Have Your Say in Shaping the Future of Catholic Education!
Edmonton Catholic Schools is committed to providing an excellent Catholic education to the more than 50,000 students we serve. We believe it is important to hear your thoughts on the overall performance of your child’s school and the Division so that we can see what’s working and what needs to be improved. One of the ways we gather your feedback is through the ECSD Annual Survey.
This year, paper surveys are back and will be distributed through your child’s school.
How to Participate?
- Fill out a Survey - Take a few moments to complete the survey—it’s a small step that makes a big difference for our Division.
- One Survey per Child - If you have more than one child in ECSD, please complete a survey for each student, focusing on their individual educational experiences.
- Return your completed survey by January 10, 2025. Using the provided envelope, return the completed survey by mail or directly to your school.
Translate Survey Questions
Below, in the expandable box, you will find the questions that are being asked of parents/guardians in the ECSD Annual Survey.
To translate the questions:
- Look for the Google Translate button found at the top of this webpage.
- Click on the Google Translate button, which will display a dropdown list of languages.
- Scroll through the list and select the language you want the website's content to be translated into.
While Google Translate is useful for basic understanding, it may not always perfectly capture the exact nuances of the text.
Please complete one survey per child.
Survey Questions
Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the following statements. If you do not know the answer, or if it does not apply, please leave it blank. (Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly Agree)
1. My child's school has religious celebrations throughout the school year.
2. My child has the opportunity to pray regularly at school.
3. My child's school creates and promotes a learning environment that is grounded in the Catholic faith.
4. My child's school provides my child with opportunities to learn about mental wellness.
5. My child's school provides my child with opportunities to learn about spiritual wellness.
6. My child's school provides my child with opportunities to learn about physical wellness.
7. Teachers at my child's school infuse Catholic values in many subject areas.
8. At school, my child participates in social justice activities that help the community (e.g., Food Bank, Terry Fox Run).
9. My child's teachers encourage my child to try their best.
10. My child's learning activities are engaging and relevant.
11. My child is growing and achieving in literacy.
12. My child is growing and achieving in numeracy.
13. My child can make choices about how to demonstrate their learning.
14. My child's teachers use a variety of approaches to meet my child's learning needs.
15. My child is given examples of what is expected of them in their assignments.
16. My child receives clear and specific feedback about their learning throughout the school year.
17. My child is taught how to use feedback in order to improve their learning.
18. My child has access to appropriate academic supports and specialized services when needed.
19. My child has access to supports and specialized services to meet their non-academic, social-emotional, and mental
health needs.
20. My child in Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, or 4th or 5th Year High School is provided with resources and access to help so that they
know what they need to do to receive a senior high school diploma or certificate. (If this child is not in Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, or
4th or 5th Year High School, please leave this blank.)
21. My child in Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, or 4th or 5th Year High School has access to help in selecting courses to prepare for
life after Grade 12. (If this child is not in Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, or 4th or 5th Year High School, please leave this blank.)
22. My child in Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, or 4th or 5th Year High School has resources available to help them make career decisions.
(If this child is not in Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, or 4th or 5th Year High School, please leave this blank.)
23. My child's school has a variety of extra-curricular activities, clubs, and/or teams.
24. Students at my child's school demonstrate care for each other.
25. Welcoming and including others is an expectation at my child's school.
26. My child's school teaches my child to show respect for people of all different faiths, cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.
27. My child's school celebrates diversity by having events and activities that highlight different cultures and backgrounds.
28. My child has opportunities to share their opinions about their school with school staff.
29. My child's opinions are respected and valued by school staff.
30. My child's school building is a safe and well-maintained facility.
31. I ask my child about their learning.
32. I have the opportunity to provide feedback to my child's school on matters that are important to me.
33. My child's school teaches about First Nations, Métis, and Inuit culture, history, perspectives, and experiences.
34. Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of education at my child's school.
Thank you for participating in our survey!
Your feedback matters. Thank you for helping us shape the future of Catholic education!