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Survey results
From the CSAC Executive committee, we thank the Blessed Sacrament community for participating in the survey that was distributed in November 2008.
227 surveys were returned; assuming that each family returned 1 survey per family, the return rate was an impressive 67.2%!
To summarize:
- Computers - would you like CSAC to spend part of our funds on computers for the classrooms? Currently, the school Board (TCDSB) provides 1 computer per classroom;
last year, CSAC purchased 10 new computers and the administration would like to purchase more with the goal of having 2 working computers per classroom.
Yes: 190 (84%)
No: 12 (5%)
Unsure/no answer: 25 (11%)
See the comments submitted on the survey.
- Extra curricular programs -are you interested in organizing or volunteering to help out with extra curricular programs (such as art classes, sewing clubs,
and round-robin sports, etc.)? For example, we have a Chess Club that meets once per week with 70 students and is managed by 2 parent volunteers and 2 teachers.
See the comments submitted on the survey and suggested programs such as sports, language, arts, photography, financial literacy club, music, debating club, yearbook club, etc.
- Parent Workshops - will you attend a "mini conference" for parents that consists of workshops on a variety of topics
(such as bullying, internet safety, social issues/discipline, high school information, etc)?
Yes: 113 (50%)
No: 51 (22%)
Unsure/no answer: 63 (28%)
- Parent Workshops -what topics would you like to see?
See a list of suggested topics submitted on the survey such as nutrition, parenting, homework, behavior, street proofing, etc.
- Parent Workshops -what is the best time to attend?
Daytime: 35 (15%)
Evening: 125 (55%)
Weekend: 33 (15%)
- Graduation celebration for grade 8 -what type of graduation celebration would you like to see happen each year for our grade 8 students?
Currently, the ceremony and awards presentation is included in the mass followed by a brief reception in the Church hall sponsored by the grade 7 parents.
See the suggestions submitted on the survey such as dinner & dance, trip, party at the church, etc.
- School uniforms - would you support the adoption of school uniforms or color codes at our school?
Yes: 160 (70%)
No: 44 (19%)
Unsure/no answer: 23 (11%)
See the comments submitted on the survey.
- Supply teachers - when our teachers are at school-related extracurricular events during the school day
(such as sports and tournaments) the students in that teacher's class are dispersed to other classrooms; the school board does not provide funding for supply teachers in these circumstances.
In the past 4 years, CSAC has provided funding for supply teachers to avoid dispersion for some of the days. Should CSAC continue this funding?
Yes: 165 (73%)
No: 24 (11%)
Unsure/no answer: 38 (16%)
See the comments submitted on the survey either supporting or rejecting this expense.
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