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TCKS Spring 2014 Parent Survey Results
TCKS Assessment Committee: Ann Marcy (chair), Padro Gould (chair-elect), Travis Maynard, Alissa
McEachern, Ken Manning
May 1, 2014
Summary
The results of the 2014 Parent Survey showed a very positive trend. While none of the items showed
statistically significant differences from 2012, the means of the vast majority of questions showed higher
satisfaction. We did have a significantly higher number of parents complete the survey this year which we
take as a positive indication of parent engagement.
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What is this child's current grade level (2013-2014 school year)?
Grade
2014
2012
Kindergarten
34
34
1st grade
37
21
2nd grade
38
25
3rd grade
33
25
4th grade
38
25
5th grade
41
21
221
151
Total
This year 187 parents responded to the survey for a total of 221 students (out of 451 currently enrolled at TCKS, a 49%
response rate). This is a large increase in responses from 2012, likely due to the fact that this year the survey
communication was sent in a separate email dedicated to the survey alone. In 2012, 122 parents responded to the
survey for a total of 151 students (out of 453 enrolled at TCKS, a 33% response rate).
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•
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1.5
I have been well informed about the Core…
I am satisfied with the keyboarding instruction.
I am satisfied with the technology program…
My child is receiving the academic attention he…
I am satisfied with my child’s physical…
I am satisfied with my child’s music instruction.
I am satisfied with my child’s art instruction.
I am satisfied with my child’s history and…
I am satisfied with my child’s science instruction.
I am satisfied with my child’s mathematics…
I am satisfied with my child’s grammar…
I am satisfied with my child’s spelling instruction.
I am satisfied with my child’s writing instruction.
I am satisfied with my child’s reading instruction.
I am satisfied with the way the Core Knowledge…
I am satisfied with the Core Knowledge…
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PILLAR 1: Core Knowledge Curriculum
1
2012
2014
2
2.5
3
1 = Strongly Agree, 2 = Agree, 3 = Neutral
Satisfaction has increased across all areas since 2012 for all items except Art instruction, which declined by an
insignificant five one-hundredths of a percent.
The area of lowest satisfaction, Keyboarding instruction, did improve since 2012, to 2.08 (AGREE).
The areas of highest satisfaction are:
o I am satisfied with the Core Knowledge Curriculum.
1.36
o I am satisfied with the way the Core Knowledge curriculum is delivered 1.41
o I am satisfied with my child’s history and geography instruction.
1.41
o I am satisfied with my child’s physical education instruction.
1.44
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PILLAR 2: Parent Partnership
1
2012
2014
1.5
2
2.5
3
1 = Strongly Agree, 2 = Agree, 3 = Neutral
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Again, satisfactions levels improved in all areas except one, which declined a trivial amount. The trends of
highest and lowest levels of satisfaction did not change either.
The level of lowest satisfaction:
o The SBMC, PAB and committees give consideration to my input.
2.13
The level of highest satisfaction:
o I have been well informed about Parent Partnership.
1.49
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PILLAR 3: Student Responsibility for Learning
For my child, the amount of homework has been:
2014
Frequency
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2014
Percent
2012
Frequency
2012
Percent
2009
Frequency
2009
Percent
Too Much
40
18%
22
14.6%
10
4.9%
About Right
168
77%
118
78.1%
168
82.4%
Too Little
9
4%
11
7.3%
26
12.7%
Total
217
151
204
Overall, 77% of parents are satisfied with the amount of homework for their child, nearly the same percentage
as in 2012.
The percentage of parents who indicate that their child has too much homework increased to 18%, continuing a
trend that was observed in 2012.
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Amount of Homework:
Responses to the question about amount of homework showed statistically significant differences by grade level. In
particular, 46% of 5th grade parents indicate that their child has too much homework.
too much
about right
too little
Fifth
Fourth
Grade
Grade
18
21
0
Third
Grade
8
28
2
Second
Grade
2
26
4
First Grade
9
28
1
0
34
2
Kindergarten
3
31
0
40
168
9
DRAFT
My child has a I have been well
My child has been
The content of my expected to take My child is being positive attitude informed about
about his or her
Student
child’s homework responsibility for challenged by
high expectations
academic
Responsibility for
his or her
assignments is
appropriate.
learning.
in the classroom.
experience.
Learning.
1
1.5
2012
2014
2
2.5
3
1 = Strongly Agree, 2 = Agree, 3 = Neutral
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Once again we find that satisfaction has increased across all areas since 2012.
There are no significant differences in levels of satisfaction for these five items. The mean responses range from
1.62 to 1.74.
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PILLAR 4: Character Education
1
2012
2014
1.5
2
2.5
3
1 = Strongly Agree, 2 = Agree, 3 = Neutral
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Satisfaction levels increased from 2012 for all survey items except “I reinforce the 12 character qualities at
home,” which decreased a trivial amount. The trends of highest and lowest levels of satisfaction in 2014 mirror
2012.
The lowest level of satisfaction:
o Discipline problems are appropriately dealt with at TCKS.
2.12
The highest levels of satisfaction:
o My child has been taught the meaning of the 12 character qualities emphasized at TCKS and has been
given examples from literature and/or real life illustrations.
1.59
o I have been well informed about Character Education.
1.58
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PILLAR 5: Mature Literacy
1 = Strongly Agree, 2 = Agree, 3 = Neutral
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Satisfaction with the literacy program and the library at TCKS improved since 2012
The percentage of parents who agree that they are well informed about Mature Literacy is unchanged (mean =
2.19). That said, the committee believes that this score reflects that there may be several parents who do not
truly understand what Mature Literacy is. There may be a disparity between perceptions of understanding and
actual understanding.
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Safety:
I am satisfied with
the level of safety
for my child at the
school.
I am satisfied with
I feel there is an
the procedure for adequate level of
drop-off and pickplayground
up.
supervision at TCKS.
1
2012
1.5
2014
2
2.5
3
1 = Strongly Agree, 2 = Agree, 3 = Neutral
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We find a slight increase in level responses for “I am satisfied with the level of safety for my child at the school”
(m = 1.70)
“I am satisfied with the procedure for drop-off and pick-up” (m = 2.01) is unchanged
“I feel there is an adequate level of playground supervision at TCKS” (m = 1.98) increased slightly
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PILLARS - Please indicate the importance of each pillar to you
1
2012
1.5
2014
2
2.5
3
•
Levels of satisfaction with the 5 Pillars remain very high and are virtually unchanged from 2012.
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Character Education is the rated most important. Student Responsibility For Learning is second, and The Core
Knowledge Curriculum is third. Mature Literacy is fourth and Parent Partnership is fifth.
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How many of your children currently attend TCKS?
Frequency
Valid
Percent
1
125
70.2
2
45
25.3
3
7
3.9
5
1
.6
Total
178
For how many years have you had children attending TCKS?
Frequency Percent
Valid
1.0
29
13.1
10.0
7
3.2
11.0
4
1.8
12.0
4
1.8
14.0
2
.9
15.0
1
.5
2.0
25
11.3
3.0
27
12.2
4.0
21
9.5
4.5
1
.5
5.0
16
7.2
6.0
19
8.6
7.0
10
4.5
8.0
3
1.4
9.0
9
4.1
Total
221
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How many miles do you live from TCKS?
Frequency
Valid
Percent
2009 %
less than .5 mile
27
14.9
15.6
.5 to 1 mile
21
11.6
14.1
1 to 5 miles
89
49.2
48.3
more than 5 miles
44
24.3
22
Total
181
In an average month, how many hours do adults in your family volunteer at
TCKS?
Frequency
Valid
Percent
2009 %
less than 1 hour
25
13.8
10.4
1 to 5 hours
82
45.3
42.2
5 to 10 hours
56
30.9
23.2
more than 10 hours
18
9.9
24.2
Total
181
Which ONE of the following BEST describes the primary reason you chose TCKS for
this child?
Frequency
Valid
Percent
2009 %
Location
12
5.6
4.9
Positive Reputation
84
39.1
28.8
Core Knowledge Curriculum
79
36.7
44.4
Character Education
20
9.3
10.7
Positive Sibling Experience
20
9.3
11.2
Total
215