Parent Survey about Student Wellness ISD 200-Hastings Middle School

1. How many children do you have attending Hastings MS this year?

One
Two
Three or more

77.48%
203
19.08%
50
3.44%
9

2. Are you aware that Hastings Public Schools has a wellness policy (check all that apply)?
This is the first I've heard of it

53.05%
139
34.35%
90
11.45%
30
3.05%
8

I have heard about the wellness policy

I have read the wellness policy
I have used the wellness policy to make a decision

3. Has your childs attitude about eating fruits and vegetables at school changed in the past year?
30 comments
Yes

11.11%
29
75.48%
197
13.41%
35
261

No
Unsure
Total

4. What does your child say about the dining environment in the cafeteria?

Response
Percent

Response
Count

0 = Negative

42.2%

92

1 = Neutral

33.0%

72

2 = Positive

21.1%

46

3 = Dont like this

0.9%

4 = Gave Advice

2.7%

Answer Categories

answered question

218

skipped question

44

That there aren't enough tables or seats. That some of the cafeteria is empty while other sections are
packed, but they have to stay in their section. It is crowded and out of control. Also, you have to go
through a line just to get a milk (home lunch), so he often has to go at the end of the meal to get one. I
find that disappointing.
long lines and not enough time
She likes the choices she can make at lunch

5. Please share how you feel our district can better support your child to make healthy
food choices.
Response
Percent

Response
Count

4.6%

1 = Neutral

15.3%

23

2 = Positive

16.0%

24

3 = Dont like this

14.0%

21

4 = Gave Advice

49.3%

74

Answer Categories
0 = Negative

answered question

150

skipped question
112
Keep offering more healthy choices and less junk food choices. They are hungry, they will eat what's there.
Fewer junk food options on the extras menu. I don't mind them getting extra stuff, but I wish it weren't French

fries as an option. Maybe nuts, fruit, granola bars, cheese sticks, etc. healthy proteins.
Better salad bar, and variety of fruits and vegetables
Healthier hot lunches...less fried items and less carbs.

6. How would you rate your childs opportunity to be physically active during the school day?

Physical Education class

Recess
Classroom
Before school
After school

Too much
4.98%
13
0.39%
1
0.78%
2
0.78%
2
2.32%
6

Just right
69.35%
181
9.77%
25
26.17%
67
33.20%
85
68.34%
177

Not enough
21.07%
55
31.64%
81
26.17%
67
23.44%
60
12.74%
33

Not sure
3.83%
10
7.81%
20
37.11%
95
24.22%
62
11.97%
31

N/A
0.77%
2
50.39%
129
9.77%
25
18.36%
47
4.63%
12

Total

Weighted Average

261

2.26

256

3.98

256

3.29

256

3.26

259

2.48

Please share how you feel our district can better support your child to be more
physically active

7.

Response
Percent

Response
Count

1.6%

1 = Neutral

11.0%

13

2 = Positive

10.1%

12

4.2%

72.8%

86

Answer Categories
0 = Negative

3 = Dont like this

4 = Gave Advice

Keep up the good work.

answered question

118

skipped question

144

Let the kids run and play. It is good for the kids. Have them play more kick ball and sports like that that are fun for

them and keeps them active.

More open gym opportunities or fun leagues for older kids like floor hockey, etc.
Gym class every day instead of a 3 day rotation

Key for excel document: (Please note, coding is subjective, opinions may vary)
0-Negative comment
1-Neutral comment
2-Positive comment
3- Take awayNo or Stop Less of (I dont like this)
4- Offer Teach Add (Constructive advice)