2012 Parent Survey Results H. F. Byrd Middle School How do we measure this year? How do we compare to last year? What areas will we work to improve?

Gains We Are Proud to Share 87%: Information about transportation services is readily available. (+5%) 92%: It is very clear to me what the teacher(s) expect of my child in terms of school work. (+4%) 90%: The level of difficulty associated with my child’s homework is appropriate. (+3%) 95%: I am satisfied with the parental/guardian participation opportunities the school has to offer. (+3%) 96%: The school makes effective use of technology for instructional purposes. (+2%) 95%: The school offers its students a safe environment to learn. (+2%)

Top Scoring Areas 98%: The school encourages students to be responsible. 96%: I know how to get information when I need it. 96%: My child’s school makes effective use of technology as a means of communicating. 96%: School policies and practices support child achievement. 95%: School staff is accessible. 95%: I feel welcome at my child’s school. 94%: School staff is responsive to parental/guardian concerns. 94%: I am satisfied with the overall quality of the school that my child attends. 94%: My child’s school does an excellent job of educating students. 93%: The school provides its students with a high quality education.

Five Lowest Scoring Items 82% The school provides helpful information to my child about college and career planning. (82% HCPS middle school avg) 80% My child’s school is superior to other schools in the area. (87% HCPS middle school avg) 79% I am satisfied with the transportation services provided for students. (86% HCPS middle school avg) 60% I am satisfied with the quality of the school lunches. (60% HCPS middle school avg) 57% Laptop repairs are completed within 24 hours. (61% HCPS middle school avg)

Next Steps We are dedicated to looking carefully at the information parents have shared with us through this survey. We are committed to finding effective ways to fold these results into our plans for 2012-2013 school improvement. We appreciate the power of the school partnership with all of our parents, and we know we can always improve. Thank you for allowing us to serve you and your student. Go Senators!