BELLEVILLE
MENNONITE SCHOOL
Parent
Satisfaction Survey Results
2005-06
Belleville
Mennonite School,
a servant of the
Mennonite Church and of families who share Christian values,
seeks to provide a
quality elementary and secondary education in a Christ-centered environment
that equips each student for a life of
SERVICE,
PEACEMAKING and MISSIONS
under the LORDSHIP OF JESUS CHRIST.
Please circle a response
for each statement.
1 - strongly agree 2 - agree 3 - disagree 4 - strongly disagree N – No opinion
1. Do you feel Belleville
Mennonite School is meeting its mission as shown above. Nearly
90 % agree – 89.8 %
2. My child(ren) feel a sense
of belonging here. Nearly
92 % agree – 91.9
3. Teachers care about my
child(ren) as an individual(s) 87.8
% agree
4. Belleville Mennonite School
is safe for all students. 81.6
% agree
5. Administrators are
approachable. 87.8
% agree
6.
Guidance Department is concerned about my student’s success as an
individual. 49
% agree
7. Library resources and
services are adequate. 63.3
% agree
8. Teachers are fair and
unbiased in their treatment of individual students. 75.5
agree
9. Computer access is adequate
and accessible for students. 79.6
agree
10. It is an enjoyable experience to be a
part of this school community. 87.7
% agree
11. I feel a sense of pride about BMS. 89.9
% agree
12. My child(ren)’s enthusiasm for
learning is reinforced at school. 87.8
% agree
13. My child(ren) experience spiritual growth at school.
89.9 % agree
14. My child(ren) have adequate opportunity
to participate in sports. 67.3
% agree
15. My child(ren) have adequate opportunity
to participate in music. 93.8
% agree
16. My child(ren) have adequate opportunity
to participate in drama. 63.3
% agree
17. Teachers provide timely feedback about
student progress. 89.9
% agree
18.
Administration responded to my needs in the admissions process. 77.6
% agree
19. BMS has a good reputation in the
community. 89.8
5 agree
20. The student handbook provides helpful
information. 87.5 % agree
21. Student disciplinary procedures are
fair. 71.5
% agree
22. Tuition paid is a worthwhile
investment. 81.6
% agree
23. Belleville Mennonite School is
committed to a Christ-centered education. 91.9
% agree
24. The school campus is well-maintained. 95.9
% agree
25. Belleville Mennonite School meets my expectations. 79.6
% agree
26. Teachers are knowledgeable in their
field. 89.8
% agree
27. I feel adequately informed about
tuition assistance. 77.5
% agree
28. There is an adequate selection of food
in the cafeteria. 83.7
% agree
29.
Why did you choose Belleville Mennonite School for your child(ren)? (pick top
3)
Faculty
to student ratio Christian
emphasis Athletics
Strong
music/arts Child’s preference Family
tradition
Nice,
friendly people
Academic strength Teachers
Service
activities
Mini-term Safe
environment
Mennonite/Anabaptist
affiliation
Other
30. Was the decision to attend
BMS primarily (circle one) your decision, your child’s decision, or a
joint decision? Decision
was parents-75.5%
Decision
was child’s-0 %
Decision
was joint decision between parent & child – 24.5%
31. How far in advance was the
decision made that your child (ren) would attend BMS?
24.5
% since birth 6.1
% since elementary
school 32.7 % a
year prior to entry
32.7
% less than a year prior to entry
32. Which of the following
forms of communication do you find helpful? (check all that apply)
30.6
% Website 46.9 % Calendar 91.8 % NEWSDAY 71.4
% Letters
33. Please give us your opinion about the degrees of
emphasis on the following topics in the school’s curriculum and
atmosphere. (For example, does the study of science receive appropriate
emphasis?) Far
too much Too
much Just
right Too
little Far
too little
English/Language Arts 79.6
% 8.2
%
Social Studies 75.5
% 6.1
%
Mathematics 75.5
% 10.2
% 2.0
%
Science 71.4
% 8.2 % 2.0
%
Spanish 8.2
% 65.3
% 14.3
%
Computer 57.
% 28.6
% 4.1
%
Fine Arts (Music, Art) 2.0 % 8.2
% 67.3
% 12.2
%
Health, PE 2.0
% 83.7
% 2.0
%
Bible 75.5
% 10.2
% 2.0
%
34.
The content and skills of the classes within each academic discipline
seem appropriate.
Strongly
agree agree disagree strongly
disagree
English/Language Arts 8.2 % 77.6
% 2.0
%
Social Studies 6.1
% 67.3
% 4.1
%
Mathematics 10.2
% 75.5
% 2.0
% 2.0
%
Science 6.1
% 69.4
% 2.0
%
Spanish 10.2
% 71.4
% 8.2
%
Computer 4.1
% 75.5
% 6.1
%
Fine Arts (Music, Art) 10.2 % 77.6
% 2.0
%
Health, PE 6.1
% 75.5
% 4.1
% 2.0
%
Bible 10.2
% 77.6
% 2.0
%