2. Survey Basics
Sent
13
2
out via email to parents & guardians
respondents (54% of our 24 families!)
sections
First
asked for contact info if follow-up needed
Second
was anonymous to allow for additional
comments
3. Questions About Your Enrollment at
Ridgetop Adventist Elementary School
For how many years have you had a child enrolled in this school?
Less than 1 year
1
8%
1-3 years
7
54%
4-7 years
1
8%
8 or more years
4
31%
4. Questions About Your Enrollment at
Ridgetop Adventist Elementary School
Is this the only private elementary school your child(ren) have
attended?
Yes
6
46%
No
7
54%
5. Questions About the School Environment
There is an atmosphere of open communication at my school.
Strongly Agree
4
31%
Agree
6
46%
Neutral
2
15%
Disagree
1
8%
Strongly
Disagree
0
0%
Not Applicable
or I Don't Know
0
0%
6. Questions About the School Environment
The school keeps me well-informed of school activities through
newsletters, email, etc.
Strongly Agree
4
31%
Agree
8
62%
Neutral
0
0%
Disagree
1
8%
Strongly
Disagree
0
0%
Not Applicable
or I Don't Know
0
0%
7. Questions About the School Environment
There are opportunities for me to get involved in school-wide
decisions.
Strongly Agree
2
15%
Agree
8
62%
Neutral
0
0%
Disagree
2
15%
Strongly
Disagree
1
8%
Not Applicable
or I Don't Know
0
0%
8. Questions About the School Environment
The school recognizes students for their accomplishments.
Strongly Agree
5
39%
Agree
5
38%
Neutral
2
15%
Disagree
1
8%
Strongly
Disagree
0
0%
Not Applicable
or I Don't Know
0
0%
9. Questions About the School Environment
When my child has a problem at school, he or she knows who to
talk with there.
Strongly Agree
6
46%
Agree
6
46%
Neutral
0
0%
Disagree
0
0%
Strongly
Disagree
0
0%
Not Applicable
or I Don't Know
1
8%
10. Questions About the School Environment
When I have a problem regarding the school, I know who to talk
with there.
Strongly Agree
7
54%
Agree
6
46%
Neutral
0
0%
Disagree
0
0%
Strongly
Disagree
0
0%
Not Applicable
or I Don't Know
0
0%
11. Questions About the School Environment
School personnel are respectful, receptive and responsive to input
from parents
Strongly Agree
5
38%
Agree
6
46%
Neutral
1
8%
Disagree
1
8%
Strongly
Disagree
0
0%
Not Applicable
or I Don't Know
0
0%
12. Questions About the School Environment
School personnel are respectful, receptive and responsive to input
from students.
Strongly Agree
4
31%
Agree
5
38%
Neutral
1
8%
Disagree
0
0%
Strongly
Disagree
0
0%
Not Applicable
or I Don't Know
3
23%
13. Questions About the School Environment
School staff is accessible.
Strongly Agree
5
38%
Agree
8
62%
Neutral
0
0%
Disagree
0
0%
Strongly
Disagree
0
0%
Not Applicable
or I Don't Know
0
0%
14. Questions About the School Environment
School staff acts consistently; they do as they say.
Strongly Agree
3
23%
Agree
8
62%
Neutral
2
23%
Disagree
0
0%
Strongly
Disagree
0
0%
Not Applicable
or I Don't Know
0
0%
15. Questions About the School Environment
School staff is courteous and helpful.
Strongly Agree
5
38%
Agree
7
54%
Neutral
1
8%
Disagree
0
0%
Strongly
Disagree
0
0%
Not Applicable
or I Don't Know
0
0%
16. Questions About the School Environment
The school provides its students with a high quality education.
Strongly Agree
7
54%
Agree
3
23%
Neutral
2
15%
Disagree
1
8%
Strongly
Disagree
0
0%
Not Applicable
or I Don't Know
0
0%
17. Questions About the School Environment
Overall, school information is communicated effectively.
Strongly Agree
2
15%
Agree
10
77%
Neutral
0
0%
Disagree
0
0%
Strongly
Disagree
1
8%
Not Applicable
or I Don't Know
0
0%
18. Questions About the School Environment
The discipline policy of my child's school is fair and effective.
Strongly Agree
4
31%
Agree
5
38%
Neutral
1
8%
Disagree
1
8%
Strongly
Disagree
1
8%
Not Applicable
or I Don't Know
1
8%
19. Questions About the School Environment
The school offers its students a safe environment to learn.
Strongly Agree
8
61%
Agree
4
31%
Neutral
0
0%
Disagree
1
8%
Strongly
Disagree
0
0%
Not Applicable
or I Don't Know
0
0%
20. Questions About the School Environment
The school does a great job of challenging my child to his/her full
potential.
Strongly Agree
7
54%
Agree
3
23
Neutral
2
13%
Disagree
0
0%
Strongly
Disagree
1
8%
Not Applicable
or I Don't Know
0
0%
21. Questions About the School Environment
I feel welcome and respected at my school.
Strongly Agree
4
31%
Agree
8
61%
Neutral
0
0%
Disagree
1
8%
Strongly
Disagree
0
0%
Not Applicable
or I Don't Know
0
0%
22. Questions About the School Environment
I feel my child is safe at my school.
Strongly Agree
7
54%
Agree
5
38%
Neutral
0
0%
Disagree
1
8%
Strongly
Disagree
0
0%
Not Applicable
or I Don't Know
0
0%
23. Questions About the School Environment
I attend most school events offered to parents/guardians such as
parent-teacher conferences, open houses, and student programs.
Strongly Agree
7
54%
Agree
6
46%
Neutral
0
0%
Disagree
0
0%
Strongly
Disagree
0
0%
Not Applicable
or I Don't Know
0
0%
24. Questions About the School Environment
I am satisfied with the parental/guardian participation opportunities
the school has to offer.
Strongly Agree
6
46%
Agree
5
39%
Neutral
0
0%
Disagree
2
15%
Strongly
Disagree
0
0%
Not Applicable
or I Don't Know
0
0%
25. Questions About the School Environment
I am kept up-to-date on school activities and events.
Strongly Agree
3
23%
Agree
9
69%
Neutral
0
0%
Disagree
0
0%
Strongly
Disagree
1
8%
Not Applicable
or I Don't Know
0
0%
26. Questions About the School Environment
I feel well informed about my child's school life.
Strongly Agree
2
15%
Agree
9
69%
Neutral
0
0%
Disagree
2
15%
Strongly
Disagree
0
0%
Not Applicable
or I Don't Know
0
0%
27. Questions About the School Environment
I know how to get school information when I need it.
Strongly Agree
6
46%
Agree
7
54%
Neutral
0
0%
Disagree
0
0%
Strongly
Disagree
0
0%
Not Applicable
or I Don't Know
0
0%
28. Questions About the School Environment
I consider my child's school to be an excellent school.
Strongly Agree
5
39%
Agree
4
31%
Neutral
2
15%
Disagree
2
15%
Strongly
Disagree
0
0%
Not Applicable
or I Don't Know
0
0%
29. Questions About the School Environment
I would recommend this school to other parents.
Strongly Agree
6
46%
Agree
3
23%
Neutral
3
23%
Disagree
0
0%
Strongly
Disagree
1
8%
Not Applicable
or I Don't Know
0
0%
30. Questions About the School Environment
My child's school is well regarded in the community.
Strongly Agree
3
23%
Agree
4
31%
Neutral
3
23%
Disagree
1
8%
Strongly
Disagree
0
0%
Not Applicable
or I Don't Know
2
15%
31. Questions About the School Environment
My child’s school prepares him/her to be a good citizen.
Strongly Agree
6
46%
Agree
4
31%
Neutral
2
15%
Disagree
0
0%
Strongly
Disagree
1
8%
Not Applicable
or I Don't Know
0
0%
32. Questions About the School Environment
My child enjoys going to school.
Strongly Agree
2
15%
Agree
8
61%
Neutral
3
23%
Disagree
0
0%
Strongly
Disagree
0
0%
Not Applicable
or I Don't Know
0
0%
33. Questions About the School Environment
My child's school does a very good job of meeting the needs of all
its students.
Strongly Agree
4
31%
Agree
4
31%
Neutral
3
23%
Disagree
1
8%
Strongly
Disagree
0
0%
Not Applicable
or I Don't Know
1
8%
34. Questions About the School Environment
My child's school involves me in the discipline of my child as
needed.
Strongly Agree
5
38%
Agree
7
54%
Neutral
1
8%
Disagree
0
0%
Strongly
Disagree
0
0%
Not Applicable
or I Don't Know
0
0%
35. Questions About the School Environment
My child is treated with courtesy and respect.
Strongly Agree
3
23%
Agree
9
69%
Neutral
0
0%
Disagree
0
0%
Strongly
Disagree
0
0%
Not Applicable
or I Don't Know
1
8%
36. Questions About the School Environment
My child is proud of his/her school.
Strongly Agree
4
31%
Agree
5
39%
Neutral
2
15%
Disagree
1
8%
Strongly
Disagree
1
8%
Not Applicable
or I Don't Know
0
0%
37. Questions About the School Environment
How satisfied are you with the overall educational services of the
school?
38. Questions About the Principal
The principal has a visible presence and is accessible to me when
needed.
Strongly Agree
6
46%
Agree
6
46%
Neutral
1
8%
Disagree
0
0%
Strongly
Disagree
0
0%
Not Applicable
or I Don't Know
0
0%
39. Questions About the Principal
The principal welcomes comments and suggestions, and is
responsive to the concerns of parents and the community.
Strongly Agree
6
46%
Agree
7
54%
Neutral
0
0%
Disagree
0
0%
Strongly
Disagree
0
0%
Not Applicable
or I Don't Know
0
0%
40. Questions About the Principal
I am comfortable discussing an issue or concern with the principal.
Strongly Agree
6
46%
Agree
7
54%
Neutral
0
0%
Disagree
0
0%
Strongly
Disagree
0
0%
Not Applicable
or I Don't Know
0
0%
41. Questions About the Principal
I am satisfied with the leadership of the principal at my child’s
school.
Strongly Agree
6
46%
Agree
3
23%
Neutral
3
23%
Disagree
0
0%
Strongly
Disagree
1
8%
Not Applicable
or I Don't Know
0
0%
42. Questions about teachers, education &
learning, and classroom atmosphere
Total Responses Per Teacher
Myrna Smith
5
Caleb Robinson
4
Ron Blair
7
43. Questions about teachers, education &
learning, and classroom atmosphere
This teacher is available for me when needed.
Myrna Smith
Caleb Robinson
Ron Blair
Strongly Agree
3
3
3
Agree
2
1
4
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A or IDK
44. Questions about teachers, education &
learning, and classroom atmosphere
This teacher appears to be enthusiastic about teaching.
Myrna Smith
Caleb Robinson
Ron Blair
Strongly Agree
4
2
2
Agree
1
2
5
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A or IDK
45. Questions about teachers, education &
learning, and classroom atmosphere
Questions about my child/children are answered fully.
Myrna Smith
Caleb Robinson
Ron Blair
Strongly Agree
4
2
2
Agree
1
2
4
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A or IDK
1
46. Questions about teachers, education &
learning, and classroom atmosphere
Phone calls to this teacher are returned in a reasonable amount of time.
Myrna Smith
Caleb Robinson
Ron Blair
Strongly Agree
4
3
2
Agree
1
1
4
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A or IDK
1
47. Questions about teachers, education &
learning, and classroom atmosphere
It is very clear to me what the teacher expects of my child in terms of school
work.
Myrna Smith
Caleb Robinson
Ron Blair
Strongly Agree
3
3
3
Agree
1
1
4
Neutral
1
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A or IDK
48. Questions about teachers, education &
learning, and classroom atmosphere
I feel this teacher cares about my student's success.
Myrna Smith
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A or IDK
5
Caleb Robinson
Ron Blair
3
4
1
3
49. Questions about teachers, education &
learning, and classroom atmosphere
I feel this teacher has high expectations for learning achievement.
Myrna Smith
Caleb Robinson
Ron Blair
Strongly Agree
4
3
3
Agree
1
1
3
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A or IDK
1
50. Questions about teachers, education &
learning, and classroom atmosphere
I feel this teacher keeps me well-informed of my student's academic performance.
Myrna Smith
Strongly Agree
4
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A or IDK
Ron Blair
2
2
2
Agree
Neutral
Caleb Robinson
4
1
1
51. Questions about teachers, education &
learning, and classroom atmosphere
I am comfortable raising an issue or concern with this teacher.
Myrna Smith
Strongly Agree
2
Agree
Caleb Robinson
3
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A or IDK
3
Ron Blair
3
3
1
1
52. Questions about teachers, education &
learning, and classroom atmosphere
I am informed of my child’s academic progress on a regular basis.
Myrna Smith
Caleb Robinson
Ron Blair
Strongly Agree
3
2
3
Agree
1
2
3
Neutral
1
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A or IDK
1
53. Questions about teachers, education &
learning, and classroom atmosphere
I feel that my student’s discipline issues are handled fairly.
Myrna Smith
Caleb Robinson
Ron Blair
Strongly Agree
3
3
2
Agree
2
1
4
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A or IDK
1
54. Questions about teachers, education &
learning, and classroom atmosphere
This teacher keeps me well-informed of classroom activities.
Myrna Smith
Caleb Robinson
Ron Blair
Strongly Agree
3
2
2
Agree
1
2
4
Neutral
Disagree
1
Strongly Disagree
N/A or IDK
1
55. Questions about teachers, education &
learning, and classroom atmosphere
This teacher maintains discipline without being overly harsh or rigid.
Myrna Smith
Caleb Robinson
Ron Blair
Strongly Agree
3
2
3
Agree
2
2
4
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A or IDK
56. Questions about teachers, education &
learning, and classroom atmosphere
This teacher treats me with courtesy and respect.
Myrna Smith
Caleb Robinson
Ron Blair
Strongly Agree
3
2
3
Agree
2
2
4
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A or IDK
57. Questions about teachers, education &
learning, and classroom atmosphere
This teacher is available when I have questions.
Myrna Smith
Caleb Robinson
Ron Blair
Strongly Agree
3
2
3
Agree
2
2
4
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A or IDK
58. Questions about teachers, education &
learning, and classroom atmosphere
My child(ren) are learning what I expect them to.
Myrna Smith
Caleb Robinson
Ron Blair
Strongly Agree
3
2
2
Agree
2
2
4
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A or IDK
1
59. Questions about teachers, education &
learning, and classroom atmosphere
My child(ren) are happy with this teacher.
Myrna Smith
Caleb Robinson
Ron Blair
Strongly Agree
2
2
1
Agree
3
2
5
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A or IDK
1
61. What do we as a school do well?
Small classes
Up-to-date technology
Teaching more than academics (listening, peer
interactions, etc)
Keeping parents informed
Showing respect for children & parents
Family Atmosphere (x3)
Christ-centered
Individual classroom attention
Spiritual nurturing
62. What could we do better?
More discipline (x2)
A home & school that contacts & involves parents to
make them feel welcome
More physical activities
Better & more communication (x2)
Online grades
Bring back hot lunch (x3)
More sports & extracurricular activities
63. If you could change one thing now,
what would it be?
Better discipline
Better decisions
Live up to our potential as a school of excellence
64. Anonymous comments:
Ridgetop needs more extra-curricular activities for the
kids-not just pathfinders. A van or small bus is also
needed for field trips etc so parents are not always
having to drive. There is no hot lunch this year, which
hasn't been explained or a solution found. The entire
school property needs to be fenced for security. School
bathrooms need attention. The very young kids need
their own bathroom in their classroom. Male students
have complained about no partitions between the
urinals and having to share the bathroom will the very
young children.
The faculty is always very friendly and helpful.
65. Conclusions—what we do well:
Openness of communication
Respectful, receptive and responsive staff
Staff accessibility
Safe environment
Making parents feel welcomed and respected
Kids enjoy coming to school!
Great family atmosphere
66. Conclusions—what we can improve:
More opportunities to get parents involved
Improved perception of discipline fairness &
effectiveness
Improved perception of school excellence & regard in
community
Meeting needs of all our students
Increased discipline
More & better communication
Bring back hot lunch
