Listen "Building Stronger Communities: Survey Insights from Jefferson R-VII "
Episode Synopsis
Our Climate and Culture Survey results show strong participation with 339 parent responses, 120 staff responses, and over 500 student responses to guide our continuous improvement plan. We're sharing key strengths and opportunities for growth based on this valuable feedback.• 85% of students agree teachers and adults treat them with respect• Students' sense of belonging remains consistent across transitional grades (3rd, 6th, 9th)• Only 38% of students feel their peers get along with one another• Student-to-student relationships improve with age (23% positive at Telegraph, 55% at high school)• 49% of students believe their peers respect teachers, while staff perception is higher at 58%• Morning meetings at Telegraph Elementary are successfully building community through daily gatherings• We'll focus on expanding opportunities for student connections and reinforcing our "Be a Better Bystander" programWe're very proud of our strengths and committed to addressing areas for growth. Your feedback plays a huge role in helping us get better, so thank you to everyone who participated in the surveys.