Block Scheduling Survey-Parents
The Valley View School District is undergoing an in-depth study of the costs and effectiveness of the current block schedule (Two semester/Four Period Days) in comparison to a modified block schedule (Full Year/Alternating Days or Periods) or a traditional schedule (Full Year/Seven Period Days.)

As a preliminary step, we are asking parents/guardians of current high school students to participate in the survey below.  The survey should not take more than 5-10 minutes.  Survey results will be used to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement in the student schedule. 

Your input is valued and appreciated.  
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Email Address of Respondent: *
For verification purposes, please provide the first and last name of your currently enrolled high school student(s). *
Please indicate your attitude towards each of the following statements. 
The current block schedule provides enough time throughout the day and semester for students to learn and understand class material and content. *
The workload for students on the block schedule is manageable and students are not overwhelmed with homework. *
The lack of year round Math on the current block schedule is a concern for my student. *
The lack of year round language (Spanish/Italian) on the current block schedule is a concern for my student. *
The lack of year round English Language Arts on the current block schedule is a concern for my student. *
The lack of year round Science on the current block schedule is a concern for my student. *
The block schedule allows more time for hands-on activities, labs, technology, and collaborative work opportunities than my student experienced in the past on a traditional schedule. *
Block scheduling helps prepare students for life beyond high school (longer college classes and/or work days). *
My student has had difficulty scheduling a popular/desired class (Foods and Nutrition, Child Care, etc.) with the limitations of the current block schedule. *
A traditional class schedule will allow students more opportunities to take desired courses. *
The current block schedule could be improved with modification. *
Movement to a traditional schedule would overwhelm students with the increased test and homework workload. *
My student has expressed concerns about the length of the current 86 miniute block periods. *
My student would be more likely to take an AP course on a traditional year-round course schedule.
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Overall, in my opinion, the most beneficial schedule for students is *
I would prefer the school continue to implement the current Block Schedule. Students attend four 86 minute class periods in the Fall Semester, then in the Spring Semester begin four new classes for 86 minutes each. *
I would prefer that the school modify the current block schedule to an A/B Block Schedule. Students would  attend 86 minute long classes all year on alternating days and/or have a combination of 86 and 43 minute periods throughout the year. *
I would prefer the school adopt a traditional schedule. The traditional schedule is defined as a full year of 7 class periods per day lasting approximately 45 minutes each period. *
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