Survey Results
Parents ask for after-school programs on Early Release Wednesday in ’23-’24. Surveys also show alignment with District Strategic Plan & desire for Experiential Learning Styles.
In 2023-2024, Holland Public Schools will implement Early Release Days. On these days, students will be released from school 60-minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development. With an understanding that this change could be a burden for some families, the district is getting input from parents about the need to provide after-school programs at our K-5 buildings.
A recent survey showed:
- 64% of surveyed parents said they would take advantage of the after-school programs on Early-Release Wednesdays.
- 75% of surveyed parents of K-5 students said they would take advantage of after-school programming on Monday-Friday.
- 61% of surveyed parents of K-5 students said they are interested in before-school programming in their school.
District and Building Administrators have started conversations about what before-school and after-school programs could look like to start the school year, specifically on Early Release Wednesday. Information about before and after school programs will be published on the district’s website prior to the start of the school year.
When considering the District’s new Strategic Plan, surveyed parents prioritized Academic and Human Services goals while showing alignment with the district’s Core Values: Diverse, United, Thrive, Committed, and Honorable. This survey also collected the names of several parents interested in providing additional input on the Strategic Plan during upcoming community workshops.
Finally, a survey asking parents about their students’ learning styles showed:
- 84% of surveyed parents say it is important for students to engage in hands-on learning
- 75% of surveyed parents agree that businesses and schools need to work together to teach skills needed in the local workforce.
- 82% of surveyed parents agree that education should integrate subjects and connect disciplines.
District administrators will use the data from this survey to guide discussions about developing curriculum and best practices to meet academic needs.
Holland Public Schools is committed to two-way communication with families. Additional surveys and feedback opportunities will be released to audiences regularly during the summer and upcoming academic year.