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1 Language Survey Version Stakeholder Group Back to Table of Contents How many children do you currently have in Modesto City Schools? Are you currently a student in Modesto City Schools? Which of the following best describes your role in Modesto City Schools? What is your child's current school ( school year)? Sample Size 1, ,322 English 1,658 97% % % 1,302 98% Spanish 60 3% 0 0% 40 13% 20 2% Sample Size 1, ,322 Community 80 5% % 0 0% 0 0% Parent % 0 0% % 0 0% Parent - Spanish 40 2% 0 0% 40 13% 0 0% Student 1,302 76% 0 0% 0 0% 1,302 98% Student - Spanish 20 1% 0 0% 0 0% 20 2% Sample Size 1, ,322 Community 80 5% % 0 0% 0 0% Parent % 0 0% % 0 0% Student 1,322 77% 0 0% 0 0% 1, % Sample Size child % % children 98 31% % children 38 12% % children 6 2% % or more children 5 2% % - - Sample Size 1, ,320 Yes 1, % , % No 0 0% % Sample Size Community member 54 68% 54 68% Local business owner 4 5% 4 5% Other 22 28% 22 28% Sample Size 1, ,322 Elihu Beard Elementary 4 0% % 0 0% Bret Harte Elementary % % % Burbank Elementary % % % El Vista Elementary 17 1% % 14 1% Enslen Elementary 15 1% % 2 0% Catherine Everett Elementary 1 0% % 0 0% Fairview Elementary 5 0% % 4 0% Franklin Elementary 2 0% % 1 0% John Fremont Elementary 34 2% % 4 0% William Garrison Elementary 3 0% % 1 0% Harriett Kirschen Elementary 2 0% % 1 0% Page 1 of 14

2 Lakewood Elementary 8 0% % 1 0% James Marshall Elementary 3 0% % 3 0% Alberta Martone Elementary 6 0% % 0 0% John Muir Elementary 5 0% % 1 0% Robertson Road Elementary 2 0% % 0 0% Rose Avenue Elementary 2 0% % 0 0% Shackelford Elementary 0 0% % 0 0% Sonoma Elementary 14 1% % 2 0% Tuolumne Elementary 1 0% % 0 0% Wilson Elementary 124 8% % 119 9% Orville Wright Elementary 1 0% % 0 0% Evelyn Hanshaw Junior High 0 0% % 0 0% La Loma Junior High 13 1% % 2 0% Mark Twain Junior High 0 0% % 0 0% Roosevelt Junior High 11 1% % 1 0% Fred C. Beyer High 40 2% % 8 1% Grace M. Davis High 31 2% % 18 1% Thomas Downey High 29 2% % 5 0% James C. Enochs High 74 5% % 33 2% Joseph A. Gregori High 51 3% % 18 1% Peter Johansen High 18 1% % 11 1% Modesto High 24 1% % 12 1% Robert Elliott Alternative Ed Center 3 0% % 3 0% Pearson Education Center 0 0% % 0 0% G % % 2 0% What is your child's current grade level ( school year)? Sample Size 1, ,322 Transitional Kindergarten 6 0% % 3 0% Kindergarten 25 2% % 2 0% Grade % % 28 2% Grade % % 53 4% Grade % % % Grade % % % Grade % % % Grade % % % Grade % % 5 0% Grade % % 1 0% Grade % % 27 2% Grade % % 24 2% Grade % % 40 3% Grade % % 19 1% Does your child fall into any of the following categories/participate in any of the following services this school year? Please select all that apply. Sample Size English Learner (EL) 38 12% % - - Page 2 of 14

3 Foster Youth 1 0% % - - Restorative Justice 0 0% % - - Special Education 25 8% % - - Free and Reduced Price Lunch 78 25% % - - Counseling Services 14 5% % - - None of the above % % - - Please indicate how much you disagree or agree with the following statements: I am motivated to learn Sample Size 1, ,137 Top 2 1,201 79% 44 59% % % Strongly Agree % 14 19% % % Agree % 30 41% 90 30% % Neither Agree nor Disagree % 14 19% 22 7% % Disagree 87 6% 13 18% 18 6% 56 5% Strongly Disagree 62 4% 3 4% 13 4% 46 4% I like going to school Sample Size 1, ,127 Top 2 1,041 69% 49 64% % % Strongly Agree % 7 9% % % Agree % 42 55% % % Neither Agree nor Disagree % 17 22% 32 10% % Disagree 128 8% 8 10% 29 9% 91 8% Strongly Disagree 102 7% 3 4% 14 5% 85 8% I come to class prepared Sample Size 1, ,140 Top 2 1,213 80% 35 50% % % Strongly Agree % 6 9% % % Agree % 29 41% % % Neither Agree nor Disagree % 20 29% 12 4% % Disagree 75 5% 12 17% 10 3% 53 5% Strongly Disagree 59 4% 3 4% 10 3% 46 4% Please indicate how much you disagree or agree with the following statements: I understand what types of academic support are available to me Sample Size Top % % Strongly Agree % % Agree % % Neither Agree nor Disagree % % Disagree 62 7% % Strongly Disagree 60 7% % I understand what types of non-academic support are available to me Sample Size Top % % Strongly Agree % % Agree % % Page 3 of 14

4 How prepared do you feel for... high school? college? career/workforce? Back to Table of Contents Please indicate how much you disagree or agree with the following statements: My child's school encourages parental involvement My child's school encourages involvement from community organizations Neither Agree nor Disagree % % Disagree % % Strongly Disagree 62 8% % Sample Size Top % % 1 100% Completely Prepared 5 23% % 1 100% Somewhat Prepared 15 68% % 0 0% Neither Prepared nor Unprepared 1 5% % 0 0% Somewhat Unprepared 0 0% % 0 0% Completely Unprepared 1 5% % 0 0% Sample Size Top % % 66 66% Completely Prepared 48 17% % 15 15% Somewhat Prepared % % 51 51% Neither Prepared nor Unprepared 29 11% % 12 12% Somewhat Unprepared 38 14% % 13 13% Completely Unprepared 23 8% % 9 9% Sample Size Top % % 56 57% Completely Prepared 36 13% % 17 17% Somewhat Prepared % % 39 39% Neither Prepared nor Unprepared 47 17% % 15 15% Somewhat Unprepared 45 16% % 14 14% Completely Unprepared 31 11% % 14 14% Sample Size Top % % - - Strongly Agree 94 33% % - - Agree % % - - Neither Agree nor Disagree 38 13% % - - Disagree 23 8% % - - Strongly Disagree 14 5% % - - Sample Size Top % 36 51% % - - Strongly Agree 54 17% 9 13% 45 18% - - Agree % 27 39% % - - Neither Agree nor Disagree 75 23% 18 26% 57 23% - - Disagree 34 11% 9 13% 25 10% - - Strongly Disagree 24 7% 7 10% 17 7% - - Page 4 of 14

5 I have an opportunity in the decision-making process at my child's school Sample Size Top % % - - Strongly Agree 35 13% % - - Agree % % - - Neither Agree nor Disagree 73 27% % - - Disagree 45 16% % - - Strongly Disagree 19 7% % - - I have an opportunity in the decision-making process at the district Sample Size Top % 27 38% 92 35% - - Strongly Agree 25 7% 3 4% 22 8% - - Agree 94 28% 24 34% 70 26% - - Neither Agree nor Disagree 93 28% 15 21% 78 29% - - Disagree 78 23% 18 25% 60 23% - - Strongly Disagree 47 14% 11 15% 36 14% - - Please indicate how much you disagree or agree with the following statement: Modesto City Schools provides ample opportunities for parents to be involved Sample Size Strongly Agree 38 14% % - - Agree % % - - Neither Agree nor Disagree 57 20% % - - Disagree 33 12% % - - Strongly Disagree 28 10% % - - Which parent or community activity(ies) have you participated in this year? Please select all that apply. Sample Size Family or community forums 38 13% % - - Back to School Night % % - - School Site Council Meetings (SSC) 22 8% % - - Parent Teacher Association (PTA) 58 20% % - - English Learner Advisory Committee/English Learner Parent Partnership 10 3% % - - District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) 8 3% % - - Booster Club 42 14% % - - District Advisory Committee (e.g., LCAP meeting) 13 4% % - - Community Advisory Committee 2 1% % - - Parent volunteer at community events (e.g., Kids Night & Health Fair, Science Fair) 68 23% % - - Parent volunteer at school % % - - Open House % % - - Other 36 12% % - - None of the above 40 14% % - - How do you receive information about Modesto City Schools? Please select all that apply. Sample Size % 32 43% District newsletter 29 39% 29 39% District website 37 50% 37 50% Page 5 of 14

6 In person 15 20% 15 20% Word of mouth 32 43% 32 43% Telephone/phone messaging system 9 12% 9 12% Text messages 2 3% 2 3% Newspaper 33 45% 33 45% School board meetings 18 24% 18 24% Social media (i.e., Facebook, Twitter) 27 36% 27 36% School marquee 21 28% 21 28% Other 2 3% 2 3% None of the above 3 4% 3 4% Please indicate how much you disagree or agree with the following statements: I feel that the school and/or district valued my participation or input in... Family or community forums Sample Size Top % % - - Strongly Agree 10 28% % - - Agree 13 36% % - - Neither Agree nor Disagree 7 19% % - - Disagree 2 6% % - - Strongly Disagree 4 11% % - - Back to School Night Sample Size Top % % - - Strongly Agree 40 23% % - - Agree 69 39% % - - Neither Agree nor Disagree 40 23% % - - Disagree 18 10% % - - Strongly Disagree 8 5% % - - School Site Council Meetings (SSC) Sample Size Top % % - - Strongly Agree 8 40% % - - Agree 7 35% % - - Neither Agree nor Disagree 4 20% % - - Disagree 0 0% % - - Strongly Disagree 1 5% % - - Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Sample Size Top % % - - Strongly Agree 21 38% % - - Agree 24 43% % - - Neither Agree nor Disagree 4 7% % - - Disagree 3 5% % - - Strongly Disagree 4 7% % - - English Learner Advisory Committee/English Learner Parent Partnership Page 6 of 14

7 Booster Club District Advisory Committee (e.g., LCAP meeting) Other District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) Community Advisory Committee Back to Table of Contents Sample Size Top % % - - Strongly Agree 3 38% % - - Agree 4 50% % - - Neither Agree nor Disagree 0 0% % - - Disagree 1 13% % - - Strongly Disagree 0 0% % - - Sample Size Top % % - - Strongly Agree 10 24% % - - Agree 23 55% % - - Neither Agree nor Disagree 3 7% % - - Disagree 5 12% % - - Strongly Disagree 1 2% % - - Sample Size Top % % - - Strongly Agree 6 46% % - - Agree 3 23% % - - Neither Agree nor Disagree 3 23% % - - Disagree 1 8% % - - Strongly Disagree 0 0% % - - Sample Size Top % % - - Strongly Agree 15 43% % - - Agree 10 29% % - - Neither Agree nor Disagree 5 14% % - - Disagree 3 9% % - - Strongly Disagree 2 6% % - - Sample Size Top % % - - Strongly Agree 4 50% % - - Agree 3 38% % - - Neither Agree nor Disagree 1 13% % - - Disagree 0 0% % - - Strongly Disagree 0 0% % - - Sample Size Top % % - - Strongly Agree 2 100% % - - Agree 0 0% % - - Neither Agree nor Disagree 0 0% % - - Page 7 of 14

8 Disagree 0 0% % - - Strongly Disagree 0 0% % - - Parent volunteer at community events (e.g., Kids Night & Health Fair, Science Fair) Sample Size Top % % - - Strongly Agree 20 31% % - - Agree 30 47% % - - Neither Agree nor Disagree 12 19% % - - Disagree 1 2% % - - Strongly Disagree 1 2% % - - Parent volunteer at school Sample Size Top % % - - Strongly Agree 41 41% % - - Agree 43 43% % - - Neither Agree nor Disagree 10 10% % - - Disagree 2 2% % - - Strongly Disagree 3 3% % - - Open House Sample Size Top % % - - Strongly Agree 32 23% % - - Agree 54 39% % - - Neither Agree nor Disagree 32 23% % - - Disagree 15 11% % - - Strongly Disagree 7 5% % - - What has prevented you from participating in parent activities so far this year? Please select all that apply. Sample Size Scheduling conflicts 23 58% % - - Not sure how I can participate 13 33% % - - Not interested 0 0% % - - I didn't feel welcome 1 3% % - - Other 6 15% % - - Nothing - I am satisfied with the school 4 10% % - - What would help parents become more involved in Modesto City Schools? Please select all that apply. Sample Size More communication between the school and parents % % - - More information on involvement opportunities % % - - More information on how to support students at home % % - - More convenient times for participation % % - - More participation opportunities at the district level 61 21% % - - More participation opportunities at the school level 86 30% % - - More convenient locations for participation 48 17% % - - Other 28 10% % - - None of the above 30 11% % - - Page 8 of 14

9 Are you able to communicate with teachers and staff when you need to? Sample Size Yes % % - - No 27 9% % - - Not applicable/i don t need to communicate with teachers/school administrators 7 2% % - - Why are you unable to communicate with teachers and staff when necessary? Please select all that apply. Sample Size Language barrier 2 8% % - - Waiting for translators and/or liaisons 1 4% % - - Teachers/school administrators are unresponsive 18 69% % - - Teachers/school administrators are unavailable when I am available 12 46% % - - Staff are unresponsive 0 0% % - - Not sure how to communicate with teachers and staff 0 0% % - - Other 6 23% % - - None of the above 0 0% % - - How would you prefer the school to communicate with you? Please select up to three options. Sample Size Phone calls % % - - In-person meetings 91 32% % % % - - Mail/letter 66 23% % - - Newsletters 72 26% % - - Website 55 20% % - - Other 14 5% % - - Please indicate how much you disagree or agree with the following statements: Modesto City Schools... wants students to succeed Sample Size 1, ,088 Top 2 1,180 82% 57 83% % % Strongly Agree % 22 32% 80 28% % Agree % 35 51% % % Neither Agree nor Disagree % 7 10% 40 14% 99 9% Disagree 62 4% 4 6% 18 6% 40 4% Strongly Disagree 51 4% 1 1% 10 4% 40 4% focuses on students' character Sample Size 1, ,022 Top % 43 64% % % Strongly Agree % 10 15% 36 13% % Agree % 33 49% 98 37% % Neither Agree nor Disagree % 12 18% 67 25% % Disagree % 10 15% 48 18% 80 8% Strongly Disagree 74 5% 2 3% 18 7% 54 5% provides a well-rounded curriculum Sample Size 1, Top % 40 58% % % Strongly Agree % 12 17% 38 14% % Page 9 of 14

10 Agree % 28 41% % % Neither Agree nor Disagree % 10 14% 40 15% % Disagree % 15 22% 44 16% 94 10% Strongly Disagree 79 6% 4 6% 21 8% 54 6% sets high expectations for student achievement Sample Size 1, ,031 Top 2 1,034 75% 48 70% % % Strongly Agree % 14 20% 53 19% % Agree % 34 49% % % Neither Agree nor Disagree % 14 20% 53 19% % Disagree 95 7% 4 6% 37 13% 54 5% Strongly Disagree 57 4% 3 4% 11 4% 43 4% provides sufficient opportunities for students to explore their career interest Sample Size 1, ,002 Top % 31 46% % % Strongly Agree % 9 13% 24 9% % Agree % 22 33% 82 32% % Neither Agree nor Disagree % 13 19% 69 27% % Disagree % 15 22% 61 23% % Strongly Disagree 102 8% 8 12% 24 9% 70 7% Please indicate how much you disagree or agree with the following statements: I trust teachers and the school staff 1, ,035 Top % % % Strongly Agree % % % Agree % % % Neither Agree nor Disagree % % % Disagree 91 7% % 63 6% Strongly Disagree 85 6% % 69 7% I am respected by other students at school Sample Size 1, ,048 Top % % % Strongly Agree % % % Agree % % % Neither Agree nor Disagree % % % Disagree % % % Strongly Disagree 103 8% % 93 9% School rules are fair Sample Size 1, ,041 Top % % % Strongly Agree % % % Agree % % % Neither Agree nor Disagree % % % Disagree % % % Strongly Disagree % % % Page 10 of 14

11 My teachers listen to me Sample Size 1, ,027 Top % % % Strongly Agree % % % Agree % % % Neither Agree nor Disagree % % % Disagree 113 9% % 80 8% Strongly Disagree 91 7% % 77 7% Bullying is not a problem at my school Sample Size 1, ,000 Top % % % Strongly Agree % % % Agree % % % Neither Agree nor Disagree % % % Disagree % % % Strongly Disagree % % % Please indicate how much you disagree or agree with the following statements: I feel safe at school Sample Size 1, ,025 Top % % % Strongly Agree % % % Agree % % % Neither Agree nor Disagree % % % Disagree 110 8% % 93 9% Strongly Disagree 116 9% % % My school is clean Sample Size 1, ,033 Top % % % Strongly Agree % % % Agree % % % Neither Agree nor Disagree % % % Disagree % % % Strongly Disagree % % % My school is well-maintained Sample Size 1, Top % % % Strongly Agree % % % Agree % % % Neither Agree nor Disagree % % % Disagree % % % Strongly Disagree 109 9% % % In what area(s) would you like to see more support available to your child at Modesto City Schools? Please select up to five options. Sample Size 1, ,094 Academic enrichment % % % Page 11 of 14

12 Academic support (e.g., tutoring) % % % Character education % % % Life skills development % % % Health services % % % Special education services 0 0% % 0 0% Academic counseling % % % Technology literacy % % % Socio-emotional counseling % % % Extra-curricular opportunities (e.g., sports, community service) % % % Preparation for the next school level (e.g., elementary students moving to junior high; junior high students moving to high school) % % % College preparation % % % Career preparation % % % Other % % % None of the above - I am satisfied with the current support available 57 4% % 40 4% What subjects would you like additional courses offered at your school? Please select up to five options. Sample Size Career and Technical Education 29 34% % College-Preparatory Elective 28 33% % Dance 14 16% % English Language Arts 3 3% % English as a Second Language (ESL) 5 6% % Family and Consumer Science (e.g., cooking, welding) 19 22% % Health and Physical Education 12 14% % Mathematics 12 14% % Music 18 21% % Science 19 22% % Social Science/History 9 10% % Special Education 6 7% % Technology & Engineering 24 28% % Theater 12 14% % Visual Arts 20 23% % Foreign Languages 39 45% % Other 9 10% % None of the above - I am satisfied with the current course offerings 10 12% % What skills would you like to see Modesto City Schools teach students? Please select up to five options. Sample Size Critical thinking 38 56% 38 56% Problem solving 39 57% 39 57% Information literacy (e.g., recognizing bias in sources) 20 29% 20 29% Information and communications technology 19 28% 19 28% Oral communication 20 29% 20 29% Written communication 23 34% 23 34% Life skills 32 47% 32 47% Creativity and innovation 12 18% 12 18% Page 12 of 14

13 Citizenship 13 19% 13 19% Self-direction 13 19% 13 19% Community engagement 8 12% 8 12% Financial skills (e.g., financial literacy, money management) 35 51% 35 51% Collaboration and teamwork 16 24% 16 24% Leadership 6 9% 6 9% Career preparation 26 38% 26 38% Other 3 4% 3 4% None - Modesto City Schools teaches students all of the skills I'd like to see 1 1% 1 1% Please select your race/ethnicity: Sample Size 1, American Indian or Alaska Native 37 3% % 32 3% Asian 53 4% % 48 5% Black or African American 35 3% % 31 3% Hispanic % % % Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 13 1% % 10 1% White % % 77 8% Two or more races % % % Prefer not to respond % % % Which language(s) do you speak at home? Please select all that apply. Sample Size 1, Assyrian 15 1% % 13 1% Arabic 20 2% % 20 2% Cantonese 10 1% % 9 1% English 1,061 84% % % Farsi 9 1% % 9 1% French 31 2% % 28 3% German 17 1% % 17 2% Hindi 15 1% % 14 1% Hmong 9 1% % 9 1% Italian 21 2% % 20 2% Korean 14 1% % 14 1% Khmer/Cambodian 26 2% % 26 3% Lao 10 1% % 10 1% Mandarin 7 1% % 7 1% Portuguese 13 1% % 11 1% Russian 16 1% % 15 2% Spanish % % % Tagalog 9 1% % 9 1% Vietnamese 10 1% % 10 1% Other 74 6% % 66 7% Which of the following best identifies the highest level of education attained by any adult member of your household? Sample Size Some high school 10 4% % - - Page 13 of 14

14 High school diploma/ged 19 7% % - - Some college or postsecondary technical training 57 21% % year degree 18 7% % year degree 63 23% % - - Some graduate school 22 8% % - - Graduate degree 68 25% % - - Prefer not to respond 16 6% % - - Page 14 of 14

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Back to Table of Contents Total Confidence Level = 95% Count Column % Count Column % Count Column % Count Column % Count Column % Count Column % Language Survey Version Stakeholder Group Back to Table of Contents Spanish Sample Size 316 276 40 1,322 1,302 20 276 87% 276 100% 0 0% 1,302 98% 1,302 100% 0 0% Spanish 40 13% 0 0% 40 100% 20 2% 0 0%