jeffco school enrollment & choice survey · 2019-05-30 · colorado department of education,...

Jeffco School Enrollment & Choice Survey

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[A. All Respondents]

1. Please identify your role(s) in Jeffco schools. Check all that apply.

[required question]

Parent/guardian of an elementary student last school year (2013-14) [E]

Parent/guardian of a middle school student last school year (2013-14) [MS]

Parent/guardian of a high school student last school year (2013-14) [HS]

Parent/guardian of a child who attended preschool last school year (2013-14) [PRE]

Parent/guardian of a child under 5 who does not attend preschool [<5]

Parent/guardian of a child entering kindergarten (August 2014) [K]

Not a current or future parent/guardian of a Jeffco student [NOT]

2. What is the total number of children that apply to the question above?

[required question]

[Dropdown: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 or more]

3. How familiar are you with Jeffco schools open enrollment policy? Open enrollment means that

you can enroll your child in any school regardless of where you live if space is available.

[not at all familiar, somewhat familiar, familiar, very familiar]


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[B. All Respondents (except Non-Jeffco Parents)]

4. What top three source(s) of information did you use to learn about the various K-12 schools

available for your child(ren)?

I have not looked for this information

Family, friends, neighbors, or other parents of children in the school(s)

Visits by principal or staff members from another school to my school

Information provided by my preschool

Letter/brochures/Information sent from the school

Student visit day

Parents/student interest nights hosted by the school

Church, synagogue, mosque or other religious community

Realtors

In-person visit(s) to the school

Academic achievement information (e.g., state report cards on schools, Great Schools,

Colorado Department of Education, Colorado School Grades)

Jeffco schools’ websites

Other non-Jeffco Internet/Websites

Newspapers

a. Other (please specify)

[text box - 250 characters]

5. Did you have enough information to make school enrollment decisions for your child(ren)?

[Not enough, almost enough, enough, more than enough]


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[C. Elementary, Middle, High School]

E/M/H School Students

Please answer the following questions for all your [elementary/middle/high] children on average.

6. On average, how many schools did you consider for your [elementary/middle/high] school

children when they first enrolled in their current school(s)?

[Dropdown: I considered one school, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or more]

7. In addition to your district-assigned school, how many [elementary/middle/high] schools did you

typically apply to?

[Dropdown: I did not apply to any other schools, I applied to one school, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or more]

8. Other than your district-assigned school, how many schools did your [elementary/middle/high]

school children typically get into?

[Dropdown: I did not get into any other schools, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or more]

9. Briefly, describe why you selected the [elementary/middle/high] school(s) that you did.

[text box – 250 characters]


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[D. Elementary, Middle, High School]

E/M/H School Students

10. Please select your children’s [elementary/middle/high] school from LAST SCHOOL YEAR (13-14)

in the drop down list.

NOTE: If you have more than one [preschool/elementary/middle/high] school for each

of your children or your child attended more than one school, please select the one

school you would like to answer questions about.

11. Thinking about the [elementary/middle/high] school your child(ren) attended LAST SCHOOL

YEAR (13-14), please rate the following items.

[Strongly disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly agree]

a. I was satisfied with the decision to send my child(ren) to the [elementary/middle/high]

school he or she attended last year.

b. I was satisfied with the Reading Curriculum at the [elementary/middle/high] school my

child(ren) attended last year.

c. I was satisfied with the Writing Curriculum at the [elementary/middle/high] school my

child(ren) attended last year.

d. I was satisfied with the English Language Arts Curriculum at the

[elementary/middle/high] school my child(ren) attended last year.

e. I was satisfied with the Mathematics Curriculum at the (elementary/middle/high]

school my child(ren) attended last year.

f. I was satisfied with the current extracurricular programs at the

[elementary/middle/high] school my child(ren) attended last year.

g. I like the staff at the [elementary/middle/high] school I chose for my child.

h. The [elementary/middle/high] school is a safe place for my child(ren).

i. The [elementary/middle/high] school’s test scores are good.

j. The [elementary/middle/high] school offers multiple enrichment opportunities for my

child (ren).

k. I like the neighborhood that the [elementary/middle/high] school is in.

l. The [elementary/middle/high] school has a good reputation.

* use b) and c) on elementary page but not middle and high school

* use d) for secondary to replace b or c ( re-letter accordingly)

12. What educational offerings would you have wanted within your [elementary/middle/high] school

last year? Please rate each one.

[Definitely not, Probably not, Probably, Definitely]

a. World Language other than English

b. English as a second language

c. Arts education


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d. Hands-on learning of real-world issues

e. Skills in science, technology, engineering or math

f. Partially or entirely digital learning environment

g. Exploration of environmental issues

h. Exploration of global issues

i. Community service learning

j. Multi-cultural environment

k. Other (please specify) [text box]

13. What types of [elementary/middle/high] schools would you want to see in Jeffco for your

child(ren)? Please select yes, no, or I don’t know for each option. Use the rollover for more

information about the type of school.

[Yes, No, Don’t Know]

a. I am satisfied with the current types of schools available

b. Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) school

c. Core Knowledge school

d. Classical school

e. Montessori school

f. Waldorf school

g. Leadership and government school

h. Business and finance school [middle/high school only]

i. School of the arts (e.g., music, dance, theatre)

j. Health sciences school

k. Vocational education (e.g., hospitality, cosmetology, trades, public safety) [middle/high

school only]

l. International studies school

m. Language immersion school

n. School with a center-based program for special needs students

o. Online school

p. All-girls or all-boys school

Possibly include the following roll-over definitions:

Core Knowledge is based on the premise that a grade-by-grade core of common learning and posits that early education curriculum should be solid, specific, shared, and sequenced. By teaching a body of specific, lasting knowledge in a way that allows children to succeed by gradually building on what they already know. Classical Education advocates a form of education based in the traditions of Western culture and refers to a broad-based study of the liberal arts and sciences, as opposed to a practical or pre-professional program. Montessori education is characterized by an emphasis on independence, freedom within limits, and respect for a child’s natural psychological, physical, and social development. Montessori includes mixed-age classrooms, student choice of activity from within a prescribed range of options, uninterrupted blocks of work time. Students learn concepts from working with materials, rather than by direct instruction. Waldorf education is organized by three broad stages in child development. Early years focus on providing practical, hands-on activities and

environments that encourage creative play. At the elementary level, the emphasis is on developing pupils' artistic expression and social

capacities. At the secondary level, focuses on developing critical understanding and fostering idealism.


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14. If there are other types of schools you would like to see in Jeffco, please list them here. Please be

as specific and brief as possible.



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E. Current Preschooler

15. Please select your children’s preschool from LAST SCHOOL YEAR (13-14) in the drop down list.

NOTE: If you have more than one [preschool/elementary/middle/high] school for each

of your children or your child attended more than one school, please select the one

school you would like to answer questions about.

[drop down list of all Jeffco preschools, add “non-Jeffco School Preschool”]

16. Do you pay tuition for this preschool program? [drop down: yes full cost, no cost, reduced cost, I

prefer not to answer]

17. Thinking about the preschool your child(ren) attended last school year, please rate the following

items.

[Strongly disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly agree, None Attended]

a. I was satisfied with the decision to send my child(ren) to the preschool he or she

attended last year.

b. I was satisfied with the Reading Curriculum at the preschool my child(ren) attended last

year.

c. I was satisfied with the Writing Curriculum at the preschool my child(ren) attended last

year.

d. I was satisfied with the Mathematics Curriculum at the preschool my child(ren) attended

last year.

e. I like the staff at the preschool I chose for my child.

f. The preschool is a safe place for my child.

g. The preschool offers multiple enrichment opportunities for my child.

h. I like the neighborhood that the preschool is in.

i. The preschool/home care has a good reputation.


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F. Preschooler/ < 5/ Kindergartener(s)

18. What top five factors will determine which elementary school you will or did select for your

preschool child(ren)? Select only five, please.

a. Academic achievement (e.g.,

standardized test results)

b. Want to attend the school

within my attendance boundary

c. The location closest to my

primary residence

d. The principal

e. The teacher(s)

f. Content of the curriculum

(reading, math, science, social

studies)

g. Technology or equipment

h. The school building

i. Available transportation to and

from school

j. Culture/school atmosphere

k. Opportunities for parent

involvement

l. Safety at the school

m. School size

n. Class size

o. Other (please specify)

[text box]

18. How likely would you be to enroll your preschool child in an elementary school that had the

following offerings? Please rate each of the following.

[Definitely not, Probably not, Probably, Definitely]

a) Before and after school care programs

b) Extracurricular opportunities

c) Presence of a center program (e.g., GT, Special Education)

d) All-day Kindergarten program availability

e) Pre-school program with automatic enrollment in kindergarten

f) Parenting classes, workshops, or family services

g) Door-to-door bus transportation for your child(ren)

h) Bus transportation for your child(ren) from a central location in their neighborhood to

the school

19. How likely would you be to enroll your preschool child in an elementary school with the

following opportunities? Please rate each of the following.

[Definitely not, Probably not, Probably, Definitely] a) World Language other than English

b) English as a Second Language

c) Arts Education

d) Hands-on learning of real-world issues

e) Skills in science, technology, engineering and math

f) Partially or entirely digital learning environment


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g) Exploration of environmental issues

h) Exploration of global issues

i) Community service learning

j) Multi-cultural environment

k) Other (please specify) [text box]

20. What types of [elementary/middle/high] schools would you want to see in Jeffco for your

child(ren)? Please select yes, no, or I don’t know for each option. Use the rollover for more

information about the type of school.

[Yes, No, Don’t Know]

a) I am satisfied with the current types of schools available

b) Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) school

c) Core Knowledge school

d) Classical school

e) Montessori school

f) Waldorf school

g) Leadership and government school

h) Business and finance school [middle/high school only]

i) School of the Arts (e.g., music, dance, theatre)

j) Health Sciences school

k) Vocational education (e.g., hospitality, cosmetology, trades, public safety) [middle/high

school only]

l) International studies school

m) Language immersion school

n) School with a center-based program for special needs students

o) Online school

p) All-girls or all-boys school

Include the following roll-over definitions: Core Knowledge is based on the premise that a grade-by-grade core of common learning is necessary to ensure a sound and fair elementary education and teaches a body of specific, lasting knowledge in a way that allows children to succeed by gradually building on what they already know.

Classical Education advocates a form of education based in the traditions of Western culture and refers to a broad-based study of the liberal arts and sciences, as opposed to a practical or pre-professional program.

Montessori education is characterized by an emphasis on independence, freedom within limits, and respect for a child’s natural psychological, physical, and social development. Montessori includes mixed age classrooms, student choice of activity from within a prescribed range of options, uninterrupted blocks of work time, and is founded on a "discovery" model, where students learn concepts from working with materials, rather than by direct instruction.

Waldorf distinguishes three broad stages in child development; early years focuses on practical, hands-on activities and environments that encourage creative play. Elementary schools focus on developing artistic expression, and social capacities. Secondary education focuses on critical understanding and fostering idealism.


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21. If there are other types of schools you would like to see in your area, please list them here.

Please be as specific and brief as possible.



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G. Optional Questions (answer some, none, or all)

These questions are optional but allow us to determine if the responses represent all parents in Jeffco.

22. Did any of your children attend preschool?

Yes, all

Yes, some

None

23. What is your gender?

Female

Male

I prefer not to answer

24. Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin or descent?

Yes, Hispanic or Latino

No, not Hispanic or Latino


25. What is your ethnicity? Please select all that apply.

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

White

26. In what ZIP code is your home located? (enter 5-digit ZIP code; e.g., 00544 or 94305)

27. How many people currently live in your household, including yourself?

[Dropdown: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 or more]

28. What is your average annual household income?

$0-$28,694

$28,695-$36,131

$36,132-$43,568

$43,569-$51,005

$51,006-$58,442

$58,443-$65,879

$65,880-$73,316

$73,317 and above



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[H. All Respondents (except Non-Jeffco Parents)]

29. What else would you like the district to know regarding school enrollment and choice?

[text box 1000 characters]


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I. [Non-Jeffco Parents] 30. Thank you for your interest in School Enrollment and Choice. Please provide any comments you

have regarding school choice and enrollment in Jefferson County Public Schools.


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