2026-27 NLSA Parent Survey K8

As St. John's School prepares for our 2026–27 National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA) renewal, we need your feedback. Accreditation is a rigorous self-study process that occurs every 5 years, and ensures we maintain high academic standards and nurture a thriving spiritual environment for your children.

We ask that every family in K-8 completes this survey.

Why Complete the Survey?

Shape Our Future: Your feedback directly guides our multi-year strategic plan for curriculum, facilities, and school culture.
Share Your Perspective: You see the daily reality of St. John's through your child's eyes, showing us what is working well and where we can grow.
Accreditation Requirement: NLSA relies on authentic parent involvement to hold us accountable to our mission and the families we serve.

Survey Details:

Time: 10–12 minutes
Privacy: 100% anonymous
Deadline: Friday, September 18

Lutheran Education

Rows	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
Easy to see that the school’s focus is on Jesus Christ.
School provides ample opportunities for students to put "faith in action".
School is Gospel-centered, a place of prayer, forgiveness, and reconciliation.
Obvious to visitors that this is a Lutheran – Christian school.
School’s purpose is clear; school is accomplishing its mission.

Education Quality

Rows	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
Students are well prepared for the next level of education (elementary, middle school, high school, college).
Teachers are effective educators (skills, abilities).
The quality of education is consistently good at each grade level.
Teachers engage in appropriate and effective integration and use of technology.
Programs and curriculum meet the needs of students.
The school consistently provides and implements a plan for improving student learning.

Leadership

Rows	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
The school principal is doing a good job.
The school has an effective board.
Pastor(s) demonstrates support for the school in words and actions.
The principal is the "leader" of the school in words and actions.
Pastor(s) and principal work together for effective leadership in church and school.
The school operates responsibly and functions effectively.
The school has established high expectations for students in all classes.
This school provides opportunities for parents to be involved appropriately at the school.
The school principal is a leader for growth and improvement.
Teachers are accepting of growth-mindset.
The school does strategic planning for school improvement.
The school is knowledgeable of education trends and implements change when it meets the school’s purpose.

Communication Rating

Rows	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
School policies and procedures are well-defined and followed.
The school has effective PR, marketing, and social media.
The school effectively communicates school news to congregation(s).
School policy and news are effectively communicated to parents.
School policies and news are effectively communicated to teachers and staff.
The school has an effective student recruitment and retention plan.

Relationships

Rows	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
Church and school staff get along well with each other.
The principal and school staff have a healthy team ministry.
Teachers and parents work well together in training and educating children.
Conflicts (staff, parents, students) are resolved in a Christian manner.
Church members view the school as a vital ministry of the church.
The sponsoring congregation(s) celebrates the school and supports it in tangible ways.
The school is known and respected in the community.
School personnel are approachable and receptive to parental questions and concerns.
Students relate appropriately with teachers and peers.

Facilities

Rows	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
School facilities are adequate, clean, and in good condition.
School adequately invests in maintenance and upgrades.
The building and grounds provide a safe learning environment.
School facilities (buildings, gyms, fields) are at or above the level needed to meet the needs of students.

Finance

Rows	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
School demonstrates good financial management.
The school seeks appropriate fundraising support.
The Congregation(s) provide sufficient financial support for the school.
Salaries and benefits provide adequate compensation.
School tuition rate is appropriate for the community.
School tuition rate reflects the school’s education and co-curricular programs.