FMS Families,
We wanted to give you a quick update on the Student Well-Being and Competency Survey that took place from November 15 to December 15, 2023.
We're pleased to report that a high number of students and teachers participated in the survey – 74 percent of students and 78 percent of teachers. However, we only had responses from 423 families. We hope more families will join in when the survey reopens in May. Below are the highlights from the families' responses.
One important finding is about how students feel regarding school safety and school climate. For students in grades 3-5, 63 percent expressed feeling favorably, which is above the state average. But for students in grades 6-12, the numbers were lower, with only 53 percent feeling positive about safety and 39 percent about the school climate.
The survey also looked at how students view their social-emotional skills. Here's a breakdown:
“The survey gives us a detailed look at how everyone involved in our district feels. While we're happy with some aspects, like understanding barriers to engagement and educating all children, we see there's more work to do. This includes making sure our schools feel safe and welcoming, which is a big part of our plan to create a positive learning environment for everyone. One of our main goals is to provide a safe, disciplined, and positive educational environment that facilitates a culture of success. We're focusing on both what they learn in class and how they feel emotionally,” said Superintendent Cody Diehl.
The Student Well-Being and Competency Survey, or Panorama Education Survey, was conducted by the New Mexico Public Education Department. Thank you for taking part, and we look forward to sharing more updates with you soon. For more information on Panorama surveys, click here.
FMS is also currently conducting an annual Community Needs Assessment Survey, which will assist in decisions on federal funding priorities, current practices, and areas that can be strengthened. Click here for more information or to participate in that survey.
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