BELLEVILLE MENNONITE SCHOOL

Parent Satisfaction Survey Results

2005-06

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Belleville Mennonite School,

a servant of the Mennonite Church and of families who share Christian values,

seeks to provide a quality elementary and secondary education in a Christ-centered environment

 that equips each student for a life of

SERVICE, PEACEMAKING and MISSIONS

 under the LORDSHIP OF JESUS CHRIST.

 

Please circle a response for each statement.

 

1 - strongly agree      2 - agree     3 - disagree        4 - strongly disagree     N – No opinion

 

1.    Do you feel Belleville Mennonite School is meeting its mission as shown above.                                        Nearly 90 % agree – 89.8 %

2.    My child(ren) feel a sense of belonging here.                                                                                          Nearly 92 % agree – 91.9                                   

3.    Teachers care about my child(ren) as an individual(s)                                                                                                       87.8 % agree

4.    Belleville Mennonite School is safe for all students.                                                                                                       81.6 %  agree

5.    Administrators are approachable.                                                                                                                                              87.8 % agree    

6.    Guidance Department is concerned about my student’s success as an individual.                                           49 % agree

7.    Library resources and services are adequate.                                                                                                                                63.3 % agree

8.    Teachers are fair and unbiased in their treatment of individual students.                                                                  75.5 agree

9.    Computer access is adequate and accessible for students.                                                                                                  79.6 agree

10.  It is an enjoyable experience to be a part of this school community.                                                                                   87.7 % agree

11.  I feel a sense of pride about BMS.                                                                                                                               89.9 % agree                

12.  My child(ren)’s enthusiasm for learning is reinforced at school.                                                                             87.8 % agree

13.  My child(ren) experience spiritual growth at school.

89.9 % agree

14.  My child(ren) have adequate opportunity to participate in sports.                                                                           67.3 % agree

15.  My child(ren) have adequate opportunity to participate in music.                                                                           93.8 % agree

16.  My child(ren) have adequate opportunity to participate in drama.                                                                           63.3 % agree

17.  Teachers provide timely feedback about student progress.                                                                                     89.9 % agree

18. Administration responded to my needs in the admissions process.                                                                          77.6 % agree

19.  BMS has a good reputation in the community.                                                                                                                           89.8 5 agree

20.  The student handbook provides helpful information.                                                                                                          87.5 % agree

21.  Student disciplinary procedures are fair.                                                                                                                         71.5 % agree    

22.  Tuition paid is a worthwhile investment.                                                                                                                       81.6 %  agree    

23.  Belleville Mennonite School is committed to a Christ-centered education.                                                   91.9 % agree

24.  The school campus is well-maintained.                                                                                                             95.9 % agree                

25.  Belleville Mennonite School meets my expectations.                                                                                                       79.6 % agree

26.  Teachers are knowledgeable in their field.                                                                                                                                  89.8 % agree

27.  I feel adequately informed about tuition assistance.                                                                                                                      77.5 % agree

28.  There is an adequate selection of food in the cafeteria.                                                                                                      83.7 % agree

29. Why did you choose Belleville Mennonite School for your child(ren)? (pick top 3)

            Faculty to student ratio                          Christian emphasis                      Athletics

            Strong music/arts                                     Child’s preference                       Family tradition

            Nice, friendly people                                Academic strength                     Teachers

            Service activities                         Mini-term                                 Safe environment

            Mennonite/Anabaptist affiliation                Other

                                                                                                                                                           

30.        Was the decision to attend BMS primarily (circle one) your decision, your child’s decision, or a joint decision?    Decision was parents-75.5%       

                        Decision was child’s-0 %

                        Decision was joint decision between parent & child – 24.5%

31.        How far in advance was the decision made that your child (ren) would attend BMS?

24.5 % since birth    6.1 %   since elementary school     32.7 % a year prior to entry  

32.7 % less than a year prior to entry

 

32. Which of the following forms of communication do you find helpful? (check all that apply)

            30.6 %  Website   46.9 % Calendar  91.8 %  NEWSDAY  71.4 %  Letters            

 

33. Please give us your opinion about the degrees of emphasis on the following topics in the school’s curriculum and atmosphere. (For example, does the study of science receive appropriate emphasis?)                                                                        Far too much      Too much           Just right           Too little      Far too little                             

English/Language Arts                                                     79.6 %              8.2 %

Social Studies                                                                 75.5 %              6.1 %

Mathematics                                                                   75.5 %              10.2 %              2.0 %  

Science                                                                          71.4 %                8.2 %             2.0 %  

Spanish                                                 8.2 %               65.3 %              14.3 %             

Computer                                                                       57. %               28.6 %              4.1 %

Fine Arts (Music, Art)      2.0 %               8.2 %               67.3 %              12.2 %                         

Health, PE                                             2.0 %               83.7 %              2.0 %

Bible                                                                             75.5 %              10.2 %              2.0 %  

 

34. The content and skills of the classes within each academic discipline seem appropriate.

                                    Strongly agree    agree                 disagree             strongly disagree

English/Language Arts     8.2 %               77.6 %              2.0 %                                                  

Social Studies                 6.1 %               67.3 %              4.1 %                                                  

Mathematics                   10.2 %              75.5 %              2.0 %                           2.0 %              

Science                          6.1 %               69.4 %              2.0 %                                                  

Spanish                         10.2 %              71.4 %              8.2 %                                                  

Computer                       4.1 %               75.5 %              6.1 %                                                  

Fine Arts (Music, Art)      10.2 %              77.6 %              2.0 %                          

Health, PE                     6.1 %               75.5 %              4.1 %                           2.0 %              

Bible                             10.2 %              77.6 %              2.0 %