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Board The Survey also provided us with some narrative information from just under one quarter of our of
community. What is the consensus on what HISdoes best?
The areas for improvement showed less consensus. Here are some areas from among which we will choose goals to focus on for 2019-20. The numbers in brackets represent the number of parents'
comments related to this area.
- Performing Arts (13)
- Sports (12) competitive, variety & involvement
- Communication (8) variety, leadership, with the PTO, with parents
- Finances (7)
- Teacher Growth & Appraisal (6)
- ASAs & Extracurricular: clarifying our purpose (6)
- Cafeteria & healthy food options (5)
As an additional source of feedback, the Director held three parent Focus Groups in September and October of 2018. The purpose of these Focus Groups is to identify trends that are important to parents both in regards to what is best about HISand where HIScould do better. Overarching trends that emerged were:
What's Best:
- Welcoming community
- Positive student / teacher / parent relationships
- Transition assistance
- Diversity & multicultural environment
What could be Better:
- Communication
- Spirit, pride & identity
- Celebration of Arts & Sports
- Pastoral support - relationships, managing stress, health
- Environment - swimming pool and canteen
Directors
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