Grosse Ile High School Parent Survey  
Respondents: 165 displayed, 165 total Status: Closed
Launched Date: 03/14/2006 Closed Date: 04/11/2006
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1. Please grade the quality of the following individuals who contribute to the environment of Grosse Ile High School (GIHS)
 
  Excellent Good Average Below Average Failing No Knowledge Response Total
Administration 27% (36) 40% (52) 18% (24) 8% (10) 7% (9) 0% (0) 131
Faculty 30% (39) 45% (59) 18% (23) 5% (6) 3% (4) 0% (0) 131
Support Staff 34% (44) 47% (62) 11% (14) 2% (2) 4% (5) 3% (4) 131
Total Respondents  393

 
2. Please grade the quality of the following elements and facilities that contribute to the environment of GIHS.
 
  Excellent Good Average Below Average Failing No Knowledge Response Total
Curriculum 27% (35) 54% (71) 14% (19) 2% (3) 3% (4) 0% (0) 132
Access to the curriculum (scheduling) 21% (28) 41% (54) 27% (35) 6% (8) 3% (4) 2% (2) 131
Co-curricular activities 20% (26) 46% (58) 20% (25) 2% (2) 4% (5) 9% (11) 127
Athletic program 26% (34) 33% (44) 20% (26) 7% (9) 14% (18) 2% (2) 133
GIHS relationship with community 29% (39) 42% (56) 19% (25) 6% (8) 4% (5) 0% (0) 133
GIHS reputation 44% (58) 38% (50) 11% (14) 3% (4) 4% (5) 1% (1) 132
Physical facilities 5% (6) 23% (30) 39% (52) 26% (34) 8% (11) 0% (0) 133
Total Respondents  921

 
3. In your opinion, what facilities need attention?
 
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Total Respondents  76
(skipped this question)  89

 
4. Please grade how well the GIHS faculty is preparing our students:
 
  Excellent Good Average Below Average Failing No Knowledge Response Total
to read 31% (41) 48% (63) 13% (17) 5% (7) 2% (3) 1% (1) 132
to write 22% (29) 44% (58) 19% (25) 11% (15) 4% (5) 0% (0) 132
to speak 23% (30) 48% (63) 18% (23) 9% (12) 2% (3) 0% (0) 131
to understand science 22% (29) 50% (66) 19% (25) 5% (7) 3% (4) 0% (0) 131
to understand mathematics 25% (33) 42% (55) 22% (29) 6% (8) 5% (6) 0% (0) 131
to learn a foreign language 16% (21) 41% (54) 26% (34) 9% (12) 5% (7) 2% (3) 131
to be healthy and physically fit 15% (20) 42% (55) 29% (38) 7% (9) 6% (8) 0% (0) 130
to appreciate the fine arts 16% (21) 38% (49) 32% (41) 8% (10) 7% (9) 0% (0) 130
the use computers and other technology 18% (23) 32% (42) 36% (47) 8% (10) 5% (7) 1% (1) 130
to understand industrial arts 8% (10) 22% (28) 36% (47) 9% (11) 6% (8) 19% (25) 129
to learn needed skills for the world of work 9% (12) 32% (42) 39% (51) 8% (11) 9% (12) 2% (3) 131
to respect other people/environment 11% (14) 34% (45) 40% (52) 9% (12) 5% (6) 2% (2) 131
Total Respondents  1569

 
5. The following are nationally recognized indicators of a good school or quality education. As a parent, select the three that you feel are most important to you.
 
  Response Total Response Percent
Number of students going to post-secondary education Response equal to 42 56 42%
High standards and expectations Response equal to 72 97 72%
Comprehensive curriculum Response equal to 60 81 60%
High standardized test scores Response equal to 22 29 22%
Low drop-out rate Response equal to 16 21 16%
Equitable, fair discipline policies Response equal to 19 25 19%
Parent/community involvement in education program Response equal to 24 32 24%
School/parent communication Response equal to 37 49 37%
Total Respondents  134
(skipped this question)  31

 
6. Please comment on how well GIHS is meeting your expectations on these indicators.
 
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Total Respondents  63
(skipped this question)  102

 
7. From which source(s) do you receive school information?
 
  Yes No Occasionally Response Total
District publications, newsletters, etc. 83% (105) 13% (16) 5% (6) 127
GIHS publications, newsletters, etc. 84% (105) 9% (11) 7% (9) 125
Communication from classroom teachers 28% (33) 30% (36) 42% (51) 120
District website 73% (91) 13% (16) 14% (18) 125
Local newspapers 66% (80) 12% (14) 22% (27) 121
Local cable station 42% (49) 30% (35) 28% (32) 116
My children/other students/friends/neighbors 72% (90) 6% (7) 22% (28) 125
Total Respondents  859

 
8. Which types of information interest you?
 
  Yes No Response Total
Information about the curriculum 96% (121) 4% (5) 126
What the students are learning 96% (122) 4% (5) 127
Information about academic goals and priorities 94% (118) 6% (8) 126
Information about teachers/staff 87% (104) 13% (16) 120
General student test scores (national, state) 86% (101) 14% (17) 118
Your child's test scores (national, state) 94% (117) 6% (7) 124
Your child's classroom grades on a daily/weekly basis 83% (102) 17% (21) 123
Total Respondents  864

 
9. Approximately how often do your high school children study after school?
 
  Response Total Response Percent
Monday-Sunday Response equal to 29 34 29%
Monday-Thursday Response equal to 33 38 33%
Three times per week Response equal to 22 25 22%
Two times per week Response equal to 10 12 10%
Rarely or never Response equal to 8 9 8%
Total Respondents  116
(skipped this question)  49

 
10. Approximately how long do your high school children study after school?
 
  Response Total Response Percent
Three hours or more Response equal to 8 9 8%
Two hours Response equal to 34 39 34%
One hour Response equal to 26 30 26%
Less than one hour Response equal to 16 18 16%
Times vary Response equal to 19 22 19%
Total Respondents  116
(skipped this question)  49

 
11. Does your high school child have computer access at home for academic purposes?
 
  Response Total Response Percent
Yes Response equal to 100 117 100%
No Response equal to 1 1 1%
Occasionally Response equal to 1 1 1%
Total Respondents  117
(skipped this question)  48

 
12. How long do your high school children spend on recreational technology each evening (T.V., headphones, I-Pods, computer, etc.)?
 
  Response Total Response Percent
Three hours or more Response equal to 17 20 17%
Two hours Response equal to 34 39 34%
One hour Response equal to 21 24 21%
Less than one hour Response equal to 11 13 11%
Time varies Response equal to 19 22 19%
Total Respondents  116
(skipped this question)  49

 
13. Does your high school student have a part-time job after school?
 
  Response Total Response Percent
Yes Response equal to 23 27 23%
No Response equal to 61 71 61%
Occasionally Response equal to 17 20 17%
Total Respondents  116
(skipped this question)  49

 
14. How often does your child participate in sports/school or non-school related activity?
 
  Response Total Response Percent
Monday-Friday Response equal to 22 26 22%
Daily (Monday-Sunday) Response equal to 41 47 41%
Three times per week Response equal to 17 20 17%
Two times per week Response equal to 8 9 8%
Rarely or never Response equal to 14 16 14%
Total Respondents  116
(skipped this question)  49

 
15. How much sleep does your child regulary have on school nights?
 
  Response Total Response Percent
Approximately eight hours Response equal to 62 71 62%
Approximately six hours Response equal to 32 37 32%
Less than six hours Response equal to 8 9 8%
Total Respondents  115
(skipped this question)  50

 
16. Does your child eat breakfast before school?
 
  Response Total Response Percent
Yes Response equal to 69 80 69%
No Response equal to 15 17 15%
Occasionally Response equal to 18 21 18%
Total Respondents  116
(skipped this question)  49

 
17. Do you attend parent/teacher conferences?
 
  Response Total Response Percent
Yes Response equal to 83 96 83%
No Response equal to 3 4 3%
Occasionally Response equal to 16 18 16%
Total Respondents  116
(skipped this question)  49

 
18. Have you read the GIHS Student/Athletic Handbook?
 
  Response Total Response Percent
Yes Response equal to 87 101 87%
No Response equal to 15 17 15%
Total Respondents  116
(skipped this question)  49

 
19. Do you support the rules and regulations of the GIHS Student/Athletic Handbook?
 
  Response Total Response Percent
Yes Response equal to 74 80 74%
No Response equal to 5 5 5%
Somewhat Response equal to 23 25 23%
Total Respondents  108
(skipped this question)  57

 
20. Should the Student Dress Code be revised or amended?
 
  Response Total Response Percent
Yes Response equal to 45 50 45%
No Response equal to 57 63 57%
Total Respondents  111
(skipped this question)  54

 
21. VOLUNTARY RESPONSE: Indicate the highest level of the respondent's education.
 
  Response Total Response Percent
High School graduate Response equal to 5 6 5%
Some college Response equal to 12 13 12%
Associate degree Response equal to 14 16 14%
Bachelor degree Response equal to 33 37 33%
Masters degree or higher Response equal to 37 41 37%
Total Respondents  111
(skipped this question)  54

 
22. VOLUNTARY RESPONSE: Please indicate your marital status.
 
  Response Total Response Percent
Single parent Response equal to 5 6 5%
Married Response equal to 92 102 92%
Separated Response equal to 1 1 1%
Divorced Response equal to 4 4 4%
Widowed Visual spacer 0 0%
Total Respondents  111
(skipped this question)  54

 
23. How many years have you lived in the school district?
 
  Response Total Response Percent
Less than one year Visual spacer 0 0%
One-three years Response equal to 3 4 3%
Four-nine years Response equal to 22 25 22%
Ten years or more Response equal to 77 88 77%
Total Respondents  115
(skipped this question)  50

 
24. In your opinion, what is the single-best aspect of Grosse Ile High School?
 
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Total Respondents  79
(skipped this question)  86

 
25. If you could set one priority for Grosse Ile High School, what would it be?
 
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Total Respondents  81
(skipped this question)  84