SAU 16 School Portfolio  
Exeter High School Parent Survey Results

 

2004-2005  

This survey has been administered to a random sample of families in the SAU 16 communities of Brentwood, East Kingston, Exeter, Kensington, Newfields, and Stratham as part of the district's data-driven decision-making efforts.  The results of this survey will become part of the school's online school portfolio.  This portfolio will serve to organize and present important information about the school, its performance, improvement efforts, and successes.  We thank the SAU 16 families who participated in this survey. 
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Questionnaire Results
COMMUNICATIONS   (1)   (2)   (3)   (4)   (5)   Rating   (1 + 2)   (4 + 5)
  Strongly Disagree   Disagree   Neutral   Agree   Strongly Agree     Strongly Dis. + Disagree   Strongly Agr. + Agree
For information of SAU 16 schools I access the SAU 16 website 18 5.1% 33 9.40% 58 16.5% 161 45.9% 81 23.1% 3.72 14.53% 68.95%
I know what my child's teacher expects of my child 8 2.3% 36 10.1% 80 22.5% 202 56.9% 29 8.2% 3.59 12.39% 65.07%
I am informed about my child's progress 12 3.4% 42 11.9% 77 21.8% 184 52.0% 39 11.0% 3.55 15.25% 62.99%
I feel communications between the school and parents are good 19 5.4% 53 15.19% 120 34.4% 129 37.0% 28 8.0% 3.27 20.63% 44.99%
My child's teacher helps me to help my child learn at home 29 8.3% 78 22.2% 146 41.6% 82 23.4% 16 4.6% 2.94 30.48% 27.92%
SUPERVISION   (1)   (2)   (3)   (4)   (5)   Rating   (1 + 2)   (4 + 5)
  Strongly Disagree   Disagree   Neutral   Agree   Strongly Agree     Strongly Dis. + Disagree   Strongly Agr. + Agree
There is adequate supervision during school 9 2.6% 26 7.4% 116 33.2% 169 48.4% 29 8.3% 3.52 10.03% 56.73%
There is adequate supervision before and after school 10 2.9% 27 7.8% 170 49.3% 125 36.2% 13 3.8% 3.3 10.72% 40.00%
RESPECT   (1)   (2)   (3)   (4)   (5)   Rating   (1 + 2)   (4 + 5)
  Strongly Disagree   Disagree   Neutral   Agree   Strongly Agree     Strongly Dis. + Disagree   Strongly Agr. + Agree
I respect the school's teachers 3 0.9% 10 2.8% 76 21.6% 212 60.2% 51 14.5% 3.85 3.69% 74.72%
Teachers show respect for the students 5 1.4% 37 10.6% 100 28.6% 178 50.9% 30 8.6% 3.55 12.00% 59.43%
I respect the school's principal 26 7.4% 24 6.8% 97 27.6% 164 46.7% 40 11.4% 3.48 14.25% 58.12%
Students show respect for other students 9 2.6% 62 17.7% 168 47.9% 107 30.5% 5 1.4% 3.11 20.23% 31.91%
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE   (1)   (2)   (3)   (4)   (5)   Rating   (1 + 2)   (4 + 5)
  Strongly Disagree   Disagree   Neutral   Agree   Strongly Agree     Strongly Dis. + Disagree   Strongly Agr. + Agree
The school expects quality work of its students 6 1.7% 19 5.4% 76 21.6% 210 59.7% 41 11.6% 3.74 7.10% 71.31%
Overall, the school performs well academically 6 1.7% 22 6.3% 81 23.1% 212 60.6% 29 8.3% 3.67 8.00% 68.86%
The school meets the academic needs of the students 8 2.3% 39 11.0% 68 19.3% 211 59.8% 27 7.6% 3.59 13.31% 67.42%
The school succeeds at preparing children for future work 9 2.6% 30 8.5% 112 31.8% 176 50.0% 25 7.1% 3.51 11.08% 57.10%
The school meets the social needs of the students 7 2.0% 41 11.7% 109 31.1% 176 50.3% 17 4.9% 3.44 13.71% 55.14%
The school has an excellent learning environment 28 8.0% 78 22.3% 120 34.3% 112 32.0% 12 3.4% 3.01 30.29% 35.43%
ASSESSMENT   (1)   (2)   (3)   (4)   (5)   Rating   (1 + 2)   (4 + 5)
  Strongly Disagree   Disagree   Neutral   Agree   Strongly Agree     Strongly Dis. + Disagree   Strongly Agr. + Agree
I like the school's report cards/progress report 12 3.4% 28 7.9% 60 17.0% 207 58.6% 46 13.0% 3.7 11.33% 71.67%
I know how well my child is progressing in school 6 1.7% 41 11.8% 70 20.2% 198 57.1% 32 9.2% 3.56 13.54% 66.28%
The school's assessment practices are fair 6 1.7% 14 4.1% 124 36.2% 187 54.5% 12 3.5% 3.54 5.83% 58.02%
IMAGE   (1)   (2)   (3)   (4)   (5)   Rating   (1 + 2)   (4 + 5)
  Strongly Disagree   Disagree   Neutral   Agree   Strongly Agree     Strongly Dis. + Disagree   Strongly Agr. + Agree
The school has a good public image 15 4.2% 29 8.2% 74 21.0% 206 58.4% 29 8.2% 3.58 12.46% 66.57%
PARENTS   (1)   (2)   (3)   (4)   (5)   Rating   (1 + 2)   (4 + 5)
  Strongly Disagree   Disagree   Neutral   Agree   Strongly Agree     Strongly Dis. + Disagree   Strongly Agr. + Agree
I feel good about myself as a parent 0 0.0% 1 0.3% 13 3.7% 187 52.8% 153 43.2% 4.39 0.28% 96.05%
I support my child's learning at home 2 0.6% 1 0.3% 16 4.6% 190 54.6% 139 39.9% 4.33 0.86% 94.54%
SAFETY   (1)   (2)   (3)   (4)   (5)   Rating (1 + 2)   (4 + 5)
  Strongly Disagree   Disagree   Neutral   Agree   Strongly Agree   Strongly Dis. + Disagree   Strongly Agr. + Agree
I feel welcome at my child's school 3 0.9% 18 5.2% 81 23.2% 170 48.7% 77 22.1% 3.86 6.02% 70.77%
My child is safe going to and from school 9 2.5% 17 4.7% 67 18.4% 190 52.2% 81 22.3% 3.85 7.14% 74.45%
SAU 16 should increase the transportation budget to accommodate not more than two students per seat? 14 4.0% 27 7.69% 93 26.5% 110 31.3% 107 30.5% 3.77 11.68% 61.82%
My child is safe at school 4 1.1% 28 7.9% 86 24.3% 199 56.2% 37 10.5% 3.67 9.04% 66.67%

 

Comments  
A majority of the respondents to this survey answered the following questions. This informtion was analyzed in the following manner: 

(1) the comments were identified by topics and sub-topics (2) comments were then sorted to reveal groupings by topics and sub-topics (3) topics that were identified by two or more respondents were included in the chart presented below.
Question: What are the strengths of your child's school (EHS)?
Topic I: Academics
  Challenging Academics (17 of 356) College preparedness
    Honors & AP
    High expectations
    Homework
    Testing
  Academics – Leveling of Classes (7 of 356) Meet needs of all students
  Special Education (5 of 356) Good program
    Good plans
    Case manager always available and helpful
  Academics – Variety (9 of 356)  
  Academics – General Positive (16 of 356) Commitment to quality education
    Great curriculum
    Creative learning activities
  Administration (2 of 356) Professional
    Listen to parent concerns
Topic II: Extra-Curricular Activities
  Athletics (19 of 356) Great athletic program
    No cut teams
    Students stay connected to school because of sports
    Blue hawk pride
  Extracurricular staff (7 of 356) Role models
    Devote personal time and money to activities
  Extracurricular General comments (12 of 356) Wide range of activities
    Provide balance for students not strong in academics
    Many activities to choose from
Topic III: Teachers
  Teacher Communication (3 of 356) Most teachers call back/email in a timely fashion
    Teacher communication to parents is good
  Extra Help (2 of 356) Most teachers available for extra help
  EHS has good teachers (46 of 356) Caring
    Knowledgeable
    Professional
    Dedicated
    Committed
Topic IV: School
  School Communication (9 of 356) Progress reports
    Open house
    Good communication between school and parents
  Guidance Department (6 of 356) Availability
    Meeting with all students
    College application process
  Office Staff (3 of 356) Hard working
    Helpful and patient
  School Reputation (4 of 356) EHS has a good reputation
  School Safety (3 of 356) Like having an officer at the school
    Students respect one another

 

Question 2: What needs to be strengthened at your child's school (EHS)?
Topic I: Academics
  Challenging (3 of 356) AP classes
    Raise bar
  Homework (3 of 356) Need communication home about assignments
    Not enough for parent to help student if having a problem
    Improve homework assignments
  Special Ed (2 of 356) More options for inclusion
    Ed plans need to reach teachers and goals are not always met
Topic II: Administration
  Principal (6 of 356) Leadership
    Availability
    Visibility
    Communication
    Respect
    Role model
  Admin General (4 of 356) Leadership
    Involve everyone in decision-making process
    Respect for teachers and students
    Positive relationships with staff
Topic III: School
  Communication (23 of 356) Home/school communication (11 of 356)
    Returned Calls/Emails
    Progress Reports/Report Cards (5 of 356)
    Attendance communication with home (student missed school and parents were not aware) – should call home in morning
    Newsletter
    Phone system
  Discipline (4 of 356) Detention
    Zero tolerance for drugs or alcohol
  Dress – enforce dress code (4 of 356)  
  Facility (19 of 356) New school (16 of 356)
    Locker space
    Parking
  Guidance Department (11 of 356) College (3 of 356)
    More contact and advising
  Lunch (4) Better lunch environment
    Healthier food
    Space
    Time
  Music (3 of 356) More opportunities
  Safety (16 of 356) Drugs, smoking, alcohol (7 of 356)
    Bullying
    Building security (4 of 356)
    Emergency Procedures (4 of 356)
  Class Size (6 of 356)  
  Supervision (6 of 356) Between buildings
    Leaving school grounds
    Before and after school
    Parking lots
  Transition from CMS to EHS (2 of 356)  
  Transportation (3 of 356) Student behavior
    Walk 1 mile – snow on sidewalks
  Technology (2 of 356) Posting homework online
  Respect (8) Respect for all individuals – teachers, students, admin – all ways (7 of 356)
    Property
    Students taught to respect other students dealing with home/personal issues
  Discipline (3 of 356)  
Topic IV: Teachers
  Communication (22 of 356) More and better communications about student’s performance/progress
    Return calls/emails
    Ways parents can help their children
  Performance (6 of 356) Remove burned-out teachers (3 of 356)
    Handling children with emotional needs
    More teachers who bring enthusiasm and best teaching practices to classroom
    Improve attitude toward students/teaching (3 of 356)

 

Question 3: What would make the school (EHS) better?
Topic I: Academics
  Challenging (3 of 356) Less discouragement to take higher level courses
    Encouragement to try and work harder
  Homework (4 of 356) More homework
    Less homework
Topic II: Administration
  Principal (14 of 356) Better internal organization
    More positive presence
    Provide vision and leadership
Topic III: Extra-curricular Activities
  Intramural sports (2 of 356)