West After School Center & Tallmadge CLC Parent Surveys

West After Sc= hool Center & Tallmadge CLC Parent Surveys

Combined=

February 2009=

<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>My child is in:
<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Answer	<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Count	<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Percentage<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>
No answer	0	0
Kindergarten (0)	4	4.88%
First Grade (1) =	13	15.85%
Second Grade (2)	22	26.83%
Third Grade (3) =	20	24.39%
Fourth Grade (4)	14	17.07%
Fifth Grade (5) =	9	10.98%

<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>My child has been enrolled = in the program for:
<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Answer	<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Count	<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Percentage<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>
No answer	0	0
Less than 2 months	7	8.54%
Less than 6 months	48	58.54%
6 months or more	13	15.85%
1 year or more <= /span>	14	17.07%

<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>My child is:
<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Answer	<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Count	<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Percentage<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>
No answer	0	0
Female (F)	33	40.24%
Male (M) =	49	59.76%

<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>As a result of participatio= n in the after school program, I feel my child has shown improvement in: Reading Skills
<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Answer	<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Count	<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Percentage<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>
No answer	0	0
Strongly Agree (SA)	34	41.46%
Agree (A)	37	45.12%
Neutral (N)	9	10.98%
Disagree (D)	2	2.44%
Strongly Disagree (SD)	0	0

<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'> <= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>As a result of participatio= n in the after school program, I feel my child has shown improvement in: Math Skills
<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Answer	<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Count	<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Percentage<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>
No answer	0	0
Strongly Agree (SA)	31	37.80%
Agree (A)	36	43.90%
Neutral (N)	14	17.07%
Disagree (D)	1	1.22%
Strongly Disagree (SD)	0	0

<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'> <= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'> <= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>As a result of participatio= n in the after school program, I feel my child has shown improvement in: Homework
<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Answer	<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Count	<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Percentage<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>
No answer	0	0
Strongly Agree (SA)	35	42.68%
Agree (A)	36	43.90%
Neutral (N)	10	12.20%
Disagree (D)	1	1.22%
Strongly Disagree (SD)	0	0

<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>As a result of participatio= n in the after school program, I feel my child has shown improvement in: Attitude toward school work
<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Answer	<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Count	<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Percentage<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>
No answer	0	0
Strongly Agree (SA)	23	28.05%
Agree (A)	36	43.90%
Neutral (N)	19	23.17%
Disagree (D)	3	3.66%
Strongly Disagree (SD)	1	1.22%

<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>As a result of participatio= n in the after school program, I feel my child has shown improvement in: Behavior at school
<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Answer	<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Count	<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Percentage<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>
No answer	0	0
Strongly Agree (SA)	20	24.39%
Agree (A)	39	47.56%
Neutral (N)	21	25.61%
Disagree (D)	2	2.44%
Strongly Disagree (SD)	0	0

<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>As a result of participatio= n in the after school program, I feel my child has shown improvement in: Behavior at home
<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Answer	<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Count	<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Percentage<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>
No answer	0	0
Strongly Agree (SA)	18	21.95%
Agree (A)	33	40.24%
Neutral (N)	28	34.15%
Disagree (D)	3	3.66%
Strongly Disagree (SD)	0	0

<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>As a result of participatio= n in the after school program, I feel my child has shown improvement in: Social skills with friends
<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Answer	<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Count	<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Percentage<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>
No answer	0	0
Strongly Agree (SA)	28	34.15%
Agree (A)	41	50.00%
Neutral (N)	13	15.85%
Disagree (D)	0	0
Strongly Disagree (SD)	0	0

<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'> As a result of participation in the after school program, I feel my child has shown improvement in: Personal responsibility
<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Answer	<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Count	<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Percentage<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>
No answer	0	0
Strongly Agree (SA)	26	31.71%
Agree (A)	31	37.80%
Neutral (N)	20	24.39%
Disagree (D)	5	6.10%
Strongly Disagree (SD)	0	0

<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>As a result of participatio= n in the after school program, I feel my child has shown improvement in: Self worth
<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Answer	<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Count	<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Percentage<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>
No answer	0	0
Strongly Agree (SA)	26	31.71%
Agree (A)	39	47.56%
Neutral (N)	16	19.51%
Disagree (D)	1	1.22%
Strongly Disagree (SD)	0	0

<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>As a result of participatio= n in the after school program, I feel my child has shown improvement in: Use of technology
<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Answer	<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Count	<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Percentage<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>
No answer	0	0
Strongly Agree (SA)	33	40.24%
Agree (A)	32	39.02%
Neutral (N)	16	19.51%
Disagree (D)	1	1.22%
Strongly Disagree (SD)	0	0

<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>As a result of participatio= n in the after school program, I feel my child has shown improvement in: The arts
<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Answer	<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Count	<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Percentage<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>
No answer	0	0
Strongly Agree (SA)	32	39.02%
Agree (A)	31	37.80%
Neutral (N)	18	21.95%
Disagree (D)	1	1.22%
Strongly Disagree (SD)	0	0

<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>I feel that my child is safe while at the after school program.
<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Answer	<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Count	<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Percentage<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>
No answer	0	0
Yes (Y) <= /p>	82	100.00% <= /p>
No (N)	0	0

<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'> <= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'> <= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'> <= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'> <= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'> <= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'> <= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'> <= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>I feel that my child does b= etter is school because of participation in the after school program.
<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Answer	<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Count	<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Percentage<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>
No answer	0	0
Strongly Agree (SA)	37	45.12%
Agree (A)	33	40.24%
Neutral (N)	12	14.63%
Disagree (D)	0	0
Strongly Disagree (SD)	0	0

I feel the level of communication from the after school program staff with parents is satisfactory.
<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Answer	<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Count	<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Percentage<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>
No answer	0	0
Strongly Agree (SA)	55	67.07%
Agree (A)	25	30.49%
Neutral (N)	2	2.44%
Disagree (D)	0	0
Strongly Disagree (SD)	0	0

<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>My child likes the snacks a= nd meals served at the after school program.
<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Answer	<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Count	<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Percentage<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>
No answer	0	0
Strongly Agree (SA)	36	43.90%
Agree (A)	35	42.68%
Neutral (N)	9	10.98%
Disagree (D)	2	2.44%
Strongly Disagree (SD)	0	0

<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>My child's grades have impr= oved since enrolling in the after school program.
<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Answer	<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Count	<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Percentage<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>
No answer	0	0
Strongly Agree (SA)	25	30.49%
Agree (A)	39	47.56%
Neutral (N)	17	20.73%
Disagree (D)	1	1.22%
Strongly Disagree (SD)	0	0

<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Field summary for Open end = least:
<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>What do you like least abou= t the after school program?
<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Answer	<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Count	<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Percentage<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>
Answer	40	48.78%
No answer	42	51.22%

<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Field summary for suggestio= ns:
<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>What suggestions can you pr= ovide that would help our after school program improve?
<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Answer	<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Count	<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Percentage<= span style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>
Answer	36	43.90%
No answer	46	56.10%

What do you like most about the after school program?

6	I like that my child injoy's this program ,and that he is become stronger with his work ethices. Also that he gets to enteract with oter childern,he really likes to come.
7	homework getting done
9	homework getting done
12	the help with her school work
13	the people really care
14	gives her somethind constructive to do after school so she does not get so bored and the extra help with homework is a great help
15	her ability to be herself in a safe and educational atmosphere-this facility is wonderful!!!!
17	That my child likes to get up in the morning to go to scho= ol so he can go to the after school program..he saids he has fun and likes t= o go and do the activites
18	the grade improvements of my child
19	my child enjoys going and her grades have improved
20	the fact that my child receives help when needed. I also l= ike the fact that the staff really cares about my child and wants and helps h= er to do her best.
21	The staff are friendly and very helpful for my son and us.= I feel he really benefits from the additional help that he recieves at the after school center!
23	additional study time
24	additional study time & the staff
25	the extra time he gets ..with the one on one.
26	The kids are doing better in school and are getting their = work done when needed. Their attitudes have changed some.
28	The staff is wonderful. They are like family to us!
32	They help my son with homework and homework is a major struggle at home. So when they are able to help him get most of it done before he goes home the less he gets upset with me when I tell him to do = his homework. He only gets very angry when I make him do homework. THANKS FOR= ALL YOU DO I LOVE THE WASC A LOT.
33	Thelma has a place to be herself and she feels better about herself.
34	The additional help that my child requires is great and I = have noticed the difference in her grades.
35	helps children with homework and get to know children bett= er
38	That it is a fun learning experience for my child.
39	One on one.
40	The help she gets.
41	The staff is very friendly and the support and encourageme= nt she receives is tremendous.
42	My child's grades greatly improving.
43	Everything!
44	Everything!
45	The adult interaction that my child recieves and his accountability for his work.
46	he gets the extra help he is so in need of
47	My child is doing better and feels better about himself. <= o:p>
48	that jacob gets enough one on one time with a tutor
49	The help with his homework is very beneficial to us.<= /o:p>
50	THE FACT THAT MY CHILD IS GETTING EXTRA HELP WITH SCHOOL W= ORK.
51	HELP WITH THEIR HOMEWORK
52	She is getting help in her school work. She has so much fun with the activities and her friends. Thank you so much for having her.
54	Grades improved
55	It helps my son with things I don't have time to do.<= /o:p>
56	That they are helping him.
57	Getting extra help
58	My son is ADHD and the extra help is awesome.
59	The people are very nice to us.
61	the social aspect of everything
62	how everyone works together
64	Communication with parents Structure program
65	It's very helpful since I work late and he can play with o= ther children.
68	They really care about our boys.
73	The help and dinner
74	The teachers are nice.
75	The teachers are nice.
76	They need the help getting homework done and I'm not home = to get them to do it.
77	They need help getting homework done and I'm not home to g= et them to do it.
78	Convenience, very nice director
79	The personal attention for my daughter.<= /p>
80	More confidence.
81	Help with homework
82	I like the way my daughter likes the program. The teachers= are great, they are kind-hearted to her and patient.
84	More time for the children to learn and interact with other children.
85	More time for the children to learn and interact with other children.
86	More time for the children to learn and interact with other children.
88	The staff and their interaction. They've really helped my = son.
89	They take time to help the kids.
90	My child's self-esteem has improved a lot.
91	The more schooling for my child the better.
92	great staff

What do you like least about the after school program?

6	I would say not much, but the fact that he gets picked up late.
7	nothing
9	nothing
12	nothing i dislike
13	not open on days school is out
14	there isnt anything i do not like
15	It being closed when school is closed-I wish it could be o= pen even when school is not because I still have to work.
17	i have nothing to complain about
18	nothing
19	nothing
20	nothing
21	N/A
23	n/a
24	n/a
25	i dont think theres anything i dont like=
26	Nothing.
28	Nothing...
33	I have no dislikes.
34	nothing
35	i like the way you all work with the children
39	If homework doesn't get finished.
45	nothing at the time
46	homwework needs to be checked before he should be doing anything eles.
47	Nothing!
49	I DON'T HAVE ANY LEAST I LIKE THE PROGRAM.
50	NOTHING
51	I LIKE EVERYTHING THAT THEY ARE DOING
52	I do not have any problems at this time.=
56	Nothing.
57	They need to give him time for homework.=
61	nothing
62	nothing
74	Nothing
75	Nothing
76	It makes for a very long day especially when they have oth= er activities in the evening.
77	It makes for a very long day.
79	She thinks it's a game sometimes.
80	The food
82	I really don't have any problems with the after school program.
91	That it run so late in the evening

What suggestions can you provide that would help our after school program improv= e?

6	im not sure
7	none
9	none
12	none
13	none
14	none
15	It is wonderful, but she would like to have better snacks, like hot dogs for dinner and oreos as snacks.
17	i really dont think that there needs and kind improvement<= o:p>
19	that more kids get the opprotunity to experience the tutor= ing programs
20	none
21	N/A
23	n/a
24	n/a
25	i think the program is great the way it is
26	Nothing.
33	I don't have any.
34	none
41	Just keep the program rolling so students can keep improvi= ng.
43	Stay the same.
44	Stay the same.
46	checking to see if his homework is done before other activities
49	kEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
50	NOTHING AT THIS TIME
51	CAN'T THINK OF ANYTHING THAT NEEDS IMPROVING
54	Program available for kindergarten.
56	Better food
61	nothing
62	nothing
64	Would like to see more concentration with problem subjects= in school. Example: my son struggles in math, spelling and reading would like more help with math less in reading
67	Keep up the great work! All of you! I wish they would have= had this when I was in school! Thank you all so much!!
74	Nothing
75	Nothing
78	Another method of payment such as a locked box.=
80	Keep on paying attention to the kids help in homework=
88	I wish I had time and resources to help more as a parent w= ith the after school program.
91	Just more studying