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We are exploring the development of a community-education partnership to support character education for our students at Kyrene de la Mirada Elementary School. A number of parents have already provided their preliminary input at a recent community and PTA meetings. This survey is another opportunity for you to express your recommendations regarding the formation of this program.

Please indicate your answers to the questions listed below: The following items of information are important to consider while you answer these questions.

Classroom academic time will not be diminished.

Teachers will receive specific guidance on appropriate techniques for use in public schools.

The cost of the program will be borne by grants and volunteer contributions.

1. Do you want the staff at Mirada to provide support for you and your child by developing a plan to emphasize the importance of positive character qualities in our society?

(Yes) (No)

2. On a scale of 1 to 5 (where 1 is “very important” and 5 is “not important”), how important do you think it is for the school to try to support good character and citizenship in its activities?

Very Important No Opinion Not Important

1._____ 2._____ 3._____ 4._____ 5._____

3. Indicate the kinds of support you suggest that the Mirada staff provide.

(Select the two most important.)

Teachable moments

Constant reinforcement

Teachers modeling positive behavior

Love and care for children

Prompt attention to problems

Enthusiastic support

Consistent discipline

Other suggestions

4. Define the environment that provides the best experience for your child’s learning.
(Select the two most important).

Consequences for bad choices

Rewards for good choices

Consistent rules

Enforcement

Nurturing

Peaceful

Respectful

Caring

Other suggestions

5. Are you supportive of providing students with community service opportunities and recognition for their service?

(Yes) (No)

What recommendations do you have, if any?

Comment

6. Which character qualities do you believe the school should support in the interest of promoting good citizenship?

Choose 4 to 6 of the most important qualities. The following list of qualities were identified at the original community

meetings prior to the opening of Mirada; please feel free to add other qualities you consider more important. Prioritize

your choices by numbering them (1, 2, 3, etc. with 1 being the most important quality).

Respect for self

Integrity

Curiosity

Respect for others

Loyalty

Trust

Responsibility

Fairness

Tolerance

Honesty

Balanced life

Courtesy

Cooperation

Empathy/Compassion

Appreciation of cultural diversity

Healthy relationships

Other suggestions

7. What problem areas, if any, would you like to see Mirada’s character

education program address?

8. What are your worst fears for designing a program to support character

education at Mirada?

9. What are your best hopes?

Thank you for completing this survey. Every parent’s contribution is

important. The results of this survey will be

provided at the next PTA/Community meeting. In addition, a written report will

be sent home with your child,

providing an opportunity for further input.

PLEASE RETURN THIS SURVEY TO YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER OR THE SCHOOL OFFICE.

– John-Reed Maffeo