HWRSD Communications Survey
As part of the Superintendent's Goals for School Year 2023-2024, Goal #1 - District Improvement: Complete District Communications Plan, I welcome each family to please fill out (1) one complete survey for each of your students, if you have time. If you can complete one for each student in different schools it would be appreciated. If not, please try do do at least one. I understand this is more lengthy than usual surveys but I am trying to gather as much data as possible. Than you for taking the time to fill out the survey!
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DEMOGRAPHICS:
What grade is your student enrolled in?  *
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What school does your student attend?  *
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COMMUNICATION FROM YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL
This section focuses on communication from the school. Please rank how much you currently rely on the following communications from your child’s school. This includes mainly information from the principal and school office.
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Always
Almost Always
Regularly
Occasionally
Never
Not Applicable
School meetings
Newsletter/e-newsletter
Automated email
Automated phone calls
Automated text messages
School website
Social media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.)
Digital/other signs on school property
Please indicate how much you agree with each of the following statements: *
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Not Applicable
I am able to understand the communication I receive from my child’s school.
I perceive communication from my child’s school to be accurate.
I consider the communication from my child’s school to be timely.
I perceive communication from my child’s school to be open and transparent.
Based on communication from my child’s school, I perceive the school to be trustworthy.
COMMUNICATION FROM YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER(S)
This section focuses on the effectiveness of communication from the teacher(s). Please rank how much you currently rely on the following communications from your child’s teacher(s) This includes mainly information from the teacher(s) and the classroom.
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Always
Almost Always
Regularly
Occasionally
Never
Not Applicable
Parent-Teacher meetings
Report cards and progress notes
Teacher webpage(s)
Online gradebook/parent portal
Phone calls with the teacher(s)
Email with the teacher(s)
Social media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.)
Word of mouth from my child/student
Please indicate how much you agree with each of the following statements:
 *
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
I am able to understand the communication I receive from my child’s teacher(s).
I perceive communication from my child’s teacher(s) to be accurate.
I consider the communication from my child’s teacher(s) to be timely.
I perceive communication from my child’s teacher(s) to be open and transparent.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
This section focuses on communication from the district administration. Please rank how much you currently rely on the following communications from the district administration. This includes mainly information from the superintendent, school board, and district offices:
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Always
Almost Always
Regularly
Occasionally
Never
Not Applicable
E-newsletter
Automated phone calls
Automated email
Automated text messages
District website
School calendar
Digital/Other signs on school property
School Committee meetings
District meetings
Social media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.)
Local news and media
Please rank your top three preferences among the following school district communications: 

Choose three from the list below and rank them First Preference – Second Preference – Third Preference
First Preference
Second Preference
Third Preference
E-newsletter
Automated phone calls
Automated email messages
Automated text messages
District website
School calendar
Digital/other signs on school property
School Committee meetings
District meetings
Social media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.)
Local news and media
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QUALITY OF COMMUNICATION IN KEY AREAS
This section focuses on the effectiveness of communication in key areas of importance.
Please rate your level of satisfaction with the quality of the communications in each area:
Excellent
Very Good
Average
Below Average
Poor
Not Applicable
Communication about my child’s progress in school
Communication about homework
Communication about projects and other special assignments
Communication about academic programs and expectations
Communication about student conduct expectations and discipline policies
Communication about extra and co-curricular offerings and requirements
Communication about how I can support my child’s learning
Communication about school and district events and programs
Communication about Friends Group programs and events
Communication about student success and achievements in the district
Communication about quality of instruction and faculty success
Communication about district goals, plans, and related issues
Communication about district finances and related issues
Communication during a crisis/serious incident
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PERSONALIZED AND TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION
This section focuses on how well communication meets individual needs and supports listening and involvement. Please indicate how much you agree with each of the following statements:
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Not Applicable
I feel school communication meets my individual needs and preferences for receiving information.
I feel welcome when I visit my child’s school.
I have sufficient opportunities to provide input and voice my opinion.
I feel my input and opinion are welcome and valued.
I have sufficient opportunity to become involved in district and school opportunities such as committees, task forces, events, etc.
I feel my involvement in district and school opportunities is welcome and valued.
I am aware of where and how I can direct a question, complaint or concern.
When I have had a question, complaint or concern, it was resolved to my satisfaction.
I have sufficient opportunities to advocate for my child’s education and/or district and school programs.
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OVERALL EFFECTIVENESS OF COMMUNICATION
This section focuses on the overall effectiveness of communication. Please indicate how much you agree with each of the following statements:
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Not Applicable
It is easy for me to recognize communications from the school/district when I receive them.
I am able to understand the communication I receive from the school district.
I perceive communication from the school district to be accurate.
I consider the communication from the school district to be timely.
I perceive communication from the school district to be open and transparent.
Based on the school district’s communication, I perceive the district to be trustworthy.
The quality and reputation of the school district was a significant factor in my decision to move/live here.
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OVERALL RATING
Please give an overall rating for the following:
Excellent
Very Good
Average
Below Average
Poor
Not Applicable
Overall satisfaction with communication from school/district
Overall rating for my perception of the school district based on the communication I receive
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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
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