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This page would only contain a link to Survey Monkey. Below is what would be on SM.
The Methacton School District is seeking feedback from constituents (community members, parents, and teachers) regarding the district’s planned move from its current half day kindergarten program to a full day program beginning with the 2022-2023 school year. Kindergarten is a time for children to grow physically, cognitively, socially, and emotionally. A quality kindergarten program engages students in activities designed to promote growth in all these areas. In a full day kindergarten program, our youngest learners would have more time to build confidence in a nurturing environment while preparing them better for the rigor of the PA Core Standards. The additional average annual cost to operate a full day kindergarten program based on the average assessed home in Methacton will be $1.35 per week.
This survey is one piece of data that we will use in our decision making process.
1. Which group best represents you:
a I am a current Methacton School District parent
b I am a former Methacton School District parent
c I will be a future Methacton School District parent (in next 3 years)
d I am an employee of Methacton School District
e. I live in the community, but have no children in K-12 Schools (either Methacton or other schools)
2. Please indicate your age group
a. Under 18
b. 18-24 years old
c. 25-34 years old
d. 35-44 years old
d. 45-54 years old
3. Please indicate your level of education
a. High school degree or equivalent (e.g. GED)
b. Some college, no degree
c. Associate degree (e.g. AA, AS)
d. Bachelor’s degree (e.g. BA, BS)
e. Master’s degree (e.g. MA, MS, MEd)
f. Professional degree (e.g. MD, DDS, DVM)
g. Doctorate (e.g. PhD, EdD)
Based on the information on the previous page and your own knowledge, indicate your level of agreement of the following statements:
1. It is important to me that children in our community are provided the best education possible.
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Have not decided yet
d. Disagree
e. Strongly Disagree
2. It is important to me that the additional time in full day kindergarten be directed towards the development of cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth students.
a· Strongly Agree
b· Agree
c· Have not decided yet
d· Disagree
e· Strongly Disagree
3. I believe that the additional average costs is reasonable to provide the benefits to students.
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Have not decided yet
d. Disagree
e. Strongly Disagree
4. I believe a full day kindergarten program would lead to greater academic success in Language Arts and Math in the primary grades.
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Have not decided yet
d. Disagree
e. Strongly Disagree
4. I believe play-based learning has a positive effect on the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth of five and six year old students.
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Have not decided yet
d. Disagree
e. Strongly Disagree
5. I believe that children have the physical stamina needed to attend a full-day kindergarten program which incorporates academics, socialization, and play.
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Have not decided yet
d. Disagree
e. Strongly Disagree
6. I believe the Methacton School District should implement FDK in the 2022-2023 school year for all students.
a. Strongly Agree
b· Agree
c· Have not decided yet
d· Disagree
e. Strongly Disagree
