Do not write your name on the survey

2. Please answer all questions as thoroughly you can, being as honest as you can.

3. Return the survey in the sealed envelope provided to your child's teacher. I will be given all the surveys at one time once they have been collected.

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1. Which voucher program are you currently receiving?

Tax Credit Scholarship Program (SGO) Indiana Choice Scholarship

2. If you are receiving the Indiana Choice Scholarship voucher, how did you receive your current voucher/scholarship?

My child came to CAM from a public school and received the voucher

My child previously attended CAM, then went to public school and returned to CAM with the voucher My child received the SGO scholarship in the past and qualified to receive the voucher

Other children in our family received the voucher because a sibling previously received the voucher My child received for the voucher because they qualify for special needs

3. How long has your child(ren) been attending CAM?

1-2 years 3-4 years 5+ years

4. Does your child(ren) receive special services at CAM? (Check all that apply)

My child does not receive any special services at CAM. IEP

504 plan

Special services through the public schools (speech, occupational or physical therapy) One-on one tutoring or small group assistance with an aid at CAM

Title 1 Reading Intervention tutoring

5. Please rank the following considerations for sending your child to CAM from 1 being the most important reason and 8 being the least important reason why you would send your child to CAM. (Use each number one time)

______ Lower teacher to student ratio than other schools; more individualized instruction and help. ______ Education is taught from a Biblical worldview with an emphasis on Bible instruction.

______ Moral standards/Godly atmosphere.

______ Loving, family atmosphere (between teachers, families and students). ______ Strong academic curriculum and educational standards.

______ Successful state testing scores

______ CAM is recognized at a state accredited school. ______ Reputation of the school within the community.

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7. Please rate the following statements on a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 being strongly disagree, to 5 being strongly agree.

Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

I am supportive of the Indiana Choice Scholarship Program. 1 2 3 4 5

CAM has a friendly, family atmosphere. 1 2 3 4 5

CAM has high academic standards. 1 2 3 4 5

CAM can adequately prepare my child for college. 1 2 3 4 5

I am satisfied with my experience at CAM. 1 2 3 4 5

CAM has excellent teachers who are qualified to teach my child. 1 2 3 4 5

CAM strives to meet the specific needs of every student. 1 2 3 4 5

I would recommend CAM to other families. 1 2 3 4 5

Christian education is important for our children. 1 2 3 4 5

CAM has made a positive impact on my child. 1 2 3 4 5

My child has shown more interest in spiritual things 1 2 3 4 5

since attending CAM. My child would still attend CAM even without a voucher. 1 2 3 4 5

8. If you could change one thing about CAM, what would it be?

________________________________________________________________________________________

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1. What is the most important reason why you initially chose CAM for your child(ren)?

I heard about CAM from someone who had a child enrolled here. I wanted my child to be educated in a Christian school.

CAM has a good reputation in the community.

CAM seemed to be a better option than other schools in the area. Other: _________________________________________

2. How long has your child(ren) been attending CAM?

1-2 years 3-4 years 5+ years

3. Does your child(ren) receive special services at CAM? (Check all that apply)

My child does not receive any special services at CAM. IEP

504 plan

Special services through the public schools (speech, occupational or physical therapy) One-on one tutoring or small group assistance with an aid at CAM

Title 1 Reading Intervention tutoring

4. Please rank the following considerations for sending your child to CAM from 1 being the most important reason and 8 being the least important reason why you would send your child to CAM. (Use each number one time)

______ Lower teacher to student ratio than other schools; more individualized instruction and help.

______ Education is taught from a Biblical worldview with an emphasis on Bible instruction.

______ Moral standards/Godly atmosphere.

______ Loving, family atmosphere (between teachers, families and students).

______ Strong academic curriculum and educational standards.

______ Successful state testing scores

______ CAM is recognized at a state accredited school.

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________________________________________________________________________________________

6. Please rate the following statements on a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 being strongly disagree, to 5 being strongly agree.

Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

I am supportive of the Indiana Choice Scholarship Program. 1 2 3 4 5

CAM has a friendly, family atmosphere. 1 2 3 4 5

CAM has high academic standards. 1 2 3 4 5

CAM can adequately prepare my child for college. 1 2 3 4 5

I am satisfied with my experience at CAM. 1 2 3 4 5

CAM has excellent teachers who are qualified to teach my child. 1 2 3 4 5

CAM strives to meet the specific needs of every student. 1 2 3 4 5

I would recommend CAM to other families. 1 2 3 4 5

Christian education is important for our children. 1 2 3 4 5

CAM has made a positive impact on my child. 1 2 3 4 5

My child has shown more interest in spiritual things 1 2 3 4 5 since attending CAM.

7. If you could change one thing about CAM, what would it be?

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December 5, 2013

Dear ________________________________,

As I am continuing to gather research for my thesis project, I would like to interview as many CAM families as possible regarding their opinion of CAM, the voucher program and ways we can continue to grow as a school. Would you be willing to be interviewed for my thesis research? Even if you do not know much about the voucher program, your opinion about CAM and how our school is doing as a whole would be greatly appreciated. All answers, quotes and information used in my thesis will remain completely anonymous and no information specifically identifying you would be used. the interview should take no longer than 15 minutes.

I would like to conduct as many interviews as possible in the next two weeks before Christmas break. I have a 2:20 interview time available during my planning period each day if you would prefer to come right before dismissal, of I will stay as late as necessary after school to accommodate your schedule.

I am including a release form with this letter letting you know more specific details and benefits of participating in this interview. If you have questions, please let me know. If you would be willing to participate in an interview please fill out the bottom of this form and return it to me at school.

Thank you, Rebekah Read

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Name: ________________________

______ I am willing to be interviewed for Rebekah Read's thesis research project.

The best day/time for me is: ____________________________________________________ You can contact me at (cell or e-mail): ____________________________________________

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Interview Informed Consent and Agreement

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