Willowgrove Middle Years Student Survey ~ Response Summary ~
~ Willowgrove Middle Years Survey ~
Students in Grade 3-7 from Silverspring, John G. Egnatoff, and Forest Grove Schools participated in this survey.
A total of 84 student responses
QUESTIONS from survey:
1) What books are the ‘must haves’ For the LRC (list the title and/or series title
and if you can – name the author
2) What school activities/teams/clubs would you like to have for Willowgrove
students? (Results - Pg.2)
3) What technology do you own and would be able to bring to school to assist
with your learning? (Results – Pg. 3)
4) If you could bring your own technology to school (I pad, tablet, smart
phone etc.) and use it during class time, how would it help your learning?
(Results – Pg. 3)
5)
What leadership roles are you willing to take on at the new school? (Results –
Pg. 4)
6) If you could change one thing from your current school at Willowgrove,
what would it be? (Results – Pg.5)
7) What do you want to know about Willowgrove School? (Results – Pg. 6)
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2) What School Activities / Teams / Clubs would you like to have for
Willowgrove students?
Sample Size: 84 ~ Student Responses / Parent Responses
Sports:
Soccer: x37
Floor Hockey: x19
Track & Field: x16 (Cross country/Running: 7)
Basketball: x14
Gymnastics: x12
Baseball: x10
Cheerleading: x10 (Jr.& Sr. teams)
Volleyball: x9
Daily Physical Activity: x6
Performing/Visual Arts:
Drama Club: x19
Dance Club: x16 Dance Specialist
Art Club: x16 (Drawing 1)
Music Club: x4 Middle Yrs. Musical
Glee Club: x2
Singing Club: x1
Choir: x1
Arts Ed: Music/Drama/Art: x13
Football: x8
Ball Hockey: x7
Badminton: x6
Dodge Ball: x4
Lacrosse: x4
Tennis: x2
Cricket: x2
Martial Arts: x1
Other:
Tennis x2
Good Minton: x1
Speed Minton: x1
Capture the Flag: x1
Golf: x1
Wrestling: x1
Disc Golf: x1
Ringette: x1
Jump Rope Club: x1
Student Leadership Opportunities:
Green Team/Environmental Club: x8
SRC/SLC: x3 x5 Media Club
Project Business: x3
WE Day Project: x3 x5 (Citizenship/Community Building)
Safety Patrols: x2 x5 (No child safety patrollers/danger: x4)
Newspaper Club: x2 (Share celebrate diversity in newsletters) x4
Technology Clubs: x2 x6 – Inquiry Based
No Bullying Club: x1
Identity – Recognize Student Strengths: x2
Cultural Opportunities: x2
Academic Clubs:
Student Expression/Networking:
Book Club: x17
Lego Club: x5
Science Club: x8 (Crystals& Rocks x1)
Pokémon Trading Card Club: x3
Cooking Club: x7
Pet/Animal Club: x2
Spelling Club: x2
Designer Club: x1
LRC Club: x2
Recording Studio: x1
Math at the Mall: x2
My Little Pony Club: x1
Math Club: x1
x5
Teacher Helper Club: x1
Writing Club: x1
Rubik’s Cube Club: x1
Wood Working Club: x1
Video Game Club: x1
Outdoor Theme – Nature – Sustainability/Science/Environmental/Engineering/Science Trek: x11
Variety of Extra Curr: x5
School Wide Activities/Opportunities:
Gym Blast: x5
School Carnival: x1
Care Partners” x3 x3
Halloween: x1
School Dances: x2
Twin Day: x1
Arts Day: x2
Hawaiian Day: x1
Bowling: x2
Movie Night: x1
Talent Show: x2
Wacky Hair Day: x1
Go Carts: x1
PJ Day: x1
Spirit Days: x3
Other:
Game Room/Lounge: x2
Golf Dome: x1
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Community Building Events: Book & Muffin Regularly, painting murals, weekly dedications to cultures, diversity
dinners, multicultural nights, families stories, and celebrate all festivals: x11
3) What technology do you own and would be able to bring to school to assist
with your learning?
Sample Size: 84 ~ Student Responses / Parent Responses:
Student Owned Technology:
Other:
Smart Phone: x 28
I Pad/Tablet: x 57
I Touch: x 34
Nothing: x 14
3DS: x 2
Plasma TV: x 1
X box: x 1
I Pod: x 6
I Phone: x 6
Netbook: x 6
Laptop: x 2
4) If you could bring your own technology to school (I pad, tablet, smart
phone etc.) and use it during class time, how would it help your learning?
Sample Size: 84 ~ Student Responses
Learning
Technology:
SampleSupported
Size: 84 ~by
Student
Responses
Research: Use the internet to look up answers or research material to support projects x41
Seeking out New learning through Inquiry/Projects: x29
Taking notes: (Recording lesson observations, instruction, and learning tasks) x5
Definitions/ thesaurus: x9
Translation: x1
Apps/Programs/Games to Support Subjects: x4
Reading/E books: x15
Music: x9
Clip Art/Searching visuals: x6
History: x4
Math: x4 / Calculator: x13 / Math Games: x13 / Measuring Games: x1
Science: x2
Razz Kids: x2 / School Games: x1
Spelling: x2
French: x1
Audio Boo: x1
Brainteasers: x1
Technology: Mindful of its use and not just more screen time
Inquiry based: x6
Nothing: x4
Don’t Know: x2
Emergency Contact: x2
Outlier Responses:
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It wouldn’t:” x2; “You can’t learn such a thing” x1; “Because it will be easier” x1; “Calling someone”x1;
“Don’t have anything” x1; It would work right away!: x1; “Finished work early” x1
5) What leadership roles are you willing to take on at the new school?
Sample Size: 84 ~ Student Responses
Student Leadership Core: (SLC): x13
Club Leaders:
Other:
Announcements: x1
MC’s: x2
Assemblies: x2
Fundraisers: x1 Bake Sale: x1
Green Team: x13
Drama Club: x5
Book Club: x5
Soccer Captain: x4
Dance Club: x3
Cheerleading: x2
Choir: x2
Cooking Club: x2
Floor Hockey: x2
Gymnastics Club: x1
We Day Organizers: x1
In Motion Leader: x1
Glee: x1
Project Business: x1
Cricket Captain: x1
Me to We Library: x1
Relaxing Exercises: x1
Don’t Know: x9
Nothing: x7
Anything: x4
Safety/Regulations:
Safety Patrol: x10
Hall Monitor: x2
Lunchroom Monitor: x2
Staff Support:
Help Librarian/LRC: x16 (Book Fair: x1)
Helping students with Stuff: x7
Helping Teachers in Classrooms: x3
Help Caretaker: x2
Front Desk Helper: x1
Hot Lunch Helper: x1
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6) If you could change one thing about your current school at Willowgrove,
what would it be?
Sample Size: 84 ~ Student Responses
School Structure Features:
Classroom Features/Environment:
Cafeteria: x10
Bigger Gym: x8
Another Gym: x2
Bigger Classrooms: x4
Rec Room: x4
Bigger Playground: x6
Elevator: x2
Large Stage: x2
Lunch Room: x2
Longer Lunches: x4
Longer Recesses: x4
No Bullying: x2
Bigger Library: x1
Microwave: x1
Snack/Drink Machines: x1
Fast Food Place: x1
More Technology: x5
Smart Boards: x4
Tables rather than desks: x4
Faster Internet: x4
Upgraded Technology (touch screen): x3
Classroom Pets: x3
More Variety of Books in LRC: x4 / Graphic Novels: x2
No Homework: x1
Subjects: Math x1; Science; x1; Health x1; French x1
Lounge Areas: x1
No Split Classes: x1
More Field Trips: x1
Library Helper: x1
School Culture Ideas:
Junior Sport Teams: x3
More Hot Lunches: x1
Outdoor Activities: x1
More Clubs: x1
Weekly School Themes: x2
More Art: x1
More Spirit Days: x1
Camping Trips: x1
Chair Seating for Gr.5-8’s during assemblies: x1
More Recess Equipment: x1
More Opportunity for Sr Students: x1
Popcorn Sale Weekly: x2
Nothing: x8
Not Sure: x4
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7) What do you want to know about Willowgrove School?
Sample Size: 84 ~ Student Responses
School Structure Features:
Opening Date: x13
What is Enrollment: x7
Size of School: x6
School Day Schedule: x6
Playground Information: x5 / Fundraising x1
Size of Gym: x3
Is there a cafeteria: x3
Outdoor Rink Information: x2
How many floors: x2
Bathrooms Appearance/Cleanliness: x2
Lunch/Recess Times: x1
Area to Park Bikes: x1
School Colors: x1
Is there an Indoor Track: x1
Elevator Use: x1
Will there be a fence at the back blocking the park: x1
Classroom Features/Environment:
How many classrooms: x6
Size of Classrooms: x3
Location of Classroom: x2
Teacher Information: x12
If teachers are going to be nice or mean: x2
Smart Boards / I pads in Classrooms: x3
Can we have Classroom Pets: x3
Will there be split classes: x2
Different Teachers for Different Subjects: x1
More books in the LRC: x1
Random:
Will we have Care Partners: x2
How Old do you Need to be to join Band: x2
“It’s going to be awesome!” x2
Is Mr. Armstrong Neil Armstrong? x2
Do we go camping: x2
Will it be better: x1
Can we bring our own toilet paper? X1
Who is the Vice Principal: x1
Can we pick up friends on our way to school: x1
When is Extra Curr Offered: x1
Nothing: x10
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Willowgrove Middle Years Student Survey
~ Response Summary ~
QUESTION
RESPONSE
What books are the ‘must haves’
For the LRC (list the title and/or
series title and if you can – name
the author
What school activities/teams/clubs
would you like to have for
Willowgrove students?
What technology do you own and
would be able to bring to school to
assist with your learning?
If you could bring your own
technology to school (Ipad, tablet,
smart phone etc.) and use it during
class time, how would it help your
learning?
What leadership roles are you
willing to take on at the new
school?
If you could change one thing from
your current school at
Willowgrove, what would it be?
What do you want to know about
Willowgrove School?
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