Family Survey Results 2024
Thank you to all of our families who completed our family survey in 2024.
Below is a review of our survey results. A representative sampling of comments and suggestions can be found after the statistics.
We are pleased by the level of positive feedback from families in the areas of student independence, individualization, and staff relations.
As for suggestions, communication and family connection were noted as areas for improvement. As a result of this survey, we have updated our school-wide communication system as of September 2024, and are working to provide additional opportunities for families to connect both with school and with each other during the year.
Out of 15 families who responded:
100% strongly agree or agree that their child developed greater independence during the year
93% strongly agree or agree that staff at Roots and Wings are friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable, and supportive of their families needs
93% strongly agree or agree that their child is valued for his/her individual interests and talents
87% strongly agree or agree that communication provided from school was valuable and timely.
87% strongly agree or agree that their child(ren)'s developmental needs were met and staff appropriately challenged them further, or a plan was put in place to meet those needs.
87% strongly agree or agree that their child was infused with curiosity and a desire to learn
83% strongly agree or agree that their child showed educational growth and development
93% would recommend Roots and Wings to a friend
what have you appreciated most about Roots and wings forest school?
“The family feel of the small school, small class sizes and teacher/student ratio that help students work on desirable social skills with each other and help with their own emotional needs. We appreciate not pushing academics beyond what child is developmentally ready for, and the lack of desk and chairs style learning.”
“The way the staff interacts with my kid and are there to help him in ways I don’t know how to. They help bring out his strong points vs putting him into a standard mold.”
“I appreciate that my son is valued as an individual and encouraged to chase his passions and interests!”
What impact has our school had our your children/family?
“My child has developed his communication skills, learned to interact with other kids, is exposed to new ideas and schedules in ways that are not overwhelming or over structured. It also helps build my confidence seeing how good free play is for kids without perfectly curated activities. He can entertain himself and pretend play.”
“Our son loves going to school and learning in the environment offered to him there, over the last year his growth and self-confidence has grown so much and I can see everyday how he relates what he is learning to everyday life.”
“The school has been wonderful for my girls. It has really helped to foster their curiosity in subjects that interest them while also meeting core academic areas.”
“Our son is such a happy kid after we pick him up from Roots and Wings.”
“It really pushed our daughter to be more independent and given her a larger group of friends of varying ages.”