ILS End-of-Year Parent Satisfaction Survey | Immanuel Lutheran Church and School

Dear Immanuel Families,

We have reached the end of the 2019-2020 school year! Each year we like to survey our parents / guardians to gain your feedback regarding your child(ren)’s experience over the past year.
Please take a few minutes to complete the questions below. Your feedback will help us to make improvements to the existing school program and to make plans for new program initiatives if needed going forward.
In responding to each question, please think about your experience and your child’s experience over the past year. You may skip any item that you feel does not apply to you or your child. Questions specific to remote learning are near the end of the survey.
As always, if you would like to discuss your child’s education, please contact your child’s teacher, or Principal Dr. Joy Mullaney.
Anything that is shared with us is confidential. Your name is not required on the survey, however, if you would like to be contacted for any reason, you will need to leave your contact information.
Please complete the survey by Friday June 11, 2020.
We appreciate your time and feedback. Your input is of great value to us as we strive to make continued improvements to our school.

In Christ,
Immanuel’s Board of the Christian School

1. Please indicate grade(s) your child(ren) is in at Immanuel Lutheran School*

2. Are you and/or your family a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church?*

Yes
No

3. Do you have children that attend other schools?*

Yes
No

3a. where does your other child (ren) attend?

4. What brought you to Immanuel Lutheran School (ILS)? Check all that apply.*

5. Which of the following factors influenced your decision to send your student to Immanuel Lutheran School (ILS)? Check all that apply

Christian environment
Academic excellence
School’s reputation
Extracurricular activities
Quality of the teachers at Immanuel Lutheran School
Available financial aid
Tuition / cost
Sports programs
My child's friends go to ILS

I feel that Immanuel Lutheran School: Check all that apply

Is safe
Has a warm and friendly classroom atmosphere
Provides a welcoming environment for students and their families
Includes adequate activities that allow for family involvement
Provides an appropriate dress code
Acknowledges my input
Has adequate frequency of communication
Does not have a problem with bullying

7. Do you plan for your child to attend Immanuel Lutheran School for the 2020–2021 school year?*

YES, my child is already registered
YES
NO
My child is graduating

8. Please rate your overall satisfaction with Immanuel Lutheran School during the 2019–2020 school year. (Not satisfied at all =1) 1 - 5 (Very satisfied =5)*

9. How likely is it that you would recommend Immanuel Lutheran School to a friend or colleague? (Not likely at all =1) 1 - 5 (Yes, definitely =5)*

10. How do you currently receive or look for communication from Immanuel Lutheran School? Check all that apply

Teacher newsletter
School newsletter
Email blasts
Website
Sycamore
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
Word of mouth
Advertising posters around building

11. How would you prefer the school would communicate? Check one*

12. Do you read the teacher’s newsletters?*

13. Do you read the school newsletter?*

14. Rate the usefulness of our school’s website – ImmanuelPalatine.org*

15. Please describe your experience with Immanuel Staff and Students: (Not at all =1) 1 - 5 (Yes, definitely = 5)

15.aThe people in the school office are friendly and helpful.*

15b. Teachers are caring and supportive of one another.*

15c. Previous to the state mandate to stay-at-home, the Principal was accessible to parents.*

15d. The school respects my opinions and concerns regarding school issues.*

15e. Students behave respectfully towards the school staff.*

15f. Students show respect for school property.*

15g. The atmosphere is conducive for learning.*

15h. My child, along with classmates, is able to resolve conflicts peacefully.*

15i. Discipline is reasonable and effective.*

16. Have you had any issues with the staff, faculty, other parents, or other students through the 2019-2020 school year at Immanuel Lutheran School?*

Yes
No

16a. Please describe the situation.

17. I feel that my child(ren)’s teacher partnered with me to support my child (children)’s educational progress. (Not at all =1) 1 - 5 (Yes, definitely = 5)*

18. My child feels supported and cared for by staff and the school as a whole. (Not at all =1) 1 - 5 (Yes, definitely = 5)*

19. My child was affirmed when putting in his / her best efforts. (Not at all =1) 1 - 5 (Yes, definitely = 5)*

20. My child has been well prepared for the next grade level. (Not at all =1) 1 - 5 (Yes, definitely = 5)*

21. My child’s teacher(s) focused on him/her as an individual, addressing specific needs in his/her education. (Not at all =1) 1 - 5 (Yes, definitely = 5)*

22. What is your level of satisfaction with how Immanuel Lutheran School provides the following: (Not satisfied at all =1) 1 - 5 (Very satisfied = 5)

22a. Christian education*

22b. Character development*

22c. Bible knowledge*

22d. Christ-centered environment*

22e. Preparation of students for a Christian life*

23. How satisfied are you with the way Immanuel Lutheran School engages in: (Not satisfied at all =1) 1 - 5 (Very satisfied = 5)

23a. Academics*

23b. Teaching methods used*

23c. Up-to-date curriculum*

23d. Accommodation of individual learning styles*

23e. Proper amount of homework*

23f. Standardized assessment test results*

24. How satisfied are you with the academic subjects offered at Immanuel Lutheran School? (Not satisfied at all =1) 1 - 5 (Very satisfied = 5)

24a.1. Academics overall*

24a.2. Elective courses (grades 6 -8)*

24a.3. Foreign Language (grades 7 – 8)*

24a.4. Language Arts*

24a.5. Mathematics*

24a.6. Physical education*

24a.7. Reading*

24a.8. Religion*

24a.9. Science*

24a.10. Social Studies/History/Geography*

24a.11. Technology Education*

24b. Please describe your child experience with using technology:

24b.1. My child (ren)’s iPad was up-to-date and worked well this year (grades 1-5)

Yes
No

24b.2. My child (ren)’s Chromebook was up-to-date and worked well (grades 6-8)

Yes
No

24b.3. When using Google Meet, my child(ren) experienced:

No issues
Few issues
Many issues
N/A

24b.4. When using Zoom, my child(ren) experienced:

No issues
Few issues
Many issues
N/A

25. How satisfied are you with the academic subjects offered at Immanuel Lutheran School? (Not satisfied at all = 1) 1 - 5 (Very satisfied = 5)*

26. Please rate the quality of education your student(s) is/are receiving at Immanuel Lutheran School. (Not satisfied at all = 1) 1 - 5 (Very satisfied = 5)*

26b. Additional comments on academics:

27. Please describe your experience with the School Lunch Program: (Not at all =1) 1 - 5 (Yes, definitely = 5)

27a. Immanuel’s Lunch Program provides a good variety of healthy menu options.*

27b. Immanuel’s Lunch Program is executed well.*

27c. Immanuel’s Lunch Program has a reasonable price.*

27d. Immanuel’s Lunch Program meets my needs as a parent.*

27e. Additional comments on the Lunch Program:

28. Immanuel Lutheran School offers many opportunities beyond the classroom for students to succeed. Which of the following extracurricular activities do your student(s) participate in? Check all that apply.

29. Please rate your overall satisfaction with the availability of extracurricular activities. (Not satisfied at all = 1) 1 - 5 (Very satisfied = 5)*

30. What could be improved with the extracurricular activities offered at Immanuel?

31. Physical activity is important to me for my child (ren) to have every day. (Not at all =1) 1 - 5 (Yes, definitely = 5)*

32. Does your student(s) participate in Immanuel's band program?*

Yes
No

33a. Please rate your overall satisfaction with the band program. (Not satisfied at all = 1) 1 - 5 (Very satisfied = 5)

33b. The Band Program is designed and executed well.

33c. The selection of music was appropriate for my child’s level and ability.

33d. My child was effectively instructed and actively encouraged to develop band/music skills during the course of the year.

33e. My child received adequate opportunities to participate in band and solo concerts.

33f. My child received adequate opportunities to play in chapel and during worship services at Immanuel Lutheran Church and School.

33g. What could be improved with the band program offered at Immanuel?

34. Do your students participate in Immanuel's Extended School Supervision (ESS) program?*

Yes
No

34a. Please rate your overall satisfaction with the ESS program. (Not satisfied at all = 1) 1 - 5 (Very satisfied = 5)

34b. ESS is designed well.

34c. ESS is executed well.

34d. ESS is a reasonable price.

34e. ESS meets my needs as a parent.

34f. What could be improved with the ESS program offered at Immanuel?

35. Immanuel Lutheran School offers many resource programs and opportunities to assist students both inside and outside of the classroom. Which of the following resources has your family utilized during the 2019-2020 school year? (If not applicable, please skip to question 37)

Resource teacher (Geri Dismeier)
Tutoring by your child’s teacher
Tutoring in homework study hall
Counseling with the Principal or Pastoral staff
Whitestone Counseling
Not applicable

36. Please rate your overall satisfaction with the Resource programs offered at Immanuel. (Not satisfied at all = 1) 1 - 5 (Very satisfied = 5)

36a. What could be improved with the Resource programs offered at Immanuel?

37. How satisfied are you with the teachers in the following categories? (Not satisfied at all = 1) 1 - 5 (Very satisfied = 5)

37a. Overall classroom appearance

37b. Use of technology

37c. Overall organization

37d. Promoting a positive Christian experience for students

37e. Communication with the parents

38. How satisfied are you with how teachers interact with students?

38a. Friendliness

38b. Professionalism

38c. Nurturing

38d. Listening

38e. Modeling their faithfulness to all students

39.. How satisfied are you with the teaching standards of Immanuel's teachers? (Not satisfied at all = 1) 1 - 5 (Very satisfied = 5)

39a. Setting high academic goals

39b. Moral and spiritual guidance to students

39c. Encouraging students to work collaboratively

39d. Encouraging creativity within assignments

39e. Ability to differentiate between students

39f. Academic needs

39g. Classroom discipline

39h. Critical thinking

39i. Encouraging problem-solving

40. Please describe your Parental Involvement: (Not at all =1) 1 - 5 (Yes, definitely = 5)

40a. The school offers opportunities for parents to get involved with our child’s education.

40b. I (or my spouse) assisted the teacher in my child’s classroom.

Yes
No

40c. I (or my spouse) participated in the School Lunch Program for our grade.

Yes
No

40d. I (or my spouse) participated in the School Lunch Program on additional days.

Yes
No

40e. I (or my spouse) assisted in the Library.

Yes
No

40f. I (or my spouse) assisted with school fundraisers and activities.

Yes
No

40g. I (or my spouse) served as Room Mom or Dad this year.

Yes
No

41. My child(ren) use the bus for transportation to and from school.

Yes
No

42. Please describe your experience with Remote Learning: (Not satisfied at all = 1) 1 - 5 (Very satisfied = 5)

42a. Please rate your overall satisfaction with Remote Learning offered at Immanuel.

42b. What challenges have you faced? Check all that apply

42c. Please list any other challenges not listed above.

43. How often was your child(ren) contacted by his/her child's teacher and/or another staff member from Immanuel each week?*

1-2 times
3-4 times
5-6 times
7 or more times

44. What options for remote learning were offered by your child(ren)’s teacher?

Zoom
Google hang-outs
Email
Take-home packets
Online links
Recorded session
Phone

45. How long did your child spend on homework each day?

46. How concerned were you about your child’s social or emotional well-being during remote learning?

47. If you needed to talk with your child’s teacher, were you able to get in touch with his/her teacher?

Always
Frequently
Almost never
I did not need to contact my child’s teacher

48. I received the support I needed from my child’s teacher or other school staff in how to help with schoolwork.

Yes
No
Not Sure

49. What specific suggestions or enhancements do you have for us regarding Immanuel’s Remote Learning plan?

50. Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your experience at Immanuel Lutheran School during the 2019 –2020 school year?

If you would like to be contacted to follow up on any concerns stated in the survey, please provide your contact information.

Student name(s):

Parent name:

Parent phone number: