Sycamore Canyon School Results
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1. What are the grades of your children?
  Response Percent Response Total
  K
21.9% 71
  1
15.7% 51
  2
22.5% 73
  3
21.9% 71
  4
21.3% 69
  5
17.3% 56
  6
16.4% 53
  7
12.3% 40
  8
9.3% 30
Total Respondents   324
(skipped this question)   9
2. How many years has your child(ren) been at the school?
  Response Percent Response Total
  1
21.5% 70
  2
25.2% 82
  3
54.6% 178
Total Respondents   326
(skipped this question)   7
3. Are you able to access the on-line version of the Wed. Packet?
  Response Percent Response Total
    Yes
88.4% 290
    No
11.6% 38
Total Respondents   328
(skipped this question)   6
4. If no to question 3, why not?
  Response Percent Response Total
    No internet/email access
0% 0
    Have access but unable to open
62.9% 22
    Don't look regularly
14.3% 5
    Other (please specify)
22.9% 8
Total Respondents   35
(skipped this question)   299
5. How do you receive the Wednesday packet?
  Response Percent Response Total
    E-mail
83.3% 269
    Web site
5.9% 19
    Hard-copy (available at front office)
10.8% 35
Total Respondents   323
(skipped this question)   11
6. Do you use the school web site to access information?
  Response Percent Response Total
    Yes
73.6% 243
    No
26.4% 87
Total Respondents   330
(skipped this question)   4
7. Do you know about the teacher portal?
  Response Percent Response Total
    Yes
74.1% 240
    No
25.9% 84
Total Respondents   324
(skipped this question)   10
8. Do you get sufficient information from the school in these areas:
Yes No Response Total
School Activities
85% (273) 15% (48) 321
Student Progress
66% (211) 34% (108) 319
Educational Programs
65% (206) 35% (112) 318
Total Respondents   322
(skipped this question)   11
9. Would you like the School Site Council to review the early Tuesday (this time is utilized for across the grade teacher collaboration)?
  Response Percent Response Total
    Yes
50.5% 149
    No
49.5% 146
Total Respondents   295
(skipped this question)   39
10. Do you volunteer at the school, either in the classroom or in another capacity?
  Response Percent Response Total
    Yes
78.5% 256
    No
21.5% 70
Total Respondents   326
(skipped this question)   8
11. Do you think the school relies too heavily on parent volunteers for the school to function?
  Response Percent Response Total
    Yes
27.4% 87
    No
72.6% 230
Total Respondents   317
(skipped this question)   17
12. If yes to 11, why do you feel that way?
 Total Respondents  
69
(skipped this question)   264
13. Are you satisfied with your teacherís communications regarding your childís progress?
  Response Percent Response Total
    Strongly Agree
26.5% 86
    Agree
50% 162
    Disagree
15.4% 50
    Strongly Disagree
6.8% 22
    No Opinion
1.2% 4
Total Respondents   324
(skipped this question)   10
14. Would your child ride a bus if services were available?
  Response Percent Response Total
    Yes
29% 94
    No
71% 230
Total Respondents   324
(skipped this question)   10
15. Would you favor a policy of requiring students to wear school uniforms?
  Response Percent Response Total
    Yes
51.1% 163
    No
48.9% 156
Total Respondents   319
(skipped this question)   15
16. The main office is positive and welcoming.
  Response Percent Response Total
    Strongly Agree
31.9% 102
    Agree
52.2% 167
    Disagree
7.2% 23
    Strongly Disagree
3.8% 12
    No Opinion
3.1% 10
    N/A
1.9% 6
Total Respondents   320
(skipped this question)   13
17. The staff is courteous and helpful.
  Response Percent Response Total
    Strongly Agree
36.8% 118
    Agree
54.2% 174
    Disagree
5.6% 18
    Strongly Disagree
1.2% 4
    No Opinion
2.2% 7
Total Respondents   321
(skipped this question)   12
18. Student discipline is equitable and fair.
  Response Percent Response Total
    Strongly Agree
20.6% 65
    Agree
58.9% 186
    Disagree
5.7% 18
    Strongly Disagree
2.5% 8
    No Opinion
12.3% 39
Total Respondents   316
(skipped this question)   17
19. The school is clean and tidy in the following areas:
 Rating
Strongly agree Agree Disgree Strongly disagree No Opinion Response Total
Bathrooms
20% (61) 50% (151) 13% (40) 4% (12) 13% (39) 303
Cafeteria
22% (65) 59% (175) 3% (8) 1% (2) 16% (49) 299
Grounds
25% (77) 64% (197) 9% (28) 1% (4) 0% (1) 307
Classrooms
29% (90) 60% (186) 5% (15) 1% (4) 4% (13) 308
Total Respondents   311
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20. The administration listens to parents and is responsive.
  Response Percent Response Total
    Strongly Agree
23.5% 75
    Agree
49.8% 159
    Disagree
11.6% 37
    Strongly Disagree
2.5% 8
    No Opinion
12.5% 40
Total Respondents   319
(skipped this question)   14
21. Your child knows that he/she can approach a campus supervisor with a problem.
  Response Percent Response Total
    Strongly Agree
24.8% 78
    Agree
63.4% 199
    Disagree
6.4% 20
    Strongly Disagree
1.6% 5
    No Opinion
3.8% 12
Total Respondents   314
(skipped this question)   19
22. Your child feels free from bullying at school.
  Response Percent Response Total
    Strongly Agree
14.1% 44
    Agree
58% 181
    Disagree
16.7% 52
    Strongly Disagree
3.5% 11
    No Opinion
7.7% 24
Total Respondents   312
(skipped this question)   21
23. If your child does not feel free from bullying, have you made the staff aware of the problem?
  Response Percent Response Total
    Yes
63.3% 76
    No
36.7% 44
Total Respondents   120
(skipped this question)   213
24. If yes to the above, was staff responsive to your concerns?
  Response Percent Response Total
    Yes
86.9% 73
    No
13.1% 11
Total Respondents   84
(skipped this question)   249
25. Playground rules are consistently enforced by playground supervisors.
  Response Percent Response Total
    Strongly Agree
12.3% 38
    Agree
51.1% 158
    Disagree
11.7% 36
    Strongly Disagree
1.6% 5
    No Opinion
23.3% 72
Total Respondents   309
(skipped this question)   24
26. Do you feel that there is enough campus supervision before/during/after school?
  Response Percent Response Total
    Strongly Agree
9.4% 29
    Agree
43% 133
    Disagree
25.2% 78
    Strongly Disagree
7.1% 22
    No Opinion
15.2% 47
Total Respondents   309
(skipped this question)   24
27. I would like to see the following change made with regards to safety at the school (please list the most important change you would like to see).
 Total Respondents  
118
(skipped this question)   215
28. I feel that my child is learning to read with understanding and comprehension.
  Response Percent Response Total
    Strongly Agree
31.3% 84
    Agree
61.6% 165
    Disagree
4.5% 12
    Strongly Disagree
1.1% 3
    No Opinion
1.5% 4
Total Respondents   268
(skipped this question)   66
29. My child is encouraged to read a variety of literature at or above his/her grade level.
  Response Percent Response Total
    Strongly Agree
32.1% 86
    Agree
55.2% 148
    Disagree
9.7% 26
    Strongly Disagree
0.7% 2
    No Opinion
2.2% 6
Total Respondents   268
(skipped this question)   66
30. I can see progress in my childís writing.
  Response Percent Response Total
    Strongly Agree
28.7% 76
    Agree
56.6% 150
    Disagree
12.5% 33
    Strongly Disagree
1.9% 5
    No Opinion
0.4% 1
Total Respondents   265
(skipped this question)   69
31. My childís math assignments indicate that they are learning to use a variety of strategies to solve a given problem.
  Response Percent Response Total
    Strongly Agree
24.7% 66
    Agree
57.3% 153
    Disagree
10.9% 29
    Strongly Disagree
4.5% 12
    No Opinion
2.6% 7
Total Respondents   267
(skipped this question)   67
32. I am aware of the hands-on science concepts explored at the school.
  Response Percent Response Total
    Yes
62.7% 168
    No
37.3% 100
Total Respondents   268
(skipped this question)   66
33. My child is learning and using effective study habits such as organization skills, note-taking, research, outlining (4th and 5th grade).
  Response Percent Response Total
    Strongly Agree
14.8% 32
    Agree
37.5% 81
    Disagree
13% 28
    Strongly Disagree
5.6% 12
    No Opinion
29.2% 63
Total Respondents   216
(skipped this question)   118
34. I feel my child is getting a balanced educational program.
  Response Percent Response Total
    Strongly Agree
19% 51
    Agree
66.4% 178
    Disagree
10.4% 28
    Strongly Disagree
1.1% 3
    No Opinion
3% 8
Total Respondents   268
(skipped this question)   66
35. I feel comfortable with the amount of time required to assist my child(ren) with their homework.
  Response Percent Response Total
    Strongly Agree
13.1% 35
    Agree
54.1% 145
    Disagree
21.6% 58
    Strongly Disagree
10.1% 27
    No Opinion
1.1% 3
Total Respondents   268
(skipped this question)   66
36. My child is able to complete their homework assignments with little or no assistance.
  Response Percent Response Total
    Strongly Agree
9% 24
    Agree
41.9% 112
    Disagree
36.3% 97
    Strongly Disagree
12.4% 33
    No Opinion
0.4% 1
Total Respondents   267
(skipped this question)   67
37. The library program is suitable and appealing to your child.
  Response Percent Response Total
    Strongly Agree
12.1% 33
    Agree
56.6% 154
    Disagree
13.2% 36
    Strongly Disagree
2.9% 8
    No Opinion
15.1% 41
Total Respondents   272
(skipped this question)   61
38. The atmosphere and tone of the library is inviting and encouraging.
  Response Percent Response Total
    Strongly Agree
14.9% 40
    Agree
52.6% 141
    Disagree
10.4% 28
    Strongly Disagree
3.4% 9
    No Opinion
18.7% 50
Total Respondents   268
(skipped this question)   65
39. The students are given sufficient flexibility in choosing their books.
  Response Percent Response Total
    Strongly Agree
11.5% 31
    Agree
51.1% 138
    Disagree
7% 19
    Strongly Disagree
3.3% 9
    No Opinion
27% 73
Total Respondents   270
(skipped this question)   63
40. The students are learning about the library and the skills needed to use the library.
  Response Percent Response Total
    Strongly Agree
16.1% 43
    Agree
56.2% 150
    Disagree
4.5% 12
    Strongly Disagree
2.6% 7
    No Opinion
20.6% 55
Total Respondents   267
(skipped this question)   66
41. The music program provides a varied and interesting experience for your child.
  Response Percent Response Total
    Strongly Agree
8.1% 22
    Agree
38.9% 105
    Disagree
12.2% 33
    Strongly Disagree
8.1% 22
    No Opinion
32.6% 88
Total Respondents   270
(skipped this question)   63
42. The music program is tied into the school curriculum.
  Response Percent Response Total
    Strongly Agree
6.7% 18
    Agree
26.5% 71
    Disagree
13.1% 35
    Strongly Disagree
6.7% 18
    No Opinion
47% 126
Total Respondents   268
(skipped this question)   65
43. Does your child have access to a computer at home/outside of school?
  Response Percent Response Total
    Yes
100% 275
    No
0% 0
Total Respondents   275
(skipped this question)   59
44. Are you aware of how technology is being integrated into the curriculum?
  Response Percent Response Total
    Yes
64.4% 177
    No
35.6% 98
Total Respondents   275
(skipped this question)   59
45. Has your child used Successmaker?
  Response Percent Response Total
    Yes
49.2% 120
    No
50.8% 124
Total Respondents   244
(skipped this question)   90
46. If yes, has it been beneficial?
  Response Percent Response Total
  Successful
22.7% 34
  Somewhat successful
26.7% 40
  Not at all
3.3% 5
  Don't know
48.7% 73
Total Respondents   150
(skipped this question)   183
47. Would you like to see your child have instruction on Word, Excel and Publisher applications at school?
  Response Percent Response Total
    Yes
93.8% 255
    No
6.2% 17
Total Respondents   272
(skipped this question)   62
48. Would you like to see your child have instruction on internet applications at school?
  Response Percent Response Total
    Yes
80.1% 217
    No
19.9% 54
Total Respondents   271
(skipped this question)   63
49. Currently, the School Improvement Program and PTA fund specialists in the areas listed below for K-5. In the event of a budget shortfall, some programs may be suspended. Please rate the programs in order of importance from 1-5 with 1 being the most important:
 Menu 1
1 2 3 4 5 Response Total
Library
28% (75) 22% (60) 18% (50) 14% (39) 18% (48) 272
PE
28% (77) 25% (67) 18% (49) 16% (43) 13% (36) 272
Computer/Technology
42% (114) 21% (57) 17% (45) 13% (36) 7% (19) 271
Music
7% (19) 16% (44) 24% (66) 28% (77) 24% (66) 272
Visual and Performing Arts
8% (23) 14% (38) 21% (56) 25% (68) 32% (86) 271
Total Respondents   272
(skipped this question)   61
50. Do you feel that you child is challenged academically?
  Response Percent Response Total
    Strongly agree
15.4% 23
    Agree
53.7% 80
    Disagree
16.1% 24
    Strongly disagree
2.7% 4
    No opinion
12.1% 18
Total Respondents   149
(skipped this question)   187
51. On average, how much time per night is your student spending on homework (the policy calls 60-90 minutes daily for grades 6-8)?
  Response Percent Response Total
    30
28.9% 37
    60
32.8% 42
    90
18% 23
    120
11.7% 15
    Above
8.6% 11
Total Respondents   128
(skipped this question)   208
52. Ideally, what electives would you like to see offered at the middle school?
 Total Respondents  
68
(skipped this question)   265
53. How often do you receive information on middle school happenings?
  Response Percent Response Total
    Daily
0.8% 1
    Weekly
42.4% 50
    Monthly
37.3% 44
    Never
19.5% 23
Total Respondents   118
(skipped this question)   218
54. What is the best way for you to receive information regarding the Middle School programs (i.e. A-period, Sports, Co-curricular activities)?
  Response Percent Response Total
  Newsletter/Wed. Packet
44.2% 50
  E-mail
71.7% 81
  SCS Website
11.5% 13
  Other (please specify)
3.5% 4
Total Respondents   113
(skipped this question)   220
55. Do you go on-line to access the Parent Portal?
  Response Percent Response Total
    Yes
57.5% 69
    No
42.5% 51
Total Respondents   120
(skipped this question)   216
56. Do find the Parent Portal useful?
  Response Percent Response Total
    Yes
59.1% 52
    No
40.9% 36
Total Respondents   88
(skipped this question)   245
57. Did you attend the Middle School Back to School Night?
  Response Percent Response Total
    Yes
82.1% 87
    No
17.9% 19
Total Respondents   106
(skipped this question)   230
58. Did you find the Middle School Back to School Night useful?
  Response Percent Response Total
    Yes
83.8% 83
    No
16.2% 16
Total Respondents   99
(skipped this question)   237
59. Does your child utilize the Middle School library?
  Response Percent Response Total
    Yes
46.2% 48
    No
53.8% 56
Total Respondents   104
(skipped this question)   232
60. Does the library meet the needs of your child?
  Response Percent Response Total
    Yes
45% 36
    No
55% 44
Total Respondents   80
(skipped this question)   256
61. Given available funding or opportunity, what A-Period courses would you like to see offered?
 Total Respondents  
39
(skipped this question)   294
62. Do you have a GATE identified student or one in the process of being identified?
  Response Percent Response Total
    Yes
33.6% 92
    No - please skip to next section
66.4% 182
Total Respondents   274
(skipped this question)   59
63. Are you aware of what the schoolís GATE program offers?
  Response Percent Response Total
    Yes
43.9% 50
    No
56.1% 64
Total Respondents   114
(skipped this question)   219
64. Would you like to see other services offered for GATE students?
  Response Percent Response Total
  No
26.2% 17
  Yes (please specify)
73.8% 48
Total Respondents   65
(skipped this question)   268
65. Do you receive sufficient information from the school regarding GATE and GATE opportunities for your student, if not, would you be interested in being on a GATE specific mailing list?
  Response Percent Response Total
    Yes
77.1% 81
    No
22.9% 24
Total Respondents   105
(skipped this question)   228
66. Do you have a child that is receiving Special Education Services at Sycamore Canyon?
  Response Percent Response Total
    Yes
17.9% 27
    No
82.1% 124
Total Respondents   151
(skipped this question)   182
67. Do you receive regular progress reports on your child's IEP (Individual Education Plan) goals and objectives as part of your child's report cards?
  Response Percent Response Total
    Yes
52.8% 28
    No
47.2% 25
Total Respondents   53
(skipped this question)   280
68. Is your child making progress on their IEP (Individual Education Plan)?
  Response Percent Response Total
    Yes
67.4% 29
    No
32.6% 14
Total Respondents   43
(skipped this question)   290
69. Do you know if your child's general education teachers are aware and understand the accommodations/modifications noted on the IEP (Individual Education Plan)?
  Response Percent Response Total
    Yes
59.1% 26
    No
40.9% 18
Total Respondents   44
(skipped this question)   289
70. Are you (or somebody in your household) a member of the PTA?
  Response Percent Response Total
    Yes
85.9% 250
    No
14.1% 41
Total Respondents   291
(skipped this question)   42
71. If you did not join PTA, why not?
 Total Respondents  
28
(skipped this question)   305
72. Do you attend PTA meetings?
  Response Percent Response Total
    Yes
17.1% 49
    No
82.9% 237
Total Respondents   286
(skipped this question)   47
73. If no to above, why not?
  Response Percent Response Total
    Not interested
7.5% 18
    No childcare
10.8% 26
    Too busy
45.6% 110
    Inconvenient times
16.2% 39
    Other (please specify)
19.9% 48
Total Respondents   241
(skipped this question)   92
74. PTA raises money through a variety of fundraising efforts in order to fund many programs such as Art Trek, Music, technology, Red Ribbon Week, assemblies, teacher training and classroom supply funds. Please check all of the PTA events/fundraisers that you participated in this year:
Yes No Response Total
Giftwrap sales
84% (195) 16% (36) 231
Middle School Magazine Drive
43% (71) 57% (93) 164
Square One Art
43% (73) 57% (95) 168
Portrait Night
34% (53) 66% (104) 157
Restaurant Nights
89% (217) 11% (27) 244
Spell-a-thon
81% (190) 19% (44) 234
Albertsonís card
96% (246) 4% (11) 257
WaMoola for Schools
26% (38) 74% (106) 144
SchoolPop
24% (34) 76% (106) 140
E-Scrip
48% (77) 52% (82) 159
Rockiní Auction
69% (128) 31% (58) 186
Back to School Posting
40% (58) 60% (88) 146
Football Night at NPHS
27% (39) 73% (104) 143
Bide Rodeo/Stunt Show
29% (42) 71% (105) 147
International Night
51% (84) 49% (81) 165
Talent Show
52% (91) 48% (83) 174
Dodger Night
16% (21) 84% (111) 132
Total Respondents   283
(skipped this question)   50
75. It has been suggested that families may prefer to make one initial donation in lieu of several traditional fundraisers. The suggested amount of such a donation, per family, might range between $150-$250. Would you prefer to make one initial donation to fund the above programs instead of several traditional fundraisers?
  Response Percent Response Total
    Yes
62.9% 173
    No
37.1% 102
Total Respondents   275
(skipped this question)   58
76. Sponsor ads (business cards placed at the end of the Wed. packet and the Breeze), pay for printing costs. Would you prefer to:
  Response Percent Response Total
    Continue having sponsors fund printing
87.9% 232
    Contribute for printing costs directly
1.9% 5
    Have a traditional fundraiser pay for printing costs
4.5% 12
    Other (please specify)
5.7% 15
Total Respondents   264
(skipped this question)   69
77. What other events would you like to see PTA sponsor?
 Total Respondents  
61
(skipped this question)   272
78. If PTA were to help fund the following, please list in order of priority:
Very High priority High Priority Low Priority Lowest Priority Respondent Total
Computers/ Technology
69% (191) 25% (69) 5% (13) 2% (6) 277
Art Program
34% (91) 50% (132) 14% (37) 2% (6) 265
Music Program (not strings or band or chorus)
25% (68) 45% (121) 24% (65) 6% (15) 267
Classroom supply fund
36% (95) 35% (94) 20% (54) 9% (23) 265
Library books
49% (131) 38% (103) 10% (28) 3% (7) 269
PE Program
38% (102) 41% (112) 17% (45) 4% (12) 271
Marquee
2% (5) 14% (34) 28% (70) 56% (141) 250
Total Respondents   279
(skipped this question)   54
79. Have you volunteered for any PTA sponsored activities/events/programs this year (as listed in question 74)?
  Response Percent Response Total
    Yes
50.4% 140
    No
49.6% 138
Total Respondents   278
(skipped this question)   55
80. Are you aware of the responsibilities of the School Site Council?
  Response Percent Response Total
    Yes
51.1% 142
    No
48.9% 136
Total Respondents   278
(skipped this question)   55
81. How do you think SSC could improve communication with parents?
 Total Respondents  
83
(skipped this question)   250
82. As always, the Sycamore Administration welcomes the community to make suggestions at the Site Council meetings (the first Wed. of each month). Any comments or suggestions you have regarding your childís educational experience at Sycamore Canyon School are welcome. Please list one change you would like to see at Sycamore:
 Total Respondents  
99
(skipped this question)   234
83. Please list any strengths you would like to comment on at Sycamore.
 Total Respondents  
114
(skipped this question)   219