Cornerstone Parent Survey 2005
Thanks to all of you who participated in the parent survey. This year, we had 42.6% of our parents participate! It is through your comments that we are able to reflect on and improve our programs!
1. Please indicate the current grade level of your child:
6th Grade (A) 7th Grade (B) 8th Grade  (C) Total
72 (44.4%) 61 (37.7%) 29 (17.9%) 162 (100%)
Programs at Cornerstone
2. Overall, I am satisfied with the language arts/social studies program at Cornerstone.
Strongly Disagree (A) Disagree (B) No Opinion (C) Agree  (D) Strongly Agree (E) Total Negative Positive
4 (2.5%) 6 (3.8%) 4 (2.5%) 93 (66.9%) 53 (33.1%) 160 (100%) 6.30% 91.10%
3. Overall, I am satisfied with the math program at Cornerstone.
Strongly Disagree (A) Disagree (B) No Opinion (C) Agree  (D) Strongly Agree (E) Total Negative Positive
12 (7.2%) 16 (9.6%) 8 (4.8%) 80 (48.2%) 50 (30.1%) 166 (100%) 16.80% 78.30%
4. Overall, I am satisfied with the science program at Cornerstone.
Strongly Disagree (A) Disagree (B) No Opinion (C) Agree  (D) Strongly Agree (E) Total Negative Positive
5 (3.0%) 5 (3.0%) 8 (4.9%) 95 (57.9%) 51 (31.1%) 164 (100%) 6% 89%
5. I feel that it is important that Cornerstone Academy offer 3 foreign languages.
Strongly Disagree (A) Disagree (B) No Opinion (C) Agree  (D) Strongly Agree (E) Total Negative Positive
10 (6.0%) 18 (10.8%) 19 (11.4%) 63 (37.7%) 57 (34.1%) 167 (100%) 16.80% 71.80%
6. I believe the CESIT program has had a positive impact on my child.
Strongly Disagree (A) Disagree (B) No Opinion (C) Agree  (D) Strongly Agree (E) Total Negative Positive
9 (5.3%) 2 (1.2%) 12 (7.0%) 62 (36.3%) 86 (50.3%) 171 (100%) 6.50% 86.60%
7. I believe the CESIT program exposes my child to a variety of unique opportunities.
Strongly Disagree (A) Disagree (B) No Opinion (C) Agree  (D) Strongly Agree (E) Total Negative Positive
9 (5.4%) 3 (1.8%) 15 (9.0%) 62 (37.1%) 78 (46.7%) 167 (100%) 7.20% 83.10%
8. My child and/or I visit the CSA website to view the CESIT course offerings.
Strongly Disagree (A) Disagree (B) No Opinion (C) Agree  (D) Strongly Agree (E) Total Negative Positive
16 (9.6%) 40 (24.0%) 55 (32.9%) 40 (24.0%) 16 (9.6%) 167 (100%) 33.60% 33.60%
9. I feel that I have an opportunity to influence my child's decision in his/her selection of CESIT courses.
Strongly Disagree (A) Disagree (B) No Opinion (C) Agree  (D) Strongly Agree (E) Total Negative Positive
18 (10.6%) 26 (15.3%) 34 (20.0%) 70 (41.2%) 22 (12.9%) 170 (100%) 25.90% 54.10%
10. I believe that the school is taking the appropriate steps to reduce bullying.
Strongly Disagree (A) Disagree (B) No Opinion (C) Agree  (D) Strongly Agree (E) Total Negative Positive
10 (6.0%) 9 (5.4%) 20 (11.9%) 77 (45.8%) 52 (31.0%) 168 (100%) 11.40% 76.80%
11. I believe that Cornerstone teachers care about my child.
Strongly Disagree (A) Disagree (B) No Opinion (C) Agree  (D) Strongly Agree (E) Total Negative Positive
7 (4.1%) 2 (1.2%) 38 (22.6%) 57 (33.9%) 64 (38.1%) 168 (100%) 5.30% 72%
12. I believe that the principal is responsive to my needs.
Strongly Disagree (A) Disagree (B) No Opinion (C) Agree  (D) Strongly Agree (E) Total Negative Positive
7 (4.2%) 2 (1.2%) 38 (22.6%) 57 (33.9%) 64 (38.1%) 168 (100%) 5.40% 72%
13. I believe my child is safe at school.
Strongly Disagree (A) Disagree (B) No Opinion (C) Agree  (D) Strongly Agree (E) Total Negative Positive
6 (3.6%) 4 (2.4%) 7 (4.1%) 82 (48.5%) 70 (41.4%) 169 (100%) 6% 89.90%
14. For parents of 6th grade students only: I believe that Cougar Camp was a positive experience for my child and provided me with valuable information.
Strongly Disagree (A) Disagree (B) No Opinion (C) Agree  (D) Strongly Agree (E) Total Negative Positive
0 (0.0%) 2 (2.2%) 45 (48.4%) 19 (20.4%) 27 (29.0%) 93 (100%) 2.20% 49.40%
15. For parents of 7th and 8th grade students only: I believe that there has been an increase in the rigor of the instructional programs at CSA since the shift to Pre-AP.
Strongly Disagree (A) Disagree (B) No Opinion (C) Agree  (D) Strongly Agree (E) Total Negative Positive
0 (0.0%) 8 (7.1%) 34 (30.4%) 47 (42.0%) 23 (20.5%) 112 (100%) 7.10% 62.50%
Communication at Cornerstone
16. For the parents of 7th and 8th grade students only: I believe communication between school and home has improved.
Strongly Disagree (A) Disagree (B) No Opinion (C) Agree  (D) Strongly Agree (E) Total Negative Positive
0 (0.0%) 16 (14.3%) 23 (20.5%) 54 (48.2%) 19 (17.0%) 112 (100%) 14.30% 65.20%
17. I have access to the Cornerstone website.
Strongly Disagree (A) Disagree (B) No Opinion (C) Agree  (D) Strongly Agree (E) Total Negative Positive
6 (3.6%) 3 (1.8%) 11 (6.6%) 60 (36.1%) 86 (51.8%) 166 (100%) 5.40% 87.90%
18. I find the Cornerstone website an effective form of communication.
Strongly Disagree (A) Disagree (B) No Opinion (C) Agree  (D) Strongly Agree (E) Total Negative Positive
3 (1.8%) 13 (7.9%) 34 (20.6%) 69 (41.8%) 46 (27.9%) 165 (100%) 9.70% 69.70%
19. I find the Thursday folder an effective form of communication.
Strongly Disagree (A) Disagree (B) No Opinion (C) Agree  (D) Strongly Agree (E) Total Negative Positive
12 (7.3%) 13 (7.9%) 22 (13.3%) 65 (39.4%) 53 (32.1%) 165 (100%) 15.20% 71.50%
20. I find the Cornerstone PTA Newsletter an effective form of communication.
Strongly Disagree (A) Disagree (B) No Opinion (C) Agree  (D) Strongly Agree (E) Total Negative Positive
7 (4.2%) 13 (7.7%) 28 (16.7%) 73 (43.5%) 47 (28.0%) 168 (100%) 11.90% 71.50%
21. I find the student agenda an effective form of communication.
Strongly Disagree (A) Disagree (B) No Opinion (C) Agree  (D) Strongly Agree (E) Total Negative Positive
7 (4.3%) 17 (10.4%) 12 (7.3%) 77 (47.0%) 51 (31.1%) 164 (100%) 14.70% 78.10%
22. I find the CSA Marquee an effective form of communication.
Strongly Disagree (A) Disagree (B) No Opinion (C) Agree  (D) Strongly Agree (E) Total Negative Positive
16 (9.8%) 23 (14.1%) 53 (32.5%) 50 (30.7%) 21 (12.9%) 163 (100%) 23.90% 43.60%
23. I find the E-Flash News email an effective form of communication.
Strongly Disagree (A) Disagree (B) No Opinion (C) Agree  (D) Strongly Agree (E) Total Negative Positive
8 (5.0%) 9 (5.6%) 41 (25.6%) 33 (20.6%) 69 (43.1%) 160 (100%) 10.60% 63.70%
Volunteering at Cornerstone
24. I believe the CSA school personnel want me to volunteer.
Strongly Disagree (A) Disagree (B) No Opinion (C) Agree  (D) Strongly Agree (E) Total Negative Positive
10 (6.4%) 6 (3.8%) 35 (22.3%) 55 (35.0%) 51 (32.5%) 157 (100%) 10.20% 67.50%
25. My work schedule prohibits me from teaching a CESIT class.
Strongly Disagree (A) Disagree (B) No Opinion (C) Agree  (D) Strongly Agree (E) Total Negative Positive
15 (9.9%) 20 (13.2%) 19 (12.5%) 38 (25.0%) 60 (39.5%) 152 (100%) 23.10% 64.50%
26. Lack of transportation prohibits me from teaching a CESIT class.
Strongly Disagree (A) Disagree (B) No Opinion (C) Agree  (D) Strongly Agree (E) Total Negative Positive
72 (45.6%) 39 (24.7%) 35 (22.2%) 6 (3.8%) 6 (3.8%) 158 (100%) 70.30% 7.60%
27. Lack of comfort in working alone with a group of students prohibits me from teaching a CESIT class or volunteering at Cornerstone.
Strongly Disagree (A) Disagree (B) No Opinion (C) Agree  (D) Strongly Agree (E) Total Negative Positive
57 (37.0%) 44 (28.6%) 34 (22.1%) 10 (6.5%) 9 (5.8%) 154 (100%) 65.60% 12.30%
28. Lack of comfort in communicating in the English language prohibits me from teaching a CESIT class or volunteering at Cornerstone.
Strongly Disagree (A) Disagree (B) No Opinion (C) Agree  (D) Strongly Agree (E) Total Negative Positive
65 (41.7%) 36 (23.1%) 26 (16.7%) 16 (10.3%) 13 (8.3%) 156 (100%) 64.80% 18.60%
29. If a curriculum were provided for me, I would be happy to teach a CESIT class.
Strongly Disagree (A) Disagree (B) No Opinion (C) Agree  (D) Strongly Agree (E) Total Negative Positive
22 (14.8%) 36 (24.2%) 52 (34.9%) 24 (16.1%) 15 (10.1%) 149 (100%) 39% 26.20%
30. The school provides enough opportunities to volunteer outside of my work hours.
Strongly Disagree (A) Disagree (B) No Opinion (C) Agree  (D) Strongly Agree (E) Total Negative Positive
14 (9.9%) 19 (13.5%) 52 (36.9%) 38 (27.0%) 18 (12.8%) 141 (100%) 23.40% 39.80%
31. This year, I supported giving one-time donation at an amount that I determined instead of being asked to sell products.
Strongly Disagree (A) Disagree (B) No Opinion (C) Agree  (D) Strongly Agree (E) Total Negative Positive
16 (11.4%) 13 (9.3%) 35 (25.0%) 36 (25.7%) 40 (28.6%) 140 (100%) 20.70% 54.30%
32. I feel my opinions are taken seriously by the Cornerstone administration.
Strongly Disagree (A) Disagree (B) No Opinion (C) Agree  (D) Strongly Agree (E) Total Negative Positive
12 (8.6%) 7 (5.0%) 24 (17.1%) 52 (37.1%) 45 (32.1%) 140 (100%) 13.60% 69.20%