MDA Fall Student Westside Intermediate Grades 3-5 2017

Wicomico County Public Schools Survey--Elementary Student

STUDENT OPINIONS MATTER!

Dear Student, Thank you for taking this survey! Your opinions are very important! Your School District is dedicated to continually improving the education you receive, and the most honest answers that you can provide to the following questions are greatly appreciated and important.

This survey is completely anonymous and confidential. This means you can feel comfortable with the fact that your answers will not be traced back to you. Your parents, teachers, school leadership teams and district level staff will not see your answers. The questions relate to your feelings regarding your school, schoolwork, teachers, school leadership teams and staff, and community.

Please read the directions for each section carefully and give your truthful opinion. If you are unable to answer a question or feel the need to refrain from answering a question, please leave it blank and go to the next question. After completing the survey, please follow the directions provided at the end to submit your survey. Thank you again for your participation, and sharing your valuable perceptions.

1. What is your gender?

2. What grade are you in currently? *This question is required.

3. What is your ethnicity?

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

In considering the following statements, please indicate in the space provided the degree to which each statement applies to you by marking whether you (1) strongly disagree, (2) disagree, (3) are undecided, (4) agree, or (5) strongly agree with each statement.

There are no right or wrong answers. Some of the statements are similar to other statements. Do not be concerned about this. Work quickly and record your first and most honest answers.

Space Cell	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Undecided	Agree	Strongly Agree
My parents or legal guardian take part in many activities at my school such as volunteering, meeting with my teacher, and attending school functions.	My parents or legal guardian take part in many activities at my school such as volunteering, meeting with my teacher, and attending school functions.: Strongly Disagree	My parents or legal guardian take part in many activities at my school such as volunteering, meeting with my teacher, and attending school functions.: Disagree	My parents or legal guardian take part in many activities at my school such as volunteering, meeting with my teacher, and attending school functions.: Undecided	My parents or legal guardian take part in many activities at my school such as volunteering, meeting with my teacher, and attending school functions.: Agree	My parents or legal guardian take part in many activities at my school such as volunteering, meeting with my teacher, and attending school functions.: Strongly Agree
My parents or legal guardian often help me with my school work.	My parents or legal guardian often help me with my school work.: Strongly Disagree	My parents or legal guardian often help me with my school work.: Disagree	My parents or legal guardian often help me with my school work.: Undecided	My parents or legal guardian often help me with my school work.: Agree	My parents or legal guardian often help me with my school work.: Strongly Agree
My parents or legal guardian encourage me often to try hard and do my best in school.	My parents or legal guardian encourage me often to try hard and do my best in school.: Strongly Disagree	My parents or legal guardian encourage me often to try hard and do my best in school.: Disagree	My parents or legal guardian encourage me often to try hard and do my best in school.: Undecided	My parents or legal guardian encourage me often to try hard and do my best in school.: Agree	My parents or legal guardian encourage me often to try hard and do my best in school.: Strongly Agree
My parents or legal guardian communicate often with my teachers.	My parents or legal guardian communicate often with my teachers.: Strongly Disagree	My parents or legal guardian communicate often with my teachers.: Disagree	My parents or legal guardian communicate often with my teachers.: Undecided	My parents or legal guardian communicate often with my teachers.: Agree	My parents or legal guardian communicate often with my teachers.: Strongly Agree
My parents or legal guardian read books to me often when I was younger.	My parents or legal guardian read books to me often when I was younger.: Strongly Disagree	My parents or legal guardian read books to me often when I was younger.: Disagree	My parents or legal guardian read books to me often when I was younger.: Undecided	My parents or legal guardian read books to me often when I was younger.: Agree	My parents or legal guardian read books to me often when I was younger.: Strongly Agree
My parents or legal guardian often volunteer or do things for others in my neighborhood or community.	My parents or legal guardian often volunteer or do things for others in my neighborhood or community.: Strongly Disagree	My parents or legal guardian often volunteer or do things for others in my neighborhood or community.: Disagree	My parents or legal guardian often volunteer or do things for others in my neighborhood or community.: Undecided	My parents or legal guardian often volunteer or do things for others in my neighborhood or community.: Agree	My parents or legal guardian often volunteer or do things for others in my neighborhood or community.: Strongly Agree
My parents or legal guardian like to talk with me about things such as news stories, books I have read, popular movies and politics.	My parents or legal guardian like to talk with me about things such as news stories, books I have read, popular movies and politics.: Strongly Disagree	My parents or legal guardian like to talk with me about things such as news stories, books I have read, popular movies and politics.: Disagree	My parents or legal guardian like to talk with me about things such as news stories, books I have read, popular movies and politics.: Undecided	My parents or legal guardian like to talk with me about things such as news stories, books I have read, popular movies and politics.: Agree	My parents or legal guardian like to talk with me about things such as news stories, books I have read, popular movies and politics.: Strongly Agree

5. There are no right or wrong answers. Some of the statements are similar to other statements. Do not be concerned about this. Work quickly and record your first and most honest answers.

Space Cell	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Undecided	Agree	Strongly Agree
I know my neighbors’ names and what’s going on in their life.	I know my neighbors’ names and what’s going on in their life.: Strongly Disagree	I know my neighbors’ names and what’s going on in their life.: Disagree	I know my neighbors’ names and what’s going on in their life.: Undecided	I know my neighbors’ names and what’s going on in their life.: Agree	I know my neighbors’ names and what’s going on in their life.: Strongly Agree
I feel a strong connection to the community where I live.	I feel a strong connection to the community where I live.: Strongly Disagree	I feel a strong connection to the community where I live.: Disagree	I feel a strong connection to the community where I live.: Undecided	I feel a strong connection to the community where I live.: Agree	I feel a strong connection to the community where I live.: Strongly Agree
I do not know many neighbors well.	I do not know many neighbors well.: Strongly Disagree	I do not know many neighbors well.: Disagree	I do not know many neighbors well.: Undecided	I do not know many neighbors well.: Agree	I do not know many neighbors well.: Strongly Agree
I feel my relationships with my neighbors are very valuable.	I feel my relationships with my neighbors are very valuable.: Strongly Disagree	I feel my relationships with my neighbors are very valuable.: Disagree	I feel my relationships with my neighbors are very valuable.: Undecided	I feel my relationships with my neighbors are very valuable.: Agree	I feel my relationships with my neighbors are very valuable.: Strongly Agree
I have many places and friends to go to for help in my neighborhood.	I have many places and friends to go to for help in my neighborhood.: Strongly Disagree	I have many places and friends to go to for help in my neighborhood.: Disagree	I have many places and friends to go to for help in my neighborhood.: Undecided	I have many places and friends to go to for help in my neighborhood.: Agree	I have many places and friends to go to for help in my neighborhood.: Strongly Agree
The adults in my neighborhood serve as good role models.	The adults in my neighborhood serve as good role models.: Strongly Disagree	The adults in my neighborhood serve as good role models.: Disagree	The adults in my neighborhood serve as good role models.: Undecided	The adults in my neighborhood serve as good role models.: Agree	The adults in my neighborhood serve as good role models.: Strongly Agree

6. There are no right or wrong answers. Some of the statements are similar to other statements. Do not be concerned about this. Work quickly and record your first and most honest answers.

Space Cell	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Undecided	Agree	Strongly Agree
I am motivated to do my schoolwork.	I am motivated to do my schoolwork.: Strongly Disagree	I am motivated to do my schoolwork.: Disagree	I am motivated to do my schoolwork.: Undecided	I am motivated to do my schoolwork.: Agree	I am motivated to do my schoolwork.: Strongly Agree
I am not interested in my schoolwork.	I am not interested in my schoolwork.: Strongly Disagree	I am not interested in my schoolwork.: Disagree	I am not interested in my schoolwork.: Undecided	I am not interested in my schoolwork.: Agree	I am not interested in my schoolwork.: Strongly Agree
I put in the time needed to complete my schoolwork.	I put in the time needed to complete my schoolwork.: Strongly Disagree	I put in the time needed to complete my schoolwork.: Disagree	I put in the time needed to complete my schoolwork.: Undecided	I put in the time needed to complete my schoolwork.: Agree	I put in the time needed to complete my schoolwork.: Strongly Agree
I am often excited to complete my schoolwork.	I am often excited to complete my schoolwork.: Strongly Disagree	I am often excited to complete my schoolwork.: Disagree	I am often excited to complete my schoolwork.: Undecided	I am often excited to complete my schoolwork.: Agree	I am often excited to complete my schoolwork.: Strongly Agree
I do not look forward to doing my schoolwork.	I do not look forward to doing my schoolwork.: Strongly Disagree	I do not look forward to doing my schoolwork.: Disagree	I do not look forward to doing my schoolwork.: Undecided	I do not look forward to doing my schoolwork.: Agree	I do not look forward to doing my schoolwork.: Strongly Agree

7. There are no right or wrong answers. Some of the statements are similar to other statements. Do not be concerned about this. Work quickly and record your first and most honest answers.

Space Cell	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Undecided	Agree	Strongly Agree
I feel like I can do better in school.	I feel like I can do better in school.: Strongly Disagree	I feel like I can do better in school.: Disagree	I feel like I can do better in school.: Undecided	I feel like I can do better in school.: Agree	I feel like I can do better in school.: Strongly Agree
I feel that I am giving my best effort in school.	I feel that I am giving my best effort in school.: Strongly Disagree	I feel that I am giving my best effort in school.: Disagree	I feel that I am giving my best effort in school.: Undecided	I feel that I am giving my best effort in school.: Agree	I feel that I am giving my best effort in school.: Strongly Agree
I think I am a good student.	I think I am a good student.: Strongly Disagree	I think I am a good student.: Disagree	I think I am a good student.: Undecided	I think I am a good student.: Agree	I think I am a good student.: Strongly Agree
I do not feel that I am a very smart student.	I do not feel that I am a very smart student.: Strongly Disagree	I do not feel that I am a very smart student.: Disagree	I do not feel that I am a very smart student.: Undecided	I do not feel that I am a very smart student.: Agree	I do not feel that I am a very smart student.: Strongly Agree

8. There are no right or wrong answers. Some of the statements are similar to other statements. Do not be concerned about this. Work quickly and record your first and most honest answers.

Space Cell	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Undecided	Agree	Strongly Agree
This school is a safe place to be.	This school is a safe place to be.: Strongly Disagree	This school is a safe place to be.: Disagree	This school is a safe place to be.: Undecided	This school is a safe place to be.: Agree	This school is a safe place to be.: Strongly Agree
There is mutual respect between teachers and students in this school.	There is mutual respect between teachers and students in this school.: Strongly Disagree	There is mutual respect between teachers and students in this school.: Disagree	There is mutual respect between teachers and students in this school.: Undecided	There is mutual respect between teachers and students in this school.: Agree	There is mutual respect between teachers and students in this school.: Strongly Agree
This school is free from bullying and harassment.	This school is free from bullying and harassment.: Strongly Disagree	This school is free from bullying and harassment.: Disagree	This school is free from bullying and harassment.: Undecided	This school is free from bullying and harassment.: Agree	This school is free from bullying and harassment.: Strongly Agree
In this school, there is respect for the property of others.	In this school, there is respect for the property of others.: Strongly Disagree	In this school, there is respect for the property of others.: Disagree	In this school, there is respect for the property of others.: Undecided	In this school, there is respect for the property of others.: Agree	In this school, there is respect for the property of others.: Strongly Agree
In this school, classes are orderly and free of disruptions.	In this school, classes are orderly and free of disruptions.: Strongly Disagree	In this school, classes are orderly and free of disruptions.: Disagree	In this school, classes are orderly and free of disruptions.: Undecided	In this school, classes are orderly and free of disruptions.: Agree	In this school, classes are orderly and free of disruptions.: Strongly Agree
In this school, guidelines for positive student behavior are clear.	In this school, guidelines for positive student behavior are clear.: Strongly Disagree	In this school, guidelines for positive student behavior are clear.: Disagree	In this school, guidelines for positive student behavior are clear.: Undecided	In this school, guidelines for positive student behavior are clear.: Agree	In this school, guidelines for positive student behavior are clear.: Strongly Agree
In this school, students are expected to follow the rules.	In this school, students are expected to follow the rules.: Strongly Disagree	In this school, students are expected to follow the rules.: Disagree	In this school, students are expected to follow the rules.: Undecided	In this school, students are expected to follow the rules.: Agree	In this school, students are expected to follow the rules.: Strongly Agree
In this school, I feel safe in the hallways and cafeteria.	In this school, I feel safe in the hallways and cafeteria.: Strongly Disagree	In this school, I feel safe in the hallways and cafeteria.: Disagree	In this school, I feel safe in the hallways and cafeteria.: Undecided	In this school, I feel safe in the hallways and cafeteria.: Agree	In this school, I feel safe in the hallways and cafeteria.: Strongly Agree
You won’t find vandalism at this school.	You won’t find vandalism at this school.: Strongly Disagree	You won’t find vandalism at this school.: Disagree	You won’t find vandalism at this school.: Undecided	You won’t find vandalism at this school.: Agree	You won’t find vandalism at this school.: Strongly Agree

9. There are no right or wrong answers. Some of the statements are similar to other statements. Do not be concerned about this. Work quickly and record your first and most honest answers.

Space Cell	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Undecided	Agree	Strongly Agree
Students are friendly to each other in this school.	Students are friendly to each other in this school.: Strongly Disagree	Students are friendly to each other in this school.: Disagree	Students are friendly to each other in this school.: Undecided	Students are friendly to each other in this school.: Agree	Students are friendly to each other in this school.: Strongly Agree
Students in this school share ideas with each other.	Students in this school share ideas with each other.: Strongly Disagree	Students in this school share ideas with each other.: Disagree	Students in this school share ideas with each other.: Undecided	Students in this school share ideas with each other.: Agree	Students in this school share ideas with each other.: Strongly Agree
Students in this school work well together.	Students in this school work well together.: Strongly Disagree	Students in this school work well together.: Disagree	Students in this school work well together.: Undecided	Students in this school work well together.: Agree	Students in this school work well together.: Strongly Agree
Students do not get along well with each other in this school.	Students do not get along well with each other in this school.: Strongly Disagree	Students do not get along well with each other in this school.: Disagree	Students do not get along well with each other in this school.: Undecided	Students do not get along well with each other in this school.: Agree	Students do not get along well with each other in this school.: Strongly Agree

10. There are no right or wrong answers. Some of the statements are similar to other statements. Do not be concerned about this. Work quickly and record your first and most honest answers.

Space Cell	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Undecided	Agree	Strongly Agree
At this school I have plenty of friends to hang out with.	At this school I have plenty of friends to hang out with.: Strongly Disagree	At this school I have plenty of friends to hang out with.: Disagree	At this school I have plenty of friends to hang out with.: Undecided	At this school I have plenty of friends to hang out with.: Agree	At this school I have plenty of friends to hang out with.: Strongly Agree
I feel alone like no one knows who I am at this school	I feel alone like no one knows who I am at this school: Strongly Disagree	I feel alone like no one knows who I am at this school: Disagree	I feel alone like no one knows who I am at this school: Undecided	I feel alone like no one knows who I am at this school: Agree	I feel alone like no one knows who I am at this school: Strongly Agree
Students at this school try to exclude me from conversations and activities.	Students at this school try to exclude me from conversations and activities.: Strongly Disagree	Students at this school try to exclude me from conversations and activities.: Disagree	Students at this school try to exclude me from conversations and activities.: Undecided	Students at this school try to exclude me from conversations and activities.: Agree	Students at this school try to exclude me from conversations and activities.: Strongly Agree
I talk to a lot of different students at this school.	I talk to a lot of different students at this school.: Strongly Disagree	I talk to a lot of different students at this school.: Disagree	I talk to a lot of different students at this school.: Undecided	I talk to a lot of different students at this school.: Agree	I talk to a lot of different students at this school.: Strongly Agree

11.

For the following questions, please indicate which statement applies to you by marking: (1) 0 times, (2) 1 time, (3) 2-3 times, (4) 4-5 times or (5) 6 or more times.

1) 0 Times
2) 1 Time
3) 2-3 Times
4) 4-5 Times
5) 6 Or More Times

Space Cell	1	2	3	4	5
In the past school year how many times have you been bullied?	In the past school year how many times have you been bullied?: 1	In the past school year how many times have you been bullied?: 2	In the past school year how many times have you been bullied?: 3	In the past school year how many times have you been bullied?: 4	In the past school year how many times have you been bullied?: 5
In the past school year how many times have you witnessed others being bullied?	In the past school year how many times have you witnessed others being bullied?: 1	In the past school year how many times have you witnessed others being bullied?: 2	In the past school year how many times have you witnessed others being bullied?: 3	In the past school year how many times have you witnessed others being bullied?: 4	In the past school year how many times have you witnessed others being bullied?: 5

12. There are no right or wrong answers. Some of the statements are similar to other statements. Do not be concerned about this. Work quickly and record your first and most honest answers.

Space Cell	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Undecided	Agree	Strongly Agree
Students at this school will intervene if they witness a bullying incident taking place.	Students at this school will intervene if they witness a bullying incident taking place.: Strongly Disagree	Students at this school will intervene if they witness a bullying incident taking place.: Disagree	Students at this school will intervene if they witness a bullying incident taking place.: Undecided	Students at this school will intervene if they witness a bullying incident taking place.: Agree	Students at this school will intervene if they witness a bullying incident taking place.: Strongly Agree
If bullying takes place at this school students are likely to report it to teachers or administration.	If bullying takes place at this school students are likely to report it to teachers or administration.: Strongly Disagree	If bullying takes place at this school students are likely to report it to teachers or administration.: Disagree	If bullying takes place at this school students are likely to report it to teachers or administration.: Undecided	If bullying takes place at this school students are likely to report it to teachers or administration.: Agree	If bullying takes place at this school students are likely to report it to teachers or administration.: Strongly Agree
A student who is bullied in this school will often report it to teachers or administration.	A student who is bullied in this school will often report it to teachers or administration.: Strongly Disagree	A student who is bullied in this school will often report it to teachers or administration.: Disagree	A student who is bullied in this school will often report it to teachers or administration.: Undecided	A student who is bullied in this school will often report it to teachers or administration.: Agree	A student who is bullied in this school will often report it to teachers or administration.: Strongly Agree
Students who bully others in this school are often disciplined for their actions.	Students who bully others in this school are often disciplined for their actions.: Strongly Disagree	Students who bully others in this school are often disciplined for their actions.: Disagree	Students who bully others in this school are often disciplined for their actions.: Undecided	Students who bully others in this school are often disciplined for their actions.: Agree	Students who bully others in this school are often disciplined for their actions.: Strongly Agree
Administrators and teachers at this school will get involved if they witness a bullying incident taking place.	Administrators and teachers at this school will get involved if they witness a bullying incident taking place.: Strongly Disagree	Administrators and teachers at this school will get involved if they witness a bullying incident taking place.: Disagree	Administrators and teachers at this school will get involved if they witness a bullying incident taking place.: Undecided	Administrators and teachers at this school will get involved if they witness a bullying incident taking place.: Agree	Administrators and teachers at this school will get involved if they witness a bullying incident taking place.: Strongly Agree

MDA Fall Student Westside Intermediate Grades 3-5 2017 - copy

Wicomico County Public Schools Survey--Elementary Student