2025-2026 Parent and Family Engagement Survey

Parent and Family Engagement Survey

2025-2026 School Year
We value your voice! McMinn County Schools invites all families of students in Pre-K through 12th grade to take a few minutes to complete our Parent and Family Survey. Your feedback helps us better understand what we’re doing well and where we can grow to better support our students and families.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Your input is greatly appreciated and plays an important role in our continuous improvement efforts!
1. Which school does your child attend? (If you have children at multiple schools, please fill out a different survey for each school.)*
2. When I walk into the school, I feel the schools is inviting and is a place where parents “belong”.*

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3. The school’s policies and programs reflect, respect, and value the diversity of the families in the community.*

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4. Students at the school are treated fairly no matter their race or cultural background.*

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5. I feel welcome at PTO/parent group meetings.*

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6. The school keeps all families informed about important issues and events.*

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7. The school makes it easy for families to communicate with teachers.*

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8. The school communicates with families in multiple ways (e.g. by phone, text, school newsletters, social media, website, etc.).*

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9. I can talk to the school principal when I need to.*

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10. My child's teacher communicates with me on a regular basis.*

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11. It's easy to get a translator if I need one.*

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12. My child's teacher keeps me well informed about how my child is doing in school.*

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13. I understand the academic standards my child is supposed to meet and how the curriculum is aligned to those standards.*

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14. My child's teacher and the school give me useful information about how to improve my child's progress.*

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15. All students are challenged to do their best.*

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16. If the school can't help me, they will connect me to someone who can.*

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17. The school keeps me informed of my rights under federal and state laws and policies and helps me exercise those rights as needed.*

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18. I feel empowered to advocate for my own child and other children's success in school.*

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19. The school consults with me and other families before making important decisions.*

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20. The school provides opportunities for families to develop relationships and raise concerns with school leaders, public officials, and business and community leaders.*

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21. The school connects students, families, and staff to expanded learning opportunities, community services, and community improvement initiatives.*

Strongly AgreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly Disagree
22. What type of parent involvement workshops would you like to attend or benefit from? (Select all that apply)*

Academic Tips for helping your childBehavior/Social Emotional ActivitiesCommunity ResourcesFinance and Budgeting TipsHealth, Wellness, and Safety EventsHigher Education Resources (Scholarships, FAFSA)Organizational Tips for School and HomeReading/Literacy and Math ActivitiesSpecial Education ResourcesSTEAM ActivitiesStress/Parenting StrategiesTechnology/Computer SkillsMulti-CulturalOther
23. What type of day is better for you to attend parent/child activities?*

Before SchoolAfternoon 4:00-6:00Evening 5:00-7:00
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