AVSD Family Survey Summary 2024–2025: Robles Elementary & Altar Valley Middle School

Dear Altar Valley Families,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback through our recent family surveys. Your voices are vital in shaping the future of our schools, and we are grateful for your continued partnership. We’re excited to share some key takeaways and next steps based on what we heard from you.

What We Heard from both Schools:

• High Marks for Both Schools: The majority of families gave Robles and AVMS an overall grade of A or B, reflecting strong satisfaction with the quality of education and overall school experience.

• Strong Relationships: Families from Robles and AVMS value the positive relationships students have with teachers and staff. The caring, supportive environment is seen as a major strength.

• Communication: Families consistently praised the school’s strong communication. At the same time, they expressed a desire for more opportunities to engage in two-way communication, where they can ask questions, provide input, and be part of the conversation.

• Academic Support: Both schools are recognized for their dedication to student success. Families stated that they would like to see continued emphasis on literacy and math, along with more opportunities for enrichment and extracurriculars.

Next Steps:

Strong Relationships:

• Continue to focus on relationship-building to enhance our caring and supportive community.

• Highlight student-staff connections in newsletters and social media to celebrate.

• Continue to create more informal opportunities for families to connect with teachers and staff such as Pastries with the Principal, meet-and-greets.

Communication:

• 1. • Continue to provide timely updates and look at ways to increase two-way communication.

     • Offer regular surveys and open feedback forms to gather input throughout the year.

     • Create intentional opportunities for two-way conversations, such as family listening sessions, classroom Q&A nights, and parent advisory groups.

     • Provide ongoing support to staff on communication tools to ensure messaging is responsive and engaging.

     • Ensure all communication is accessible (translated, clear, and timely), and promote family feedback.

Academic Support:

• 1. • Continue to refine our support systems to ensure every student is challenged and supported.

     • Continue expanding literacy and math opportunities by providing targeted professional development on our new ELA curriculum and ongoing training for our math program.

     • Expand Enrichment and Extracurricular Opportunities by exploring new or enhanced programs that offer students a variety of experiences beyond the classroom, including clubs, activities, and creative learning opportunities.

     • Communicate academic goals and progress clearly with families—share how students are doing and how families can support at home.

     • Continue professional development for teachers around differentiated instruction and accelerated learning strategies.

We are proud of the strong foundations at Robles and AVMS and are committed to continuous improvement with your input at the center of our efforts. Thank you for being an essential part of our Altar Valley family.

Build, Grow, Flourish, Succeed!

Dr. Dave Dumon