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Mount Vernon City School District Student Advisory crafts questions for student survey

Mount Vernon City School District Student Advisory crafts questions for student survey
Mount Vernon City School District Student Advisory crafts questions for student survey

Scholars from various schools gathered at the District office for their monthly Student Advisory Council on Tuesday, April 3, 2024. The main focus of the meeting was to discuss survey questions and topics for a questionnaire that will be taken by students in third through sixth grade. 

Topics for the survey included bus experience, cleanliness, school lunch, field trips, school safety, school improvement, recess, entertainment, after school activities and learning experience. 

“It is essential for administrators to hear the students’ perspective about their education and time at school,” said Dr. Jamal Doggett, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Curriculum Instruction and Administration. “Taking the time to speak with these students is necessary to create an environment where their voices are heard and valued to make the most out of their time in the Mount Vernon City School District.”

Before discussing what students would like to include in their survey, they heard from Dr. Crystal Waterman, who is the principal of Edward Williams. Dr. Waterman swapped places with Acting Superintendent Dr. K. Veronica Smith to kick off the “Superintendent for a Day” series, created by Dr. Smith.  

Dr. Waterman shared her excitement with the students about participating in the council and ensured that she would report everything from the meeting back to Dr. Smith.  

Afterwards, council member Sydney Blake from Nelson Mandela /Dr. Hosea Zollicoffer School gave a presentation to her peers about the history of ancient Egypt and King Tutankhamun. Students were treated to lunch before diving into creating the survey.  

Dr. Waterman addressing the students.
Students during meeting.
Student smiling at camera.

 

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