SACS/SAIS Survey Results

SURVEY RESULTS 2009-2010

Presbyterian Day School 4025 Poplar Avenue • Memphis, Tennessee 38111-6022

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FACULTY SURVEY .

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PARENT SURVEY .

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ALUMNI SURVEY

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SIXTH GRADE SURVEY .

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FACULTY SURVEY 1. Please check one of the following categories: Teacher Administrator/Administrative Staff (Advancement, Business, Tech, Admission) Support Staff (Custodial, Maintenance, Security) Response

Response

Percent

Count

Teacher

61.1%

44

Administrator/Administrative Staff

37.5%

27

Support Staff

1.4%

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answered question

72

skipped question

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2. As a school, we are finding ways to serve the broader needs of the Memphis community. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

41.4%

29

Agree

50.0%

35

Neutral

5.7%

4

Disagree

2.9%

2

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

70

skipped question

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3. We are helping to address the deep educational needs of the Memphis community. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

27.5%

19

Agree

50.7%

35

Neutral

11.6%

8

Disagree

10.1%

7

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

69

skipped question

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Response

Response

Percent

Count

4. I feel that I am treated as a professional.

6

Strongly Agree

71.4%

50

Agree

22.9%

16

Neutral

4.3%

3

Disagree

1.4%

1

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

70

skipped question

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5. I feel that PDS values me. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

70.0%

49

Agree

18.6%

13

Neutral

8.6%

6

Disagree

2.9%

2

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

70

skipped question

3

Response

Response

Percent

Count

6. We are working well as a team.

Strongly Agree

45.7%

32

Agree

48.6%

34

Neutral

2.9%

2

Disagree

2.9%

2

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

70

skipped question

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7. We are operating at a good rhythm and pace. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

30.0%

21

Agree

50.0%

35

Neutral

14.3%

10

Disagree

5.7%

4

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

70

skipped question

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8. We as the adult community are living up to the Christian standards we espouse to our boys and as an institution.

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Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

44.3%

31

Agree

52.9%

37

Neutral

2.9%

2

Disagree

0.0%

0

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

70

skipped question

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9. When we have conflicts with one another, we resolve them in a healthy manner. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

33.8%

23

Agree

57.4%

39

Neutral

4.4%

3

Disagree

4.4%

3

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

68

skipped question

5

Response

Response

Percent

Count

10. We do a good job encouraging and supporting each other.

Strongly Agree

62.9%

44

Agree

25.7%

18

Neutral

8.6%

6

Disagree

2.9%

2

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

70

skipped question

3

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11. We are communicating well with each other. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

30.0%

21

Agree

61.4%

43

Neutral

2.9%

2

Disagree

5.7%

4

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

70

skipped question

3

Response

Response

Percent

Count

12. We are communicating well with our parents.

10

Strongly Agree

58.6%

41

Agree

40.0%

28

Neutral

1.4%

1

Disagree

0.0%

0

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

70

skipped question

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13. We are getting the little things right. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

32.9%

23

Agree

60.0%

42

Neutral

4.3%

3

Disagree

2.9%

2

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

70

skipped question

3

Response

Response

Percent

Count

14. I feel supported and in a healthy partnership with PDS parents.

Strongly Agree

43.5%

30

Agree

46.4%

32

Neutral

8.7%

6

Disagree

1.4%

1

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

69

skipped question

4

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15. I am happy at PDS. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

75.7%

53

Agree

18.6%

13

Neutral

4.3%

3

Disagree

1.4%

1

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

70

skipped question

3

Response

Response

Percent

Count

16. I am growing professionally in my role at PDS.

12

Strongly Agree

70.0%

49

Agree

27.1%

19

Neutral

1.4%

1

Disagree

1.4%

1

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

70

skipped question

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17. I feel that I grow both personally and professionally through my experience on faculty retreats. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

30.4%

21

Mostly Agree

29.0%

20

Somewhat Agree

23.2%

16

Mostly Disagree

5.8%

4

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

11.6%

8

answered question

69

skipped question

4

Response

Response

Percent

Count

18. I can balance my personal/family needs with my work responsibilities.

Strongly Agree

22.9%

16

Agree

54.3%

38

Neutral

11.4%

8

Disagree

10.0%

7

Strongly Disagree

1.4%

1

answered question

70

skipped question

3

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19. I am intellectually curious and a life-long learner. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

72.9%

51

Agree

27.1%

19

Neutral

0.0%

0

Disagree

0.0%

0

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

70

skipped question

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Response

Response

Percent

Count

20. The building and grounds are clean and well-maintained.

14

Strongly Agree

67.1%

47

Agree

25.7%

18

Neutral

2.9%

2

Disagree

4.3%

3

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

70

skipped question

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21. Room set-ups are done correctly and on time. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

57.1%

40

Agree

34.3%

24

Neutral

8.6%

6

Disagree

0.0%

0

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

70

skipped question

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22. When I have a problem that relates to the facility, it is addressed/corrected to my satisfaction and in a timely manner. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

48.6%

34

Agree

44.3%

31

Neutral

7.1%

5

Disagree

0.0%

0

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

70

skipped question

3

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23. The campus is safe. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

70.0%

49

Agree

30.0%

21

Neutral

0.0%

0

Disagree

0.0%

0

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

70

skipped question

3

Response

Response

Percent

Count

24. My paychecks are disbursed correctly and on time.

16

Strongly Agree

84.1%

58

Agree

15.9%

11

Neutral

0.0%

0

Disagree

0.0%

0

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

69

skipped question

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25. The benefits package at PDS meets my needs. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

39.1%

27

Agree

37.7%

26

Neutral

18.8%

13

Disagree

4.3%

3

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

69

skipped question

4

Response

Response

Percent

Count

26. I am pleased with how my benefits are handled.

Strongly Agree

45.6%

31

Agree

38.2%

26

Neutral

11.8%

8

Disagree

2.9%

2

Strongly Disagree

1.5%

1

answered question

68

skipped question

5

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27. Check requests are processed in a timely manner. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

60.3%

41

Agree

33.8%

23

Neutral

4.4%

3

Disagree

1.5%

1

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

68

skipped question

5

Response

Response

Percent

Count

28. I feel that my compensation is appropriate and fair.

18

Strongly Agree

38.2%

26

Agree

51.5%

35

Neutral

5.9%

4

Disagree

4.4%

3

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

68

skipped question

5

29. I am pleased with my salary for next year. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

31.3%

21

Agree

49.3%

33

Neutral

16.4%

11

Disagree

3.0%

2

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

67

skipped question

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Response

Response

Percent

Count

30. The way compensation decisions are made is appropriate.

Strongly Agree

35.3%

24

Agree

39.7%

27

Neutral

23.5%

16

Disagree

1.5%

1

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

68

skipped question

5

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31. I am clear about the school's mission and philosophy. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

80.9%

55

Agree

19.1%

13

Neutral

0.0%

0

Disagree

0.0%

0

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

68

skipped question

5

32. Non-administrators have opportunities for providing formal and/or informal leadership.

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Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

28.8%

19

Agree

57.6%

38

Neutral

12.1%

8

Disagree

1.5%

1

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

66

skipped question

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33. I have opportunities to share my ideas and perspectives. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

48.5%

33

Agree

45.6%

31

Neutral

5.9%

4

Disagree

0.0%

0

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

68

skipped question

5

Response

Response

Percent

Count

34. I am empowered rather than micro-managed.

Strongly Agree

55.1%

38

Agree

30.4%

21

Neutral

8.7%

6

Disagree

4.3%

3

Strongly Disagree

1.4%

1

answered question

69

skipped question

4

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35. I have a good relationship with my supervisor. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

79.7%

55

Agree

17.4%

12

Neutral

1.4%

1

Disagree

1.4%

1

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

69

skipped question

4

Response

Response

Percent

Count

36. The administration listens to the ideas of others.

22

Strongly Agree

55.1%

38

Agree

34.8%

24

Neutral

8.7%

6

Disagree

1.4%

1

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

69

skipped question

4

37. So far this school year, I have grown spiritually. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

38.2%

26

Agree

58.8%

40

Neutral

2.9%

2

Disagree

0.0%

0

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

68

skipped question

5

38. I have developed a private strategy for devoting time to, developing discipline in, and deepening my Christian walk. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

21.7%

15

Agree

66.7%

46

Neutral

8.7%

6

Disagree

2.9%

2

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

69

skipped question

4

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39. I spend time every day (or at least most days) reading and studying the Bible. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

24.6%

17

Agree

39.1%

27

Neutral

23.2%

16

Disagree

13.0%

9

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

69

skipped question

4

Response

Response

Percent

Count

40. I spend time every day (or at least most days) in prayer.

24

Strongly Agree

69.6%

48

Agree

26.1%

18

Neutral

1.4%

1

Disagree

2.9%

2

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

69

skipped question

4

41. I regularly attend church. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

68.1%

47

Agree

27.5%

19

Neutral

2.9%

2

Disagree

1.4%

1

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

69

skipped question

4

42. I am a part of a small group that encourages and fosters my spiritual development. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

34.3%

23

Agree

29.9%

20

Neutral

13.4%

9

Disagree

20.9%

14

Strongly Disagree

1.5%

1

answered question

67

skipped question

6

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43. I found the spiritual growth day(s) to be effective. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

47.1%

32

Agree

32.4%

22

Neutral

19.1%

13

Disagree

0.0%

0

Strongly Disagree

1.5%

1

answered question

68

skipped question

5

Response

Response

Percent

Count

44. The manner in which I am evaluated is effective, appropriate and helpful.

26

Strongly Agree

46.3%

31

Agree

40.3%

27

Neutral

10.4%

7

Disagree

3.0%

2

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

67

skipped question

6

45. It has been a good year at PDS. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

62.7%

42

Agree

29.9%

20

Neutral

7.5%

5

Disagree

0.0%

0

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

67

skipped question

6

46. So far this year, I have developed closer relationships with my colleagues at PDS. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

55.9%

38

Agree

36.8%

25

Neutral

5.9%

4

Disagree

1.5%

1

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

68

skipped question

5

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47. I have a good understanding of the world of the 21st century. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

45.6%

31

Agree

52.9%

36

Neutral

1.5%

1

Disagree

0.0%

0

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

68

skipped question

5

Response

Response

Percent

Count

48. It is important that we take a global, 21st century perspective on education.

28

Strongly Agree

76.5%

52

Agree

20.6%

14

Neutral

2.9%

2

Disagree

0.0%

0

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

68

skipped question

5

49. It excites me for PDS to aspire to be a school of world-class caliber. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

83.6%

56

Agree

11.9%

8

Neutral

4.5%

3

Disagree

0.0%

0

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

67

skipped question

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50. Please feel free to list anything you feel we are doing especially well. • New report cards, BBMM, having Dean of Students, technology • Putting boys first. We measure most of what we do against what we know to be best for boys. Secondly, we continue to grow as a school by implementing new programs and reaching out to the larger Memphis community. • Communication between Head of School, faculty, staff,maintenance, housekeeping,security is excellent. • Technology–web 2.0 • Lee Burns is a forward thinker and learner and excellent leading the school in the appropriate direction with he help of a great board of directors. • I feel like we are trying to incorporate 21st century skills using new techniques and technology for our students. I feel like the BBMM virtues and classes are beneficial.

• I feel administration does a fantastic job mediating between the teacher and parent. I consistently feel backed by my team and my administration. • Professional Development, Project Zero, EC curriculum, parent communication, teacher and student resources • Professional Development, I think that we are doing an excellent job of preparing our boys for the future that awaits them and for the world of the 21st century. I also think we excel at allowing teachers to grow professionally, as well as encouragement and personal relationships among faculty and staff and parents. • PDS is the best place to work! I have worked other schools and they don’t hold a candle to PDS. I fell happy as soon as I walk through the doors. I couldn’t ask for a better job! • Empower teachers, not micro-manage!

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* PDS is constantly evaluating where we are and looking at research and trends for the future. I sincerely believe that there is not a better school than PDS anywhere. I believe our administrative team is the best example of servant leadership I have ever seen. I am so proud to be a part of such a high quality institution. • We do an amazing job at professional development, creating a boy friendly environment, and incorporating web 2.0 tools into our classrooms.

• Professional Development opportunities--exceptional, Meeting the needs of boys, Communicating with parents • Communication with students and parents, providing extra activities for students •We especially attend to each child in educating and addressing any needs he may have. • Technology - sometimes to the detriment of basics, Knowledge of how boys work and learn

• Technology • Continue to grow the BBMM program • Creating an atmosphere of trust, relationships with boys, building boys/making men, fostering a good teaching/learning environment for both teachers and students, using and helping teachers with technolgy

• Opportunites for professional development, Serving the boys

• Character education is incredible at PDS. I also feel there are so many opportunities for boys to have deep thinking and to be challenged. There are so many talented teachers.

• Moving forward with 21st century thinking. Redoing our report cards for the 21st century, creative and critical thinking routines in all grades.

• There is a remarkable culture of professional growth and learning that runs throughout the whole school. We are hard working, ambitious (yet not arrogant), and nimble as an organization. There is an incredible team of people here who are dedicated to the Lord, these boys, and to giving the boys a wonderful education. Building Boys, Making Men is fabulous. From 21st century skills to technology integration to BBMM to teacher training, we are on the leading edge of what great schools in our country are doing.

• encouraging spiritual growth in our boys teaching them to think

• Becoming well prepared to prepare our boys well for the future as leaders and thinkers • PDS always does the right thing, not necessarily the easiest thing. By doing this I think we are showing others what it means to be Christ like. • Parent communication, public relations within the Memphis community, 21st century learning, developing intellectual and Christian character of boys

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• Hiring responsible, creative, and diverse employees.

• Making our educational philosophy as a school well known in the parent community • Professional Development opportunities, Supporting us to try our ideas out in the classroom • Boys are actively engaged in their learning. Teachers integrate technology well. Information is given to parents in appropriate ways. PDS is true to its mission in helping boys become Godly men. Teachers, all departments, and those who lead them work incredibly hard all the time to make PDS a world-class school. I could go on and on......

51. Please feel free to list anything you feel needs attention or improvement. • At times, we are trying to do more than we can pull off with our current staffing. Would be nice for our division to have an assistant. It’s difficult to work on big picture items because of all the small things that are constantly cropping up. • I think that a spiritual renewal day each semester is imperative to my overall spiritual and mental well being. • Library • Pace. We need to always be aware of the pace with which we implement new programs. • I feel like sometimes students are rewarded or chosen for various things that don’t have behavior that is up to PDS standards. This is sending our students (as well as parents) a mixed message. • The lower school needs a leader that is more in touch with her faculty, one that responds to the needs of her faculty in a timely manner. • Bridging the gap between EC and Elementary Division • Insurance • We need to stop scheduling every single second of the day for the boys, and allow them more time to be creative and dig deeper into areas in which they are interested. • The evaluation process is helpful in many ways, but the form is VERY time consuming and stressful. I would like to suggest that after 3 positive evaluations, the “long form” is only done every 3 years. A shorter, less intensive (one page) evaluation would be done in the other years. This would free up Susan and Debbie to do other things and would immensely relieve pressure on teachers. • I feel that we need to dedicate time for faculty fellowship. With the new early childhood building, I feel there has become a great divide amongst the faculty. • Keeping children with learning differences and not having the staff to handle the demand.

• Need to enhance the facilities for music, art, media, science, learning, dining. • I sometimes feel that we move from one trend or buzz word to the next too quickly without being given time to fully explore the benefits and to have an opportunity to fine tune what we have just learned. I would love more time to utilize and feel confident. Many times, the “new” things have new vocabulary for the teachers and students to use that are simply renamed, reworded, or changed just a little anyway. We need to continue to “remind” our parents and students who we are as a community verses who they think we are. • Level of efficiency, lack of support for teaching and learning, and overall atmosphere in PDS Library- we have experienced confusion, inefficiency, and disorganization most of the yearteachers and parents have begun to call other libraries in town to get help with books. The present library status does not reflect well upon PDS nor does it support teaching and learning. • Very intense environment---little time for reflection or daily discussion with peers due to the intensity of the overall school. Little time to devote to developing an idea we are already using due to the fast pace. This has intensified over the past few years. At times the boys lose the opportunity to have my time. This is frustrating. Little time for processing new ideas or new strategies. • Working on basics, especially in lower grades. Teachers to be treated as professionals, not just employees in a business. Be able to evaluate administrators as we use to do. • Validating everyone’s ideas and spreading out the duties/responsibilities more evenly. • Communication still is something to always work on and improve upon, but I think it has improved over the last couple of years. • Discipline plan needs to be revised •While we realize that it takes very hard work and long hours to make PDS world class, we need to make sure that we are not always in a frantic pace. It’s OK to be at a frantic pace some of the time, but we need to make sure that we are not at that pace all of the time.

• Library

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52. Please indicate any needs you have as a PDS employee that are not being met. • More sleep, but that’s my problem to fix

• An understandable, client-friendly insurance program

• Support help

• Means to be heard without being a threat to our job, like the suggestion box we use to have.

• Weekly planning time needs to be addressed. • Support with differentiated learning styles and capabilities. • Insurance • I can’t think of one thing. • None • My needs are being meet, but I would like for PDS to consider reevaluating our insurance plan. Having to fill out forms, print out EOB’s, and fax them in every time you visit a doctor is a big hassle.

• I’d like to have more planning time, but with our schedules, it’s not possible. • Need an assistant or apprentice for second grade staff • Insurance is too expensive

• Wow...none that I can think of:) This is a great place to work and grow spiritually. • I have insufficient planning time for adequate preparation of lessons. This is decreasing yearly.

53. The one word that best describes PDS today is

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• Ambitious

• Progressive

• Challenging

• AWESOME!!!!

• Growth opportunity

• Bright!

• Evolving

• Outstanding

• Overambitious

• Changing

• EXCEPTIONAL!!!

• Busy

• Busy!

• Progressive

• Exciting

• Fearless

• Balanced

• Excellent

• Growing

• Exciting

• Incomparable

• Awesome

• OUTSTANDING!

• PERFECT!!!!!!

• Revolutionizing

• Sententious

• Effective

• Engaging

• Innovative

• Innovative

• Innovative

• World-class

• World-class

• Jampacked

• PDS is inspiring to students,parents and teachers.

• Ahead • Busy

• Driven • Success

• Christ-led

• Awesome • Innovative

• Progressive

• Healthy • Innovated

• Exhilarating

• Visionary • Innovative

• Incredible

• Sriving • Happy

• Growing

• National-model/visionary • State-of-the-art

• World-class

• Leading • FABULOUS!

• Loving

• Intentional • Incredible

• Potential

• Innovative • “HUMMING”

• Blessed

• Extraordinary • One? Innovative and passionate

• Ever-changing!

• Striving • Dedicated • Fantastic • Phenomenal • Boy-centered

54. We are devoting significant energy and resources to enhancing our math curriculum. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

33.3%

21

Agree

49.2%

31

Neutral

14.3%

9

Disagree

1.6%

1

Strongly Disagree

1.6%

1

answered question

63

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33

55. We have created a culture of excitement about math. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

36.5%

23

Agree

49.2%

31

Neutral

11.1%

7

Disagree

3.2%

2

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

63

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10

56. We have defined what critical and creative thinking look like at different grade levels.

34

Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

48.4%

31

Agree

43.8%

28

Neutral

6.3%

4

Disagree

1.6%

1

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

64

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9

57. We have developed metrics for tracking critical and creative thinking. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

25.8%

16

Agree

41.9%

26

Neutral

27.4%

17

Disagree

4.8%

3

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

62

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11

58. I am well read, informed and knowledgeable about the world of the 21st century, including its demographics, economics, cultures, religions and challenges confronting it. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

32.3%

21

Agree

52.3%

34

Neutral

12.3%

8

Disagree

3.1%

2

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

65

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8

35

59. Our social studies curriculum now incorporates global knowledge and perspective. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

44.4%

28

Agree

42.9%

27

Neutral

11.1%

7

Disagree

1.6%

1

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

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60. The new report card we have designed will measure and promote 21st century skills.

36

Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

47.6%

30

Agree

33.3%

21

Neutral

17.5%

11

Disagree

1.6%

1

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

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10

61. I am aligning my classroom curriculum and practice with critical and creative thinking and other 21st century skills. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

50.0%

30

Agree

35.0%

21

Neutral

15.0%

9

Disagree

0.0%

0

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

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60

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13

62. We are taking a national perspective on education, including carefully considering research, best practices and ideas from a range of outstanding schools, consultants and thought leaders. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

65.1%

41

Agree

33.3%

21

Neutral

1.6%

1

Disagree

0.0%

0

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

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10

37

63. I believe that PDS is one of the finest schools in the country for an elementary age boy. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

83.6%

56

Agree

14.9%

10

Neutral

1.5%

1

Disagree

0.0%

0

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

67

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6

64. The feedback from professional development is useful in my growth as a teacher.

38

Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

46.7%

28

Mostly Agree

36.7%

22

Somewhat Agree

1.7%

1

Mostly Disagree

3.3%

2

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

11.7%

7

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60

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13

65. There are many things we are doing to assure that all of our boys are developing strong critical and creative thinking skills. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

61.9%

39

Agree

38.1%

24

Neutral

0.0%

0

Disagree

0.0%

0

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

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10

Response

Response

Percent

Count

66. We are giving significant emphasis to writing.

Strongly Agree

48.3%

29

Agree

38.3%

23

Neutral

8.3%

5

Disagree

5.0%

3

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

60

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13

39

67. The ways we are assessing our boys is increasingly varied and allows us to measure the extent to which we are teaching for understanding. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

45.0%

27

Agree

46.7%

28

Neutral

6.7%

4

Disagree

1.7%

1

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

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60

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13

68. We are being very intentional about teaching and educating boys in ways that are aligned with research about boys.

40

Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

73.8%

45

Agree

26.2%

16

Neutral

0.0%

0

Disagree

0.0%

0

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

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12

69. We are doing a good job with our character education program (Building Boys, Making Men). Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

76.2%

48

Agree

19.0%

12

Neutral

4.8%

3

Disagree

0.0%

0

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

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10

70. We are using technology in creative ways to enhance curriculum and parent communication. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

79.7%

51

Agree

20.3%

13

Neutral

0.0%

0

Disagree

0.0%

0

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

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64

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9

41

71. We are good at recognizing that our students learn in many different ways, and therefore we are doing a good job at making our teaching flexible. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

45.0%

27

Agree

46.7%

28

Neutral

5.0%

3

Disagree

3.3%

2

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

60

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13

Response

Response

Percent

Count

72. Our enrichment offerings meet the needs and interests of the boys.

42

Strongly Agree

58.1%

36

Agree

40.3%

25

Neutral

1.6%

1

Disagree

0.0%

0

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

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62

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11

73. We are doing a good job with the following 21st century skills: Critical thinking and problem solving; Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

59.7%

37

Agree

35.5%

22

Neutral

4.8%

3

Disagree

0.0%

0

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

62

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11

74. We are doing a good job with the following 21st century skills: Creativity, imagination and entrepreneurialism Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

47.6%

30

Mostly Agree

31.7%

20

Somewhat Agree

11.1%

7

Mostly Disagree

0.0%

0

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

9.5%

6

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10

43

75. We are doing a good job with the following 21st century skills: Agility and adaptability Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

38.1%

24

Mostly Agree

34.9%

22

Somewhat Agree

12.7%

8

Mostly Disagree

0.0%

0

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

14.3%

9

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10

76. We are doing a good job with the following 21st century skill: Accessing and analyzing information

44

Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

38.1%

24

Mostly Agree

39.7%

25

Somewhat Agree

9.5%

6

Mostly Disagree

0.0%

0

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

12.7%

8

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63

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10

77. We are doing a good job with the following 21st century skill: Written Communication Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

43.5%

27

Mostly Agree

35.5%

22

Somewhat Agree

8.1%

5

Mostly Disagree

0.0%

0

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

12.9%

8

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62

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11

78. We are doing a good job with the following 21st century skill: Oral Communication Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

54.0%

34

Mostly Agree

33.3%

21

Somewhat Agree

4.8%

3

Mostly Disagree

0.0%

0

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

7.9%

5

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10

45

79. We are doing a great job in the following subject: Art Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

43.5%

27

Agree

37.1%

23

Neutral

9.7%

6

Disagree

9.7%

6

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

62

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11

Response

Response

Percent

Count

80. We are doing a great job in the following subject: Bible

46

Completely Agree

71.4%

45

Mostly Agree

20.6%

13

Somewhat Agree

3.2%

2

Mostly Disagree

0.0%

0

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

4.8%

3

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10

81. We are doing a great job in the following subject: Mandarin Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

50.8%

31

Mostly Agree

18.0%

11

Somewhat Agree

4.9%

3

Mostly Disagree

0.0%

0

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

26.2%

16

answered question

61

skipped question

12

Response

Response

Percent

Count

82. We are doing a great job in the following subject: Math

Completely Agree

52.4%

33

Mostly Agree

33.3%

21

Somewhat Agree

6.3%

4

Mostly Disagree

0.0%

0

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

7.9%

5

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63

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10

47

83. We are doing a great job in the following subject: P.E. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

43.5%

27

Mostly Agree

24.2%

15

Somewhat Agree

19.4%

12

Mostly Disagree

4.8%

3

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

8.1%

5

answered question

62

skipped question

11

Response

Response

Percent

Count

84. We are doing a great job in the following subject: Reading

48

Completely Agree

64.5%

40

Mostly Agree

25.8%

16

Somewhat Agree

1.6%

1

Mostly Disagree

0.0%

0

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

8.1%

5

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62

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11

85. We are doing a great job in the following subject: Science Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

50.8%

32

Mostly Agree

28.6%

18

Somewhat Agree

9.5%

6

Mostly Disagree

1.6%

1

Completely Disagree

1.6%

1

DK/NA

7.9%

5

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63

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10

Response

Response

Percent

Count

86. We are doing a great job in the following subject: Social Studies

Completely Agree

41.3%

26

Mostly Agree

39.7%

25

Somewhat Agree

7.9%

5

Mostly Disagree

1.6%

1

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

9.5%

6

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63

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10

49

87. We are doing a great job in the following subject: Spanish Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

48.4%

30

Mostly Agree

27.4%

17

Somewhat Agree

6.5%

4

Mostly Disagree

1.6%

1

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

16.1%

10

answered question

62

skipped question

11

Response

Response

Percent

Count

88. We are doing a great job in the following subject: Writing

50

Completely Agree

52.4%

33

Mostly Agree

28.6%

18

Somewhat Agree

7.9%

5

Mostly Disagree

1.6%

1

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

9.5%

6

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63

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10

89. Our curriculum is aligned with the skills, knowledge and perspectives needed to thrive in the 21st century. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

64.5%

40

Agree

33.9%

21

Neutral

1.6%

1

Disagree

0.0%

0

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

62

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11

Response

Response

Percent

Count

90. Our boys are known nurtured and loved.

Strongly Agree

87.9%

58

Agree

12.1%

8

Neutral

0.0%

0

Disagree

0.0%

0

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

66

skipped question

7

51

91. Our boys are taught well. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

81.8%

54

Agree

18.2%

12

Neutral

0.0%

0

Disagree

0.0%

0

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

66

skipped question

7

Response

Response

Percent

Count

92. Our boys are well behaved.

52

Strongly Agree

36.9%

24

Agree

56.9%

37

Neutral

4.6%

3

Disagree

1.5%

1

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

65

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8

93. Our boys are respectful and displaying good manners. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

28.8%

19

Agree

63.6%

42

Neutral

4.5%

3

Disagree

3.0%

2

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

66

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7

94. When our boys fall short of our expectations in the area of behavior, we do a good job to help them improve their behavior in the future. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

46.2%

30

Agree

47.7%

31

Neutral

4.6%

3

Disagree

1.5%

1

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

65

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8

53

95. Our boys are well-behaved in the hallways. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

16.7%

11

Agree

53.0%

35

Neutral

16.7%

11

Disagree

12.1%

8

Strongly Disagree

1.5%

1

answered question

66

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7

Response

Response

Percent

Count

96. Our boys are working hard.

54

Strongly Agree

44.6%

29

Agree

49.2%

32

Neutral

4.6%

3

Disagree

1.5%

1

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

65

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8

97. We are meeting the social and emotional needs of our boys. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

50.8%

33

Agree

46.2%

30

Neutral

3.1%

2

Disagree

0.0%

0

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

65

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8

Response

Response

Percent

Count

98. Our boys are comfortable taking appropriate risks.

Strongly Agree

34.9%

22

Agree

57.1%

36

Neutral

7.9%

5

Disagree

0.0%

0

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

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10

55

99. Our boys are resilient. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

40.0%

26

Agree

47.7%

31

Neutral

10.8%

7

Disagree

1.5%

1

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

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65

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8

Response

Response

Percent

Count

100. Our boys are developing a love of learning.

56

Strongly Agree

50.0%

32

Agree

42.2%

27

Neutral

6.3%

4

Disagree

1.6%

1

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

64

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9

101. Our boys are treating one another well. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

18.5%

12

Agree

66.2%

43

Neutral

12.3%

8

Disagree

3.1%

2

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

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65

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8

102. We are doing a good job to encourage our boys to develop/grow in their Christian faith. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

67.7%

44

Agree

32.3%

21

Neutral

0.0%

0

Disagree

0.0%

0

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

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65

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8

57

103. Our boys are happy.

58

Response

Response

Percent

Count

Strongly Agree

62.5%

40

Agree

37.5%

24

Neutral

0.0%

0

Disagree

0.0%

0

Strongly Disagree

0.0%

0

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9

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60

PARENT SURVEY 1. My son is known, nurtured and loved at PDS. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

69.8%

236

Mostly Agree

21.3%

72

Somewhat Agree

7.1%

24

Mostly Disagree

1.5%

5

Completely Disagree

0.3%

1

DK/NA

0.0%

0

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3

Response

Response

Percent

Count

2. PDS nurtures the heart, soul, mind and body of boys.

Completely Agree

68.3%

231

Mostly Agree

22.5%

76

Somewhat Agree

8.0%

27

Mostly Disagree

0.9%

3

Completely Disagree

0.3%

1

DK/NA

0.0%

0

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3

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3. PDS provides boys a godly vision of manhood. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

71.8%

242

Mostly Agree

21.7%

73

Somewhat Agree

5.6%

19

Mostly Disagree

0.0%

0

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

0.9%

3

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4

Response

Response

Percent

Count

4. PDS offers an academic program that is appropriate for the 21st century.

62

Completely Agree

59.4%

199

Mostly Agree

28.7%

96

Somewhat Agree

9.0%

30

Mostly Disagree

2.4%

8

Completely Disagree

0.3%

1

DK/NA

0.3%

1

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5. PDS is one of the top academic schools in Memphis. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

71.5%

238

Mostly Agree

17.1%

57

Somewhat Agree

8.1%

27

Mostly Disagree

2.4%

8

Completely Disagree

0.6%

2

DK/NA

0.3%

1

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6. PDS has many students from different ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

19.4%

65

Mostly Agree

30.4%

102

Somewhat Agree

29.6%

99

Mostly Disagree

14.3%

48

Completely Disagree

4.5%

15

DK/NA

1.8%

6

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7. PDS has many students from different financial/economic backgrounds. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

9.2%

31

Mostly Agree

22.3%

75

Somewhat Agree

30.3%

102

Mostly Disagree

27.9%

94

Completely Disagree

4.5%

15

DK/NA

5.9%

20

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Response

Response

Percent

Count

8. PDS encourages strong student-teacher relationships.

64

Completely Agree

59.6%

198

Mostly Agree

25.6%

85

Somewhat Agree

11.7%

39

Mostly Disagree

1.8%

6

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

1.2%

4

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9

9. PDS encourages strong faculty-parent relationships. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

46.1%

155

Mostly Agree

34.5%

116

Somewhat Agree

14.6%

49

Mostly Disagree

2.7%

9

Completely Disagree

1.5%

5

DK/NA

0.6%

2

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Response

Response

Percent

Count

10. PDS teachers have good follow-up and follow-through.

Completely Agree

55.1%

183

Mostly Agree

33.4%

111

Somewhat Agree

7.5%

25

Mostly Disagree

2.7%

9

Completely Disagree

0.9%

3

DK/NA

0.3%

1

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11. PDS administration has good follow-up and follow-through. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

49.7%

167

Mostly Agree

33.6%

113

Somewhat Agree

10.7%

36

Mostly Disagree

2.4%

8

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

3.6%

12

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Response

Response

Percent

Count

12. Administration maintains an "open door" approach to communication.

66

Completely Agree

54.0%

181

Mostly Agree

29.9%

100

Somewhat Agree

7.8%

26

Mostly Disagree

2.1%

7

Completely Disagree

0.6%

2

DK/NA

5.7%

19

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13. PDS understands boys' academic needs. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

58.8%

197

Mostly Agree

30.4%

102

Somewhat Agree

7.2%

24

Mostly Disagree

2.4%

8

Completely Disagree

0.3%

1

DK/NA

0.9%

3

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6

Response

Response

Percent

Count

14. PDS understands boys' social needs.

Completely Agree

51.8%

173

Mostly Agree

35.3%

118

Somewhat Agree

9.6%

32

Mostly Disagree

1.8%

6

Completely Disagree

0.6%

2

DK/NA

0.9%

3

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67

15. PDS understands boys' emotional needs. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

50.6%

170

Mostly Agree

36.3%

122

Somewhat Agree

10.4%

35

Mostly Disagree

0.9%

3

Completely Disagree

1.2%

4

DK/NA

0.6%

2

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16. Maintaining a strong and highly competent faculty is a critical and important issue that PDS must face.

68

Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

84.1%

280

Mostly Agree

13.8%

46

Somewhat Agree

1.8%

6

Mostly Disagree

0.0%

0

Completely Disagree

0.3%

1

DK/NA

0.0%

0

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17. PDS has an excellent faculty. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

59.6%

199

Mostly Agree

30.8%

103

Somewhat Agree

7.2%

24

Mostly Disagree

1.8%

6

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

0.6%

2

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18. PDS teachers are able to identify learning styles and differences in their students. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

39.3%

132

Mostly Agree

34.2%

115

Somewhat Agree

14.6%

49

Mostly Disagree

4.2%

14

Completely Disagree

0.6%

2

DK/NA

7.1%

24

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69

19. PDS respects each student. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

59.9%

200

Mostly Agree

28.7%

96

Somewhat Agree

8.1%

27

Mostly Disagree

0.9%

3

Completely Disagree

0.3%

1

DK/NA

2.1%

7

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Response

Response

Percent

Count

20. PDS offers a strong spiritual atmosphere.

70

Completely Agree

74.3%

248

Mostly Agree

21.9%

73

Somewhat Agree

3.6%

12

Mostly Disagree

0.3%

1

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

0.0%

0

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21. PDS instills Christian values in its students. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

75.1%

253

Mostly Agree

21.4%

72

Somewhat Agree

2.7%

9

Mostly Disagree

0.6%

2

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

0.3%

1

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22. Parents and students receive sufficient information on a variety of after-school programs and summer camps. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

77.8%

260

Mostly Agree

17.1%

57

Somewhat Agree

4.2%

14

Mostly Disagree

0.6%

2

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

0.3%

1

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71

23. PDS is a school at which my son is safe. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

82.8%

279

Mostly Agree

15.1%

51

Somewhat Agree

1.5%

5

Mostly Disagree

0.3%

1

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

0.3%

1

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4

Response

Response

Percent

Count

24. PDS provides a pleasant environment for learning.

72

Completely Agree

78.7%

263

Mostly Agree

16.5%

55

Somewhat Agree

4.5%

15

Mostly Disagree

0.3%

1

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

0.0%

0

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25. The PDS website is an effective communication tool. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

61.5%

203

Mostly Agree

27.9%

92

Somewhat Agree

6.1%

20

Mostly Disagree

3.0%

10

Completely Disagree

0.6%

2

DK/NA

0.9%

3

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Response

Response

Percent

Count

26. The PDS cafeteria prepares good-tasting food.

Completely Agree

13.3%

44

Mostly Agree

19.9%

66

Somewhat Agree

13.9%

46

Mostly Disagree

7.9%

26

Completely Disagree

3.6%

12

DK/NA

41.4%

137

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10

73

27. The PDS cafeteria provides nutritious and well-balanced meals. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

11.9%

40

Mostly Agree

20.9%

70

Somewhat Agree

16.1%

54

Mostly Disagree

6.0%

20

Completely Disagree

3.0%

10

DK/NA

42.1%

141

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Response

Response

Percent

Count

28. Cost of tuition is a good value for the quality of education that students receive.

74

Completely Agree

16.1%

54

Mostly Agree

42.7%

143

Somewhat Agree

28.4%

95

Mostly Disagree

8.4%

28

Completely Disagree

2.7%

9

DK/NA

1.8%

6

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29. PDS teachers are well-educated and highly trained. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

60.2%

201

Mostly Agree

31.1%

104

Somewhat Agree

6.3%

21

Mostly Disagree

0.6%

2

Completely Disagree

0.3%

1

DK/NA

1.5%

5

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Response

Response

Percent

Count

30. Being in an all boys' school is beneficial to my son(s).

Completely Agree

56.3%

180

Mostly Agree

30.0%

96

Somewhat Agree

10.9%

35

Mostly Disagree

1.9%

6

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

0.9%

3

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75

31. Learning at PDS is challenging but fun. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

56.4%

180

Mostly Agree

29.2%

93

Somewhat Agree

9.7%

31

Mostly Disagree

3.4%

11

Completely Disagree

0.6%

2

DK/NA

0.6%

2

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Response

Response

Percent

Count

32. Students show respect for each other.

76

Completely Agree

28.2%

90

Mostly Agree

48.9%

156

Somewhat Agree

19.4%

62

Mostly Disagree

1.6%

5

Completely Disagree

0.3%

1

DK/NA

1.6%

5

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33. Students treat each other well. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

24.4%

77

Mostly Agree

55.1%

174

Somewhat Agree

17.1%

54

Mostly Disagree

0.9%

3

Completely Disagree

0.6%

2

DK/NA

1.9%

6

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Response

Response

Percent

Count

34. Students are accountable for doing their best.

Completely Agree

50.6%

160

Mostly Agree

39.9%

126

Somewhat Agree

6.0%

19

Mostly Disagree

0.9%

3

Completely Disagree

0.3%

1

DK/NA

2.2%

7

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77

35. PDS provides a nurturing environment for its students. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

66.6%

209

Mostly Agree

24.5%

77

Somewhat Agree

7.6%

24

Mostly Disagree

0.6%

2

Completely Disagree

0.6%

2

DK/NA

0.0%

0

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Response

Response

Percent

Count

36. PDS is doing a good job of instruction in Art.

78

Completely Agree

36.2%

114

Mostly Agree

27.9%

88

Somewhat Agree

13.0%

41

Mostly Disagree

3.2%

10

Completely Disagree

1.3%

4

DK/NA

18.4%

58

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37. PDS is doing a good job of instruction in the following subjects: Bible Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

72.3%

227

Mostly Agree

21.0%

66

Somewhat Agree

3.5%

11

Mostly Disagree

0.6%

2

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

2.5%

8

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Response

Response

Percent

Count

38. PDS is doing a good job of instruction in Mandarin.

Completely Agree

33.6%

107

Mostly Agree

13.2%

42

Somewhat Agree

5.7%

18

Mostly Disagree

1.9%

6

Completely Disagree

0.9%

3

DK/NA

44.7%

142

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23

79

39. PDS is doing a good job of instruction in Math. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

44.1%

139

Mostly Agree

29.5%

93

Somewhat Agree

13.0%

41

Mostly Disagree

4.1%

13

Completely Disagree

1.9%

6

DK/NA

7.3%

23

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Response

Response

Percent

Count

40. PDS is doing a good job of instruction in Music.

80

Completely Agree

48.7%

154

Mostly Agree

25.3%

80

Somewhat Agree

7.9%

25

Mostly Disagree

1.6%

5

Completely Disagree

0.3%

1

DK/NA

16.1%

51

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41. PDS is doing a good job of instruction in Physical Education. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

62.9%

197

Mostly Agree

26.8%

84

Somewhat Agree

4.5%

14

Mostly Disagree

0.3%

1

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

5.4%

17

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Response

Response

Percent

Count

42. PDS is doing a good job of instruction in Reading.

Completely Agree

57.2%

179

Mostly Agree

24.3%

76

Somewhat Agree

9.3%

29

Mostly Disagree

1.9%

6

Completely Disagree

0.6%

2

DK/NA

6.7%

21

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81

43. PDS is doing a good job of instruction in Science. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

44.1%

137

Mostly Agree

28.9%

90

Somewhat Agree

6.8%

21

Mostly Disagree

1.6%

5

Completely Disagree

0.3%

1

DK/NA

18.3%

57

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Response

Response

Percent

Count

44. PDS is doing a good job of instruction in Social Studies.

82

Completely Agree

42.5%

133

Mostly Agree

29.4%

92

Somewhat Agree

4.2%

13

Mostly Disagree

0.0%

0

Completely Disagree

0.6%

2

DK/NA

23.3%

73

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45. PDS is doing a good job of instruction in Spanish. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

42.5%

134

Mostly Agree

30.2%

95

Somewhat Agree

14.3%

45

Mostly Disagree

4.1%

13

Completely Disagree

3.5%

11

DK/NA

5.4%

17

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Response

Response

Percent

Count

46. PDS is doing a good job of instruction in Writing.

Completely Agree

51.4%

161

Mostly Agree

30.4%

95

Somewhat Agree

10.2%

32

Mostly Disagree

3.8%

12

Completely Disagree

0.6%

2

DK/NA

3.5%

11

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83

47. The PDS experience encourages high moral character. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

72.5%

229

Mostly Agree

20.9%

66

Somewhat Agree

6.6%

21

Mostly Disagree

0.0%

0

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

0.0%

0

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Response

Response

Percent

Count

48. The PDS experience encourages self-discipline.

84

Completely Agree

57.2%

179

Mostly Agree

30.0%

94

Somewhat Agree

10.2%

32

Mostly Disagree

1.3%

4

Completely Disagree

0.3%

1

DK/NA

1.0%

3

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49. The PDS experience promotes self-confidence. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

53.0%

167

Mostly Agree

34.3%

108

Somewhat Agree

8.9%

28

Mostly Disagree

3.2%

10

Completely Disagree

0.3%

1

DK/NA

0.3%

1

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Response

Response

Percent

Count

50. Disciplinary policies are fair at PDS.

Completely Agree

58.2%

184

Mostly Agree

24.1%

76

Somewhat Agree

7.6%

24

Mostly Disagree

0.9%

3

Completely Disagree

1.3%

4

DK/NA

7.9%

25

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85

51. Disciplinary policies are consistently enforced. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

44.0%

140

Mostly Agree

26.4%

84

Somewhat Agree

6.9%

22

Mostly Disagree

2.2%

7

Completely Disagree

1.9%

6

DK/NA

18.6%

59

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52. Disciplinary expectations of students are well-known and understood by students and parents.

86

Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

60.4%

191

Mostly Agree

25.0%

79

Somewhat Agree

7.9%

25

Mostly Disagree

1.6%

5

Completely Disagree

0.6%

2

DK/NA

4.4%

14

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53. Students are given an appropriate amount of homework to help them succeed in their studies. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

37.0%

117

Mostly Agree

33.9%

107

Somewhat Agree

8.2%

26

Mostly Disagree

2.8%

9

Completely Disagree

2.8%

9

DK/NA

15.2%

48

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Response

Response

Percent

Count

54. Students have access to a variety of resources to help them succeed in learning.

Completely Agree

58.6%

184

Mostly Agree

24.8%

78

Somewhat Agree

6.1%

19

Mostly Disagree

2.2%

7

Completely Disagree

1.0%

3

DK/NA

7.3%

23

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87

55. PDS prepares students to deal with issues and problems they will face in the future. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

38.0%

120

Mostly Agree

38.6%

122

Somewhat Agree

11.7%

37

Mostly Disagree

2.2%

7

Completely Disagree

0.6%

2

DK/NA

8.9%

28

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Response

Response

Percent

Count

56. Expectations for student behavior are reasonable and age-appropriate.

88

Completely Agree

59.8%

189

Mostly Agree

31.0%

98

Somewhat Agree

5.7%

18

Mostly Disagree

2.2%

7

Completely Disagree

0.3%

1

DK/NA

0.9%

3

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57. The curriculum is appropriately aligned with important 21st century skills. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

51.5%

153

Mostly Agree

34.3%

102

Somewhat Agree

7.4%

22

Mostly Disagree

2.4%

7

Completely Disagree

0.3%

1

DK/NA

4.0%

12

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Response

Response

Percent

Count

58. PDS uses technology to enhance learning.

Completely Agree

74.8%

220

Mostly Agree

19.0%

56

Somewhat Agree

4.8%

14

Mostly Disagree

0.3%

1

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

1.0%

3

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89

59. The curriculum is appropriately challenging. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

50.8%

151

Mostly Agree

32.7%

97

Somewhat Agree

11.4%

34

Mostly Disagree

2.7%

8

Completely Disagree

1.7%

5

DK/NA

0.7%

2

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Response

Response

Percent

Count

60. PDS encourages boys to be well-rounded.

90

Completely Agree

54.8%

161

Mostly Agree

31.0%

91

Somewhat Agree

10.5%

31

Mostly Disagree

2.4%

7

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

1.4%

4

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61. It is important that students are taught by both male and female teachers. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

72.3%

214

Mostly Agree

16.6%

49

Somewhat Agree

6.8%

20

Mostly Disagree

1.7%

5

Completely Disagree

0.3%

1

DK/NA

2.4%

7

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Response

Response

Percent

Count

62. PDS prepares its students well for their next school.

Completely Agree

42.2%

124

Mostly Agree

27.6%

81

Somewhat Agree

11.9%

35

Mostly Disagree

1.7%

5

Completely Disagree

1.7%

5

DK/NA

15.0%

44

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91

63. Activities and curriculum at PDS are tailored to the specific needs of boys. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

58.3%

172

Mostly Agree

29.5%

87

Somewhat Agree

7.1%

21

Mostly Disagree

2.7%

8

Completely Disagree

0.3%

1

DK/NA

2.0%

6

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Response

Response

Percent

Count

64. PDS grading policies are fair.

92

Completely Agree

53.4%

158

Mostly Agree

29.1%

86

Somewhat Agree

6.4%

19

Mostly Disagree

1.0%

3

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

10.1%

30

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65. The library provides students with adequate resources. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

39.7%

117

Mostly Agree

24.7%

73

Somewhat Agree

8.8%

26

Mostly Disagree

5.1%

15

Completely Disagree

2.4%

7

DK/NA

19.3%

57

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Response

Response

Percent

Count

66. PDS has appropriate classroom facilities.

Completely Agree

76.4%

226

Mostly Agree

20.3%

60

Somewhat Agree

3.4%

10

Mostly Disagree

0.0%

0

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

0.0%

0

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93

67. Daily school hours are sufficient for teachers to thoroughly cover all subjects. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

67.8%

200

Mostly Agree

20.3%

60

Somewhat Agree

5.1%

15

Mostly Disagree

1.7%

5

Completely Disagree

0.7%

2

DK/NA

4.4%

13

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68. To thrive in the 21st century, it is important that students be strong in their critical and creative thinking skills.

94

Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

89.5%

264

Mostly Agree

8.1%

24

Somewhat Agree

2.0%

6

Mostly Disagree

0.3%

1

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

0.0%

0

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69. PDS is doing a good job in helping boys to develop the 21st century skills of critical thinking and problem solving. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

54.2%

161

Mostly Agree

31.6%

94

Somewhat Agree

6.4%

19

Mostly Disagree

2.0%

6

Completely Disagree

0.3%

1

DK/NA

5.4%

16

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70. PDS is doing a good job in helping boys to develop the 21st century skill of creativity and imagination. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

52.1%

152

Mostly Agree

31.8%

93

Somewhat Agree

11.3%

33

Mostly Disagree

1.7%

5

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

3.1%

9

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95

71. PDS is doing a good job in helping boys to develop the 21st century skill of collaboration and teaming. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

49.3%

145

Mostly Agree

30.3%

89

Somewhat Agree

8.5%

25

Mostly Disagree

1.0%

3

Completely Disagree

1.0%

3

DK/NA

9.9%

29

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72. PDS is doing a good job in helping boys to develop the 21st century skill of accessing and analyzing information.

96

Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

49.5%

145

Mostly Agree

31.4%

92

Somewhat Agree

5.8%

17

Mostly Disagree

2.0%

6

Completely Disagree

0.7%

2

DK/NA

10.6%

31

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73. PDS is doing a good job in helping boys to develop the 21st century skill of adaptability. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

42.7%

126

Mostly Agree

34.6%

102

Somewhat Agree

10.5%

31

Mostly Disagree

1.4%

4

Completely Disagree

0.3%

1

DK/NA

10.5%

31

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74. PDS is doing a good job in helping to develop the 21st century skill of effective communication. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

52.9%

156

Mostly Agree

31.9%

94

Somewhat Agree

5.8%

17

Mostly Disagree

1.7%

5

Completely Disagree

0.7%

2

DK/NA

7.1%

21

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97

75. PDS boys are developing a love of learning. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

47.6%

141

Mostly Agree

32.8%

97

Somewhat Agree

13.9%

41

Mostly Disagree

3.4%

10

Completely Disagree

1.4%

4

DK/NA

1.0%

3

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Response

Response

Percent

Count

76. The PDS report card measures 21st century skills.

98

Completely Agree

39.2%

116

Mostly Agree

34.1%

101

Somewhat Agree

11.5%

34

Mostly Disagree

3.0%

9

Completely Disagree

1.0%

3

DK/NA

11.1%

33

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77. The PDS curriculum has a global perspective. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

44.2%

130

Mostly Agree

28.9%

85

Somewhat Agree

14.6%

43

Mostly Disagree

3.1%

9

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

9.2%

27

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Response

Response

Percent

Count

78. Schools in 2010 should be different from schools when I was a student.

Completely Agree

65.8%

194

Mostly Agree

20.7%

61

Somewhat Agree

9.5%

28

Mostly Disagree

2.4%

7

Completely Disagree

1.4%

4

DK/NA

0.3%

1

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99

79. I have a good understanding of PDS' mission, philosophy and beliefs. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

67.8%

200

Mostly Agree

25.8%

76

Somewhat Agree

5.8%

17

Mostly Disagree

0.3%

1

Completely Disagree

0.3%

1

DK/NA

0.0%

0

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Response

Response

Percent

Count

80. PDS provides parents with ideas, resources and guidance on raising boys.

100

Completely Agree

60.1%

175

Mostly Agree

29.9%

87

Somewhat Agree

7.6%

22

Mostly Disagree

0.7%

2

Completely Disagree

0.3%

1

DK/NA

1.4%

4

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50

81. I am satisfied with the manner in which my son's teacher(s) communicates with me. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

66.4%

194

Mostly Agree

20.5%

60

Somewhat Agree

7.5%

22

Mostly Disagree

2.4%

7

Completely Disagree

2.7%

8

DK/NA

0.3%

1

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49

Response

Response

Percent

Count

82. The PDS faculty and administration are open to parent feedback.

Completely Agree

50.5%

148

Mostly Agree

30.4%

89

Somewhat Agree

11.6%

34

Mostly Disagree

3.4%

10

Completely Disagree

1.7%

5

DK/NA

2.4%

7

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293

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48

101

83. I am satisfied with the manner in which the school in general communicates with parents. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

55.4%

163

Mostly Agree

35.0%

103

Somewhat Agree

7.5%

22

Mostly Disagree

0.7%

2

Completely Disagree

0.7%

2

DK/NA

0.7%

2

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84. There are ample opportunities for parents to be involved with the life of the school.

102

Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

65.6%

193

Mostly Agree

24.5%

72

Somewhat Agree

6.1%

18

Mostly Disagree

2.0%

6

Completely Disagree

1.4%

4

DK/NA

0.3%

1

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85. Carpool is as safe and efficient as possible. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

56.6%

167

Mostly Agree

29.8%

88

Somewhat Agree

8.8%

26

Mostly Disagree

1.4%

4

Completely Disagree

1.0%

3

DK/NA

2.4%

7

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Response

Response

Percent

Count

86. I receive detailed and timely communications from PDS and its faculty.

Completely Agree

65.4%

191

Mostly Agree

28.4%

83

Somewhat Agree

4.8%

14

Mostly Disagree

1.4%

4

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

0.0%

0

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49

103

87. What is your preference mode of receiving emergency notifications? Response

Response

Percent

Count

Email

16.7%

49

Text message

10.9%

32

Phone call

16.7%

49

All of the above

55.8%

164

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Response

Response

Percent

Count

88. Overall, how satisfied are you with PDS?

104

Completely satisfied

53.6%

157

Mostly satisfied

36.5%

107

Somewhat satisfied

7.2%

21

Mostly dissatisfied

1.7%

5

Completely dissatisfied

1.0%

3

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48

89. How would you rate the overall value of PDS? Response

Response

Percent

Count

An excellent value

47.8%

140

A good value

35.8%

105

A fair value

13.7%

40

A poor value

2.7%

8

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90. The mission of PDS is: Presbyterian Day School strives to glorify God by developing boys in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and men (1 Cor. 10:31 and Luke 2:52). How much do you agree that PDS is fulfilling its mission? Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely agree

66.8%

195

Mostly agree

25.7%

75

Somewhat agree

5.8%

17

Mostly disagree

1.4%

4

Completely disagree

0.3%

1

answered question

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49

105

91. Please mark you son's grade during the 2009-2010 school year. (If you have more than one son, please mark more than one).

106

Response

Response

Percent

Count

Pre-Kindergarten

11.0%

32

Junior Kindergarten

15.8%

46

Senior Kindergarten

16.8%

49

First Grade

15.1%

44

Second Grade

12.3%

36

Third Grade

12.3%

36

Fourth Grade

13.7%

40

Fifth Grade

11.0%

32

Sixth Grade

13.7%

40

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ALUMNI SURVEY 1. At PDS, I was known, nurtured and loved. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

30.9%

42

Mostly Agree

44.9%

61

Somewhat Agree

11.8%

16

Mostly Disagree

6.6%

9

Completely Disagree

4.4%

6

DK/NA

1.5%

2

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Response

Response

Percent

Count

2. The PDS teachers, coaches and administrators cared about me as a person.

Completely Agree

34.8%

47

Mostly Agree

43.7%

59

Somewhat Agree

11.1%

15

Mostly Disagree

6.7%

9

Completely Disagree

3.0%

4

DK/NA

0.7%

1

answered question

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1

109

3. PDS understands the social needs of boys. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

12.6%

17

Mostly Agree

27.4%

37

Somewhat Agree

34.8%

47

Mostly Disagree

13.3%

18

Completely Disagree

9.6%

13

DK/NA

2.2%

3

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135

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1

Response

Response

Percent

Count

4. PDS understands the emotional needs of boys.

110

Completely Agree

15.4%

21

Mostly Agree

30.9%

42

Somewhat Agree

30.9%

42

Mostly Disagree

15.4%

21

Completely Disagree

5.9%

8

DK/NA

1.5%

2

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5. When I had trouble understanding something in class, my teachers were willing and available to provide extra help. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

50.4%

67

Mostly Agree

25.6%

34

Somewhat Agree

15.0%

20

Mostly Disagree

3.0%

4

Completely Disagree

3.8%

5

DK/NA

2.3%

3

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133

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3

Response

Response

Percent

Count

6. PDS helps boys gain a godly vision of manhood.

Completely Agree

45.6%

62

Mostly Agree

26.5%

36

Somewhat Agree

15.4%

21

Mostly Disagree

5.1%

7

Completely Disagree

6.6%

9

DK/NA

0.7%

1

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0

111

7. Given my grade level at the time, PDS gave me an appropriate amount of independence. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

12.5%

17

Mostly Agree

30.1%

41

Somewhat Agree

25.7%

35

Mostly Disagree

19.1%

26

Completely Disagree

12.5%

17

DK/NA

0.0%

0

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Response

Response

Percent

Count

8. PDS helped me to become a better thinker.

112

Completely Agree

24.3%

33

Mostly Agree

30.9%

42

Somewhat Agree

26.5%

36

Mostly Disagree

11.0%

15

Completely Disagree

6.6%

9

DK/NA

0.7%

1

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9. PDS did a good job in helping me develop the 21st century skill of: Critical thinking and problem solving Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

22.8%

31

Mostly Agree

33.1%

45

Somewhat Agree

22.1%

30

Mostly Disagree

12.5%

17

Completely Disagree

8.1%

11

DK/NA

1.5%

2

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10. PDS did a good job in helping me develop the 21st century skill of: Creativity and imagination Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

31.1%

42

Mostly Agree

32.6%

44

Somewhat Agree

18.5%

25

Mostly Disagree

11.9%

16

Completely Disagree

4.4%

6

DK/NA

1.5%

2

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1

113

11. PDS did a good job in helping me develop the 21st century skill of: Collaboration and teaming Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

27.1%

36

Mostly Agree

39.1%

52

Somewhat Agree

21.1%

28

Mostly Disagree

8.3%

11

Completely Disagree

3.0%

4

DK/NA

1.5%

2

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3

12. PDS did a good job in helping me develop the 21st century skill of: Accessing and analyzing information

114

Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

25.4%

34

Mostly Agree

37.3%

50

Somewhat Agree

18.7%

25

Mostly Disagree

11.9%

16

Completely Disagree

3.7%

5

DK/NA

3.0%

4

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2

13. PDS did a good job in helping me develop the 21st century skill of: Written communication Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

19.1%

26

Mostly Agree

31.6%

43

Somewhat Agree

26.5%

36

Mostly Disagree

13.2%

18

Completely Disagree

8.8%

12

DK/NA

0.7%

1

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0

14. PDS did a good job in helping me develop the 21st century skill of: Oral communication Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

28.1%

38

Mostly Agree

29.6%

40

Somewhat Agree

25.2%

34

Mostly Disagree

11.1%

15

Completely Disagree

5.2%

7

DK/NA

0.7%

1

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135

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1

115

15. PDS did a good job in the subject of Art. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

30.4%

41

Mostly Agree

28.1%

38

Somewhat Agree

20.7%

28

Mostly Disagree

9.6%

13

Completely Disagree

11.1%

15

DK/NA

0.0%

0

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135

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1

Response

Response

Percent

Count

16. PDS did a good job in the subject of Bible.

116

Completely Agree

46.3%

62

Mostly Agree

26.1%

35

Somewhat Agree

15.7%

21

Mostly Disagree

4.5%

6

Completely Disagree

7.5%

10

DK/NA

0.0%

0

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134

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2

17. PDS did a good job in the subject of Math. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

35.6%

48

Mostly Agree

24.4%

33

Somewhat Agree

17.0%

23

Mostly Disagree

11.1%

15

Completely Disagree

11.9%

16

DK/NA

0.0%

0

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135

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1

Response

Response

Percent

Count

18. PDS did a good job in the subject of Music.

Completely Agree

14.8%

20

Mostly Agree

25.2%

34

Somewhat Agree

23.0%

31

Mostly Disagree

15.6%

21

Completely Disagree

18.5%

25

DK/NA

3.0%

4

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135

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1

117

19. PDS did a good job in teaching physical education. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

44.4%

60

Mostly Agree

36.3%

49

Somewhat Agree

11.9%

16

Mostly Disagree

2.2%

3

Completely Disagree

5.2%

7

DK/NA

0.0%

0

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135

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1

Response

Response

Percent

Count

20. PDS did a good job in the subject of Reading.

118

Completely Agree

30.1%

41

Mostly Agree

40.4%

55

Somewhat Agree

15.4%

21

Mostly Disagree

10.3%

14

Completely Disagree

3.7%

5

DK/NA

0.0%

0

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136

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0

21. PDS did a good job in the subject of Science. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

50.7%

69

Mostly Agree

30.1%

41

Somewhat Agree

11.8%

16

Mostly Disagree

3.7%

5

Completely Disagree

2.9%

4

DK/NA

0.7%

1

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136

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0

Response

Response

Percent

Count

22. PDS did a good job in the subject of Social Studies.

Completely Agree

50.7%

69

Mostly Agree

30.1%

41

Somewhat Agree

12.5%

17

Mostly Disagree

4.4%

6

Completely Disagree

2.2%

3

DK/NA

0.0%

0

answered question

136

skipped question

0

119

23. PDS did a good job in the subject of Spanish. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

12.5%

17

Mostly Agree

14.7%

20

Somewhat Agree

25.0%

34

Mostly Disagree

25.7%

35

Completely Disagree

21.3%

29

DK/NA

0.7%

1

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136

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0

Response

Response

Percent

Count

24. PDS did a good job in the subject of writing.

120

Completely Agree

17.0%

23

Mostly Agree

34.1%

46

Somewhat Agree

23.0%

31

Mostly Disagree

14.1%

19

Completely Disagree

11.1%

15

DK/NA

0.7%

1

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1

25. I developed a love of learning at PDS. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

12.5%

17

Mostly Agree

24.3%

33

Somewhat Agree

27.2%

37

Mostly Disagree

13.2%

18

Completely Disagree

19.9%

27

DK/NA

2.9%

4

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Response

Response

Percent

Count

26. I developed good study habits at PDS.

Completely Agree

21.3%

29

Mostly Agree

22.1%

30

Somewhat Agree

23.5%

32

Mostly Disagree

16.2%

22

Completely Disagree

16.9%

23

DK/NA

0.0%

0

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136

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0

121

27. I developed a good work ethic at PDS. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

20.1%

27

Mostly Agree

26.9%

36

Somewhat Agree

22.4%

30

Mostly Disagree

16.4%

22

Completely Disagree

12.7%

17

DK/NA

1.5%

2

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2

Response

Response

Percent

Count

28. PDS made learning engaging and exciting.

122

Completely Agree

8.1%

11

Mostly Agree

33.3%

45

Somewhat Agree

31.1%

42

Mostly Disagree

17.8%

24

Completely Disagree

9.6%

13

DK/NA

0.0%

0

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29. Overall, PDS prepared me well for my next school. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

30.9%

42

Mostly Agree

25.0%

34

Somewhat Agree

19.9%

27

Mostly Disagree

10.3%

14

Completely Disagree

14.0%

19

Dk/NA

0.0%

0

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30. Using technological tools deepens the learning process and makes it more engaging. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

32.4%

44

Mostly Agree

22.8%

31

Somewhat Agree

27.2%

37

Mostly Disagree

8.8%

12

Completely Disagree

7.4%

10

DK/NA

1.5%

2

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0

123

31. Since graduating from PDS, I have earned a place at least once on an academic honor roll. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Yes

82.2%

111

No

17.8%

24

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Response

Response

Percent

Count

32. My overall GPA in my school(s) since graduating from PDS is approximately:

124

4.0 or higher

34.1%

46

3.5 - 3.99

32.6%

44

3.0 - 3.49

25.2%

34

2.5 - 2.99

6.7%

9

2.0 - 2.49

1.5%

2

less than 2.0

0.0%

0

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33. Since graduating from PDS, I have earned/been selected for at least one position/group of leadership. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Yes

72.0%

95

No

28.0%

37

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34. Since graduating from PDS, I have participated in at least one community service project. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Yes

83.8%

114

No

16.2%

22

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125

35. The perspectives that PDS gave 6th graders on the major challenges that teenagers face (i.e. peer pressure, drinking, girls, etc.) have been helpful. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

16.2%

22

Mostly Agree

30.1%

41

Somewhat Agree

27.2%

37

Mostly Disagree

17.6%

24

Completely Disagree

8.8%

12

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36. The Building Boys, Making Men program and PDS in general have helped me to make better choices as a teenager.

126

Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

11.0%

15

Mostly Agree

27.2%

37

Somewhat Agree

28.7%

39

Mostly Disagree

19.1%

26

Completely Disagree

14.0%

19

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37. One day, I'd like to travel, study or live in a foreign country. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

44.9%

61

Mostly Agree

15.4%

21

Somewhat Agree

23.5%

32

Mostly Disagree

5.9%

8

Completely Disagree

10.3%

14

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Response

Response

Percent

Count

38. A relationship with God is important to me.

Completely Agree

79.4%

108

Mostly Agree

9.6%

13

Somewhat Agree

8.8%

12

Mostly Disagree

0.0%

0

Completely Disagree

1.5%

2

DK/NA

0.7%

1

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127

39. Through prayer, Bible reading, and/or church/youth group, I am striving to grow spiritually. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

47.8%

65

Mostly Agree

29.4%

40

Somewhat Agree

11.8%

16

Mostly Disagree

4.4%

6

Completely Disagree

2.9%

4

DK/NA

3.7%

5

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Response

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Count

40. I am currently in the _______ grade.

128

7th

28.1%

38

8th

20.0%

27

9th

22.2%

30

10th

11.9%

16

11th

8.9%

12

12th

8.9%

12

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SIXTH GRADE SURVEY 1. At PDS, I am known, nurtured and loved. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

35.7%

25

Mostly Agree

44.3%

31

Somewhat Agree

17.1%

12

Mostly Disagree

2.9%

2

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

0.0%

0

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Response

Response

Percent

Count

2. The PDS teachers, coaches and administrators care about me as a person.

Completely Agree

30.0%

21

Mostly Agree

54.3%

38

Somewhat Agree

11.4%

8

Mostly Disagree

2.9%

2

Completely Disagree

1.4%

1

DK/NA

0.0%

0

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skipped question

0

131

3. PDS understands the social needs of boys. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

11.8%

8

Mostly Agree

33.8%

23

Somewhat Agree

33.8%

23

Mostly Disagree

8.8%

6

Completely Disagree

11.8%

8

DK/NA

0.0%

0

answered question

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2

Response

Response

Percent

Count

4. PDS understands the emotional needs of boys.

132

Completely Agree

20.3%

14

Mostly Agree

43.5%

30

Somewhat Agree

18.8%

13

Mostly Disagree

8.7%

6

Completely Disagree

2.9%

2

DK/NA

5.8%

4

answered question

69

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1

5. When I have trouble understanding something in class, my teachers are willing and available to provide extra help. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

52.9%

37

Mostly Agree

27.1%

19

Somewhat Agree

14.3%

10

Mostly Disagree

4.3%

3

Completely Disagree

1.4%

1

DK/NA

0.0%

0

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70

skipped question

0

Response

Response

Percent

Count

6. PDS helps boys gain a godly vision of manhood.

Completely Agree

70.0%

49

Mostly Agree

22.9%

16

Somewhat Agree

7.1%

5

Mostly Disagree

0.0%

0

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

0.0%

0

answered question

70

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0

133

7. PDS gives me an appropriate amount of independence. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

17.1%

12

Mostly Agree

35.7%

25

Somewhat Agree

25.7%

18

Mostly Disagree

11.4%

8

Completely Disagree

10.0%

7

DK/NA

0.0%

0

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70

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Response

Response

Percent

Count

8. PDS helps me to become a better thinker.

134

Completely Agree

32.9%

23

Mostly Agree

37.1%

26

Somewhat Agree

24.3%

17

Mostly Disagree

2.9%

2

Completely Disagree

1.4%

1

DK/NA

1.4%

1

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70

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9. PDS does a good job in helping me develop the 21st century skill of: Critical thinking and problem solving Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

42.9%

30

Mostly Agree

34.3%

24

Somewhat Agree

5.7%

4

Mostly Disagree

10.0%

7

Completely Disagree

2.9%

2

DK/NA

4.3%

3

answered question

70

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0

10. PDS does a good job in helping me develop the 21st century skill of: Creativity and imagination Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

25.7%

18

Mostly Agree

42.9%

30

Somewhat Agree

22.9%

16

Mostly Disagree

5.7%

4

Completely Disagree

1.4%

1

DK/NA

1.4%

1

answered question

70

skipped question

0

135

11. PDS does a good job in helping me develop the 21st century skill of: Collaboration and teaming Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

29.0%

20

Mostly Agree

40.6%

28

Somewhat Agree

23.2%

16

Mostly Disagree

2.9%

2

Completely Disagree

1.4%

1

DK/NA

2.9%

2

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69

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12. PDS does a good job in helping me develop the 21st century skill of: Accessing and analyzing information

136

Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

18.8%

13

Mostly Agree

39.1%

27

Somewhat Agree

23.2%

16

Mostly Disagree

11.6%

8

Completely Disagree

4.3%

3

DK/NA

2.9%

2

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69

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13. PDS does a good job in helping me develop the 21st century skill of: Written communication Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

24.3%

17

Mostly Agree

47.1%

33

Somewhat Agree

15.7%

11

Mostly Disagree

2.9%

2

Completely Disagree

4.3%

3

DK/NA

5.7%

4

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14. PDS does a good job in helping me develop the 21st century skill of: Oral communication Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

31.4%

22

Mostly Agree

34.3%

24

Somewhat Agree

22.9%

16

Mostly Disagree

2.9%

2

Completely Disagree

4.3%

3

DK/NA

4.3%

3

answered question

70

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0

137

15. PDS does a good job in the subject of Art. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

28.6%

20

Mostly Agree

27.1%

19

Somewhat Agree

27.1%

19

Mostly Disagree

8.6%

6

Completely Disagree

8.6%

6

DK/NA

0.0%

0

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70

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0

Response

Response

Percent

Count

16. PDS does a good job in the subject of Bible.

138

Completely Agree

68.6%

48

Mostly Agree

24.3%

17

Somewhat Agree

7.1%

5

Mostly Disagree

0.0%

0

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

0.0%

0

answered question

70

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0

17. PDS does a good job in the subject of Math. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

47.8%

33

Mostly Agree

42.0%

29

Somewhat Agree

7.2%

5

Mostly Disagree

1.4%

1

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

1.4%

1

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69

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1

Response

Response

Percent

Count

18. PDS does a good job in the subject of Music.

Completely Agree

21.7%

15

Mostly Agree

18.8%

13

Somewhat Agree

33.3%

23

Mostly Disagree

10.1%

7

Completely Disagree

14.5%

10

DK/NA

1.4%

1

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69

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1

139

19. PDS does a good job in teaching physical education. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

47.1%

33

Mostly Agree

32.9%

23

Somewhat Agree

10.0%

7

Mostly Disagree

7.1%

5

Completely Disagree

2.9%

2

DK/NA

0.0%

0

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70

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0

Response

Response

Percent

Count

20. PDS does a good job in the subject of Reading.

140

Completely Agree

48.5%

33

Mostly Agree

38.2%

26

Somewhat Agree

11.8%

8

Mostly Disagree

1.5%

1

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

0.0%

0

answered question

68

skipped question

2

21. PDS does a good job in the subject of Science. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

67.1%

47

Mostly Agree

30.0%

21

Somewhat Agree

2.9%

2

Mostly Disagree

0.0%

0

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

0.0%

0

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70

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0

Response

Response

Percent

Count

22. PDS does a good job in the subject of Social Studies.

Completely Agree

70.0%

49

Mostly Agree

24.3%

17

Somewhat Agree

4.3%

3

Mostly Disagree

1.4%

1

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

0.0%

0

answered question

70

skipped question

0

141

23. PDS does a good job in the subject of Spanish. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

2.9%

2

Mostly Agree

21.4%

15

Somewhat Agree

35.7%

25

Mostly Disagree

18.6%

13

Completely Disagree

20.0%

14

DK/NA

1.4%

1

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70

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0

Response

Response

Percent

Count

24. PDS does a good job in the subject of writing.

142

Completely Agree

28.6%

20

Mostly Agree

38.6%

27

Somewhat Agree

21.4%

15

Mostly Disagree

8.6%

6

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

2.9%

2

answered question

70

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0

25. I developed a love of learning at PDS. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

21.4%

15

Mostly Agree

27.1%

19

Somewhat Agree

24.3%

17

Mostly Disagree

11.4%

8

Completely Disagree

11.4%

8

DK/NA

4.3%

3

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70

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0

Response

Response

Percent

Count

26. I developed good study habits at PDS.

Completely Agree

36.2%

25

Mostly Agree

30.4%

21

Somewhat Agree

20.3%

14

Mostly Disagree

7.2%

5

Completely Disagree

5.8%

4

DK/NA

0.0%

0

answered question

69

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1

143

27. I developed a good work ethic at PDS. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

37.1%

26

Mostly Agree

31.4%

22

Somewhat Agree

21.4%

15

Mostly Disagree

5.7%

4

Completely Disagree

4.3%

3

DK/NA

0.0%

0

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70

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0

Response

Response

Percent

Count

28. PDS makes learning engaging and exciting.

144

Completely Agree

11.4%

8

Mostly Agree

28.6%

20

Somewhat Agree

34.3%

24

Mostly Disagree

12.9%

9

Completely Disagree

12.9%

9

DK/NA

0.0%

0

answered question

70

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0

29. Overall, PDS is preparing me well for my next school. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

38.6%

27

Mostly Agree

34.3%

24

Somewhat Agree

14.3%

10

Mostly Disagree

7.1%

5

Completely Disagree

4.3%

3

Dk/NA

1.4%

1

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30. Using technological tools deepens the learning process and makes it more engaging. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

49.3%

34

Mostly Agree

24.6%

17

Somewhat Agree

15.9%

11

Mostly Disagree

8.7%

6

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

1.4%

1

answered question

69

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1

145

31. I have have participated in at least one community service project. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Yes

91.4%

64

No

8.6%

6

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32. The perspectives that PDS gives 6th graders on the major challenges that teenagers face (i.e. peer pressure, drinking, girls, etc.) will be helpful.

146

Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

50.0%

35

Mostly Agree

32.9%

23

Somewhat Agree

12.9%

9

Mostly Disagree

1.4%

1

Completely Disagree

2.9%

2

answered question

70

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0

33. The Building Boys, Making Men program and PDS in general will help me to make better choices as a teenager. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

46.4%

32

Mostly Agree

34.8%

24

Somewhat Agree

11.6%

8

Mostly Disagree

7.2%

5

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

answered question

69

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1

Response

Response

Percent

Count

34. One day, I'd like to travel, study or live in a foreign country.

Completely Agree

41.4%

29

Mostly Agree

20.0%

14

Somewhat Agree

22.9%

16

Mostly Disagree

8.6%

6

Completely Disagree

7.1%

5

answered question

70

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0

147

35. A relationship with God is important to me. Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

97.1%

66

Mostly Agree

2.9%

2

Somewhat Agree

0.0%

0

Mostly Disagree

0.0%

0

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

0.0%

0

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68

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2

36. Through prayer, Bible reading, and/or church/youth group, I am striving to grow spiritually.

148

Response

Response

Percent

Count

Completely Agree

77.1%

54

Mostly Agree

22.9%

16

Somewhat Agree

0.0%

0

Mostly Disagree

0.0%

0

Completely Disagree

0.0%

0

DK/NA

0.0%

0

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