Stakeholder Survey Results

The survey was open from November 17th to December 8th. The number of parents that completed the survey was 119, which is 29% of our population.

What do you feel most proud of when you think about TIMA?

Parents value the style of learning the most - Real-World and Project Based
Followed by place as measured by learning on Tybee and our community.
Sports was valued last, but is also only experienced by 1/3 of our population (middle schoolers).

First Choice

Sum of Top 3

How satisfied are you with how TIMA....

Overall parents are satisfied with how TIMA operates in these key areas:

Plans for Future
Prepares students for their future
Maintains facilities
Addresses students' holistic needs
Communicates with families
Reflects the values of its community
Engages the broader community

As a community, what do we want school to provide for our students?

Staff was overwhelmingly the first choice.
Safety and order, curriculum, and rigor were fairly equally weighted.
Extracurriculars were a very common 3rd and 4th choice.
Test scores were last.

Some common "others"

Supporting students in their preparation for high school
Broader demographics
Critical thinking, real world learning, personal growth, coping skills, foreign language

First Choice

Sum of Top 3

In your opinion, during the time you have attended, do you think the quality of education has improved, stayed the same or declined?

Overall, TIMA is performing the same or better over the course of the students' time here. Some factors mentioned:

PBL and real-world curriculum
Communication and involvement
STEAM Certification
Middle School

Some areas for growth:

Adding foreign language to elementary
Too much technology

What are the three best qualities of TIMA as a school?

"I love that they get outside - my child will not have PE this year but at least he walks to the YMCA for band and often the class goes to the beach or the marsh."

"The love shown to the kids both in academia and personal. To love what you do and who you do it with is a special thing that encourages our children to find as they grown their 'element' as Dr Ken Robinson calls it."

"Support and relationships between teachers, parents, and students. An excellent balance of work/play. Often our children are having fun while learning!"

"1.Positive energy ( teachers and staff have the vibe of loving to learn and it’s contagious for students) 2. Teachers that love their students 3. Exciting hands on curriculum (it’s not all worksheets)"

"1- Small school size allows for personal connections for students and for parents, 2- Principal and Faculty are involved and invested in the students, 3- The kids get outside for learning!"

"it is open to any student, - transportation is provided, - excellent PBL utilizing STEAM and problem solving/critical thinking skills that will help prepare students for the real world"

"It uses the local environment as part of the classroom so the kids get to move their bodies and learn outside, teachers have always seemed to be able to exercise their discretion in developing teaching plans, precovid had a strong community feel."

"TIMA provides students with hands-on projects and gives students the opportunity to show their understanding of concepts in a variety of ways. I love the PBLs teachers create and the STEAM curriculum. Teachers and staff are dedicated and experts in their field. They truly care about their students and the small size of the school makes it feel like an extended family!"

"1. Learning on Tybee - provides unique and special ways for students to learn and engage with their environment, 2. Teachers and staff - world-class, amazing people our kids get to learn from every day, 3. Project-based learning - mimics real-world work and learning. Learning to collaborate with others is a key skill to take forward in life."

If you could change up to three things about TIMA as a school, what would they be?

A lot of common themes:

Better facilities
Less iPad time
Increased transportation opportunities
Foreign language for all students
Add High School
More math tutoring/ support
Increased teacher-parent conversations, student-led conferences

What priority do you place on the following for TIMA going forward?

How is TIMA doing?

Parents feel that TIMA is preparing them and supporting them and that students are connecting their learning to the real world. There is some amount of pressure felt around standardized testings. There is also some interested in blended learning.

How often does your child feel pressure to do well on standardized tests?

Based on your observations, how often does your child apply or connect what they are learning in school in other settings? (e.g., home, playground, etc.)

How well do you feel TIMA is preparing them for the next academic year?

Would your child be interested in taking courses non-traditionally (online, satellite, University, etc.)?

How well does TIMA support your child's social/emotional development?

What are (up to) three things about TIMA that have had a positive impact on your child's school experience?

What are (up to) three things about TIMA that we could change to make your child's school a better place?

What do you think are the top three challenges faced by TIMA?

First Choice

Sum of Top 3

Participation of families

The new athletics program has increased family participation in events. It is the most attended type of event.
Volunteerism is also high - over 50% of respondents are frequently attending committee meetings or helping in the classroom.

What do you think are the top three issues students face today and in their future?

First Choice

Sum of all 3

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