PARENT SURVEY RESULTS
SUMMARY OF FEEDBACK SHARED IN PARENT SURVEY 2022
Academic Environment
Highlights:
» Class sizes support student voice and choice in learning
» Faculty collaboration enhances student learning
» Expectations for learning are clear
» Rigorous and challenging academic curriculum
Areas for Growth:
» Continued attention to individualized learning
» Opportunity to provide variety in assessments
» Room to expand advanced coursework
Physical Environment
Highlights:
» Campus grounds and facilities are well-maintained and clean
» The food offered in Lawson Hall is nutritious and satisfies a variety of tastes and dietary needs
Areas for Growth:
» Updates to the Middle School building
» Accessibility improvements in older areas of the College
Academic Relationships, Support and Communication
Highlights:
» Students feel welcome to participate in decision-making
» Students have opportunities for leadership
» HSC provides an inclusive and respectful learning environment
Areas for Growth:
» Timely and streamlined communication via myHSC
» Concise feedback on student performance
Parent Experiences
Highlights:
» Majority of respondents indicate their children are happy at HSC
» Majority of respondents agree that HSC makes effective use of financial resources
Areas for Growth:
» Increase lines of communication between faculty and families to ensure alignment on student progress and classroom activities
2022
HILLFIELD STRATHALLAN COLLEGE
23 % Montessori School 35 % Junior School 36 % Middle School 58 % Senior School RESPONSES
*These figures reflect some families who have children in more than one school.
“I am beyond impressed with the culture of friendliness and support cultivated at HSC. The lack of competition is clearly a factor in seeing less bullying and other detrimental behaviours amongst students. Rather, students celebrate and applaud each other’s successes. It is a beautiful environment, a safe haven and home away from home for both of the children, and for that I can’t thank the teachers and leadership at HSC enough.”
“Overall I am very happy with my experience and my children's experiences at HSC. I believe there is room for growth, and I look forward to supporting the College as it continues to make positive changes and leads educational experiences in our region.”
“I would love my child to have access to more expert and trained support and resources to help manage and support their individual learning needs.”
“Fantastic, outstanding school with the most wonderful Compassionate and caring staff. We love HSC!!!”
“My child has shown a huge improvement in their overall well being and mental health, which at this young age is important. I am hopeful that the academic side will improve as they progress through the grades.”
“I believe HSC prepares students for higher education. Again more options for courses as students move up the grades.” Have your children been attending HSC for their entire school careers or have they transferred from somewhere else?
SURVEY RESULTS BY QUESTION
how would you rate the quality of the education at HSC?
Below is HSC’s mission and vision statement. Please read it over and then answer the following question. MISSION - Learn with joy. Live with purpose. VISION - Hillfield Strathallan College inspires its students to reach their full potential and to better the world around them. Do you agree or disagree that HSC meets its mission and vision statement.
Testimonials
Choices Responses All of my children attending HSC have been there for their entire school career 38.65% Some of my children attending HSC have been there for their
school career but some transferred from another school 8.59% All of my children currently attending HSC transferred here earlier in their school career 52.76% Overall,
High quality 83.23% Neither high nor low quality 16.13% Low quality 0.65%
Answer
entire
Agree 80.00% Neither agree nor disagree 16.77% Disagree 3.23%
If you had a choice between several options for schooling, how likely would you be to recommend HSC to your friends, family, and others as the preferred option? Please use the scale from 0 to 10 where 0 means you would not be likely to recommend HSC at all and 10 means you would be extremely likely to recommend HSC.
Average Number 7.9 The academic programs. Satisfied 84.42% Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 8.44% Dissatisfied. 7.14% The fine arts programs. Satisfied 65.36% Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 30.72% Dissatisfied. 3.92% The athletics programs. Satisfied 71.24% Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 23.53% Dissatisfied. 5.23% The Learning Services programs. Satisfied 65.36% Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 28.76% Dissatisfied. 5.88% School clubs and extra-curricular activities. Satisfied 75.82% Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 18.30% Dissatisfied. 5.88% Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity. Satisfied 76.16% Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 15.89% Dissatisfied. 7.95% Quality of instruction. Satisfied 84.97% Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 10.46% Dissatisfied. 4.58% School leadership. Satisfied 75.66% Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 19.08% Dissatisfied. 5.26%
Please rate the curriculum at HSC.
Teachers at HSC use a variety of teaching strategies. Don’t know
Teachers at HSC meet students’ learning needs by individualizing instruction. Don’t
Teachers at HSC work as a team to help students learn.
Teachers at HSC allow students to be creative in assignments and projects. Don’t know enough to answer.
Teachers at HSC engage students in classroom discussions.
Students at HSC know the expectations for learning.
HSC has high expectations for students. Don’t know enough to answer.
Average Rating 3.8 out of 5 Very easy 8% Somewhat challenging 52.14% Very challenging 19.29%
to answer. 15.00% Agree 75.00% Neither
disagree 8.57% Disagree 1.43%
enough
agree nor
enough to answer. 10.71% Agree 59.29% Neither agree nor disagree 19.29% Disagree 10.71%
know
Don’t know enough to answer. 7.14% Agree 81.43% Neither agree nor disagree 7.14% Disagree 4.29%
11.43% Agree 80.71% Neither agree nor disagree 6.43% Disagree 1.43%
Don’t know enough to answer. 16.43% Agree 75.71% Neither agree nor disagree 7.14% Disagree 0.71%
Don’t know enough to answer. 8.57% Agree 81.43% Neither agree nor disagree 6.43% Disagree 3.57%
5.00% Agree 76.43% Neither agree nor disagree 15.71% Disagree 2.86%
Students at HSC are given varied assessments to measure their understanding of what was taught.
Students at HSC are challenged to their full academic potential. Don’t know enough to answer.
HSC has a clear understanding of individual student needs.
Students with identified needs at HSC have access to support services. Don’t know enough to answer.
HSC provides an adequate supply of learning resources that are current and in good condition. Don’t know enough to answer.
has up-to-date technology.
HSC maintains satisfactory class sizes.
HSC prepares students effectively for post-secondary education. Don’t know enough to answer.
19.29% Agree 60.71% Neither agree nor disagree 14.29% Disagree 5.71%
Don’t know enough to answer.
12.86% Agree 62.86% Neither agree nor disagree 16.43% Disagree 7.86%
know
to answer. 10.71% Agree 62.14% Neither agree nor disagree 21.43% Disagree 5.71%
Don’t
enough
31.43% Agree 57.14% Neither
nor disagree 6.43% Disagree 5.00%
agree
10.00% Agree 82.14% Neither agree nor disagree 6.43% Disagree 1.43%
Don’t know enough to answer. 12.86% Agree 80.00% Neither agree nor disagree 6.43% Disagree 0.71%
Don’t know enough to answer. 1.43% Agree 87.86% Neither agree nor disagree 7.86% Disagree 2.86%
HSC
34.29% Agree 52.14% Neither agree nor disagree 10.71% Disagree 2.86%
HSC prepares students effectively for the workforce.
Don’t know enough to answer.
Please indicate how well HSC teaches each of the following skills (Very well, Somewhat well, Neither well nor poor, Somewhat poor, Very poor).
Being inclusive and understanding diversity
40.71% Agree 39.29% Neither agree nor disagree 17.14% Disagree 2.86%
Leadership Very well 67.86% Somewhat well 22.14% Neither well nor poor 6.43% Somewhat poor 2.14% Very poor. 1.43% Communication Very well 65.71% Somewhat well 22.14% Neither well nor poor 9.29% Somewhat poor 1.43% Very poor. 1.43%
Very well 72.14% Somewhat well 15.71% Neither well nor poor 7.14% Somewhat poor 0.00% Very poor. 5.00% Public speaking Very well 57.86% Somewhat well 29.29% Neither well nor poor 9.29% Somewhat poor 0.71% Very poor. 2.86% Teamwork Very well 67.86% Somewhat well 25.00% Neither well nor poor 4.29% Somewhat poor 1.43% Very poor. 1.43%
The HSC building and grounds are safe.
*There were a few notes about having a fence around the College
The HSC buildings and grounds are kept clean.
Neither agree nor disagree
The HSC building and grounds are in good repair.
Neither agree nor disagree
*A lot of comments about renovating the Middle School
The HSC building and grounds meet the needs of the student body.
The food served at HSC is healthy.
agree nor disagree
management Very well 51.43% Somewhat well 32.14% Neither well nor poor 10.00% Somewhat poor 4.29% Very poor. 2.14%
the arts Very well 67.86% Somewhat well 22.14% Neither well nor poor 8.57% Somewhat poor 0.71% Very poor. 0.71% Sports Very well 61.43% Somewhat well 24.29% Neither well nor poor 12.14% Somewhat poor 0.00% Very poor. 2.14%
Time
Appreciating
Agree 89.05% Neither agree nor disagree 5.84% Disagree 5.11%
Agree 98.54%
0.73% Disagree 0.73%
Agree 92.70%
5.84% Disagree 1.46%
Agree 89.78% Neither agree nor disagree 8.03% Disagree 2.19%
Agree 75.18% Neither
18.98% Disagree 5.84%
Students at HSC enjoy the food that is offered.
Teachers at HSC keep students well informed of their academic performance.
Students at HSC are comfortable raising an issue or concern with their teachers.
Students at HSC are comfortable discussing an issue or concern with the Head of School.
Students at HSC are allowed to contribute to the decision-making process where appropriate.
HSC communicates effectively about the school’s goals and activities.
Neither agree nor disagree
Report cards at HSC are informative.
Report cards at HSC suggest areas for improvement.
HSC has a diverse student body.
agree nor disagree
Agree 63.50%
agree nor disagree 25.55% Disagree 10.95%
Neither
Agree 74.26% Neither
20.59% Disagree 5.15%
agree nor disagree
Agree 66.91% Neither
nor disagree 27.94% Disagree 5.15%
agree
Agree 49.26% Neither agree nor disagree 43.38% Disagree 7.35%
Agree 66.18% Neither
disagree 31.62% Disagree 2.21%
agree nor
Agree 83.82%
13.24% Disagree 2.94%
Agree 73.53% Neither
17.65% Disagree 8.82%
agree nor disagree
Agree 75.74% Neither agree nor disagree 22.06% Disagree 2.21%
Agree 87.50% Neither
11.03% Disagree 1.47%
HSC encourages the students to be involved in leadership activities.
HSC promotes an attitude of overall wellness.
At
Agree 82.35% Neither agree nor disagree 14.71% Disagree 2.94%
Agree 86.03% Neither agree nor disagree 11.76% Disagree 2.21%
Agree 82.35% Neither agree nor disagree 15.44% Disagree 2.21%
HSC, all students are treated with
Agree 83.09% Neither agree nor disagree 13.97% Disagree 2.94%
HSC promotes an inclusive environment.
At
respect.
HSC,
Agree 70.59% Neither agree nor disagree 22.06% Disagree 7.35%
HSC, rules are enforced consistently. Agree 62.50% Neither agree nor disagree 30.15% Disagree 7.35% Visited HSC’s website (hsc.on.ca). More than 10 times 69.12% 6 - 10 times 10.29% 2 - 5 times 15.44% Once 2.94% Never 2.21% Visited a myHSC page that is related to your class, announcements or co-curricular activities. More than 10 times 88.24% 6 - 10 times 4.41% 2 - 5 times 4.41% Once 0.74% Never 2.21%
rules are applied equally to all students.
At
Visited our Instagram (@hillstrath).
I am pleased with my children’s progress at HSC.
Teachers at HSC keep me well informed of my children’s academic performance.
Teachers at HSC keep me well informed of classroom activities.
I am comfortable raising an issue or concern with a teacher.
I am comfortable discussing an issue or concern with the Head of HSC.
More than 10 times 36.03% 6 - 10 times 7.35% 2 - 5 times 9.56% Once 4.41% Never 42.65%
an email from HSC. More than 10 times 92.65% 6 - 10 times 5.88% 2 - 5 times 1.47% Once 0.00% Never 0.00%
children are happy at HSC. Agree 85.07% Neither agree nor disagree 12.69% Disagree 2.24%
Read
My
Agree 80.60% Neither agree nor disagree 13.43% Disagree 5.97%
Agree 79.85% Neither agree nor disagree 11.19% Disagree 8.96%
Agree 72.39% Neither
20.90% Disagree 6.72%
agree nor disagree
Agree 88.81% Neither agree nor
7.46% Disagree 3.73%
disagree
Agree 70.15% Neither agree nor disagree 22.39% Disagree 7.46%
I communicate with my children’s teachers on a regular basis.
HSC makes effective use of financial resources.
agree
How important is each of the following factors when choosing a school for your children (Very important, Somewhat important, Not very important, Not important at all, Don’t know)?
Developing critical thinking skills
Improved academic skills (e.g. reading, writing, and/or math)
Agree 59.70% Neither agree nor disagree 30.60% Disagree 9.70%
Agree 55.97% Neither
nor
41.79% Disagree 2.24%
disagree
Very important 94.78% Somewhat important 5.22% Not very important 0.00% Not important at all 0.00% Don’t know 0.00%
Very important 94.78% Somewhat important 5.22% Not very important 0.00% Not important at all 0.00% Don’t know 0.00% A
Very important 39.55% Somewhat important 45.52% Not very important 11.19% Not important at all 2.99% Don’t know 0.75% A strong arts program Very important 44.78% Somewhat important 42.54% Not very important 8.96% Not important at all 2.99% Don’t know 0.75% Small class sizes Very important 86.57% Somewhat important 12.69% Not very important 0.75% Not important at all 0.00% Don’t know 0.00%
strong athletics program
The quality of the school building and amenities
Co-curricular programs
Positive peer group influence
Very important 66.42% Somewhat important 31.34% Not very important 2.24% Not important at all 0.00% Don’t know 0.00% Character development Very important 91.04% Somewhat important 8.21% Not very important 0.75% Not important at all 0.00% Don’t know 0.00% Safety Very important 88.81% Somewhat important 11.19% Not very important 0.00% Not important at all 0.00% Don’t know 0.00%
Very important 64.18% Somewhat important 31.34% Not very important 3.73% Not important at all 0.00% Don’t know 0.75% School culture Very important 79.85% Somewhat important 17.91% Not very important 1.49% Not important at all 0.00% Don’t know 0.75% School location Very important 45.52% Somewhat important 42.54% Not very important 10.45% Not important at all 1.49% Don’t know 0.00%
Very important 94.03% Somewhat important 5.97% Not very important 0.00% Not important at all 0.00% Don’t know 0.00%
