St. Michael School and
Parish Survey
Please
read each statement and circle the answer that best reflects you and your
family’s general overall assessment in light of your experience. Your personal
comments are very important in planning our future. Please add a separate page
for comments if you need extra space. Please return survey by May 17, 2004 to
the SCRIP table in the back of church, school office, or mail it to St. Michael
School, 612 North Center Street, Plymouth, IN 46563
3
= Agree; a school/parish strength 1
= Disagree; needs attention
2
= OK, but could use improvement NA=
No experience in this area
FACILITIES/CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT
1.
St.
Michael’s Parish is vigorously attempting to address our lack of adequate
parking. Please share any concrete ideas you could offer.
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2. The following are the
needs for the school. Please prioritize
(1,2,3,4,5) the following:
Bathrooms in the old
building need complete renovation and handicapped accessible.
Heating system evaluation
and upgrade
Playground improvement
Parking
_____ Other (List below)
Comments on the area of FACILITIES/CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT:
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St. Michael School and
Parish Survey
3
= Agree; a school/parish strength 1
= Disagree; needs attention
2
= OK, but could use improvement NA=
No experience in this area
CATHOLIC IDENTITY AT ST.
MICHAEL SCHOOL
1. An important part of
encouraging the Catholic identity development of our students is:
Attendance at Mass during the week. 3 2 1 NA
Opportunity to participate in the sacraments 3 2 1 NA
Classroom visits by priests 3 2 1 NA
Prayer at start and end of day; before meals 3 2 1 NA
Prayer at athletic events 3 2 1 NA
Prayer at other extracurricular events 3 2 1 NA
Opportunities to reach out to those less
fortunate 3 2 1 NA
Regular discussion of vocations at school 3 2 1 NA
Christian values shown outside the school
setting 3 2 1 NA
Christian values shown at extracurricular
events 3 2 1 NA
2. St. Michael School
teachers demonstrate respect and Catholic values in
interacting with our students. 3 2 1 NA
3. St. Michael School
students interact with each other in a respectful way. 3 2 1 NA
Comments on the area of CATHOLIC
IDENTITY:
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MARKETING/ENROLLMENT
1. Adequate tuition
assistance is available from St. Michael Parish for any
qualifying, registered parish family. 3 2 1 NA
2. We are familiar with the
tuition assistance programs administered by the 3 2 1 NA
diocese.
3. We are aware that anyone
may make a gift to help fund the various scholarships
offered by St. Michael School and Parish. 3 2 1 NA
4. We know that we can make
gifts of cash, stocks, real estate, bequests, or other
financial instruments either directly to St. Michael’s or have
them
directed to St. Michael’s via the Marshall County Community
Foundation. 3 2 1 NA
5. Our child(ren) attend St. Michael School because (check all that
applies)
Proximity to home____ Religion-focused
education
______ I
attended St. Michaels_ Quality of the teaching staff
Uncomfortable w/public
school choices. Quality of academics
Good economic value____ Standardized
testing scores (ISTEP)
I am concerned about____
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6. We have sent or would send our child(ren) to the preschool
because (check all that applies):
Quality of the program Proximity
to home
Convenience Cost
Religious focus_______
Other
Guarantees a spot for my
child in the grade school
Please comment____
7. Our child(ren) are school age but do not attend St. Michael Catholic School because
(check all that applies):
Tuition is too high__
______ I
did not receive enough financial aid
______ My
child’s current school offers a specific program or extracurricular activity
Attend a school closer
to home
_____ Other_________________________________________________________
Please comment____
8. St. Michaels kindergarten
program meets our family’s needs by
offering 5 full days for kindergarten: 3 2 1 NA
5 half days
of kindergarten: 3 2 1 NA
3 full and 2
half days of kindergarten: 3 2 1 NA
9. St Michael Preschool
program meets our family’s needs by
offering 2 half days for 3 and 4 year olds: 3 2 1 NA
3 half days
for 4 and 5 year olds: 3 2 1 NA
10. We are well-informed
about St. Michael School:
Functions (field trips, assemblies) 3 2 1 NA
Extra-curricular activities 3 2 1 NA
Guest Speakers 3 2 1 NA
Band and Choir programs 3 2 1 NA
11. St. Michael School has
prepared our child(ren) well so that he/she
can excel at the high school level. 3 2 1 NA
12. St. Michael School has a
good public image in the Plymouth Community 3 2 1 NA
13. We would be interested
in an “after-school” program at St. Michael’s: 3 2 1 NA
Comments on the area of MARKETING/ENROLLMENT:____ ___________ ___________
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St. Michael School Curriculum
KEY: 5 = High Rating J 1 = Low Rating L NA = No experience
Directions: Please circle the number that best corresponds to your perception of the quality of education in the following areas. In the comments sections, please share any specific concerns you have or your hopes and dreams of ways we could improve our academic programs.
ACADEMIC
CORE SUBJECTS
Religion: 5 4 3 2 1 NA
Comments: _____
Language Arts:
Grammar 5 4 3 2 1 NA
Writing Development 5 4 3 2 1 NA
Spelling 5 4 3 2 1 NA
Reading/Literature 5 4 3 2 1 NA
Comments: _____
Math:
Computation 5 4 3 2 1 NA
Problem Solving 5 4 3 2 1 NA
Comments:
Science: 5 4 3 2 1 NA
Comments:
Social Studies: 5 4 3 2 1 NA
Comments:
Spanish: 5 4 3 2 1 NA
Comments:
SPECIAL
AREA SUBJECTS
Art: 5 4 3 2 1 NA
Comments:
Music:
General Music 5 4 3 2 1 NA
Band 5 4 3 2 1 NA
Choir 5 4 3 2 1 NA
Comments:
Physical Education: 5 4 3 2 1 NA
Comments:
Computer: 5 4 3 2 1 NA
Comments:
Athletic Programs: 5 4 3 2 1 NA
Comments:
CURRICULUM RELATED AREAS
3
= Agree; a school/parish strength 1
= Disagree; needs attention
2
= OK, but could use improvement NA=
No experience in this area
1. We would be willing to
pay an additional fee for curriculum related field trips. 3 2 1 NA
2. Communication between
school and home (i.e., grade card, progress reports,
written communication) is adequate. 3 2 1 NA
3. We see a need to increase our child(ren)’s study
skill proficiency and time
management. 3 2 1 NA
4. Our child(ren)’s special
academic needs are being met. 3 2 1 NA
Comments on the area of CURRICULUM:_______ ___________ ___________
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St. Michael School and
Parish Survey
3
= Agree; a school/parish strength 1
= Disagree; needs attention
2
= OK, but could use improvement NA=
No experience in this area
DEVELOPMENT/FINANCE
1. Our family attends St. Michael School and Church
because: (Check all apply)
Religious priests___ Proximity
to home
Children attend St.
Michael School___ Liturgies/Music
Opportunities for
involvement Comfortable in parish community
_____ Roman Catholic
affiliation _____ Academic Standards
Other Suggestions__
2. The following are
effective sources of information & education about school/parish
activities:
website: http://www.saintmichaelschool.org/ 3 2 1 NA
School newsletters (The Good News) 3 2 1 NA
Parish bulletin 3 2 1 NA
3. We believe that St.
Michael Catholic Church can rely upon sacrificial giving
as the primary means of financial
support. 3 2 1 NA
4. If our level of giving in the past 2 years has increased decreased, (circle one) the reason
is solely based on economic conditions or concerns
because____________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
5. We contribute our
time/talent to St. Michael Catholic School or Church. (check which applies)
more than 10 hours per
month___ 6-10 hours per month
______ 1-5
hours per month___ less than 1 hour per month
______ do
not currently volunteer, but am interested in volunteering in the future.
6. We are provided adequate
information about the financial/budgeting process
the school. 3 2 1 NA
7. We would contribute to an
endowment fund to support the long-term needs
of St. Michael Catholic School and Church. 3 2 1 NA
8. St. Michael Catholic
School presently provides the appropriate level
of educational programming
at a reasonable level of tuition. 3 2 1 NA
9. We support the SCRIP
program in it’s current structure. Yes
or No, If not why?
___________________________________________________ 3 2 1 NA
Comments on the area of DEVELOPMENT/FINANCE:
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3
= Agree; a school/parish strength 1
= Disagree; needs attention
2
= OK, but could use improvement NA=
No experience in this area
WORSHIP
1. Celebration of the Sunday
Mass stands at the center of our parish life. 3 2 1 NA
2. The content of homilies
relates in a meaningful way to parishioner’s
spiritual needs. 3 2 1 NA
3. The music enhance
participation in the Liturgy. 3 2 1 NA
4. The variety of songs sung
at Mass at St. Michael is adequate. 3 2 1 NA
5. The church decorations
enhance the atmosphere for worship. 3 2 1 NA
6. Liturgical ministers
enhance our communal worshipping experience.
Lectors 3 2 1 NA
Eucharistic Ministers 3 2 1 NA
Ushers/Greeters 3 2 1 NA
Cantors, Choirs 3 2 1 NA
Musicians 3 2 1 NA
Sacristans 3 2 1 NA
Servers 3 2 1 NA
7. Adequate means are
available to assist those with special needs (visual,
hearing, physical, mental challenges) in participating fully. 3 2 1 NA
8. The atmosphere at Mass is
conducive for communal worship. 3 2 1 NA
9. Funeral liturgies are
celebrated in a prayerful and meaningful way. 3 2 1 NA
10. The devotional life of
the parish (Perpetual Adorations, Morning Rosary,
Stations, Evensong) meets our spiritual needs. 3 2 1 NA
Comments on the area of WORSHIP:
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St. Michael School and
Parish Survey
3
= Agree; a school/parish strength 1
= Disagree; needs attention
2
= OK, but could use improvement NA=
No experience in this area
SERVANT
1. Social events build up a
sense of parish community. 3 2 1 NA
2. Parishioners see the
importance of sharing their time and talent in various
ministries and committees within and outside the parish. 3 2 1 NA
3. Parish committees work
cohesively with each other and with staff. 3 2 1 NA
4. Our parish promotes
respect for life from conception to death. 3 2 1 NA
5. Our parish provides
support, service, and community for various groups:
children 3 2 1 NA
teens 3 2 1 NA
single adults 3 2 1 NA
married couples 3 2 1 NA
single parent families 3 2 1 NA
widowed 3 2 1 NA
divorced/separated 3 2 1 NA
elderly, both healthy and infirmed 3 2 1 NA
6. Our parish meets the
needs of…
those who are homebound 3 2 1 NA
residents of nursing homes 3 2 1 NA
those in hospitals 3 2 1 NA
the bereaved 3 2 1 NA
those in need of financial assistance 3 2 1 NA
new parishioners 3 2 1 NA
those who call or visit the parish office 3 2 1 NA
7. Staff members are visible
and available to parishioners. 3 2 1 NA
Comments on the area of SERVANT:
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St. Michael School and
Parish Survey
3
= Agree; a school/parish strength 1
= Disagree; needs attention
2
= OK, but could use improvement NA=
No experience in this area
SACRAMENT
1. The way we celebrate
sacraments in our parish is meaningful:
Baptism 3 2 1 NA
Confirmation 3 2 1 NA
Eucharist 3 2 1 NA
Reconciliation 3 2 1 NA
Marriage 3 2 1 NA
Anointing of the Sick 3 2 1 NA
2. Parents, sponsors, and
children or couples are carefully prepared for sacraments.
Baptism 3 2 1 NA
First Reconciliation 3 2 1 NA
First Communion 3 2 1 NA
Confirmation 3 2 1 NA
Marriage 3 2 1 NA
3. The Order of Christian
Initiation of Adults and Children is effective
in initiating adults and children into the Catholic faith. 3 2 1 NA
4. Our parishioners
experience and appreciate the RCIA and CIC rites as
they are celebrated at the Sunday Liturgy. 3 2 1 NA
Comments on the area of SACRAMENT:
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St. Michael School and
Parish Survey
3
= Agree; a school/parish strength 1
= Disagree; needs attention
2
= OK, but could use improvement NA=
No experience in this area
SPIRITUAL GROWTH
1. Religious education
opportunities are available for parishioners of
all ages. 3 2 1 NA
2. Our experience of the
varied opportunities to foster personal spiritual growth.
Perpetual Adoration 3 2 1 NA
Parish Mission 3 2 1 NA
Lenten Experience 3 2 1 NA
Shared Faith Communities 3 2 1 NA
Adult Education offerings 3 2 1 NA
Christ Renews His Parish week ends 3 2 1 NA
St. Michael School 3 2 1 NA
Vacation Bible School 3 2 1 NA
Others___________________________ 3 2 1 NA
3. As a parish, we
encourage...
parishioners to share the Catholic faith in home, workplace,
& neighborhood. 3 2 1 NA
parents to raise Catholic children. 3 2 1 NA
parishioners to consider priesthood, and religious life. 3 2 1 NA
non-practicing Catholics to return to active participation. 3 2 1 NA
those with no church affiliation to join us in worship and
activities. 3 2 1 NA