CCHS ASSEMBLY FEEDBACK SURVEY

SURVEY RESULTS: SUMMARY REPORT

Survey Design, Distribution and Analysis
Distribution Method: CCHS Parent Directory
Question Type: Open-Ended Response
Method of Analysis: Content Analysis, Coding, Graphing
Coding Methods: Single Responses Permitted (~28)
Multiple Responses Permitted (>28)
Statistics: Raw Counts, Standard Percent
Statistical Significance:
Design & Distribution:
Compilation & Analysis:
Shapiro-Wilk, p = 0.0001
CCHS Parent Group
Mary Shkut



TABLE OF CONTENTS
Hyperlinks
Series A - Prior Notification of Assembly & Speaker _____________ 3
Series B - Statistics and Facts Students Commonly Reported ______ 4
Series C - The Assemblys Impact on Students __________________ 5
Series D - Parents Assessments of the Assembly ________________ 7
Series E - Assessing the Assemblys Appropriateness ____________ 10
Series F - Final Statements of Overall Concern __________________ 11
Series G - Follow-Up: Providing Support & Changing Policies _____ 12




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PLACING THE SURVEY DATA IN CONTEXT
SURVEY DISTRIBUTION AND ANALYSIS METHODS
Details about the Population
Size of CCHS Student Population: 1418 Students Enrolled
Number of CCHS Households 1179 Approx. No. of Households at CCHS
Number of Survey Respondents 403 Surveys Submitted
Surveys from Ind. Households 388 Households Responded (-15)

NOTES REGARDING SURVEY RESPONSE RATE
! The survey was constructed by the group of CCHS parents whom we represent
! The survey allowed parents to contribute freely to open-ended questions
! The survey was issued to all parents listed on the CCHS Family Directory via email
! No effort was made to reach a particular segment of the CCHS population.
! Beyond the initial request for responses, no additional reminders were transmitted.
! Per industry standards, online surveys can expect a 10%-20% response rate.
! A higher than average rate of return was achieved, despite filters & bounced emails.
WHAT WAS THE SURVEY RESPONSE RATE?
33% of CCHS students families responded to the survey
The rate of response rendereed a statistically significant sample of the CCHS parent population.
The statistical test of significance resulted in a p value of 0.001
This means we can accurately predict the opinion of the general CCHS population
with an accuracy range between 1% (Shapiro-Wilk Normality Statistics Test: p=0.001)
WHAT MIGHT ACCOUNT FOR THE HIGHER THAN AVERAGE RATE OF RETURN?
Many parents appeared to be keenly motivated to respond to this survey.
An overwhelming number of parents had thoughts and feelings
about the assembly they were eager to share with their community.
With willingness and collaboration on the part of everyone involved,
we hope to help turn parents thoughts and feelings into positive results.
Enclosed you will find the survey feedback summarized for your review.
We hope it will inspire healthy community dialogue about issues and concerns to
help CCHS continue to be a nurturing, spiritual academic setting for Catholic youth.
Thank you for taking the time to consider CCHS parent feedback.


CCHS Survey Population: Results of Test for Statistical Significance








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SERIES A: PRIOR NOTIFICATION OF PRESENTATION AND ASSEMBLY


A1: Did Parents Receive Prior Notification of Sister Jane Dominics Presentation & Assembly?
A Single Response Was Permitted *Response Percent Response Count

None, or very limited information 84% 328
Yes, received most of the information 9% 36
No details specified 5% 34

N 100% 398
* N = Population based on number of respondents in the survey






















A2: Did Students Receive Prior Notification of Sister Jane Dominics Presentation & Assembly?
A Single Response Was Permitted *Response Percent Response Count

None, or very limited information 75% 293
Yes, received most of the information 8% 33
No details specified 12% 67

N 100% 393
* N = Population based on number of respondents in the survey



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SERIES B - STATISTICS & FACTS STUDENTS COMMONLY REPORTED



B1: What Particular Statistics or Facts Did Students Report In-Common?
Multiple Responses Were Permitted *Response Percent Response Count

Six Most Common Responses
Homosexuality is caused by divorce, w/ 41% higher risk 65% 121
Homosexuality is caused by absent, inadequate parents 53% 100
Homosexuality is caused by masturbation 30% 57
Women: Remain subservient to men, feign ignorance, etc. 30% 56
Homosexuals are promiscuous (500-1000 partners) 24% 45
Homosexuals abuse their children 22% 41




N = Available Responses 216
* N = Population based on number of respondents who provided information relevant to the survey query







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SERIES C : THE ASSEMBLYS IMPACT ON STUDENTS



D1. What Feelings Did Students Express Regarding the Presentation?
Multiple Responses Were Permitted *Response Percent Response Count

Seven Most Common Responses
Offended / Upset 62% 151
Mistrustful / Doubtful 51% 125
Sympathetic, Concerned for Peers 40% 96
Hurt / Distressed 27% 66
Angry / Irate 26% 63
Ambushed / Hijacked 23% 55
Embarrassed / Uncomfortable 21% 51




N = Available Responses 243
* N = Population based on number of respondents who provided information relevant to the survey query



D2: How Did Students Describe the Presentation?
Multiple Responses Were Permitted *Response Percent Response Count

Seven Most Common Responses
Mean / Offensive 77% 194
Judgmental / Harsh 62% 156
Insensitive / Inconsiderate 59% 148
Unscholarly / False 49% 123
Demeaning / Belittling 46% 116
UnChristian / Uncompassionate 35% 88




N = Available Responses 117
* N = Population based on number of respondents who provided information relevant to the survey query



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SERIES C: THE PRESENTATIONS IMPACT ON STUDENTS



C3: Overall, What Messages Did Students Take-Away from the Presentation?
Multiple Responses Were Permitted
*Response
Percent
Response
Count

Seven Most Common Responses
Confidence / esteem / trust for school / officials / clergy (nuns) diminished 63% 133
Noticeable worry / concern: for self, friends, family, school 59% 125
Alienation from Catholic faith or church: driven farther away 40% 85
Clergy / Nuns (nuns / priests) questionable sources for facts / information 39% 83
Views contradicted Christ / Catechism / CCHS mission statement 36% 76
Extreme facts / statistics misused or meant to coerce an agenda 31% 65
Affective, Personal Hurt (from single-parent family, same-sex attracted self / family, etc.) 28% 59




N = Available Responses 212
* N = Population based on number of respondents who provided information relevant to the survey query



C5: Overall, What Impact Did the Presentation Have On Students?
A Single Response Was Permitted *Response Percent Response Count

Negative Impact 76% 259
Negative and Positive 4% 12
Positive Impact 6% 19
No impact 16% 55




N = Available Responses 100% 342
* N = Population based on number of respondents who provided information relevant to survey query





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SERIES D - PARENTS ASSESSMENTS OF THE ASSEMBLY


D1: What Feelings Did Parents Express Regarding the Presentation?
Multiple Responses Were Permitted: *Response Percent Response Count

Seven Most Common Responses
Disappointed 62% 199
Angry 43% 139
Blind-sided 41% 131
Sympathetic, Concerned for Youth 32% 102
Confounded 24% 78
Sad / Distressed 18% 57
Offended 17% 54



N = Available Responses 253
* N = Population based on number of respondents who provided information relevant to the survey query



D2: How Did Parents Describe the Presentation?
Multiple Responses Were Permitted *Response Percent Response Count

Seven Most Common Responses
Mishandled, 'Under-handed' 67% 184
Offensive, Disrespectful 61% 169
Insensitive, Hurtful 57% 157
Prejudicial, Judgmental 50% 137
UnChristian, Uncompassionate 42% 117
Unsubstantiated, Unscholarly, Unbalanced 39% 109
Demeaning, Belittling, Bullying 37% 103




N = Available Responses 276
* N = Population based on number of respondents who provided information relevant to the survey query



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SERIES D - PARENTS ASSESSMENTS OF THE ASSEMBLY



D3: How Did Parents Assess the Presentations Content?
Multiple Responses Were Permitted
*Response
Percent
Response
Count

Six Most Common Responses
Not charitable enough, should have been inspired by compassion 66% 151
Catholic perspective welcome but content not in alignent with Catechism 49% 112
Unscholarly, one-sided, bias facts and statistics 48% 109
Not in alignment with Catholic Catechism 47% 107
Question organizers lack of judgment / lack of concern for student welfare 45% 104
Not in alignment w/ Papal direction (non-judgment / compassion) 20% 46




N = Available Responses 229
* N = Population based on number of respondents who provided information relevant to the survey query



D4: How Did Parents Assess the Assembly Presentation Arrangements?
Multiple Responses Were Permitted
*Response
Percent
Response
Count

Seven Most Common Responses
Arrangement was mishandled 82% 190
Full disclosure should have been provided 65% 152
Parent consent should have been garnered 64% 149
Material was not screened properly / lacked regard for student welfare 62% 145
Disrespectful of parents / their decisions / authority over sensitive issues 58% 136
Mandatory presentation of this content was inappropriate 57% 133
Concerned about admin. structure/ authority/ policies that would allow this 25% 59




N = Available Responses 233
* N = Population based on number of respondents who provided information relevant to the survey query



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SERIES D - PARENTS ASSESSMENT OF THE ASSEMBLY




D5: Overall, Did Parents Feel the Assembly Presentation was Acceptable?
A Single Response Was Permitted *Response Percent Response Count

Negative - Very Negative: all or most aspects unacceptable 79% 275
Moderate: some aspects acceptable, some not 9% 30
Positive - Very Positive: all or most aspects acceptable 12% 41




N = Available Responses 100% 346
* N = Population based on number of respondents in the survey








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SERIES E : ASSESSING THE ASSEMBLYS APPROPRIATENESS



E1: Did Parents Feel the Assembly Content Was Appropriate for the Age Group?
Multiple Responses Were Permitted *Response Percent Response Count

No, it was not appropriate for the age group 74% 244
Somewhat appropriate for the age group,
but with concerns
12% 39
Yes, it was appropriate for the age group 15% 49



N = Available Responses 100% 332
* N = Population based on number of respondents in the survey


E2: Did Parents Feel the Content Was Presented in the Appropriate Forum?
A Single Response Was Permitted *Response Percent Response Count

No, it was not the appropriate forum 82% 274
Yes, it was the appropriate forum 12% 41
Somewhat appropriate forum, but with concerns 6% 21




N = Available Responses 100% 336
* N = Population based on number of respondents in the survey


E4: If any other forum would have been acceptable for this presentation, what other
arrangements would have been tolerable?
Multiple Responses Were Permitted
*Response
Percent
Response
Count

Four Most Common Responses
An Optional, After-School Seminar 87% 116
In a Small Group (Discussion & Questions Permitted) 48% 64
With Same Gender / Same Ages Only 21% 27
At Home with Family 15% 20



N = Available Responses 133
* N = Population based on number of respondents who provided information relevant to the survey query

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SERIES F - FINAL STATEMENTS OF OVERALL CONCERN



F1: What overall concerns did parents address in their final statements?
Multiple Responses Were Permitted
* Percent
Count
Response
Count

MACS structure / organization / accountability for incident / principal needed 52% 100
Policies or standards / lack of policies or standards which allowed this 52% 99
Trust has been compromised between children / families / school / diocese 50% 96
Better presenters of catechism needed / accurate / loving / compassionate 42% 81
Advantages taken/Authority abused to force this material on children / families 31% 59
Parents need to be included ; especially regarding sexuality / family issues 28% 53
Community division, demoralization was foreseeable and preventable 26% 50
Youth being driven from Catholic faith; reach teens without harsh judgment 25% 47
Offensive/ un-Christian, not in alignment with Christs teachings 24% 46
Worry about current direction of Charlotte Catholic High School / Diocese 22% 42
Presentation seemed motivated by an agenda 17% 32
Chaplain's exchanges with students / school emails are inappropriate 17% 32
Inconsiderate of vulnerable stage in development; risking tragedy 13% 25
Lessons align w/ Catholic faith for a Catholic school 13% 24
Mandatory, assembly harmful to esteem defies VIRTUS policies 13% 24




N 224
* N = Population based on number of respondents who provided information relevant to the survey query






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SERIES G - FOLLOW-UP: PROVIDNG SUPPORT AND CHANGING POLICIES



F2: What types of actions would parents feel are necessary to follow-up after this presentation?
Multiple Responses Were Permitted
Response
Percent
Response
Count

Seven Most Common Responses
Adopt better CCHS policies to prohibit re-occurence
(Consent Forms, Scripts, Screening / Committees, Recordings)
65% 127
Abandon dogmatic ministering / inaccurate Catechism that alienates youth 58% 113
Outreach / Counseling for affected youth homosexuals 56% 109
Correct Catechism & Misinformation; in setting w/questions & discussion 36% 70
Establish administrative leadership / proper organization / firm, kind principal 32% 63
Find an approachable, nurturing chaplain to guide youth; (See Grievances) 31% 61
Apologize to students and parents; Rebuild lost trust 31% 61


N 194
* N = Population based on number of respondents who provided information relevant to the survey query