M-DCPS Bell Schedule Community Feedback Survey

This survey is closed.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) is conducting this survey to gather input from parents, students, community members, and employees on alternative school bell schedules. We would like your input on the models the School Board is considering. Please visit our website at belltimes.dadeschools.net for frequently asked questions and additional information about the bell time models. This survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete and all responses are anonymous. We appreciate your feedback.

Which of the following categories best describe your connection with Miami-Dade County Public Schools?

	(Select all that apply)
	Parent or Guardian
	M-DCPS Employee
	Student
	Community Member

Please select the type of school(s) that you or your student(s) currently attend. (Parents/guardians select all that apply.)

	(Select all that apply)
	Elementary School
	Middle School
	K-8 School
	High School
	Combination School (ex. 6-12 or K-12)
	None

1

What is the ZIP code of your residence?

How does YOUR student(s) travel to and from school usually?

	(Select all that apply)
	School bus
	Private bus
	Driven by Adult
	Drives Self
	County Bus/Metrorail/Metromover
	Uber/Lyft or similar
	Walk/bike
	Not Applicable
	Other (Please Specify):

Below are the descriptions of the three proposed school schedules. Please choose the model that you MOST prefer.

	Option 1
	Option 2
	Option 3 (Current Schedule)

Which of these reasons best reflect why you chose the bell schedule model MOST preferred?

	(Select all that apply)
	Time of day that school ends
	Time of day that school starts
	Ability to participate in before-school activities
	Ability to participate in after-school activities
	Availability of before and after school care
	Have more time to sleep
	Travel safely to and from school
	Have an older sibling to provide care for younger sibling(s)
	Work or job related reasons
	Traffic concerns
	Other (Specify):

Please choose the model that you LEAST prefer.

	Option 1
	Option 2
	Option 3 (Current Schedule)

Which of these reasons best reflect why you chose the bell schedule model LEAST preferred?

	(Select all that apply)
	Time of day that school ends
	Time of day that school starts
	Ability to participate in before-school activities
	Ability to participate in after-school activities
	Availability of before and after school care
	Have more time to sleep
	Travel safely to and from school
	Have an older sibling to provide care for younger sibling(s)
	Work or job related reasons
	Traffic concerns
	Other (Specify):

[OPTIONAL] Please use the space below to share any additional comments or feedback about adjusting start times. (Disclaimer: Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, all responses to this survey are subject to disclosure to all public records requests)