Character Education Community Survey
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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