Parent Questionnaire



Parent Questionnaire

Important: YOU DO NOT NEED TO WRITE YOUR CHILD'S NAME ON THIS QUESTIONNAIRE!

Part 1. Background

1.1 Your relationship to child enrolled in school: Mother_____ Father_____ Other_____

1.2 What is your and your spouse's ethnic background?

You Your spouse You Your spouse

___ ___ Hispanic/Latino ___ ___ Asian-American

___ ___ Caucasian/Anglo ___ ___ American Indian/Alaskan Native

___ ___ African-American

1.3 What is the highest level of education that you and your spouse have completed?

You Your spouse You Your spouse

___ ___ Elementary ___ ___ Community College/Vocational School

___ ___ Junior High/Middle School ___ ___ 4-year College/University Degree

___ ___ High School or equivalent ___ ___ Professional Degree/Graduate School

1.4 What language(s) do you and your spouse speak? You:_________________ Your Spouse:__________________

1.5 Please check below your own and your spouse's ability to communicate in Spanish.

You Your spouse

___ ___ No ability; cannot understand or speak the language at all.

___ ___ Can understand somewhat but cannot speak the language.

___ ___ Can understand and speak the language somewhat.

___ ___ Can understand and speak the language very well.

___ ___ Native speaker, or native-like ability in the language.

1.6 What are the three most important reasons for enrolling your child in the program you selected? (Put a 1 next to the MOST IMPORTANT, a 2 next to the SECOND MOST IMPORTANT, a 3 next to the THIRD MOST IMPORTANT)

_____ it is our neighborhood school

_____ it is a high quality academic program

_____ my child will be able to communicate with family, friends, or other Spanish speaking people

_____ my child will have an academic or career advantage

_____ my child will have a stronger identity as a bilingual-bicultural/multicultural individual

Part 2. Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements. (CIRCLE ONE ANSWER FOR EACH STATEMENT.)

Strongly Not Strongly

Disagree Disagree Sure Agree Agree

2.1 I am satisfied that the school is giving my child

access to the subject matter that s/he needs. 1 2 3 4 5

2.2 Hispanic students, parents, staff and community members are made to

feel like a valuable part of our school culture. 1 2 3 4 5

2.3 The faculty and staff have been successful in promoting

diversity and understanding among the school community. 1 2 3 4 5

2.4 The faculty and staff are successful in balancing the needs and

concerns of both English and Spanish speaking communities. 1 2 3 4 5

2.5 I am supportive of the program my child is receiving at this school. 1 2 3 4 5

2.6 I feel that my family is valued by the school. 1 2 3 4 5

2.7 I enjoy the ethnic and linguistic diversity in our school and community. 1 2 3 4 5

2.8 I would recommend this school to other parents. 1 2 3 4 5

2.9 Studying Spanish would be important for my child because it would

allow him/her to be more comfortable with other Spanish speakers. 1 2 3 4 5

2.10 Studying Spanish is important for my child because it will

enable him/her to better understand and appreciate Hispanic culture. 1 2 3 4 5

2.11 Studying Spanish is important for my child's future career. 1 2 3 4 5

2.12 Studying Spanish is important for my child because it will make him/her

smarter. 1 2 3 4 5

Parent Questionnaire

Important: YOU DO NOT NEED TO WRITE YOUR NAME OR CHILD'S NAME ON THIS QUESTIONNAIRE!

Part 1. Background

1.1 Your relationship to child enrolled in kindergarten: Mother_____ Father_____ Other_____

1.2 What is your and your spouse's ethnic background?

You Your spouse

___ ___ Hispanic/Latino

___ ___ Caucasian/Anglo

___ ___ African-American

___ ___ Asian-American

___ ___ American Indian/Alaskan Native

1.3 What is the highest level of education that you and your spouse have completed?

You Your spouse You Your spouse

___ ___ Elementary ___ ___ Community College/Vocational School

___ ___ Junior High/Middle School ___ ___ 4-year College/University Degree

___ ___ High School or equivalent ___ ___ Professional Degree/Graduate School

Part 2. Language and Culture

2.1 What language(s) do you and your spouse speak? You:_________________ Your Spouse:__________________

2.2 What language did you first learn as a child before entering school? You:____________ Your Spouse:____________

2.3 Please list the language(s) most often used in the home by the:

Mother to child____________________________________________________

Father to child____________________________________________________

Parents to each other______________________________________________

2.4 Please check below your own and your spouse's ability to communicate in Spanish.

You Your spouse

___ ___ No ability; cannot understand or speak the language at all.

___ ___ Can understand somewhat but cannot speak the language.

___ ___ Can understand and speak the language somewhat.

___ ___ Can understand and speak the language very well.

___ ___ Native speaker, or native-like ability in the language.

2.5 Have you ever studied Spanish? _____ Yes _____ No ---- If yes, for how long?________________

Are you currently studying Spanish? _____ Yes _____ No

2.6 What is your most important reason for studying Spanish? (Check only one.)

_____ I learned/studied Spanish to fulfill coursework requirements in school or college, or for career advancement.

_____ I want to be able to communicate with family, friends, or other Spanish speakers in Spanish.

_____ I want to be able to help my child with his/her schoolwork.

2.7 If you have studied Spanish, where did you learn or where are you learning Spanish?

_____ in a foreign language program (in junior high/high school/college)

_____ in a Spanish class for parents at my child's school

_____ in an immersion situation (in an immersion program, living in a Spanish speaking community or country)

2.8 Have you ever spent time in a Spanish-speaking country? _____ Yes _____ No

If yes, what was the major reason?

_____ education or work

_____ family, vacation/leisure

2.9 If you have studied Spanish, what is the most important benefit that you think you have received from your ability to speak Spanish? (Check only one.)

_____ I have more or better career opportunities.

_____ I am able to communicate with family, friends, or other Spanish speakers in Spanish.

2.10 What are the three most important reasons for enrolling your child in the immersion program? (Put a 1 next to the MOST IMPORTANT, a 2 next to the SECOND MOST IMPORTANT, a 3 next to the THIRD MOST IMPORTANT)

_____ it is our neighborhood school

_____ it is a high quality academic program

_____ my child will be able to communicate with family, friends, or other Spanish speaking people

_____ my child will have an academic or career advantage

_____ my child will have a stronger identity as a bilingual-bicultural/multicultural individual

2.11 Please check below if your child has frequent (at least weekly) access to individuals who speak Spanish to your child:

_____ Grandparent/Other family members

_____ Babysitter/child care

_____ Close family friends

Part 3. Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about the Bilingual Immersion Program. (CIRCLE ONE ANSWER FOR EACH STATEMENT.)

Strongly Not Strongly

Disagree Disagree Sure Agree Agree

3.1 I am satisfied that the Two-Way Immersion Program is giving

my child access to the subject matter that s/he needs 1 2 3 4 5

3.2 I believe that combining native English speakers and

native Spanish speakers in the classroom is the best way

for my child to learn Spanish. 1 2 3 4 5

3.3 Hispanic students, parents, staff and community members are made to

feel like a valuable part of our school culture. 1 2 3 4 5

3.4 I really encourage my child to speak Spanish outside of school 1 2 3 4 5

3.5 I am confident that my child will be able to communicate very well

in both Spanish and English after completing the program. 1 2 3 4 5

3.6 The faculty and staff have been successful in promoting

diversity and understanding among the school community. 1 2 3 4 5

3.7 The faculty and staff are successful in balancing the needs and

concerns of both English and Spanish speaking communities. 1 2 3 4 5

3.8 The administration in our school district office is not supportive

of the needs and concerns of the school community. 1 2 3 4 5

3.9 I would recommend this program to other parents. 1 2 3 4 5

3.10 Studying Spanish is important for my child because it will

allow him/her to be more comfortable with other Spanish speakers. 1 2 3 4 5

3.11 Studying Spanish is important for my child because it will

allow him/her to meet and converse with more and varied people. 1 2 3 4 5

3.12 Studying Spanish is important for my child because it will

enable him/her to better understand and appreciate Hispanic culture. 1 2 3 4 5

3.13 Studying Spanish is important for my child because s/he will be able to

participate more freely in the activities of other cultural groups. 1 2 3 4 5

3.14 Studying Spanish is important for my child because s/he will need it for

his/her future career. 1 2 3 4 5

3.15 Studying Spanish is important for my child because it will make him/her

a more knowledgeable person 1 2 3 4 5

3.16 Studying Spanish is important for my child because it will make him/her

smarter 1 2 3 4 5

3.17 Studying Spanish is important for my child because other people will

respect him/her more if s/he has knowledge of a second language. 1 2 3 4 5

Part 4. Please indicate how often you participate in the following activities.

Almost 1-2 times 1-2 times 1-2 times Usually

Never per year per month per week Daily

4.1 I/My spouse read to my child in Spanish 1 2 3 4 5

4.2 I/My spouse check out library books or buy books in Spanish 1 2 3 4 5

4.3 Spanish speaking children come to our house to play with my child 1 2 3 4 5

4.4 My child goes to the homes of other Spanish speaking children 1 2 3 4 5

4.5 We (my child) watch Spanish television programs 1 2 3 4 5

4.6 We (my child) listen to Spanish radio programs 1 2 3 4 5

4.7 We attend Hispanic cultural events 1 2 3 4 5

THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING IN THIS SURVEY!

COPIES OF THE RESULTS WILL BE SENT TO YOUR SCHOOL

Parent Questionnaire -- Grades 5-6

CHILD'S NAME ________________________________________ Grade Level: ____________

Part 1. Background

1.1 Your relationship to child enrolled in school: Mother_____ Father_____ Other_____

1.2 What is your and your spouse's ethnic background?

You Your spouse You Your spouse

___ ___ Hispanic/Latino ___ ___ Asian-American

___ ___ Caucasian/Anglo ___ ___ American Indian/Alaskan Native

___ ___ African-American

1.3 What is the highest level of education that you and your spouse have completed?

You Your spouse You Your spouse

___ ___ Elementary ___ ___ Community College/Vocational School

___ ___ Junior High/Middle School ___ ___ 4-year College/University Degree

___ ___ High School or equivalent ___ ___ Professional Degree/Graduate School

1.4 What language(s) do you and your spouse speak? You:_________________ Your Spouse:__________________

1.5 Please check below your own and your spouse's ability to communicate in Spanish.

You Your spouse

___ ___ No ability; cannot understand or speak the language at all.

___ ___ Can understand somewhat but cannot speak the language.

___ ___ Can understand and speak the language somewhat.

___ ___ Can understand and speak the language very well.

___ ___ Native speaker, or native-like ability in the language.

Part 2. Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements. (CIRCLE ONE ANSWER FOR EACH STATEMENT.)

Strongly Not Strongly

Disagree Disagree Sure Agree Agree

2.1 In my family, we assume that my child will go to college. 1 2 3 4 5

2. I understand how to help prepare my child for college. 1 2 3 4 5

3. We are a little confused about how to help our child think about and

prepare for college. 1 2 3 4 5

4. We are not sure how to make sure our child gets the right classes in

middle school to get him/her on the right track to college. 1 2 3 4 5

2.5 I would like more information about how to help my child get ready for college. 1 2 3 4 5

2.6 I do not think that my child needs or wants to attend college. 1 2 3 4 5

2.7 I am aware of the different colleges/universities in our area. 1 2 3 4 5

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