garden (1) • Educational fieldtrip with all students & parents • Better access for working parents (1) • Communication with principal (1) • Parent attendance difficult for during school activities

  15. Way to go Bach School! • Good communication (32) • No response (24) • Positive environment, well run (22) • Feedback on student progress (19) • Staff compliment (19) • Extra help with academics and social skills (8) • Good teaching and curriculum (6) • ESL, workshops and interpreting (6) • Parent involvement in classroom (6) • Positive parent: teacher relationship (5)

  16. Way to go Bach School continued • Encourage outside school environment (PTO,etc. ) (4) • Suggestions on how to support at home (4) • Emphasize respect and responsibility (4) • Small class sizes (2) • Special education and speech (2) • Trailblazer program (2) • Front desk compliment (2) • Teach to all learning styles (2) • Ways to support teachers (1) • Meet above grade level needs (1)

  17. Way to go Bach School continued • 1st morning bell - great addition (1) • Parent involvement in classroom (1) • Enjoys specials (1) • Focus on reading and civic behavior (1) • Diverse student body (1) • Great school spirit (1)

  18. Now What ?

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