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Yorktown High School Principal Feedback Form
As we begin the search for a principal at Yorktown Elementary School, we would like to have feedback from staff, parents and students regarding the strengths of
the school, the most important challenges faced by the school, and the attributes desired in a principal.
What are Yorktown’s most important strengths?
Staff
High academic achievement
Equal valuing of arts, sciences , athletics, humanities and clubs
ROCS and academics
Students are determined to do well and generally very compliant
Dedicated and caring staff
Freedom of choice and self-advocacy
Experienced professionals
Resources
Learning styles
Teamwork
Great teachers
Diversity
Location
Leadership
Strong PTA support
Excellent Arts Program
Parent involvement
Student/Staff building relationships
Respect
Creative teachers
Course offerings
Encourages professional development
Athletics
Frequency of
Response
14
2
4
9
14
4
9
6
3
7
4
3
3
5
3
4
2
3
2
5
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Yorktown High School Principal Feedback Form
As we begin the search for a principal at Yorktown Elementary School, we would like to have feedback from staff, parents and students regarding the strengths of
the school, the most important challenges faced by the school, and the attributes desired in a principal.
What are Yorktown’s most important strengths?
Parents
Size
ROCS program
Challenging academic curriculum
Excellent, caring, professional teachers and staff
Safe environment
Community support
Reputation
Current Principal
Engaged students
Abundant resources
Excellent facilities
Parental Support
AP program
Music program
Athletic programs
Academic Excellence
Inclusive community
Diversity
Location
College preparation
Positive learning environment
Academic mentoring
Arts program
Academic clubs
Strong extracurricular programs
Frequency of
Response
6
31
55
10
10
12
11
9
11
16
14
3
7
10
34
9
5
3
3
15
2
3
9
2
Yorktown High School Principal Feedback Form
As we begin the search for a principal at Yorktown Elementary School, we would like to have feedback from staff, parents and students regarding the strengths of
the school, the most important challenges faced by the school, and the attributes desired in a principal.
What are Yorktown’s most important strengths?
Parents
Strong Special Ed Staff
Strong Counseling staff
Respect
Involved PTA
Frequency of
Response
2
2
4
Students
Frequency of
Response
Motivated Students
Strong Physics program
Music program
Arts program
High academic performance
Location
Great teachers
Diversity
Resources
Safe environment
Block Scheduling
Allow students to express themselves
2
3
Community Member
High Academic Achievement
Motivated students
Good Reputation
Great teachers
Strong academic curriculum
Great Arts and Band program
Frequency of
Response
3
2
2
2
3
Yorktown High School Principal Feedback Form
As we begin the search for a principal at Yorktown Elementary School, we would like to have feedback from staff, parents and students regarding the strengths of
the school, the most important challenges faced by the school, and the attributes desired in a principal.
What are Yorktown’s biggest challenges?
Staff
Consistent and fair discipline
Bullying
Transparency from administration
Lack of support for teachers
Diversity
Communication
Safety
HILT Support
Scheduling
Frequency of
Response
10
3
5
12
24
3
2
4
Yorktown High School Principal Feedback Form
As we begin the search for a principal at Yorktown Elementary School, we would like to have feedback from staff, parents and students regarding the strengths of
the school, the most important challenges faced by the school, and the attributes desired in a principal.
What are Yorktown’s biggest challenges?
Parents
Size
Diversity
Lack of Discipline
Bullying
Safety
Help for underachieving students
Poor teachers
Reputation
Communication
Scheduling
Inclusive
Respect
Parents
Frequency of
Response
14
40
26
5
6
4
3
3
6
2
Frequency of
Response
Students
Diversity
Student responsibility
Social Awareness
Safety
Inclusive
5
2
5
Yorktown High School Principal Feedback Form
As we begin the search for a principal at Yorktown Elementary School, we would like to have feedback from staff, parents and students regarding the strengths of
the school, the most important challenges faced by the school, and the attributes desired in a principal.
What are Yorktown’s biggest challenges?
Community Member
Inclusive – make all families feel welcome
Diversity
Discipline – student behavior
Frequency of
Response
2
4
6
Yorktown High School Principal Feedback Form
As we begin the search for a principal at Yorktown Elementary School, we would like to have feedback from staff, parents and students regarding the strengths of
the school, the most important challenges faced by the school, and the attributes desired in a principal.
What do you think are the most important qualities or attributes of a principal?
Staff
Firm
Fair
Honest
Disciplinarian
Sense of humor
Trusting
Supports teachers
Good Team leader
Open
Willing to listen
Flexible
Compassion
Respect teachers
Embraces Diversity
Transparent
Professional
Classroom experience
Diplomat
Accessible
Effective Communicator
Independent thinker
kindness
Frequency of
Response
8
10
3
6
2
4
5
3
5
6
2
7
4
3
3
2
2
2
8
4
3
7
Yorktown High School Principal Feedback Form
As we begin the search for a principal at Yorktown Elementary School, we would like to have feedback from staff, parents and students regarding the strengths of
the school, the most important challenges faced by the school, and the attributes desired in a principal.
What do you think are the most important qualities or attributes of a principal?
Staff
Frequency of
Response
Consistent with policy
Team Builder
Encourage growth
Hard-working
Strong Leader
Ensures Academic Excellence
Understanding
Proactive
Connects with students
Visionary
Energetic
Fosters a great learning environment
Addresses staffing concerns
Motivational
Approachable
Calm
Organized
5
3
2
5
3
2
2
2
4
2
2
8
Yorktown High School Principal Feedback Form
As we begin the search for a principal at Yorktown Elementary School, we would like to have feedback from staff, parents and students regarding the strengths of
the school, the most important challenges faced by the school, and the attributes desired in a principal.
What do you think are the most important qualities or attributes of a principal?
Parents
Fair
Consistent policy
Visionary
Strong Communicator
Commitment to students
Effective manager
Calm
Supports teachers and staff
Open minded
Listens
Energetic
Motivational
Transparent
Approachable by staff and students
Focus on academic excellence
Caring
Charismatic
Organized
Strong leader
Accountable
Honest
Flexible
Kind
Extrovert
Dedicated
Frequency
of Response
9
7
12
11
7
7
11
6
15
3
7
3
4
8
3
3
4
19
4
4
3
3
9
Yorktown High School Principal Feedback Form
As we begin the search for a principal at Yorktown Elementary School, we would like to have feedback from staff, parents and students regarding the strengths of
the school, the most important challenges faced by the school, and the attributes desired in a principal.
What do you think are the most important qualities or attributes of a principal?
Parents
Empathic
Classroom experience
Inclusive
Mediator
Embraces diversity
Accessible
Decisive
Ability to recruit and retain excellent teachers
Friendly
Disciplinarian – enforces high standard of behavior
Proactive
Fosters safe learning environment
Diplomacy
Integrity
Patient
Experienced
Courageous
Supportive of the Arts
Makes the school’s Respect program a priority
Frequency
of Response
3
4
6
4
6
5
4
6
3
3
9
4
2
2
3
10
Yorktown High School Principal Feedback Form
As we begin the search for a principal at Yorktown Elementary School, we would like to have feedback from staff, parents and students regarding the strengths of
the school, the most important challenges faced by the school, and the attributes desired in a principal.
What do you think are the most important qualities or attributes of a principal?
Students
Honest
Caring
Hard working
Prior experience
Strong Leadership
Embraces Diversity
Independent
Friendly
Good communicator
Ensures Academic Excellence
Listens
Open minded
Encourages students
Understanding
Frequency of
Response
3
2
2
2
11
Yorktown High School Principal Feedback Form
As we begin the search for a principal at Yorktown Elementary School, we would like to have feedback from staff, parents and students regarding the strengths of
the school, the most important challenges faced by the school, and the attributes desired in a principal.
What do you think are the most important qualities or attributes of a principal?
Community Member
Inclusive
Fosters a great learning environment
Strong Leader
Patience
Fair
Hard working
Open minded
Motivates students
Enhance and build on YHS’ respect program
Supports teachers
Frequency of
Response
2
4
2
2
12