PTSA Survey 2019 – 2020 National PTA School of Excellence Survey 2019 - 2020 1. Our school has friendly signs and messages in multiple languages*UnknownNeverSometimesFrequentlyAlways2. Our school translates communications and provides interpreters as needed*UnknownNeverSometimesFrequentlyAlways3. Our school encourages families to volunteer.*UnknownNeverSometimesFrequentlyAlways4. Our school shows respect to all families regardless of differences (e.g. age, gender, race, cultural background).*UnknownNeverSometimesFrequentlyAlways5. Our school communicates with families in multiple ways (e.g., email, phone, website).*UnknownNeverSometimesFrequentlyAlways6. Our school provides clear, two-way conversations about student progress or needs.*UnknownNeverSometimesFrequentlyAlways7. Our school helps families understand how they can support their child’s learning.*UnknownNeverSometimesFrequentlyAlways8. Our school involves parents in planning for student transitions (e.g. middle school, high school, post-secondary, careers).*UnknownNeverSometimesFrequentlyAlways9. Our school uses technology to meet the needs of today’s students.*UnknownNeverSometimesFrequentlyAlways10. Our school includes students as active participants in discussions of expectations and work quality (e.g. parent teacher conferences).*UnknownNeverSometimesFrequentlyAlways11. Our school explains the academic standards and how the curriculum is connected to those standards.*UnknownNeverSometimesFrequentlyAlways12. Our school informs and encourages families to advocate for students at the school, local, state or national level.*UnknownNeverSometimesFrequentlyAlways13. Our school listens to families’ concerns and demonstrates a genuine interest in developing solutions.*UnknownNeverSometimesFrequentlyAlways14. Our school provides information on family rights and responsibilities under federal and state laws*UnknownNeverSometimesFrequentlyAlways15. Our school establishes policies that recognize and respect diversity (e.g. cultural, ethnic, religious, socioeconomic).*UnknownNeverSometimesFrequentlyAlways16. Our school considers families to be equal partners in decision making (e.g. policy, curricula, budget, safety, personnel).*UnknownNeverSometimesFrequentlyAlways17. Our school provides families with information on our school improvement plan.*UnknownNeverSometimesFrequentlyAlways18. Our school distributes information on community resources that serve the needs of families within the community.*UnknownNeverSometimesFrequentlyAlways19. Our school has partnerships with local businesses, community organizations and service groups to advance student learning, or assist the school or families.*UnknownNeverSometimesFrequentlyAlways20. Our school is a central part of the community.*UnknownNeverSometimesFrequentlyAlways