SLUSD Secondary Redesign Community Survey

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Thank you for participating in our SLUSD Secondary Redesign Survey. The data from this survey will be analyzed by the Secondary Redesign Committee and the Educational Services Division staff in order to inform the district's recommendations to the Board of Education as we consider improvements in our grades 6-12 programming.

We have embedded supporting "Informational Materials" within this survey that you can reference. Read about 1) instructional schedules 2) the future of the FTK campus and 3) career pathways and academies before responding to those parts of the survey.

Please remember this survey is for parents in our community. A separate survey for SLUSD staff and SLHS students will be provided.

We thank our families for taking the time to provide input.

Educational Services Division
San Leandro Unified School District

Part I: General Satisfaction with Academic Programming

Part I provides community members and/or parents an opportunity to provide input regarding their general satisfaction with the current design of our middle schools and high school.

Which best describes you? *

Mark all that apply.

Parent/guardian of middle school student

Parent/guardian of high school student

Parent/guardian of elementary school student

Other:

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If you are a current elementary school parent, please tell us how satisfied you are with the overall academic programming at your child's elementary school.

Please skip this question if it doesn't apply.

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If you are a current middle school parent, please tell us how satisfied you are with the overall academic programming at your child's middle school.

Please skip this question if it doesn't apply.

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Very much

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If you are a current high school parent, please tell us how satisfied you are with the overall academic programming at your child's high school.

Please skip this question if it doesn't apply.

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All phases of our children's education are critical from the early years to the 12th grade. We value quality academic programming at all levels. Given our current focus on grades 6-12 , please let us know to what extent do our middle and high schools need to be improved? *

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The new state standards require our students to engage in deeper, applied learning. To what extent do you feel your child has enough time on task in each of the content areas to engage in deeper learning? *

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To what extent do you think your child has opportunities to connect their school work to real world problems? *

Never

Frequently

Which of the following factors in an instructional schedule is your 1st priority for your child? *

Students having longer class time and fewer classes a day

Students having every class everyday for a shorter period of time

The vision in SLUSD is to personalize and differentiate learning for all of our students. To what extent does the current instructional schedule allow for personalization and differentiation for your child? *

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To what extent do you believe your child has plenty of opportunities to explore fields of study in the current middle school and high school programs? *

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To what extent do you believe your child has access to additional support if s/he needs help during or afterschool? *

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To what extent do you believe your child has access to move through curriculum at a faster pace when s/he has demonstrated mastery of content? *

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Part II: Input on Secondary Redesign Proposals

Part II provides community members and/or parents an opportunity to review the current proposals being considered by district staff and the SLUSD Secondary Redesign Committee. SLUSD is considering proposals in the following three focus areas: 1. Instructional Schedules 2. Future of the FTK Campus and 3. College and Career Pathways and Academies.

In order to complete Part II of this survey, participants should review the informational materials embedded within each of the sections of the survey. This information is meant to support families in understanding what is being considered by staff and the committee.

Please read and reference the informational materials before responding to the questions in each section.

If you need more information beyond what is provided, please attend the upcoming community forum on 12/14 (see website for details) to learn about the proposals so you make informed choices on this survey.

PART II Section 1. Instructional Schedule

Please read and reference.

As a district we are focused on improving instructional programming for grades 6-12. The instructional schedule has been identified as a key, primary issue for consideration for high school, middle school, and alternative education setting.

The following instructional schedules are being proposed:

4 X 4 BLOCK WITH MODIFICATIONS (FOR HIGH SCHOOL ONLY):
The school year is divided into two semesters and 4 year long classes are completed in one semester. The instruction is taught in 4 block periods per semester. Students can complete 8 courses per year. Some courses within the 4 X 4 can be modified to be year long, as needed.

2 DAY BLOCK (CURRENT BANCROFT SCHEDULE):
Students attend all periods on three days. On the other two days, students attend periods 1,3,5 and 2,4,6.

4 DAY BLOCK:
Students attend all periods on one day per week. On two days per week students attend periods 1,2,3 and on two days students attend periods 4,5,6. (Zero or "A" period can still be offered)

6 PERIOD TRADITIONAL (CURRENT MUIR & SLHS SCHEDULE):
Students attend all 6 periods everyday.

After reviewing the instructional schedules, please list your 1st choice: *

4 X 4 Block

2 Day Block

4 Day Block

6 Period Traditional

I do not have enough information to make a choice.

I do not have an opinion.

After reviewing the instructional schedules, please list your 2nd choice: *

4 X 4 Block

2 Day Block

4 Day Block

6 Period Traditional

I do not have enough information to make a choice.

I do not have an opinion.

After reviewing the instructional schedules, please list your 3rd choice: *

4 X 4 Block

2 Day Block

4 Day Block

6 Period Traditional

I do not have enough information to make a choice.

I do not have an opinion.

After reviewing the instructional schedules, please list your 4th choice: *

4 X 4 Block

2 Day Block

4 Day Block

6 Period Traditional

I do not have enough information to make a choice.

I do not have an opinion.

Comments

PART II Section 2. Future of Fred T. Korematsu (FTK) Campus

Please read and reference.

The Fred T. Korematsu (FTK) Campus is the 9th grade campus, across the street from the main campus of San Leandro High School. It was designed specifically for all 9th grade students in our district. The mission of the school is to act as a special support for 9th grade, where there are high school adjustment challenges. FTK 9th grade campus model began in the 2010-2011 school year and is now serving its 6th cohort of students.

Given our district focus on improving its overall programming in grades 6-12, it is important for us to evaluate the effectiveness of the 9th grade campus model.

The next series of questions elicit feedback on the 9th grade campus model.

You have the option to "skip" or not fill out questions about FTK if you feel that you do not have enough information or an opinion at this time.

Do you think the current 9th grade campus (FTK) is helping to personalize learning for our students?

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Would you like the FTK campus to stay a 9th grade only campus?

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Would you like to see the FTK campus open for all students in 9th-12th grades?

This means FTK becomes the new wing/facility for particular departments for students in grades 9-12.

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Would you like to see the FTK campus become a designated academy campus?

This means FTK becomes the new facility for particular magnet programs (like our current academies, new Science Technology Engineering Art and Mathematics (STEAM) programming, etc.) for students in grades 9-12 but as an extension of SLHS main.

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Would you like to see the FTK campus become a separate school? All graduation requirements and courses would be offered for 9th-12th grade students.

This means FTK becomes a separate, magnet school from SLHS that houses specific programming on its own and is self contained.

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PART II Section 3. College and Career Pathways and Academies

Please read and reference.

San Leandro Unified School District is a recipient of the California Career Pathways Trust Grants and has received funding to research and develop career pathways with integrated coursework, work based learning programming and certifications for students in these industry sectors: 1) Public Service & Law, 2) Biomedical/Health, 3) Information Communication Technologies & Digital Media 4) and Advanced Manufacturing/Engineering.

At the high school level, career pathway programs provide students with a sequence of 3-4 rigorous integrated academic courses with opportunities for dual enrollment in courses at the community college level related to the industry sectors listed above. Students can also engage in work-based learning, internships, and technical skills training. Students who complete pathway courses can earn certification and diploma distinctions at graduation in that career pathway.

At the middle school, career pathways implementation looks like a series of exposure opportunities in the four industry sectors outlined above. Middle school students will be able to access summer enrichment programs, weekend and afterschool workshops, field trips, speaker series, and new electives.

SLUSD currently offers 3 academy programs at SLHS. The 3 programs are: 1) Business and Finance Academy 2) San Leandro Academy for Multimedia (SLAM) and 3) Social Justice Academy.

You might ask yourself, “What is the difference between our current academies and the careers pathways described above?” Academies are one way to implement a career pathway with specific parameters such as entry at 10th grade, criteria for entrance, and a cohort model where students move through courses as a group. The career pathways are more flexible. Students could begin taking industry related courses in 9th grade, sample various sector related courses, and not take the courses in a cohort structure. It is possible for the district to offer both career pathways and the academy programming simultaneously.

The next section of the survey asks questions about the future, potential pathway implementation.

Do you think your child would be interested in taking courses in the 4 industry sectors outlined above? *

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What do you like about the potential of the career pathways opportunities coming to SLUSD as described above? *

What are you wondering about with the potential career pathways opportunities coming to SLUSD as described above? *

If you are familiar with our current academies at SLHS, please describe strengths of the current academy programs.

This is an optional question. If you do not have any information regarding the current academy programs (Business and Finance, SLAM, or Social Justice), you do not need to respond to this question.

If you are familiar with our current academies at SLHS, please describe the areas of growth of the current academy programs.

This is an optional question. If you do not have any information regarding the current academy programs (Business and Finance, SLAM, or Social Justice), you do not need to respond to this question.

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