At Maplewood Elementary School, we take seriously the concerns and positive comments from our families. This year, we gave parents a chance to provide us input through and end of the year survey. We certainly welcome all the positive comments. More important, are the recommendations for improvement.
Following are the results and comments from this year's survey. Thanks to all of you who filled out and returned the survey. While reading this, if you have further suggestions, please click on the "Contact Us" link on the left menu. Your comments will come directly to Mr. Roddick.
Maplewood Parent Feedback Results
2009/2010
Scale:
1=Not true, 2=Somewhat true 3=Usually true, 4, True, 5=Very true
Question Avg. Response, Percentage
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1. My child's teacher respects my views as a parent. Parents are welcome visitors to the classroom at any time. |
4.68, 94% |
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2. The weekly classroom newsletter ("week in a peek") is valuable to me. |
4.82, 97% |
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3. The monthly newsletter and yearly calendar from the principal's office are valuable to me. |
4.64, 93% |
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4. Maplewood's website is useful to me. |
3.42, 69% |
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5. During parent-teacher conferences, staff asks me for my input on my child's progress. |
4.53, 91% |
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6. My child's classroom teacher is respectful toward children. |
4.67, 94% |
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7. Other adults in the school are respectful toward children. |
3.99, 80% |
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8. Adults in the school involve children in the development of clear and consistent rules. Adults encourage positive social behavior, e.g., turn taking, respecting others' feelings, and model how to solve problems and resolve differences. |
4.28, 86% |
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9. Children's daily schedules include a mix of whole class, small groups, and individual interaction with teachers. |
4.65, 93% |
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10. My child has shown progress in his/her learning this year. |
4.59, 92% |
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11. The principal/administration is available to parents, is supportive of parental needs and is knowledgeable of social and educational practices. |
4.43, 89% |
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12. My child has enjoyed his/her experience at Maplewood this year. |
4.72, 95% |
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13. I believe my child received a quality educational experience at Maplewood this year. |
4.65, 93% |
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14. My child received quality instruction in Music. |
4.52, 91% |
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15. My child received quality instruction in Art. |
4.52, 91% |
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16. My child received quality instruction in Physical Education. |
4.57, 92% |
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17. As a parent, I like that my child is provided with a free breakfast each morning. |
4.5, 90% |
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18. As a parent, I believe it is important to continue the Community Learning Center (before and after school programming) for the students at Mapelwood? |
4.62, 93% |
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19. In your opinion, does the staff at Maplewood Elementary create a warm, caring, welcoming environment for parents and visitors? |
4.53, 91% |
Comments from Parents:
Comments are based on responses to the following questions:
1. If you could change one thing about Maplewood Elementary School, what would that be?
2. What is one thing you really like about Maplewood Elementary School?
3. Any other comments you would like to make.
-Communication has been great.
-The teachers and staff have been awesome with my children.
-Bigger parking lot.
-Like that students go to different rooms for different classes, they become more independent.
-My child loves tutoring and feels very special since it is more one on one.
-Maplewood is my favorite elementary school in Sparta, I am very impressed with our teachers and staff.
-Small, homey atmosphere; like a small country school. Everyone is very friendly and makes me and the children feel welcome.
-Keep up the great work.
-More teachers for the CLC program.
-Love the CLC program.
-Need smaller class sizes.
-All of the teachers and staff really care about my child and how he does at school. The Special Ed. Dept. has made a lot of things easier for my child. They really try to meet his needs.
-I wouldn't change a thing, I am completely satisfied.
-Keep up the good work.
-Great staff that treat the children as individuals and with respect.
-I would keep the 4th, 5th and 6th graders in the elementary school.
-The smaller class sizes allow for more individualized attention.
-Like everything about Maplewood.
-Like the family feel of a smaller school.
-Keep the 4th and 5th grade here.
-I think Maplewood is a very good school and I am glad my kids go here.
-Teacher Name has helped my teacher a lot.
-I feel there is a bit too much homework for kindergarten.
-I like the fact that the student drop off/pick up area was supervised most of the time.
-Bus the kindergarten students no matter where they live.
-Teachers are loving and work hard to teach the children.
-I don't think I would change anything, my kids are very happy with their teachers and they like everything about the school.
-I like the fact that my kids are happy with the way they are treated at Maplewood Elementary by the teachers, students and other staff.
-I would change the attitude of the teachers and aides alike.
-I don't like much about this school. I have dealt with it for 4 years and it has never been this bad.
-I think that we are making kids learn stuff they are not ready for.
-It is a strong tradition as a school in Sparta.
-I would like kindergarten to be able to go to CLC.
-The teachers care about my opinion and let me know if there are concerns with my kids.
-I did not like the way K/1 multiage was taught this year. It seemed like the first graders were redoing things. Other teachers made comments that the K/1 students were behind.
-All school supplies should be sent home at the end of the year so they can be reused. Should require that markers are washable, lots of clothes ruined.
-Need more activities.
-Friendly and understanding.
-Like the CLC program.
-Need bigger parking lot.
-Teachers and staff are awesome with my children. The communication has been great.
-I like getting all the families involved in Thanksgiving dinner, pot luck, parent/teacher conferences.
-I have been very happy with Maplewood and could ask for a better teacher for my son.
-I actually like that it is a small school.
-Wondering if there is some internal conflict. Things seem different this year to everyone, including parents and students.
-I was not impressed with the multi-age this year. It appeared to be unorganized and my son was left behind in instruction.
-It is always warm and inviting when parents enter the school.
-I like the science, young author and other evening events.
-Not enough computer education.
-All of the evenings throughout the year-movie nights, book fairs, dance, etc.
-Too many soliciting of funds for the school.
-Have a Christmas program, not just a spring.
-The CLC program is very helpful. All the staff at Maplewood are very friendly and seem very helpful.
-Very happy to have my child at Maplewood. Teachers have helped him on an individual basis and gave him extra challenges and kept him interested.
-School counselor should be made more available.
-Really like free choice Friday.
-Our kids are very sad that they will not be attending Maplewood next year.
-Maybe have a grandparent day.
-Like that staff works with you.
-Wouldn't change anything. Maplewood is a good school and I am glad my kids go there.
-The teachers really care about my children and listen to parent input well.
-Teacher Name has helped my daughter so much this year with reading!
-Would like more individual support for students and better supervision on the playground.
-Most of the teachers are caring and devoted to their students.
-Move the special education rooms away from the front office. Can be unnerving for parents waiting to pick up their children.
-Most of the staff are very caring and warm with the students which makes them feel welcomed.
-All of the faculty and staff are wonderful.
-My child has only spent a couple of weeks at Maplewood and her and myself are extremely satisfied at this point.
-More selection of books in the classroom library.
-Really like the CLC program.
-Our kids are very sad they will not be attending Maplewood next year.
-Really like the staff and caring environment and how they work together, math is an example. We are happy with our move to Maplewood.
-Really like the staff and the CLC program as well as summer school.
-Secretary is always friendly and helpful.
-Would like more parent nights and a bigger parking lot.
-The teachers really care about the students, thank you for all you do.
-Need new teachers with better reading programs.
-I liked the Title program because my son was making progress. The program was cut and he fell way behind and sent him somewhere else for help.
-I think they should bring back the Title program or else the school should donate $7,500 to every child with a reading problem to go to Sylvan.
-There should be bigger consequences for repeat bullying and better supervision at recess and lunch. Lots of things going on out there.
-Teachers are very caring and dedicated to the students!
-I would like them to provide testing for learning disabilities.
-I really like the way they work with my child. I love that they offer the CLC and breakfast. I adore the receptionist she is very friendly and shows she cares.
-I would change parents having to hear students having emotional breakdowns in the late afternoons when parents are picking up their children. Causes the parents to wonder what's going on.
-Most of the staff is very welcoming which makes the kids more at ease and ready to learn.
-They need to crackdown on the classes that have more disruptive children and give those teachers the help they need as to not disrupt the learning of those in the class that don't need the extra attention/discipline.
-Challenge the students more in spelling.
-Really like the math program.
-Would like to have off on federal holidays. Respect the Nation's heritage and legacy that men and women have fought to protect.
-Really like the activities the school provides.
-Really like that the teachers are welcoming to my child and me and listens. They respect my child and my opinions if we have concerns. If I have question, they respond back.
-Would like smaller class sizes, though I realize this is funding related. We can all dream can't we?
-I think the CLC is an excellent program for parents who work long hours.
-Really like the caring staff.
-Maybe fix the drop off and pick up for the kids, that gets a little crazy!
-I like the way all the teachers work together to help each other! I think each child feels very special here! Great job!
-I would like the parents to be encouraged to eat lunch with their child. I think that would be very nice.
-Thanks for two great years here!
-I would like the kids to be able to play in the morning and not just sit in the gym.
-The kids should b e required to write their full names on papers and spell out the month and date all papers they work on.
-Really like the style/approach that is used with spelling words and math.
-We are very pleased with the education our child received at Maplewood. We just wish it went higher than third grade. Keep up the great work! It is appreciated!
-Really like the teachers and staff!
-Love the Run Kids Run club and the family movie nights.
-Aides need to be taught proper respect and handling of children.
-The best thing there are the older teachers.
-Someone needs to pay very close attention to most of the aides and how they do their jobs.
-Would like Maplewood to teach 4th and 5th grade also.
-The staff is wonderful and the CLC is great. It is nice to know children have a place to go where they are safe and also learn.
-There are so many wonderful things about Maplewood compared to the elementary schools she attended before.
-CLC is a life saver for me as a single mom and has helped my daughter tremendously!
-Need a bigger parking lot.
-The teachers are very nice and good to the children and parents.
-Be able to have your child go put his/her things in their lockers by themselves. They are big children. Should be able to show that they can put their things away in their locker without having to carry them until they can go to their locker.
-I would like to see Maplewood allow the holiday parades and parties again. This was the first year they weren't when other schools had theirs.
-Really like that respect and dignity is instilled in each child and adult.
-Really like awareness, commitment and involvement in their communities (school, city and various needs of the broader community for health, environment, child concerns, etc.)
-Really like the encouragement and helping each other in the learning process.
-Wonderful teachers and personnel.
-It is a joy each morning to know that I am leaving my child, not only in an excellent teaching environment, but also in as safe and caring on as is possible. Thank you all!
-I love that the principal is willing to talk to parents and is very approachable.
-The only thing I would change is going beyond 3rd grade.
-Honestly I like everything. Teacher Name is great. I feel my child is an a safe environment. The CLC group is phenomenal.
-I would read the newsletters on online.
-Really like that staff focuses on both social and academic growth. At conferences, my child's teacher could talk about my child in both areas.
-Like the attention that is give to the children and the parent/teacher communication.
-I would not change one thing. Teachers and staff are wonderful and I feel my child is getting a quality education.
-I don't know that there is anything that I would change.
-I love the teachers and how caring and understanding they are.
-I also like the CLC. My daughter has benefitted from this program.
-Really like that teachers love their jobs and love to teach!
-Thank you for all you do!
-Add on more classrooms!
-It feels very family oriented and encourages parental movement.
-Change nothing, it is great!
-Really like that my child is well taken care of and that I am welcome!
-Teacher Name has done a wonderful job, she stays in touch with us and finds ways to challenge students and make learning fun!
-CLC is a great program, well organized and fun! Coordinator Name is a great leader and teacher for the kids!
