School Withdrawal Survey

Survey used by The Montgomery School (PA) with its current students who are not returning the following year. Your thoughts and impressions of the school's program, as the parent of a Montgomery School student who has chosen to withdraw, are valuable to us as we review our procedures and look to the future. Please complete the survey below and return it to us in the enclosed envelope.
Student's Name(optional)
First NameLast Name
Zipcode
Decision to withdraw
YoursYour child'sBoth
Survey Completed by
MotherFatherBoth
In what grade did your child enroll at Montgomery?
In what grade is your child currently enrolled?
What school will your child attend next year?
What type of school is this?
PrivatePublicCatholic
In which of the following aspects of Montgomery School were you pleased or disappointed? On a scale of 1-5: 1 (not used or applicable) 2 (disappointed) 3 (somewhat disappointed) 4 (pleased) 5 (highly pleased
Strength of Lower School academic program

1 2 3 4 5
1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Strength of Middle School academic program

1 2 3 4 5
1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Preparation for secondary school

1 2 3 4 5
1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Advisor Program

1 2 3 4 5
1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Student interaction with advisor

1 2 3 4 5
1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Parent interaction with advisor

1 2 3 4 5
1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Quality of teaching

1 2 3 4 5
1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Student interaction with faculty

1 2 3 4 5
1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Parent interaction with faculty

1 2 3 4 5
1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Administrators

1 2 3 4 5
1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Head of School, Division Heads)

1 2 3 4 5
1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Student interaction with Administrators

1 2 3 4 5
1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Parent interaction with Administrators

1 2 3 4 5
1 is Worst, 5 is Best
School Facilities

1 2 3 4 5
1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Lunch Program

1 2 3 4 5
1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Activities Program

1 2 3 4 5
1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Social interaction with other students

1 2 3 4 5
1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Presentation of positive values

1 2 3 4 5
1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Athletic Program

1 2 3 4 5
1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Arts Program

1 2 3 4 5
1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Overall Montgomery experience

1 2 3 4 5
1 is Worst, 5 is Best
How important are the following in the life of your child at school? On a scale of 1-5: 1 (not applicable) 2 (not important) 3 (secondary importance) 4 (important) 5 (very important)
Quality of teachers

1 2 3 4 5
1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Academic Program

1 2 3 4 5
1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Advisor Program

1 2 3 4 5
1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Athletic Program

1 2 3 4 5
1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Art Program

1 2 3 4 5
1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Drama Program

1 2 3 4 5
1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Music Program

1 2 3 4 5
1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Band/Chorus

1 2 3 4 5
1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Activities Program

1 2 3 4 5
1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Class Size

1 2 3 4 5
1 is Worst, 5 is Best
School Facilities

1 2 3 4 5
1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Cultural and Economic Diversity of Student Body

1 2 3 4 5
1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Quality of Student Body

1 2 3 4 5
1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Personality of Division Head

1 2 3 4 5
1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Personality of Administrators

1 2 3 4 5
1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Character Development

1 2 3 4 5
1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Preparation for secondary school

1 2 3 4 5
1 is Worst, 5 is Best

Which of the following best explains why your child chose to withdraw?

Please check all that apply
Communications with teachersCommunications with administrators (Division Heads, Head of School)Social interactions with other studentsSchool too structuredSchool too casualSchool locationSchool reputationComposition of student bodyAcademic program too limitedAthletic program too limitedAcademic program too rigorousFine arts program too limitedQuality of administratorsQuality of facultyQuality of school facilitiesK-12 school preferredTuition CostIntention to leave at this grade
Other

We welcome comments about your experience with Montgomery School.
Thank you for your participation in this survey.
Please return in the enclosed envelope by July 1.
Article Date: 14/2/2013

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In which of the following aspects of Montgomery School were you pleased or disappointed? On a scale of 1-5: 1 (not used or applicable) 2 (disappointed) 3 (somewhat disappointed) 4 (pleased) 5 (highly pleased

How important are the following in the life of your child at school? On a scale of 1-5: 1 (not applicable) 2 (not important) 3 (secondary importance) 4 (important) 5 (very important)