Parent Survey Results

HARVEY MILK CIVIL RIGHTS ACADEMY SCHOOL-WIDE SURVEY ’03-’04
Question: What are three things you like about Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy? Kindergarten Parents Diversity Teacher/Teacher aide in classrooms Open door policy Diversity Community and small size Staff After-school programs I feel very safe for my kids at school The teachers are very responsive Mission science Mural-Ms. Graham Sense of community/emphasis on tolerance as a theme Diversity The staff is great and we are fond of Mr. Sato The school spirit Diversity and the way everyone is represented Parent/teacher relationships – open door policy After-school clubs that are offered Arts-visual & performing arts program/artist in residence and music – it’s a bonus that Mr. Sato exposes the kids to jazz Ms. Leigh and the teachers and staff are outstanding The way civil rights and other social issues are woven into instruction The school is very family orientedThe staff is really aware of what is going on with the kids The morning & afternoon school programs really help the students and their parents Harvey Milk is a peace school. They show kids how to have better morals and practice peaceful ways to deal with problems It is a hate-free school.. They teach them how to treat everyone with respect regardless of color, ethnicity and gender It is a multiracial school & have kids from all different kinds of background Great staff and faculty and volunteers Good curriculum and we appreciate the monthly books of our children’s work Positive learning environment The care and concern about the children The program before and after school The activities where the parents participate Las reglas de la escuela El orden Las actividades The academic program is great The many resources The great staff I like my son’s teacher I like the morning program I like the after-school activities The way the teachers determine to help children read The after school programs The concern for each child and their parents Amazing civil rights curriculum Faculty and teachers Diverse community I like Harvey Milk because the school is good The teachers are nice to the students The teachers help the students understand class work The teachers and staff – so clearly dedicated to the kids. Great staff who interact with my child is the MOST important thing to me Art program (wish there was more) & 1st PASS/Motor skills After-school clubs are a great way for my child to get enrichment activities without extreme expense and transportation issues for our family Low class size Very bright school Caring staff Focus on civil rights Teacher and Ms. Leigh (wonderful) coaches Glenn and Michelle Small school/grants to support extra activities Student advisors support Before and after-school programs, clubs Staff!!! The diversity in the school Having more than one teacher to a class The fact that a parent can come to a child’s classroom whenever they want Children are learning in a safe, caring community Teachers, staff and principal are fantastic. My son says he loves the school so much. My kids are happy! The morning care staff, coach Michelle and coach Glenn The fact that HMCRA can offer an after school care at no cost to parents! It is greatly appreciated The weekly news and folder. Good idea! Lugar donde la escuela esta ovicada Los principios y moral de la escuela La forma enque los maestros y todo el personal se comportan (savein lo que haceir) The option for morning care helps a lot (to pay and drop off) The parent teacher conferences on child's progress The coaches and staff awareness and love shown Promoting diversity, exposure to many cultures ‘ Morning circle of all grades The amazing faculty and staff Staff is open-minded and kind Social consciousness Time and consideration given to each child Because there is a good special ed program The teachers are nice and treat the students equally My child likes and enjoys his classes First Grade Parents The after-school program & clubs offered Ms. Peter’s class is awesome. She has made our child’s learning experience a very rewarding one. 1st PASS and morning circle (very positive) Diversity First PASS Parent participation Accent on core values: peace, empathy, tolerance, open-mindedness School has feeling of being one big family Staff is very involved with students The teachers they have at Harvey Milk The things my son has learn ?? his improvement Teachers Programs (after school) and mornings After school program School assemblies Scholastic book fair/ messy science night (enrich education) I like that it has an after school program, take one on one time out with the students and report to the parents on the child progress Its one of the schools that have high test scores Teaches about our civil rights, politics, and has good day-to-day teaching curriculum Community spirit Professionalism of teachers Coaches Diversity Parent participation Staff Staff Diverse families School activities A lot of spelling words Get to exercise a lot School air is good Harvey Milk takes action when they think a child needs extra help The teachers are really sweet & helpful including Ms. Leigh My daughter is progressing well Sense of community values After-school program/clubs/PE/Art Teacher Ms. Peters & others who work with my son Staff!! Excellent/Diverse Creative support for children (arts program) Morning/after-school program Academic curriculum accessible Community Intimate environment 1st PASS Community/parent participation After-school clubs Small, personal atmosphere, great art Diversity Curriculum Principal and staff People, information system Attention given by the teachers to the kids Overall environment Great community-emphasis on treating each other with kindness and respect Great arts focus Great teachers Morning program Milk n Cookies Reading loud Life skills Safe and friendly environment Coach Glenn and Coach Michelle are great. 1st PASS is awesome The after-school program with enrichment clubs The strong sense of community at HMCRA. Sande Leigh seems very approachable Mission Science is great – we must try to keep it Diversity Teachers and staff-Ms. Leigh Activities (educational family activities, read-aloud night, civil rights sing along) A close, warm nurturing community Teachers Principal Milk an Cookies I love the sense of community The dedication of teachers & volunteers Small & artistic feeling of the building Free and entertaining after-school programs Second Grade Parents The way the teachers are determine to help children read The after school programs The concern for each child and their parents The morning program Reading programs Families Teachers and staff Clubs 1st PASS Sense of community and size Importance of what the coaches teach and how they teach Dedication of teaching staff The school is small and safe and a supportive environment in which to learn Mr. Nymark has been a wonderful teacher for my son this year. He has done many creative projects using the required curriculum Teachers, staff and principal are fantastic The teachers and staff The diversity The caring environment/nurturing/safety The teachers and staff, coaches and principal Caring nurturing environment Diversity and acceptance of inclusion students Inclusivity Diversity-our children spending their day in multi-ethnic/racial community Community-size of school, sense of community, familiarity Teachers-enthusiasm, dedication to the students & school & the coaches The teachers really takes time out with the children to make sure they understand what they are doing Harvey Milk is like as one. Everybody helps everybody and everybody participates together Harvey Milk was and is the best thing that could have happened in the SF School District I like the general emphasis on communication and non-combative ways of working out problems I like the community feeling between the kids, teachers and some of the parents I like the cultural diversity of the student body Diversity Curriculum Arts program Parent/teacher involvement 1st PASS/ FAMILIES/Karate classes Cultural enrichment (i.e. MLK tribute) Caring teachers & staff – communicative with parents Civil rights/Anti-bias curriculum Before & after-school programs Diversity of families, of staff, of values, of curriculum Emphasis on conflict resolution and peaceful conduct Coaching I like the diversity in the school. It really shows my children now to be productive and respectful in all ways I enjoy the opportunities that my children have and so do they The teachers and all of the staff are polite, understanding and always good with the children I like the very inclusive social environment The interesting enrichment programs, such as Mission Science The excellent teachers I think it’s a very good school My son is improving reading, I think because all of the hard work and patience and good teacher and thank you so much Diversity valued Peace practiced Coaches guidance and programs Diversity Coaches-character development and conflict resolutionArts participation and appreciation Level of parent involvement Racial diversity Encouraging Civil Rights FAMILIES and 1st PASS The amount of parent and teacher-involvement Coaches Glenn and Michelle PE and Karate There is zero tolerance for intolerance The principal is hands-on and accessible The after-school activities Third Grade Parents Dedication of the people to push the youth Organization of programs The attention the kids pay to be successful Me gusta los eventos Me gusta la ayuda que le dan a los ninos y ninas en la manora y en la factos Y el cuidado de los ninos y ninas Me gusta tambien que los ninos puedan partisipar en eventos Faculty and staff – approachable, creative, inclusive Coaches Glenn & Michelle- student relationship, intervention, 1st PASS curriculum Before/after school programs Emphasis on new reading program and language arts Quisera mas programas de preparacion para los ninos La actitud pocitiva de los maestros y todo el personal La moral y los principios Uvicacion de la escuela The time school start at 9:30 The teacher and the principal are friendly My daughter is having fun going to school Lo a dedicacion de la directora con la institucion Lo a disciplina que ponen a los estudiantes Su Buena organizacion Ms. Leigh’commitment in providing extra curriculum activities for the students (i.e. clubs, PE, arts) Coach Glenn and Coach Michelle’s devotion in teaching the students physical fitness The parents and staffs involvement in fundraising eventsMy son’s teacher call me at the beginning of a program and she works with me to help him The school is really strong on education The staff is always willing to help Diversity Community PE/1st PASS Staff intervenes as needed to prevent or stop bullying Friday clubs Small student population Small classes Caring staff Low class size The diversity The circle in the am All the teachers energy to teach the best way they can Morning program After-school program Karate Teachers are very concern about their students needs and goals School staff is opened to everybody or welcome everybody or welcome everybody to give new ideas for a new project There is a sense of community and friendship. This is very good for our children The family atmosphere, being able to participate in class and around the school Coach Glenn and Coach Michelle’s programs Individualized attention. Kids needs are quickly assessed and they are given whatever specialized help they require Parent participation 1st PASS Diversity Small classes Great staff Safe environment The communication between staff and family The time school begins The letters that go home weekly The staff The programs Dedication to improve non-violence En lo academico me gusta mucho siento a mi hijo recibe mucho apoyo y lo observo en sus companeros de clase y el enfasis y soporte de la importancia de los derechos civiles y por ultimo la diversidad Me gusta que todos son muy unidos Me gusta como los maestro apoyan a los ninos Me gusta que los ninos tenga actividades como baile, karate, musica, etc The arts The staff, Ms. Leigh’s new glasses The late bus The morning program The after school program Ms. Leigh, Coach Glenn, Coach Michelle I like Harvey Milk School that they always make chance to let all people get together, so I feel very close to school The school sending the “blue folder” to family on every Wednesday, which is a good chance to know what happens at school I like the school because they has science activities and other art work Staff/Principal/Teachers Students Programs Most staff is very dedicated After school program The way in which diversity is celebrated Morning program After school program, especially clubs Ms. Chris and Mr. Phaeton are great You have other curriculum besides basic studies The school celebrates all holidays The school has lots of activities where the family can be involved Small class sizes Calm atmosphere Excellent staff I love Milk and Cookies – Coach Glenn and Coach Michelle HMCRA is a good school-Ms. Leigh The friendliness of the teachers and parents Fourth / Fifth Grade Parents It is a good and peaceful school Nobody gets hurt Everybody plays fair The culture of the school embraces parent involvement The teachers and staff genuinely care about my children and their academic and social well being It is a community beyond the walls of the school yard Diversity After-school programs That the staff goes the extra lime La comunicacion con los maestros y padres La comunicacion entre estudiaantes y maestros Las actividades que eahzan (?) The extra-curricular activities (PE, 1st PASS, Milk & Cookies, music) The community and staff, always welcoming, always friendly Communication with parents, folders, family nights, phone calls, conferences Leadership which points to Harvey Milk’s principal Parent involvement, promoted by the school My son’s 5th grade teacher (ms. Liz) Clases de computador mas aunsados Que las clases fueron bilingue Sagunidad con loss ninos The teachers (Ms. Rosalia, Mr. Nymark) The principal The before and after-school programs How the teachers explain the homework The after-school program That there are no uniforms! Good teachers Going out into the community Early orientation – kids awareness (for girls and boys) Size not too large Staff helpful, caring environment Art and after-school program Parent participation After-school clubs/enrichment 1st PASS Parent involvement After-school enrichment programs Youth and nutrition support Leadership found in the principal, Ms. Leigh, which trickles down to other personnel Teaching staff selection, resulting in excellent teachers like Ms. Liz, Coach Glenn, Coach Michele, Mr. Creane, Mr. Nelson, Ms. Jordan, Ms. Kim, etc The physical appearance of the building itself (cleanliness and art work and other exhibits of kids); the Harvey Milk Pledge to the Planet I like the fact that it is diverse I like the neighborhood I like the principal Que tengan maestros bilingue Que todos los anuncios de las escuela sean traducidos al espanol O que ayan mas traduciones Mr. Hodgson’s teaching Ms. Leigh and Ms. Alisa’s help After-school and Before school programs Personal and small school environment Diversity Curriculum Teachers & Staff Morning and after-school care Caring of the students People, information systems Attention given by the teachers to the kids Overall environment The staff The programs Dedication t improve non-violence Diversity Open-mindedness to teaching actively about differences Small size Morning and after-school programs Girls group offered for 4th & 5th graders family) Teachers & the staff Closeness of the teachers, other staff & students (one big family) I appreciate the way home study (reading) is being encouraged & followed up on by teachers Community-area stores & businesses all know and like HMCRA staff (MS. Leigh especially) & students Staff The staff – we’re the best. Great leader too The Students – great mix. They’re wonderful Location: terrific neighborhood. Community. Family Positive staff (especially student advisors) Focus on issues that go beyond academics: social, environmental, political An awareness that decreased stress equals greater productivityNutrition/health Science/PE Programs Computer lab w/Mr. Creane Coaches Childrens attitudes and citizenship Enrichment: PE, Art, computer lab, motor skills, etc Our principal, secretary here are excellent Grade level planning and meetings with Jane Miller for support First PASS & PE support excellent Small school Diverse population Staff Family feel to school Progressive atmosphere The small size of the school The diverse community within the school Parent involvement Enrichment after school program Physical education program (1st PASS) The classroom teachers and resource staff Environment is healthy and friendly Quick and efficient problem solving Appreciation of the arts The sense of community-everyone knows and cares about everyone The Principal/staff Kids The fact that we are a civil rights academy and all the potential that can hold The fact that we have maintained our diversity and the sense of family/community that has been created among that diversity The curriculum that addresses student academic achievement but also includes enrichment How art and reading are constantly promoted How students feel safe and welcomed How teachers are involved in after-school M & C Close community, small school High level of classroom support Diverse student population Sande Leigh School activities School diversity Emphasis on teaching peace, tolerance, multiculturalism Feeling of community Non-repressive environment I like how intimate the school is I love the student body I Love the appreciation of art and student expression Great diverse staff Only 11 classrooms with IRF, RSP, INC., Tech., SuperSub and 2 counselors as added staff Great morning program & 1st PASS (including PE) The atmosphere of fun, safety, love for the children The staff Health and nutrition I like the strong academic language arts and math programs I Like the strong administrator, her vision for the school is impressive I like the 1st PASS program Staff support Diversity Environment

Question: What are three suggestions for improving the educational quality and safety of Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy? Visual and Performing Arts/Music More arts, music, performing arts More art, more music, more gardening More money for art so not so much time has to be spent scrambling for $ More music art science More art, music & theater. What about an annual school play? Art – more 3D More art programs More creative approach to curriculum including arts More music, art, science More music More art for everyone More singing, music More art, music, and science education Music classes School plays More music Even more art More music, arts, plays, talent shows Bring art back for all students on a regular basis I think Harvey Milk needs more music programs Formal music program Children can have the opportunity to learn how to play musical instruments when they start at least firstgrade (if it can be included in their curriculum). School may can open more music programs for the kids who ride the school bus More arts education Music & Art lacking! Art &music enrichment for lower grades More visual and performing arts After-School Maintain after-school programs 2 clubs for second graders Get more people involved with after school programs More programs before and after school More diversity in clubs, after-school Cooking and Spanish classes Civil Rights Suggestions I would like to see the civil rights curriculum supported more on a very practical level ( ie kids being kind, lack of name calling, teasing, self-respect, etc.) I realize this is idealistic. More curriculum on civil rights, ethics, activism, environmental education Curriculum emphasizing kindness, thoughtfulness to others, friendship More peace Civil rights/anti-bias curriculum explicit throughout school (in and out of class) More civil rights in the curriculum More civil rights actually taught at every grade level Stronger civil rights curriculum Historical and cultural education Discipline Issues A more structured discipline policy I think all children should follow the same rules. No special treatment should be granted due toamount of parent participation. Very unfair (dress code? No skate shoes? Less street talk as common usage Nutrition / Health More time for recycling for the kids More time to have their food at lunch Children should eat breakfast before bell ring. Some kids are late for class (miss out) because theywait to eat until the last minute School meals/breakfast Less sugar distributed by the sweet treats often offered as prizes at after-school Give children more time for their lunch time meal. Bring back fresh fruits and veggies at lunch program Better food that the kids like Parents to provide snacks for the 4th & 5th grade classes Quit selling fruit bars – high fructose corn syrup isn’t all its been touted to be! Too much work for toolittle profit – counter productive I would love meals at lunch 0 I worry about the origins of beef in the hamburgers Health The students should learn about drugs so they would be careful Health and nutrition education Soaps in bathrooms always Cooking classes for 4th & 5th graders I can only think of those 2 - things I wanted in the past have been accomplished (art, library, play structure) Field-Trips Field trips for education More field trips Field trips to the Marin Headlands Cultural and enrichment trips Increased Academic Programming / Higher Expectations More academic emphasis More programs for under-challenged kids Same focus on kids that are doing well-how to teach to ALL levels More creative writing, even in kindergarten More instruction and enrichment for kids who are above the level of their class. I am not sure how to do this in a way that allows kids who perform at the top of their class a challenge while not hurting the esteem of the kids who are at lower levels, but it would be great to find a way to do both. More rigorous schedule Teach languages More complex instruction More hands-on less worksheets Having opportunities for special projects for higher functioning kids Tutoring program to bump-up test scores. Have older kids work with younger kids More homework in kindergarten Contests geared toward education, like literacy, essay, or paragraph Gifted students program? Foreign language? I wish my child could be challenged more academically in some areas. It seems like much of the programs/funding is spent on bringing the lower child up, while my child who is already high performing isn't’t really being focused on/challenged. Equal attention to children at all learning and economic levels More hands-on activities to demonstrate learning More focus on diction and grammar Academics-many students not challenged enough, more emphasis on his (as much as the social skills taught) Teaching-more creative approach to curriculum, seems more and more teaching to testing happening Less worksheets and more creative projects More opportunities for higher functioning kids to get into special groups for in-depth learning activities Regular showcases of student talents Ia A published curriculum Ia Customized homework (based on individual child’s level of development) Put more homework for the children There are no books to know what she will learn next week or the weeks after Project-based learning. Project-based learning Kids allowed to work at their own level if reading/language arts More programs academics Test preparation I think if the school can give students the test every two weeks, that may improve their school-work For third grade students, I think they need practice on writing and reading Strive to have higher academics and higher expectations of the students More test prep sessions More education through books More flexibility with the District’s reading program Teachers try instructional strategies to reach all learners (especially low performing) More support for all children to have access to curriculum Higher educational standards Maintain highest standards for each teacher’s work Although I love the extras, we need to remember the 4 basics (strong reading, strong math, socialist needs more time, science needs more time) Education-a reading program with better thought-out higher quality assessments Reading program with higher quality literature A more balanced, comprehensive language arts curriculum Bilingual education if needed Less HM, more other curricular subjects Math / Technology Math concepts Another math teacher like Mr. Creane! More time using computers Money Issues Need more money More money More money for support staff More supplies-books, paper, pencils More money Less struggle over funds so more focus can be made on the kids More time given to write grants Other Things 5th grade mentoring We need summer school More teachers aides in classrooms full-time Parking Better organization and follow up in all areas I would like to see the older kids act as math and reading tutors for the younger ones. It would be good and helpful to them and the teachers More exposure to people from different jobs and backgrounds Increase it to 8th grade More buses More student centered assemblies Student council Active mentor programs Active visitors with career information for students Improve SST process and find a coordinator Early start time - kids are more lucid in the morning Get rid of Reading First Better school-wide communication More community involvement More support for students dealing with issues around poverty More time spent doing school-wide class crossed community building Classroom community building – TRIBES A brighter, more colorful auditorium More psychological help for kids Paid librarian (Ruby if possible) Physical Education Motor skills for upper grades Purchase more sports equipment for coaches More physical activities I would like to see more serious PE activity to help teach teamwork, respect and endurance Parent Involvement Vary the family nights – I work on Thursday nights Reports on what the children are learning. Report cards may not be appropriate to K More outreach to underrepresented families Another movie night when the weather is better More information about the school in Chinese Lets do an annual read-a-thon. It could raise lots of $ - all profit! Easier for parents to make a difference, parent involvement pretty much limited to PFC and fundraising. Percentage-wise, very few parents active in improving school. Avenues not open to make this easy. No place for parents and faculty to address issues of education, testing, the arts, etc. Together. Deciding where funds will go together. Fundraising for school activities Pi People greeting the parents and not only saying hello to the children I think we should have a suggestion box. Some parents have different ideas for fundraisers When we have meetings it would be nice to have doors unlocked, especially the front door and the bathrooms Have an adult readily available to answer questions with after-school concerns More parent involvement (it should be required) More studying at home Active partnerships of parents organized by the school More outreach to parents from teachers More teacher/staff participation in evening events at school More innovative ways implemented in attracting parents of color to become involved in school A closer positive connection to parents (liaIson) More dedicated parent liaison Parent support with academics with low-achieving students Mostly Praise I can’t think of anything else No complaints, I can’t think of areas of improvement…maybe next year,. We love our school! N/A: the education, safety, staff & curriculum exceeds our expectations; fantastic job! Harvey Milk exceeds our expectations – we are very happy and impressed with the curriculum and the safety. We are very lucky to be part of an amazing community I have no suggestions for improvement -all I can say is keep up the great work. Harvey Milk is the #1 best! I'm happy with everything I’m excited about the new reading program. I think the language arts academics have been hardest for my 6th grader to catch up on in middle school There’s not anything I can think of Nothing! I think everything is fine I can’t think of any problems or improvements needed. My sons father and myself really enjoy this school. I love the academic program at Harvey Milk CRA. My son has learned a lot in his 2 years there. No improvement needed, just keep up the good work and continue to teach my child what he needs to know about his education for the future years to come. Safety Issues Safety is not a concern while my child attends HMCRA. I feel my child is safe and secure at school crossing guards Name and school phone contact bracelets for kids Have someone keep an open eye on the boys and girls bathrooms Keep children off Castro Street Safety-keeping outside gates closed during school hours Cameras – buzzing people in. Make sure that all kids that catch the school bus make it on or off the bus at all times Fire/earthquake drills often Speakers- police officers, fire-fighters, nurses, doctors, etc. Watch the children carefully Crossing guard needed The teacher doesn't let the children not go to sidewalk The teacher has a lot of rules The school get the children to play safety in the yard Cross guards helping families cross the street because there are so many cars Have some keep a lookout on bathrooms Do not go on Castro Street I think the school is very safe. Keep the gate locked so children don’t get out during the school time. If eel safe when my child at school because I know all teachers and principal look after the children Safety-earlier morning supervision Video cameras at the entrances with remote unlocking devices Put a doorbell on your front door with a camera and a buzzer Crossing guard needed I am uncomfortable with the amount of people who have keys to the school Groups of children should not be allowed to walk to Spikes without adult supervision Occasional police patrol There should be police outside the school Safety crossing guard Picture ID for staff and visitors Certified CPR training for teachers and staff Students with continual habit of disturbing the rights of other students to learn should be sent homework excluded from learning Instill a greater love & respect for self among kids; however HMCRA does a good job at attempting to do this Full-time security so that no strangers come in Consistency in sign-out procedure Separate “acting-out” kids from well behaved kids Security & safety after-school – who de we turn to when a stranger comes in? What are the procedures? More monitoring hallways, mornings before school School badges or picture ID for staff CPR training/first aid training for staff Science Extend Mission Science in earlier grades More science and environmental education Emphasis on Science More science More science Focus more on science/learning second languages More science (hands-on) More science More science Science I would like to see more science hands-on projects Professional development for science content for teachers I would like to see more science and hands-on projects More science as a focus A deeper science hands-on/critical investigations curriculum More Mission Science in lower grades Size Issues Smaller class size through 5th grade Keep smaller class sizes in 4th and 5th Keep it small Smaller classrooms in upper grades Smaller 4th & 5th grade class size state wide Spanish Responses El patroyaje de la policia cuando vieenen y van los ninos de los boser Me gustaria que huviera mas seguridad cuando eventos Que haiga mas atecion para los estudiantes para que hagan sus Y que escuchen mas a los ninos y ninas en lo que le gustaria hacen Poner mas attencion durante los tiempos de juego Poner atencion quien entra y sale de la escuela El patrullamiento de la policia Mandan libros de apoyo para estudiar con los hijos tales como matematica Mas escribir, kectura, spelling words, meanings of words Ayuda a los ninos en mathematical y escritura Conocer mas de otras culturas Poner cameras en la escuela por la seguridad de los ninos y maestros Me gustaria que los nino tubieran una clase extra de lectura Me gustaria que tubieran deportes Tener maestros bilingue Mas deportes Mas programas Que los maestros tuvieran mas comunicacion con los padres Pienso mejoraria la educacion, clases que ensenen a mejorar nuestro medio ambiente, como clases de ciencias naturalez o a conocar nuestro cuerpo como la clase de biologia Chequer quien sale o entra a la escuela Comidas salidables Staff Avoid staff reductions The teachers need to spend more time with the students More prep time offered to teachers More staff More staff More staff Keep para support at kindergarten level More support for teachers (and students) with special needs More classified support Yard School bus monitors for receiving kids in the morning Better playground supervision in am and more things for kids to do instead of chasing each other The wet playground-basketball area. Can it be fixed? More planter boxes Get rid of the tether ball or move it out of range Set up a parent watch program for before and after school playground use to enforce rules – nonfighting, running, pushing, structure The pile of dirt near the gate (by Ms. Peters class) isn’t it a hazard? It looks very ugly as well. Lunch time yard supervision (better) Tether ball hook should be removed to secured at the end of the day so that it doesn’t injure someone. School team sports, soccer? Playhouse is dangerous More staff (or enough staff) on the playground during recess More supervision of premises during school hours More games and group participation I would like to see more adult supervision by the structure Remove the planter boxes A zero tolerance policy for bullying Zero tolerance for teasing amongst students More activities for the kids The yard needs to have grassy areas I would like to see more supervision on the structure Move the planter boxes – seriously Yard is dangerous! Remove dirt, wood blocks, place planters against the wall Cars on yard after school – better system for safety is to have a designated car area More gardening and beautification in surroundings Less talking on the yard amongst adults while the children are at recess More yard supervision at the end of the day at the buses Larger playground/improvement of safety/well-being More activities during recess, play structures Remove the playhouse