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Distance Learning Survey

Seneca Academy is dedicated to evolving and enhancing our distance learning plan in partnership with parents.  We value your insights and ask you to please share your thoughts in this short survey.  Thank you for your willingness to give us open and honest feedback!

    What grade is your child in currently?
    K12345

    How many children are engaged in distance learning in your household (total, across age groups)?

    Is an adult/older sibling able to monitor the child during distance learning?
    [radio* radio-373 default:1 "Yes" "No"]

    Is your child’s ability to participate in distance learning hampered by a need to share devices?
    [radio* radio-sharing default:1 "Yes" "No"]

    Please rate your satisfaction with the following learning activities. If you have not experienced these in class, please rate your perceived satisfaction with these activities if they were to be offered.
    Likert Scale from “Very dissatisfied” (1) to “very satisfied” (5)

    Structured whole group learning distance activities, such as morning meeting or group lessons
    Likert Scale from “Very dissatisfied” (1) to “very satisfied” (5)

    Structured small group learning distance activities, such as meeting with their teacher and 2-3 peers
    Likert Scale from “Very dissatisfied” (1) to “very satisfied” (5)

    Pre-recorded video lessons or activities
    Likert Scale from “Very dissatisfied” (1) to “very satisfied” (5)

    Unstructured time where she or he can interact with their classmates online any way they choose
    Likert Scale from “Very dissatisfied” (1) to “very satisfied” (5)

    The range of academic material covered
    Likert

    The depth of academic material covered
    Likert

    The extent to which your child made academic progress during distance learning
    Likert

    The extent to which your child remained motivated during distance learning
    Likert

    Weekly checklist and assignments sent by teachers
    Likert Scale from “Very dissatisfied” (1) to “very satisfied” (5)

    How could we improve or change the checklist/assignment lists?
    (Long answer response)

    What might be helpful to support your child’s motivation during distance learning?

    Would your child prefer…
    More frequent, shorter meetings (e.g. 30-minute sessions)
    Less frequent, longer meetings (e.g. 45-60-minute sessions)
    Combination of the two

    Is there a particular time of day that is best for synchronous distance learning activities?
    Mornings
    Afternoons
    Combination of the two

    Please rate the extent to which you feel your child would enjoy participating in school clubs (e.g., karate, cooking club) via distance learning.
    Likert Scale from “Would not enjoy at all” (1) to “Would enjoy very much” (5)

    Please rate the extent to which you believe your child's educational needs are being met as best they can under the circumstances requiring distance learning.
    Likert Scale from “Not at all” (1) to “Very much so” (5)

    What are your thoughts about utilizing Google Classroom as a platform in the future should we need to return to brief periods of distance learning?
    (Long answer)

    What worked well in the current iteration of our distance learning plan?
    (Long answer response)

    What growth edges from the current iteration of our distance learning plan would you like to see our faculty address over the summer, in the event that we need to return to brief periods of distance learning next year?
    (Long answer response)

    Are there any other distance learning activities that you would like to see included in the curriculum?
    (Long answer response)

    If we were able to open the school for in-person learning with appropriate precautions, would you be willing to send your child?
    Y/N/M

    If there was a possibility that schools were required to return to distance learning for brief periods after holding in-school classes, would you keep your child enrolled?
    Y/N

    Would you utilize a list of resources similar to our Spring Break Camp curriculum during the summer? If so, what types of activities would you like to see included?

    Please use the space below to offer any additional feedback, concerns, or ideas that you would like to share that might help us plan for a range of potential learning options due to COVID-19 restrictions.
    (Long answer response)

    Elementary ParentPreschool ParentPDO Parent
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    You have successfully submitted your Parent’s Day Out application for the 2020-2021 school year! Once again, we appreciate you being a part of the Seneca Academy village.

     

    Thank you so much for your sponsorship of Seneca Academy’s 2020 auction and gala, “Around the World.” Because of you and other generous supporters, we are able to continue serving the children and families in our school as well as the community at large. We appreciate your gift to help us preserve the wonder of childhood for years to come!

     

    Thank you so much for your donation to Seneca Academy’s 2020 auction and gala, “Around the World.” Because of you and other generous supporters, we are able to continue serving the children and families in our school as well as the community at large. We appreciate your gift to help us preserve the wonder of childhood for years to come!