Comment Responses to Open-Ended Survey Questions

APPENDIX B

Comment Responses to Open-Ended Survey Questions

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Parent/Guardian Survey…………………………………………………………………... 025

Administrator & Teacher Survey………………………………………………………… 048

Hopi Senior High School Surveys………………………………………………………. 061

Hopi Community Member Survey

Q.13 What things do you think can be done to improve

the quality of education provided by schools on the

Hopi Reservation?

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More professional teaching staff.

All teachers need to be certified.

Parental involvement.

To begin goals orientation in junior high so our

children become goal-oriented when going into

high school.

More involvement.

Uniformity in school curriculum.

Higher wages for the teachers, getting the

college students to return to teach on the

reservation.

School Board should not run schools through a

dictatorship way of doing things. Success comes

from the top. Good teachers out here, but

School Board are the problem from the start.

Standard curriculum with teacher development.

Enhanced and consistent curriculum.

Degreed teachers; not having teacher assistants

teaching students as their primary teachers.

Invest in early childhood education that begins

before Kindergarten. Improve Internet access

on Hopi for educational purposes. Students can

take on-line college courses to improve their

education. Pursuit of excellence.

Improve HS/JHS teacher recruitment and

retention. Emphasis on two track curriculum:

one focused on college preparatory the other

on HS diploma with life-skills or trade school

emphasis.

K-6.....I would like to see the same curriculum in

all the schools. I would also like students that

are advanced to be identified so we can

challenge them more as well as others who are

not quite where they should be to offer

additional help.

Passionate leadership. Hiring leaders that have

a genuine concern for our students' academic

success as well as understanding the culture

that surrounds them. I would like to see heavier

Hopi teacher recruitment.

Overall just better communication when it

comes to emergencies, lock downs, and last

minute changes.

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I chose to go to school off reservation because I

felt the school curriculum was not challenging

enough for me. I also felt that you had to be in

either cross country or play basketball to

receive any type of acknowledgement. I believe

that once the schools identify that education is

a priority over physical activities then the

quality of the education will improve. It is

important to have everyone understand when

their child attends school and participates in

school activities they are "STUDENT" athletes,

so education should be number one!

Combine the entire schools under the

jurisdiction of the Hopi Reservation, under one

curriculum or school district.

Limit the number of students in each class

which would allow more one on one time.

Offer more assistance to those students that

are slow and hire teachers that can speak clear

English.

Offer more to the students.

I believe it is up to each individual student to

put in all their effort. We have students that

graduated from HJSHS that have become

doctors & lawyers.

Ensure board members are dedicated to

provide a quality education. The board must

have sound sensible policies and procedures

and the capacity to govern. The teachers and

staff must be qualified. Board members need to

let educators make decisions on educational

questions. Boards need oversight to keep them

from violating their own policies and

procedures.

Include history of the tribe, villages and local

leaders.

Provide more opportunity with an internship

program to re-enforce job placement.

Have been in 3 school systems here on Hopi.

The Headstart was excellent. K-6th a different

story, not so great. The number one thing that I

know can make a difference is accountability of

Hopi School Boards, Superintendents, and

Principles. It is their job to ensure that our

children are learning and that they are SAFE.

Having separate school boards for 6 Hopi

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elementary schools is ridiculous. Statistics show

that we are not improving and our children are

falling behind, so something has to change. I

believe in getting a core group of strong,

certified, knowledgeable, well versed school

board members to be the heart and soul of our

system. Making sure that all students are

receiving a fair chance at a quality education.

We have already shown we can attain quality

teachers, now they just need to be led by a

strong support system that holds teachers

accountable. Another thing is finding a solid

curriculum that works. Curriculum that will

advance our children so they may ultimately

compete with the rest of the nation for

scholarships, etc. We cannot play the victim

role no more. We have qualified individuals that

can take the lead (school board members,

teachers, etc.). We need to identify them and

learn from them. Those that are identified

should be willing and have the opportunity to

share their ideas and concepts. I just know

something has to change, we don't need any

more children leaving the reservation because

"the schools on Hopi are bad." We have all the

tools, we need to use them. Academics come

first! Sports and all other activities, second.

Standardized Curriculum for all schools and to

prepare students for Junior High or High School

Qualified teachers and staff that know how to

run the education programs out here on the

reservation.

Have more challenging studies for advanced

students. Have quality counselors at all school

levels to have students focus on core classes.

No more boards favoring teachers and

students.

Need to have younger adult school board

members as they may have more insight into

the future of education. But at the same time, I

have observed the younger teachers always on

their cell phones which is a bad example to the

students. the Hopi Education Department needs

to be more involved with helping students

explore careers which they would benefit from.

I think that it would be best if the schools had a

unified school system and unified curriculum so

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that all students would be learning the same

material.

Replace the school board, hire teachers that are

willing to work with the students, not favoritism

or just because they play sports.

Work with students who have the potential but

are not challenged. Provide one-on-one help to

those students that are failing or low in their

grades.

Have neutral staff to listen to parents and

children. No judging based on family.

Have the school boards and administrators be

more receptive to the suggestions from the

parents on improvements to the quality instead

of pushing them aside.

Provide Parenting Sessions for parents and care

providers. Parent training can involve, positive

discipline, new learning trends, family &

Cultural Values, planning and preparation for

the student's educational future. Include fine

arts, science, health, etc. as part of the

curriculum. Make certain that the teaching staff

keep up with their certifications and new

learning trends. I feel that we have had many

excellent teachers come through our education

system and they still exist. It is the parents that

need to take some responsibility in helping their

student excel academically. Stop the education

politics. Politics destroy all good things.

Make sure teachers are certified or have

degrees to be a teacher and meet the

qualifications.

Adding more teachers for special classes like art

teacher, computer teacher, music and

intervention teacher.

Increase teacher salaries. Get teachers who are

still interested in teaching. Find ways to keep

these teachers out here on Hopi or make the

Hopi Jr/Sr High School an alternative school and

bus children to border towns that want more in

life.

Implement a standard curriculum that all

schools follow as a minimum requirement.

Have one district oversee the operation of all

schools instead of each school independently.

Incorporate the arts such as music (band,

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orchestra, choir), creative arts at all levels from

Head Start through high school. The arts, music

is SO important in the development of a child

and student. Get counselors up to par to work

WITH the students, especially students in high

school. Schools need counselors who focus on

and help each student, just not a certain

percentage of students who may be collegebound or the opposite side, only helping those

who lack. Invest in each student. Counselors

need to be at the level of off-reservation

schools to help the students apply for and be

aware of all opportunities available for diverse

classes, exam/test preparation, financial

aid/scholarships, applications for summer

programs and college, etc. The lack of much of

this is the reason why we choose not to live and

work outside home. We won't choose to live

outside home until things improve in the

educational system across the board on the

Hopi Reservation, or until our children have

completed their education off the reservation

through high school.

Continue to pursue central education office for

the sake of developing uniform student

curriculum but maintain local board

governance. (1 or 2 school representatives to sit

on Hopi education board.

Get certified teachers and paraprofessionals in

the school systems and qualified people into

the school systems who are people friendly,

courteous and care about the students'

education.

Consistently teach same curriculum at all day

schools so there is consistent information for

students that get into Junior High. High School

needs more curriculum to keep kids’ attention,

not so much lecture as our native kids learn

best by talking and interacting with the

information/informant.

Most recently, my daughter graduated from

Hopi High School. In a few classes, there wasn't

a permanent teacher. Each time a new teacher

came in, it disrupted the course. She had a hard

time with this. One thing is to provide

competitive salaries so that teachers are willing

to stay.

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I think that school Administrators need to

ensure all of the teachers are providing the

education to students that advances their

learning. Some of the teachers my child has

had are not very informative and one in

particular has had so much outside activities

they are involved in that I feel has limited the

work they put into teaching. I would like to see

the same curriculum in place at all Elementary

schools across the Reservation so that I know

my child is receiving the same quality education

as any other school. -- I am not sure what is

taught at each of the schools but I have often

wondered and also questioned if my child is

receiving the best education at the school

currently enrolled at.

Hiring well qualified teachers and other staff. To

provide more quality education and make the

kids a priority in giving them a good education.

More educational needs instead of focusing on

sports.

I feel that the education needs to be improved

beyond standardized testing in regards to

preparedness for secondary education. IF

students go onto college or university they are

having to take remedial courses which imposes

a burden financially and may cause negative

self-image and efficacy. To my knowledge,

opportunities are not being offered to grow

beyond the content of these tests to engage

students including extra-curricular content

(beyond sports). The focus on standardized

tests echo statewide sentiments, but this is not

beneficial to students' futures - they need to be

able to apply their learning to their

environment and gain capacity to be future

leaders in the community and country, not

robots who only need to know answers when

prompted.

The schools need to be restructured in order to

pool resources and services for the children so

that they can obtain quality, professional

educational services.

Single education system and School Boards

that are there for the kids and have at least a

high school education background.

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Offer advanced placement courses and other

opportunities for students to excel.

Unified schools.

Challenge students who are excelling in all

learning subjects.

Less travel time for students, they have to get

up very early and return late.

One curriculum for k-8 that feed into Hopi High.

One Board governing all elementary schools.

Educated and qualified Board members. More

opportunities for continuing education for

teachers, Hopi lavayi taught in the schools.

Counselors who care about all students.

Alignment of all curriculum throughout the

schools on the reservation. Greater

consideration of the culture and language of the

Hopi people. More attention to students in the

higher grades, be aware that students are not

used to attend sports because of their physical

talent only, there need to be a stronger

guidance that students stay focused on their

academic skills as well.

Better Teachers.

Accountability of teachers to provide standard

aligned lessons. More patience and tolerance

with children and knowledge of brain-based

learning.

School Boards should hear out parents and

students’ concerns. They only seem to be

concerned with certain individuals they are

related to. Also, some very excellent teachers

and staff are removed without fair due process.

Hopi Tribe doesn't know that some

terminations are violations of Title VII civil right

act. If they know they are not concerned.

Set up a Hopi Reservation-wide Education

System to provide uniform, high quality

curriculum and education standards. Set up a

diversified, high caliber Oversight Board of

quality, experienced educators who are able to

provide quality control and accountability. Set

up a Reservation-wide Education System where

Budget and Expenditures are shared and

overseen by a central oversight to keep

expenditures low and ensure better funding the

classrooms.

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More Qualified Teachers; School Boards need to

focus more on the needs of the school and the

children.

Consider the living conditions of the students.

School counselors need to really invest in their

students’ lives. Many of our youth don't have a

plan for the future and some of their family

members don't have the experience (of going to

college / off reservation) to help equip them for

what lays ahead. Perhaps have a community

forum and hear the community perspective. It is

a very troubling state our children are in and we

need to use every available resource to help

them succeed in life.

Communication with the parents. My kids were

placed and shuffled in and out of classes

without notifying the parents. We then moved

out of state and my son was so far behind in his

credits to graduate.

Provide classes for students that are excelling

beyond the average and want a challenge. Most

of the time my students were helping the

teacher because the majority of students were

behind in their work and teachers allowed them

more than enough time to make up. Meanwhile

my children were bored.

The Hopi Tribal children's code should hold

parents accountable. Parents are responsible

for their children until they reach adulthood.

Have extensive tutorials for students that need

one-to-one coaching.

More communication with school

administrators, school board and counselors.

When my children were at Hopi High, as

parents we challenged our children by having

them enroll in college prep school during the

summer.

More teachers.

Follow current nationwide school curriculum to

help prepare high school students for college

education.

I'm employed by the Hopi Tribe in the

Governance area, and the biggest issue we hear

is that the feeder schools are not preparing

students for high school; the curriculum in each

reservation school is not equal.

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Hiring qualified instructors that care for the

students and school board not micro-managing

the administration.

They all need to have the same education,

ensure that students are meeting the levels

required before getting into the next grade.

Seems that those students who are ahead get

bored because teachers have to go back and

work with those who are not at their level.

Need to have vocational courses for those who

are not interested in going to college so they

can enter the working field in different

occupations, not just the teaching field.

A lot of issues with bullying K-12, but especially

in the Jr high and high school grades. Also,

school board members should be

knowledgeable about education.

Having stable employment for all staff, where

there are no huge turnovers.

Don't politicize education. Get rid of the

teachers that don't have a stake in the

community.

Provide day to day communication from

Teachers to the Parents/Guardians. Use of

school portals. Challenge the students.

NEW school facilities at HBCS. New staff

housing to better recruit qualified teachers.

Develop testing benchmarks that do not always

follow BIA or state mandates.

Hiring more knowledgeable individuals to do

the job rather than someone without a degree.

Provide extracurricular activities such as

orchestra, band, academic leagues, student

council, peer tutoring and mentoring.

Additionally, resources and classes to provide

intervention to those who need the extra help

so that they are also successful. The need is

there, it's finding the funding and people to

plan what steps need to be done in order to

allow this to happen to help our Hopi scholars.

Teachers need to be supported with adequate

training that allows them to move away from

their old school tactics. While education is

changing the rate of student motivation is

changing to where training that supports all

students needs to be provided. Getting rid of

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school boards that don’t support the people

who do the real work would be beneficial. Let

the teachers teach. It’s becoming too much of

board attention that teachers seem to have a

lot more to deal with. Get boards out of the

schools.

Help kids with updated resources. Provide

afterschool help. Provide help with mental and

physical disabilities. Provide additional

coursework to challenge students.

Issues of overturn of educators and

administrators need to be solved.

Include Hopi government classes and village

system classes. Provide local student data

about Hopi students growth and track our

students through higher education and or

technical training and learn how systems

coordinate or don't coordinate. Need to create

survey about what Hopi students are training

for and how this training will fulfill the jobs for

Hopi to come back and grow our communities.

They need to challenge the children. The

culture has a way of enabling certain types of

behavior and causes them not to be so

successful.

College and career readiness, cultural activities,

do not teach to the test.

Specifically, the Hopi High School. There seem

to be more incidents increase every year.

Someone or something needs to be done. Be it

more education on alcohol/drugs or more

security. Maybe education for teachers on how

to spot the signs of alcohol/drugs. More serious

punishment given even to the parents. Better

educated board members who know the right

way to handle these situations and how to get

them help. Seems that certain board members

make a lot of decisions they feel are what is

needed. Need to work with school personnel

and parents.

Offer challenging classes, replace sports with

enrichment courses, such as music, chess, Hopi

language immersion program, visits to colleges

and other post high school opportunities

beginning Freshman year.

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Teachers need to be dedicated, be parent

friendly.

Go back to basics of reading, writing, and math.

Concentrate more classroom time. It seems

less time in class is distracted to school

activities. Learning in class should be the

priority. Hire quality teachers.

Better school support system (other than the

teachers); mentorship program (other than

current program ??).

Aligned curriculum that builds from K-12 that is

formed from the elements of Hopi teachings

and values. Curriculum built into standards and

objectives that have a strong social/emotional

component and community service learning.

Language will be at the core. Everyone should

be able to send their kids to Hopi schools with

the expectation that the kid will leave a fluent

speaker.

Hire professional teachers and with good pay.

Include Hopi Language in all levels. Improve

Internet to current USA standards for all

communities to use links to schools.

More extracurricular programs: ex Health

Occupations etc.

Get politics out of the schools. Let the

professionals do the job they were hired to do.

Quit micromanaging the professionals. Local

control allows family members to have more

power which creates a toxic environment for

school professionals and that toxicity trickles

down to the kids. Don't allow school

professionals to sit on boards after having

resigned or terminated for at least three years

and vice versa for board members. Hold board

members accountable in the same manner

which employees are held accountable. Limit

the number of terms board members are

allowed to serve. Ensure area board member

representation is present. Create thresholds for

percentages needed to be voted in, i.e. one

Hopi High School Board member represents an

area where having just one vote is enough to

get that individual on the board. Allow for more

Hopi concepts, language and history to be

taught at all levels of school. Allow for fair and

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unbiased hiring practices through all levels of

the hiring process. Allow students the ability to

voice their concerns about teachers,

administration, coaches and bullying.

Offer different educational models outside the

traditional educational system. Explore more

options and alternative education options.

Improving Science education (STEM or STEAM),

and college readiness.

Create education ordinance. Community

involvement. Certified/license teachers. 4H and

other vocational programs. Accountability.

Quality of teachers at the elementary level, we

need to start the process at an early stage and

not wait till they are in high school. it's too late

then and they struggle.

Implement a Coordinated School Health System

in all Hopi Schools that not only emphasizes

academics but all other areas of health and

wellness.

Common curriculum is necessary. All schools

should offer the same curriculum to allow for

smoother transition to the Jr/Sr High School

level.

Hire highly motivated teachers from excellent

schools to pass on that motivation to students.

Teach importance of life skills, vocational skills.

Incorporate the arts, physical education,

cooking classes, Hopi cultural lessons,

agricultural activities, making Hopi language a

priority.

Accountability by both parents and teachers.

The administration and school board need to be

unbiased in their positions.

Provide year-round education.

Younger teachers.

Quality staff.

More Hopi education.

Improve pay and education requirements for

teachers and support staff (maintenance and

administration).

Standardization of curriculum. Quality special

needs staff and more program support. Higher

standards/qualifications for teachers.

More educated and experienced teachers.

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Better organization and stop the bickering. Pay

attention/focus on children.

Clean house. Get better educated individuals in

positions. No micromanaging, no family

connections; individuals who can get along who

know about education.

Many facets to this inquiry.

Teachers more educated and more homework.

Separate Jr. High from High School. Too much

influence during critical period of growing up.

Have more bus routes.

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Q.15 What role do you think the Hopi Tribe should

play in the educational system on the reservation?

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Support the Hopi Schools as much as possible

they can. The schools need as much support

from the Tribe as well as the community,

parents and staff that work at the schools.

Make our schools succeed in excellent

education.

Set the directive, but let the schools run

themselves.

Do classroom observations with school principal

at least twice a year.

More parent workshops in math, English, and

reading. Support for families that are dealing

with and raising children that are placed in the

foster care system.

All the roles that they can provide.

Better monitoring of school and teaching staff.

The Hopi Tribe needs to become more involved

in helping all the local schools, visiting them

more often, talking with staff, teachers, and

students.

Should oversee all of schools. Look into schools

very thoroughly.

Getting more involved in the educational

system. Communication!

They are the oversight authority and should be

better involved in the overall system.

They need to have a huge role, in nearly all

aspects to assure a high-challenging curriculum

is provided; that our high school graduates are

academically prepared for post-secondary

institutions.

Since schools are now under Hopi Tribe, they

should have a major role in our children's

education as far as teachers’ funding, school

equipment, meals, education regarding books,

and methods of teaching.

The Hopi Tribe can prioritize education if it

chooses.

Revitalize Hopi Ed Department, recruit new

leadership. Focus on standardized curriculum

for HS feeder schools. Require mandatory Hopi

language and culture classes (do not require

village dialect emphasis, require colloquial

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language classes). create a culture of learning

across all Hopi schools.

Our tribal council needs to be visible at school

functions!! Supposedly, they are the ones to

provide oversight for these schools but sadly,

many maybe do not know what's going on....

Emphasis on more teaching the Hopi language

in the classrooms.

The Hopi Tribe's role in the education system

should be a cohesive working relationship to

provide assistance in curricula, funding, cultural

resources and after school program

development that would benefit our students

and student athletes. I also believe the Hopi

Tribe can work more diligently towards

recruiting or even assisting more people to

become certified professionals in the education

field. The Hopi Tribe can work towards investing

in their own people to teach our future

generations.

To implement changes that the community is

constantly voicing.

I feel the Hopi Tribe should support the

educational system by donating funding to the

schools to help with everyday school supplies

and/or assist with wages of staff. This may help

the continual employment turnover rate.

Well not very much of a role, but mainly

showing that the Hopi Tribe cares for our

children’s education. This may encourage our

children to stay in school.

The Hopi Tribe should be there to support

schools and a potential unified school district to

seek additional funds to support schools.

If they are Hopi controlled then definitely the

tribe should be there supporting their children

from Head Start to high school.

A major role.

Should leave it up to the schools and not

interfere.

The Hopi Tribal Education Department should

step up and fulfill its responsibility to regulate

all schools on Hopi.

Encourage and provide for more interaction

with students on tribal government. Include

periodic attendance by students at council

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meetings and the youth importance on their

involvement in their community government.

Tribal Politics has no play in the education

system of the tribe but, to provide support and

source for funding.

Get a separate Education Office that will assist

the local schools as well as assisting students

who wish to attend off-reservation.

Making sure the schools are up to date with all

criteria. Why the High School has not yet passed

the credentials to receive funding.

Hopi Tribe as Tribal Council? Hopi Tribe as

Education Department? Hopi tribe as

community?

The tribe, family, and service providers should

provide as much support to educating our

youth and encouraging them. break the cycle of

being dependent on hand out programs.

Incorporating a unified school system.

The tribe gave the schools grant status, they

should be more involved.

The Tribe should ensure that the educational

system is providing education to children that

will enable them to go out into the world and

achieve their dreams.

Taking action on Staffing and ensuring all

services are available and look into home

schooling and better alternative studies.

The Hopi Tribal Council should be able to

recommend what is to be taught aside from the

required classes, important things like Hopi

history, cultural education, Hopi language, etc.

A Huge role since most schools are now grant

schools and not BIA. The Hopi Department of

Education along with the Hopi Board of

Education should have some part of overseeing

the elementary schools. I understand that the

current situation with the Hopi Department of

Education only services the Hopi Head Start,

Child Care, and Higher Education Programs.

To promote and provide quality education for

young children.

Advocate for the teachers. Get their salaries

increased. They spent more time with our

children than the parents do. They are

practically raising our children.

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The support that is currently coming from the

Chairman/Vice Chairman, being advocates for

improvements, for this survey, improvement in

the whole system is a start. Many previous

leaders have talked about it but I haven't seen

much of anything done about it. There are

people who work at the tribe who have

completed their education solely at Hopi

reservation schools who have completed postsecondary education, who may have completed

trade schools, have college degree(s) or gone

straight into the work force and have been

successful in that realm. They can be brought in

as examples, role models for their experience to

be successful in and after Hopi education and

beyond. The tribe should assist in

locating/applying for grants and funding types.

Coordinate local and off reservation

agencies/villages to develop a curriculum that

will work for Hopi students.

Making sure the curriculum is up to date and

challenge those students who excel above their

grade level, make programs available for them.

Have input into the curriculum along with

teaching Hopi at all levels.

Complete the Ordinance. They need to set

standards that each school must follow. Then

allow the schools to administer as long as they

are meet the Tribe's standards.

I am unsure of what this question refers to as

the "Hopi Tribe". The Hopi Education

Department should be available as a resource

for any needs when they arise. But not to run

as a "board" -- because the community

members who are board members have more

connection to the community in which the

schools are. The Finances of Hopi Schools

should stay at the school and should not be run

by the Tribe -- I feel it could possibly be turned

over if and when the Tribal finances are in

order, audits complete and an educated finance

staff is on board. Finance staff need to be

willing to learn new methods and be willing to

change ways that are no longer working, they

also need to follow established procedures and

become more in tune to consequences their

actions take on the Tribe.

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To make sure our kids are getting the best

quality education they need. To keep on top of

the school administrations and boards that

handle our children's education. To make sure

that rules and regulations are being followed to

meet and exceed expectations.

Hopi Tribe should practice their sovereignty and

employ curricula and programs that are

important to the Hopi tribal members and its

future. This includes using practical/cultural

applications to demonstrate concepts in all

subjects in addition to/more than (if possible)

preparing for the plethora of tests.

All the schools on Hopi are PL 100-297 (Grant)

schools, and currently the local governing

boards develop and implement policy, which

has led to schools operating in silos. However,

the Hopi Tribal Council is ultimately the

"grantee," and is ultimately responsible for the

demise or success of each school. Therefore,

the schools should be accountable to the Hopi

Tribe.

One educational curriculum for all schools and

set boundaries so that kids aren't bussed from

one end of the reservation to the other side.

An overall vision/mission for education, one

that is culturally grounded but also forward

looking.

Create and maintain a unified school district

with specific standards curriculum for grades K12.

I would think the Department of Education play

a vital role.

Assist with helping schools function as a school

district.

Provide true guidance and oversight to our

schools. They should be working to advocate

for more funding, new schools, etc. Hopi Dept.

of Education is weak.

Be involved with the schools, be aware of what

schools struggle with. Help prevent bullying.

Look at what the needs are of the students. The

tribe needs to create job opportunities on the

reservation. It is depressing for our children to

graduate and then there is nothing for them

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after school. They have to leave the reservation

in order to support their family.

Some Oversight.

Holding administration accountable to ensure

all staff from administration to support staff are

qualified to fulfill their role and responsibility of

their position. And to continue to grow and

support their professional development. Uniting

all schools to one district at the same time,

allowing for them to maintain their unique

individualized specialty areas.

Hopi Tribe needs to direct the Hopi Board of

Education and the Hopi Education to do a

better job of monitoring schools and license to

parents and students regarding their issues.

Hopi Tribe needs to wake up to all the drug and

alcohol problems that affect students. This

includes the village leaders to be concerned.

They all should get a true report from the local

high school on how many students and their

parents have problems with this. Tribal

programs are not effective.

Hopi Tribe has not been able to demonstrate

that it can run the education system...so, no

role, other than the Hopi Education System

Oversight Board should provide both the Hopi

public and Hopi Tribal Council an Annual Report

on the State of our Education.

Be more involved.

The tribe has a responsibility to the community

and to the youth. They should plan an open

house to let the community know the available

resources they can provide - any kind of

guidance to young parents would be helpful.

Interaction with the board members of the

school. attend the PAC meetings and hear the

concerns.

Set high academic standards of excellence from

pre-school to college. We have the ability to

make Hopilavayi a priority in all our school

systems as well as enforcing all schools to

deliver a high academic standard and to hire

qualified teachers who are dedicated to being a

part of this community.

There is a disconnect with the Hopi Tribe

education office and the Hopi schools, improve

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the communication and collaboration between

these two entities.

To have the Education Director be part of the

School Board at the Hopi Jr./Sr. High School.

Pay more attention in the education field. They

are there for the people not themselves.

Hopi Tribe's Education system should take an

active role in the development of the overall

curriculum that challenges our Hopi Children to

learn more advanced courses. I work with

children attending out local school, and they say

Hopi High is very easy and sometimes boring.

Monitor.

The Hopi Tribe should look for resources such

as grants and scholarships that would help

sustain or create better school environments

such as buildings, classrooms and school

materials.

The Hopi Tribe is responsible to play a huge role

in the education a majority of the schools have

been approved by the Tribal Council Resolution

to go into grant status so the Hopi Tribe/Hopi

Tribal Council has direct oversight of these

grant schools. The Hopi Board of Education

(established by the Education Ordinance)

should be formally delegated by the Tribal

Council to develop, streamline and implement a

standard form of curriculum, policies,

procedures.

Invest in youth education.

By addressing the substance abuse issues and

more involvement with school activities.

They should be a major stakeholder in the

education system since the children are our

upcoming leaders.

There cannot be a takeover of the school board

and staff by one faction or family.

When you say Hopi Tribe, whom in particular?

Competent staff at the tribe.

Advisory role; the School Boards cannot run as

they please; they have to be accountable to the

Tribe.

Stay out of our educational system! Not have

any good track record of successful governance.

Leave to local village/communities, parents and

members to decide and administer schools.

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Keep career politicians out of our decision

making process!

The Hopi Tribe should be more involved in

education. It is important that they realize the

need for intervention in various areas of study.

If scholars do not understand the content they

need to, they will not be successful going to the

next grade. They are lacking content retention.

The Hopi Tribe could also integrate a year-long

school system where they have shorter

summers to hold that retention. Often scholars

are forgetting everything they learned

throughout the school year and it is hard for

them to relearn content when they get back to

school.

If the Hopi Tribe can’t their own programs in

line with budgets, policies and educated

personnel then what makes anyone want to

support the fact of the tribe taking over or

having a role in the education system. An

established Office has been in existence for

over 20 years and to date no real involvement

has come out of the office that allows schools

to build optimism in the Tribe having a role.

Perhaps with a new Director who will see come

through more than once a year to share what

works in Education, will work. For now, the Hopi

Tribe should concentrate on their programs. Let

the schools do their thing with the teaching.

More parent involvement. If the parents won't

care, neither will the student. Provide

opportunities for students who need to be

challenged to be given extra help. The teachers

rotate in and out of the schools there is no

consistency for many students.

They should enforce high educational standards

and ethical practices amongst the various

school boards. The tribe should provide

innovative ways for our schools to function, in

order that our schools support/strengthen Hopi

culture, but also prepare students to be

successful off the reservation.

Oversite and monitoring of curriculum to make

recommendations of what should be included

with input from parents. Accept responsibility

leadership for the education of students.

Coordinate with schools to receive bi-yearly

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updates to monitor how our schools are

working together to obtain a smoother

transition from elementary to Junior High and

Senior High and make sure the readiness of our

students is valued. Recommend schools are

using similar curriculum to allow students to be

ready for the higher grades.

It should remain separate but should provide

some cultural teachings.

Third party support.

The Tribe can't even take care of themselves

(tribal council) so how do we expect them to

handle the school. Schools should be better to

handle without tribe interfering. Tribal council

ultimately makes the final decision and I would

not trust them to make decision on behalf of

the schools.

Hopi Tribe's education office is weak in all

areas. Don't know what their role currently is.

They're role could be to develop a system that

encourages communications/partnerships/

involvement of everyone so that all students

understand that High School will be challenging.

Close the communications gap that exists today.

Full Responsibility!!!!!!!

Oversight is necessary to ensure school core

principles are followed for all grades, K - 12.

Tribe should be vested in all elements of the

community; always need support from the

leaders.

Hold accountability in funding for performance

of achieved objectives.

Set the overall education standards for Jr and Sr

high School to promote education as a high

priority for Hopi.

Have an "arms length" governance structure. As

it stands, the Hopi Tribe does not have the

capacity to govern our Hopi schools. The

department lacks resources to provide well

rounded and fair representation to all Hopi

schools. Current staffing needs of the

department are lacking and getting full

cooperation and attention from the department

is not possible.

Proper education - on the educational system.

Each school is different in many ways and they

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need to learn and hear from each school about

the struggles/challenges and successes.

Ordinance, funding, support/involvement,

enforcement/accountability.

Attend most school functions & continue

educating for higher education readiness.

They need to be involved and hold the

education directors accountable. We don't see

any data and if there is data how are they using

that to make improvements.

Ensuring cultural programs and offering support

for a comprehensive school system similar to a

public school district.

Active participation in the education system.

Good knowledge of education principles on the

Hopi reservation could help to advocate for the

needs of the Hopi schools.

If the Hopi Tribal organization is to have a role,

that role needs to be taken by courageous

people with good goals for students. We need

local, high vocational skills training programs.

The uneducated and non-motivated people

need to be weeded out [of leadership]. We

can't keep doing the same things and expect

different results.

Make a resolution that Hopi language and

physical activity be a requirement that has to be

met every single year. The high school needs to

engage the students in their physical education

classes, teach other sports-related activities

instead of just rolling them a ball to play with

during their hour of physical education. Having

a structured physical education class and Hopi

classes.

None.

Both the school boards and school

administration need to strengthen their

"backbones." My child attended FMES for his

first 2 years and administration was weak and

teachers were very unhappy with the type of

materials they had to work with. I reluctantly

transferred my child to SMDS where he

advanced well through each grade. I felt bad

that we had a school in our own community but

had to move elsewhere. This year the discipline

policy was changed at Hopi Jr. High to where it

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seems that there is NO support for the

teachers. During past teacher conferences I was

told that the "unruly" students were pretty

much getting a tap on the hand, literally laying

on floors, walking in and out of class, cussing at

the teachers. Teachers admitted that the unruly

students had no respect for anything/anybody

and in turn took most of their teaching time

away from the others.

Support(ive) services.

Give guidelines and support.

Quality over quantity. Children's education over

recreational activities.

The same as now.

Consultation Policy development and

guidelines. Collaboration/coordination of all

schools. Provide training/mentoring

opportunities. Report distribution - meetings

with community and schools. Establish goals

and monitoring. Grant opportunities and

sharing between all schools. Proposal writing

and technical assistance.

They need to look at all the issues, ongoing and

arising. They should be the ones to determine if

an employee should be investigated or if

problems (arising or ongoing) be settled as the

Board of Education/BIE in Keams seems to not

be following up. Clean up the red tape. See

what educational structures can help raise test

scores.

Integral part of Dominant Cultures integration.

They need to visit the schools and get all

schools on the same learning page.

Supporting their efforts. Keep education

curriculum with schools.

A very important role. The Hopi Tribe is the

leader to encourage young people to be

successful. They are the role models.

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Q.25 How would you describe a "Comprehensive Hopi

Education System?”

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To better the needs of our Hopi schools and

children. With this survey the schools can be

able to implement the goals for our Hopi

children as they graduate from High School.

They can be able to start working on the

suggestions that each individual fills out on

their survey.

Set the standards and evaluate schools to see if

they are meeting the standard. Assist where

needed.

A state school that does not select its students

on the basis of academic achievement or

aptitude, in contrast to the selective school

system where admission is restricted on the

basis of selection criteria.

Uniformity in school curriculum and meeting

Arizona Education Standards.

All feeder schools should have the same

curriculum and books to teach our kids.

A system that provides academic and

vocational/technical education that will train

students to enter into the world of work today.

That which is comparable to all off-reservation

education systems.

A comprehensive school should [cover] all the

basis of academic achievement.

Students have exposure to both the Hopi

culture and the broader world, have

opportunities to explore their natural interests

and choose which direction they choose to go,

whether continuing formal education or

pursuing a career that they can support

themselves. Students need education on how to

be successful in whatever environment they will

live in. They need broader life skills.

All striving for a common goal or educational

outcome for our students' success.

Needs improvement.

Positive relationship between students and

staff.

A comprehensive Hopi educational system

would consist of up-to-date academic rigor, a

base of cultural history and language as well as

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a desire to compete against regional and

national academia.

Focusing on the core classes, math, science,

English, and computer technology (knowledge

of using the computer properly).

Giving the option that if students are not

college material, they can prepare them with

job skills.

A Hopi Comprehensive Education System will

provide an education to all students despite

their educational abilities. The curriculum will

incorporate the state and national guidance so

that Hopi's students can compete and succeed

at the state, national and international level.

Inherent to its success is "Quality/Qualified"

teachers, staff, administrators, boards and The

Tribal Education Department. Teachers, staff

and administrators may not necessarily be Hopi.

The emphasis is on "Quality/Qualified".

Knowledge of Hopi student completion and

subsequent educational pursuits. Assess the

number of youth continuing on to postsecondary institutions vs. those who prefer to

focus on non-academic pursuits, but prefer to

concentrate on a trade occupation. Such would

guide the system in determining educational

focus for the various thoughts and direction of

students, both short-term and long-term.

Where students can have the opportunity to

learn Hopi Language and concepts (range from

Hopi ceremonies to Hopi Constitution), at the

same time acquiring a high level of education

where it teaches students to become

productive members of society. In order to

contribute to this modern-day Hopi, we need

both worlds to survive as has been always

expressed by our Hopi elders.

All schools learning the same material using the

same curriculum.

Comprehensive Education system would allow

any student to succeed in "any" environment or

be able to have the tools to be able to compete

in "any" environment.

Maybe they should take a look at how

nonnative schools operate.

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A system that includes all aspects of what the

community would like to have in a school.

One that teaches all the required lessons to

graduate and one that also incorporates the

"Hopi" teachings i.e. language, culture, history,

etc.

A unified school system with the same

curriculum. More concentration to academics,

schools offering classes outside of the standard

subjects, schools should offer music and band in

elementary school, political science, business

management, and vocational studies in high

school.

Where they teach the basic: reading writing

math & spelling.

Good.

Everyone is on the same page when it comes to

education. If we aren't, we are failing in all

aspects of the Hopi education system.

Education, academics, school needs to be whole

and focus on the growth and physical and

mental development of the child. You can't just

teach math in numbers from a book, reading

from a book, science from a book, without also

including the artistic, imaginative, creative side

of each child and student. You can't force or

make a child read by a certain age or grade.

Schools, classes need to promote and foster allinclusive learning; learn by doing, hands-on,

example. Learn math by cooking, learn science

by gardening, learn reading and writing by story

(verbal, reading, drawing, writing). Hopi

language can be included but keep in mind that

some parts and phrases of Hopi language are

'made up' these days and should not be taught

or strictly set as the "proper spoken Hopi

language." Teach children how to properly

greet a new day, which is NOT

"nukwangwtalöngva/lomatalöngva". That is

what I mean by "made up" words/phrases,

specifically these words which just made their

way into Hopi language to try to be like the

pahaana greeting "good morning." Hopi is

unique and we greet a new day, a good

morning, in conversation and not in a word.

The way kids introduce themselves these days is

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not proper either. It was never proper to

introduce your clan in Hopi or spoken in English.

There are many teachings that you learn while

growing up as a Hopi child that counter what

teachers/classes/schools are teaching now at

the Hopi reservation schools. Yes, it’s good that

the language is being taught but there are also

"unspoken" rules of proper introductions, ways

to conduct yourself in public, and such. Hopi

language should be taught at home but if it

must be taught at school, there are fluent Hopi

speakers who can help teachers - parents,

grandparents, community members, etc.

Teachings need to go back to the village,

kinship, male/female, and taught through the

earth that makes us who we are as Hopi people.

All of this, plus more, is comprehensive

education from my viewpoint.

Keep politics out of education.

Develop an education system that is up to par

with the rest of the state/national level,

challenge students, have programs/classes

available for accelerated students across the

Hopi reservation.

Where all schools are providing the same

curriculum for students in the same grade no

matter what school they attend. Utilizing

curriculum from across the state.

Providing cultural education as well as a regular

education. Teaching kids on how we live in

"two" different kind of cultures.

A comprehensive Hopi education system

prepares students for careers by teaching life

skills (financial, home economics, resources),

Hopi culture, history, and language, college

readiness and support, and allowing students to

understand and take action in current issues on

and off the Hopi reservation. It should empower

each to know, understand, and practice their

autonomy as Hopi tribal members, American

Indians, and U.S. citizens.

One in which the schools are operating

cooperatively utilizing all the professional

resources and services.

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Holistic: cultural, white man's system, natural

resources, vocational education and collegiate

endeavors.

One that looks at education from pre-K through

college graduation with programs that provide

interconnections between each phase. It needs

to be developmental with each stage/grade

building upon the other.

Comprehensive Hopi Education System would

be where all the schools on the Hopi

Reservation use one curriculum; all students

would be learning the same thing.

One system that encompasses all aspects of

Hopi education to ensure a smooth transition

resulting in graduation.

An education system that is considerate of the

Hopi Culture, life style and language and yet

prepares the students on life of the reservation.

Growth pains, right now, we are under

restructuring all around. We need to share our

ideas on how we can work together to benefit

all of our students instead of separate units. in

this way, we could cost share our training,

substitutes, drivers, and events. But we also

need to consider the unique needs of each

village school that it serves.

Students that are graduating should be ready

for post high school and also have an idea which

career they will venture. This include Vocational

trades.

Pre-Kindergarten through High School. Hopi

may also explore a College or University on

Hopi. I believe it could also draw international

students!

To me, a Comprehensive Hopi Education

System consists of a foundation built on Hopi

lifeways - it means it takes what the best

aspects of Hopi / Indigenous living are and

pairing them with what it will take to succeed in

the world beyond school.

I like the fact that following the Job Corps

system. Once the kids graduate they have some

job skills to take advantage of and seek

employment instead of staying at home when

they are not ready for college.

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Preparing our youth to be successful

throughout the entire educational system from

pre-school to college. This means providing

programming beyond the classroom. Such as

summer programs to build on talents of

students, internship opportunities, tutoring,

bridge programs to gain college experience

staring at freshman high school level, 1 to 1

counseling designed to empower and allow

students to explore their talents (finding

matching opportunities they want to explore),

building job skills and employment experience,

scholarships for professional areas most in need

for our Tribe, build stronger partnership with

local colleges to provide specific programming

to our students, allow students to have access

to computer use and Internet to explore

educational/job/internship opportunities and

apply for scholarships, hire teachers who love

teaching (most don't), create transparency for

what kids get out of our education system (it

varies from school to school), ensure all school

board members have the best interest of

children at heart and are not in position for

personal interest, and ensure our council is on

board for what community and children want.

A comprehensive education system

encompasses the ability to manage all

areas/subjects of learning to make a great

educational system for all HOPI/Tewa and other

ethnicity who attend school.

A "Comprehensive Hopi Education System" is

providing all the required academics to have a

student graduate with no set back to pursue

additional studies.

Be more competitive.

A comprehensive education system to me

would be getting our children ready to make

sound and good decisions to challenge future

challenges. What is challenging for us now, will

be different for our children. They should have

tools to make good choices and decisions to

deal with their issues.

A comprehensive Hopi Education System would

be one that incorporates both the national and

state standards of education while supporting

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education with Hopi culture and values to be a

balance of both traditional and modern worlds.

This process begins with training and educating

the administrators, teachers, and staff in areas

of Hopi culture past and present (there is a

difference). Then taking that information and

merging it with the best education teaching

techniques and mold it into curriculum for our

Hopi students.

That the system meets all aspects of the

national education system so our students are

able to compete with the outside world no

matter where they go.

Student and family support from preschool to

college.

Schools teaching the same curriculum per grade

level. Students who transfer schools would not

be behind or lost at the new school.

Locally controlled. No interventions at the tribal

Government level! Each local

community/village is unique in its own way and

should be taken (high priority) into

consideration.

Allowing scholars to utilize all resources,

training, and classes that they need in order to

ensure that they are doing well on state

assessments. Each scholar should have the

opportunity to receive inclusive education

regardless of their learning levels. It is crucial

that our people and administrators make it a

point to do whatever it takes to bring Hopi

schools up to a C average, at the least. It is not

impossible however, it will take work and team

work to make it successful.

One that allows students to know their culture,

yet alone apply it to the art of 21st Century

Learning allowing all students to be successful

in supporting themselves.

A consistent governing board that actually

listens to the parents and students.

Education systems that prepare students to

compete at the highest levels academically and

educationally while supporting the unique

identity of Hopi people.

Our students should be employment ready as

well as higher education ready.

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Allowing Hopi students a high degree of

exposure to what is available to them in regards

to their interests and concerns.

Compulsory Education should be the discussion,

not Comprehensive Hopi Education System!

FULL SUPPORT FROM TRIBE as a whole instead

of "SELLECT FEW" provide guidance from 6th gr

through 12th on college educational &

apprenticeship programs, INCLUDING summer

programs!

A system that uses same educational standards

across the spectrum of all the Hopi schools, K12. And incorporates the core principles of

reading, writing and math skills to prepare them

for higher education.

A system that is able to incorporate ALL

necessary elements of Education (comparable

to National Level) and embrace the cultural

teachings of the Hopi culture (being flexible).

A self-determined curriculum that infuses our

cultural values into AZ education and creates

community minded individuals that reflect the

values of a Hopi. Students who are critical

thinkers and are prepared mentally, spiritually

and physically to bring value back to their

community. We must develop a mindset in our

children that enriches our community and

invests in the future.

A document with education information, goals

and standards from elementary to High School.

An education system which attends to all

educational and community aspects to prepare

our children to survive in all areas of their lives.

A school that is meeting the standards,

community/Tribally involved/supported,

enforcement and accountability, and culturally

oriented.

Provide educational opportunities for all

children.

Infusing academic milestones for each grade,

requirements for advancements into next grade

and graduation. Maintain strong connection to

Hopi values for both students and staff. Utilize

these values to set priorities for each grade.

Incorporate a Coordinated School Health

approach that can address in a meaningful,

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culturally appropriate way the major issues

such as bullying, substance abuse, etc. Involve

local service providers and non-profit agencies

to bring programs and prevention education

into the school for students and faculty.

A comprehensive education system is a holistic

approach to providing education for all levels of

need. Not all Hopi children will go to college.

There is a need to develop alternative resources

to build skills constructive for their future. This

would entail an assessment of the entire school

system on Hopi to draft a plan that addresses

the needs from K-12. Assessments done in the

entry into the school system should help to

guide this development.

A system that prepares students to become

motivated to make early decisions about their

goals and to reach those goals. The focus must

be on students and not on a "system."

One which provides education in core western

disciplines and Hopi cultural literacy. Develops

skills and practices that enable healthy,

successful, and self-sufficient lives. Develops

and encourages management habits and

understanding of western-style philanthropy.

Helps to balance and enhance traditional

cultural wisdom in the context of modern day

society. We need to encourage and nurture a

community of professionals who can serve as

effective leaders and successfully bridge the

Hopi and non-native world in a way that is

firmly grounded in the uniquely Hopi world

view, taken from the Hopi foundation.

A complete and well-managed school system,

no loopholes! Communication and

transparency.

All Hopi schools be under one "umbrella." It

seems under the current system, told from

school staff, the board is pretty biased in their

decision-acing. As if they don't want to step on

toes. It seems the same staff are always

appointed. Do they keep updated on current

education systems/issues? I would definitely

want my child to know or be prepared for the

next step in higher education or for the

workplace, whichever he chooses.

Providing for the needs, structure, and support.

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Supportive and encouraging.

The "Three R's," plus sports and music options

and the basics of high technology jobs.

Policies and standards that all schools comply

with. Governance by one body. Quality teaching

staff. Substitutes kept at a minimum.

Standardized curriculum.

All schools are on the same page, everything

being taught in the same way. We are one.

Smaller classes with tutors and hands-on.

Every school on the same page of education so

that way when they get to Jr. High no one will

be left behind. Have the Board go out and visit

each school to see how they can help.

Looking at all aspects of education which would

include culture, education, skills, language,

student outcomes, etc.

A system in which all the stakeholders

peacefully participate together for the benefit

of ALL children because the children are the

reason why education systems exist.

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share about Hopi schools?

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Three of my older children completed their

education out here on Hopi and from these I've

learned they were encouraged to do just

enough to get through their education. My

fourth child attended junior high and is now

completing his high school years in another

state and is doing amazingly well. Since

attending this school, the school is very

involved and calls when my child shows the

slightest change in grades or class attendance.

Their mission is to encourage 100%

advancement to college or to encourage

children to become college bound prior to

graduation from high school. I'm very, very

happy with our choice school at this moment.

The School Board needs to step up and meet its

responsibilities!

Surveys like this help get the community

involved.

Parents should be required to spend time in

school to observe. Should conduct drug

searches randomly.

The systems of schools in reference to School

Boards need to change for the better.

Stakeholders of schools have absolutely NO say

in how the schools should be run, where money

should be spent, etc. School Boards are being

run like dictatorships at this time!

We have the resources to make improvements.

Emphasize hiring with Hopi professionals and

Hopi firms, followed by individuals from other

Tribes. Current practice of reliance on non-Hopi

is inconsistent with bringing Hopi talent home,

growing local talent and Hopi controlling its

assets. We must lead by example.

We have some intelligent students that want to

succeed as a community; we, quite often lose

sight of the real matter at hand, OUR CHILDREN

AND YOUNG ADULTS! Often, we hear of

disfunction at Board levels and other executive

levels. This has to stop and focus on the

education and other matters that present

themselves as obstacles for the growth of our

students.

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Takes a lot for someone to take the time to

teach our children. Appreciating all the staff

from the front office to the janitors need to be

thanked on a daily basis. Thank you to all the

staff!!

Combining the schools under one curriculum is

best. We should not have schools with their

own unique curriculum or govern by a local

school board. Make it straight across the board

so all kids and schools benefit!

Become updated and meet standards

The Hopi Education Department should be

funded to expand with additional staff to fulfill

their responsibilities.

We have the tools to become a successful

school system, we need to utilize our resources

smart and efficient. I have graduated from a

private school (10-12th). I can tell you we can

become a very successful school system such as

a private school setting where tuition is $15,000

a year. We have the tools, we just need to hold

people accountable that are responsible for our

children's academics. Right now, we are setting

them up for failure. We say there are no jobs on

Hopi, there are tons at the Hopi Health Care

Center (RNs, doctors, etc., etc.). We just need to

help our children understand they are worthy of

becoming those leaders. We need to build their

academic confidence to study hard and learn

hard. We need to exercise their minds.

However, I do understand the biggest portion of

success comes from the home. Family stability

is currently an issue. I know first-hand because I

used to be the one and only parent at times to

voice my concerns, not only for my child but for

the entire school body. I understood over the

years that many of the children have parents

that could care less about how their child was

doing in school. However, I am just one person.

It really bothers me when parents or guardians

use the excuse that they don't have a ride to a

PTO/PAC meeting or a parent conference. But

they somehow find the means to attend a

school sporting event. Parents need to get

priorities in order as well. One last thought and

bothersome issue that I have is school boards

not listening to the communities. We Hopi can

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be very critical and judgmental at times, but we

also need to learn how to listen as well. Hoping

school boards lead with open minds and

embrace constructive criticism. In the end I

know we all want our Hopi children to become

successful, productive tribal members. We need

to find attainable solutions. Knowledge is power

and we will need that to sustain our sovereign

nation.

Leave the Hopi Schools out of the political

arena.

Hire qualified teachers and get these students

prepared for high school and college. Get some

good counselors that know what they are

doing.

Don't limit ourselves, our students and bring in

New Blood (new teachers) to bring technology

to the fingertips of our students, to all students,

not just select students. Open the world to

them. Tribal Council Hopi Education

Department needs to open up to the new world

of education to "fully" support all of our

students here on Hopi. Prepare each student to

go for scholarships and succeed no matter what

field they may enter. Job skills need to be

supported for the adult programs also. Thank

you.

Put more emphasis on our students’ needs and

teach them goal setting and follow through.

They need to all work together, with students

moving from one school to another, they all

need to start teaching the same curricula.

Your survey did not include the Hopi Mission

school as one of the reservation school. While

the one school concept sounds like a good idea,

couldn't the schools still have their own school

boards and implement the same curriculum for

each school?

Need to be fair in all aspects of Pahaana and

Hopi life.

It is sad that we are always hearing only the

negative things about schools and not any

positive things that are happening in the

schools. Most times you don't know what is

happening in them.

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Hopefully, all the Hopi Schools will become

unified so that no matter which school a

student goes to, he/she will obtain the same

level of education. Looking to the future of

education excellence for our Hopi Schools, and

that they become bilingual.

I feel that all elementary schools should follow

the same curriculum so that when they get to

the Jr. High level they will all be where they

should be with the hopes that it will continue at

the high school.

Don't let this topic go by the way side. Do

something about our Hopi education system

and give us something to believe in. Right now,

Hopi schools aren't doing enough to prepare

our children for academics, socially to be a part

of society in the whole spectrum of what

pahaana views as "success." Bringing home

Hopi teachers who have degrees in education is

one thing and it’s important but support must

be given to them once they come back home to

teach. Incorporate our own stories into our

unique children, prepare them for college, don't

let them fall off the radar in school and then

forget about them. My spouse, who was

educated from Head Start through high school

on the Hopi reservation, was not ready for posthigh school experiences whether for college or

other. We have discussed moving out home to

send our children to Hopi schools. To an extent,

I was in support of it but my spouse says,

"absolutely not", based on personal experience.

So, we have continued to live away from home

specifically for this reason. Until things change

or until something makes us move back home,

we will go with schools in a school district and

go with the pahaana version of education and

teach our children about being Hopi people by

the old ways, which is in the home.

Not at this time but continue the surveys and

learn from what the people are saying. Provide

results of this survey along with information on

what you plan to do with this.

Competitive salary so qualified educators will

want to teach on Hopi.

Although culture is important and would be

nice to learn in school and I support that but I

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also believe it's the family's responsibility to

teach that. The schools main focus should be on

preparing students for college, tech school or

for a job. My daughter is having to take

remedial classes in college for reading and

math. Her English grades at Hopi High School

were A's so there is a disconnect in what she

was taught and what is expected in college.

I hear there is a lot of nepotism that is out in

the Hopi schools and teachers who bully kids as

well. More responsibility / liability needs to be

placed on school administration and boards. To

listen to parents and the public on concerns.

School boards should have term limits.

Generally, I believe our schools are operating in

a good way; however, our students can do

much better if they have qualified teachers as

well as all the resources/services at their

disposal.

Get qualified teachers at the high school and

Junior high levels, well the whole systems; not

all kids are at an entry level going into junior

high and high school levels.

I would love to see integration of Hopi foods in

all the schools, be considerate of students that

are fasting. Serve foods that are locally grown.

Too many. Would like more time to share ideas

and want to know what will happen after this

survey. Is it a requirement to fulfill for a

program or will it be genuinely considered?

School board must focus on student needs and

not only be there to get paid. Listen to

students/parents’ concerns and act on the

concerns.

Explore the pros & cons of joining the Arizona

State Public School System.

I grew up on the Hopi reservation and it was

because of my elders, my community and my

parents’ teachings that I developed (grew) a

mindset of: continuously learning about myself,

the world, my community, and what it meant to

fail and get right back up. The convenient ways

of living i.e., technology has caused so much

trouble and disconnection - so perhaps limiting

cellphones, Internet and other cyber

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communication could be the start of how we

can re-establish our Hopi school systems.

When an "urban" family moves to the

reservation, maybe offer a quick informative

meeting with the family to discuss a

checklist/goals for the student and inform the

parents of what to expect in a reservations

school setting.

Good prayers for everyone coming together in

the best interest of our children, being open

minded about what needs to change, and how

we are going to rebuild our school system.

Ensure our Education Department is prepared

to carry out this task and is open to working

with community because they are the drivers of

this opportunity.

7+ years ago the schools on the Hopi

Reservation were great. The recent years we

have seen huge change in our educational

system. Part of the problem is our own people,

we are not willing to make changes in our

livelihood for our children and may blame the

school system. Educating the public (parents,

communities, leaders, etc.) about our

responsibilities to our people, our children, our

community our culture is very important. it is

never too late to change. As someone once told

me, one may receive and be able to afford the

education or degree and one may be self-taught

by experience or reaching out to learn. I am a

community member and should be involved

with our schools in my community by attending

events, or meetings to assist in making change

happen.

To have our Hopi schools be up to standard

with schools in the cities.

School boards shouldn't run the schools; they

are there for support not making the decisions

on their own. Should be HONEST and work for

the students. They are there for a reason not

for themselves.

I know for a fact that not all our Hopi children

are going to be going to college. I would hope

that our board can consider other programs to

get involved with the school system and provide

students with options like job training,

vocational training, etc. Times are changing,

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even a college degree is not enough. I tell our

young to consider a career. Not just a job. To

get really good at something to benefit our

people. Nowadays you have to be certified or

licensed in something, which take additional 4

years after a Masters degree. My daughter has

a Masters in education and have been

encouraged to get certified for principal. She

hesitates due to lack of structure and

independent boards running schools. Too

political.

Need to prepare students to for on and off

reservation life.

Teachers and staff of Hopi schools need to be

academically, professionally and culturally

competent to service our students. Hopi schools

and staff also need to follow a set standard of

rules and procedures to protect both students

and staff.

Teachers are doing their best to provide

education to the Hopi youth. Parents and

guardians should also do their best to support

the education of Hopi youth.

Complete the Education code where every

school is doing the same think not what they

want.

School board/administration being creative in

keeping qualified teachers/staff. Being able to

provide newsletter to parents and share about

their functions, goals/objectives, challenges and

new changes.

Very disappointed with the college and

scholarship information at high school. There is

no prep for college. Education needs to reflect

Hopi Tewa culture.

Hopi teaching/language needs to begin at

home. Teachers need to be certified. School

Boards need to held accountable.

I went to Hopi schools growing up. I graduated

from ASU with a Bachelors Degree in Education.

Each scholar has all the opportunity. It's not the

school system, it's the individual that chooses

what they think is best for their future.

Change is needed all the way around.

Leadership determines climate in all schools so

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if change is to happen that’s where it should

start.

School boards on Hopi need to be held

accountable for ethical practices and remove

politics from their practices.

Employ skilled staff who like to teach and love

children. This includes administrators and not

just teachers and counselors.

It shouldn't be hard to be a student on the Hopi

reservation. By recognizing the difficulties,

education can be more of a challenge than an

impossibility.

We have some pretty young teachers and we

need to help them to become better teachers.

Give them a chance to become better so they

stay on our reservation and teach our Hopi

students. They need community backup and no

belittling them.

Head Start has become a part of the education

system, however it should be made clear to the

K Teachers, that not all kids attend Head Start,

so they need to be equipped to handle children

at all social and academic levels. Elementary

Schools today have too many social events,

short days, extended holiday breaks that

interfere with education. Local Jr High needs

to be in another location to permit the students

a healthy transition into high school. Primarily

social interaction that leads to negative

behavior. High Schools need to have

experienced teachers who may not necessarily

be Hopi. Teachers need to be evaluated on test

scores of their students in order for them to

retain their positions. Offer tutoring at all levels.

Cut down on sports and communicate with

parents in a positive manner. Treat students

fairly. Assure student/teacher ratios are

adequate. Have cooks prepare Hopi foods, cut

down on fast food type meals. Permit parents

to evaluate education outcomes annually and

have summer education summit to review

these evaluations publicly. Transparency is

needed to assure educational staff are properly

evaluated.

Hopi tribe's board of education to have FULLY

qualified personnel to run programs and DIRECT

support of ALL Hopi students regardless of level

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of progress, this will deter/help with some of

our social & jobless issues etc.

Hopi schools are doing a marginal job in

preparing our Hopi students for competitive

higher education and/or preparing them for

employment. The goal is to start the process at

the elementary school levels.

Stronger leadership is needed in the schools as

well as the "higher ups". Elementary schools are

doing their best to prepare the students to

excel in the secondary level of education. Junior

High and High School needs a lot of areas for

improvement in curriculum, structure and

leadership.

Main objective is to correct or enhance our

school system, meet standards, produce

successful and competent youth.

Having an orientation with teachers, staff,

faculty and parents prior to school starting and

go over expectations from everyone involved

and how the communication process should

work.

The entire school system needs review and

changes. It is time for change and we need to

remember that we are going to lose out if we

insist on having individual curriculum for each

school and 10 different school boards. That has

to stop. Our children are losing out because of

our selfishness. We don't have the money to

afford these luxuries any more. We need

committed, educated individuals to make

assessments and decisions to revamp the

school system. If we hold off any longer, we will

end up having our children suffer in not being

prepared for the next century.

Why are our schools constantly on an

"improvement" or "progress" program instead

of being at the lead to be role models?

If we believe these kids are equipped now to

lead us into the future we are sorely mistaken.

Culture and language are not being taught at

most homes. So, this is impacting our students

immensely. If these children do not know their

history - our purpose as Hopi - then they cannot

lead effectively. They will be at a total

disadvantage, no longer Hopi/Tewa. Please

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make sure suggestions we have given are taken

into consideration before disregarding. You

asked our opinion, whether or not you

agree/disagree. We are all working towards the

same goal and that is securing the future of our

children and the Tewa/Hopi Nation!

At this time, I'm feeling that I may have to

transfer my child off Hopi and feel that he might

actually be behind other students his grade.

But, there are definitely problems at the Jr. High

due to almost no discipline policies, and in turn

loss of teaching staff. It's hard enough to recruit

non-natives here and to lose that teacher the

first quarter due to non-support for the

teachers is wrong.

Some of the schools' governing boards have too

much control.

Need staff that actually cares.

More communication to communities is

needed.

Students in HJSJ should not put on a show

during activities, kissing and all that, includes

their behavior making out in hallways and in

public. Such an embarrassing thing to see.

I suggest go see outside schools such as

Winslow/Flagstaff/Phoenix and see their

educational system and what they follow. I see

that the curriculum out here, we are at the

basics and the other schools are already far

ahead. I saw for myself with my children. They

tend to get bored because they already know

and have been taught.

Without a child's forethought to own culture,

esteem is very much lacking. Pride seems to be

pre-eminent. [esteem vs. pride; not enough

esteem, too much pride.]

They should teach some Hopi classes to the kids

so our culture does not die out.

We as community members need to become

more involved in our schools, supporting

events, becoming board members, taking an

interest, etc.

I think educators and other employees

associated with Hopi schools must be nice to

the students. Further, they should be humble

and respectful to students and staff because

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one never knows what a person must endure

before they come to school. School must be a

safe and inviting place. Moreover, teachers

must be professional even when others are not.

Finally, schools are for the children. If it weren't

for them, schools and everyone in them would

not be there. Therefore, be humble and

knowledgeable when teaching the young

people. Thank you for letting me share my

thoughts.

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Sports.

They excel in our main priority out here on the

reservation by having a Hopi Lavayi class available

to students who are willing to learn their culture

and language.

Involving parents for their school functions.

Recognizing the students who excel in their grade

levels.

Community involvement.

Student safety.

Community involvement.

The teaching.

Tutoring help.

Hopi language class.

Academic achievements.

Teamwork!

Writing.

Math.

Reading.

Attendance (students and teachers).

Teaching.

After-school programs (tutoring, etc.).

Sports.

Support.

Academics.

athletic activities.

Reading.

Math.

History.

Basketball.

keeping the students safe.

good communication between teachers and

students.

Principal retention.

Teacher retention.

Parent involvement.

parental involvement.

student activities.

teacher involvement.

teacher ratio.

AVID school.

Open door policy.

Teacher ratio is excellent.

AVID school.

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Open door policy.

Preventing bullying.

Cross country.

AVID program is great!

Safe and secure.

Strong leadership.

New AVID program.

Good teachers.

Curriculum implementation.

Handling student behaviors.

Inclusion of all students.

Encouraged parent involvement & volunteerism.

Teacher retention.

Sports.

Hopi language.

Overall education of my children.

Communication.

Small teacher to student ratio.

Free sports activities- no fees involved to

participate.

JROTC program.

Hopi Language.

Mathematics.

P.B.I.S.

Sports.

Community activities.

Cultural Events.

Focus on reading.

Hopi Language.

Special needs program.

All staff communication.

Outside resource help.

Math.

Reading.

Writing.

safe, friendly environment.

Adapting cultural and learning skills.

Easy to talk to staff.

Community involvement.

Academic and Behavior rewards and incentives.

Great environment and/or Welcoming

environment.

Professional staff all on board.

Teachers qualified for level of learning

Teacher/Student ratio

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Hopi culture.

Positive sportsmanship.

Preventing bullying.

Teaching the students the required subjects.

Extracurricular activities.

Teaching students to be respectful and to learn how

to excel.

Culture.

Sports.

Extended days.

Keeping kids coming back.

Passion.

Teachings.

Extra help for students behind in academic

expectations.

Kids are learning Hopi.

No sugar or soda zone.

Cross country.

JROTC.

Chess.

Teachers are on top of challenging students

academically.

Students are acknowledged not only academically

but for PBIS.

After school activities are excellent.

They are willing to work with parents.

Provide a safe environment for the students.

Get positive feedback from staff when students are

doing well.

Teachers are dedicated and push their students

reach their potential.

Parents provide huge support for the school in

fundraising and activities.

The environment is such that my kids like going to

school and learning.

Hopi Lavayi Program.

Academics.

Art.

Sports.

Team work.

Academics.

Education.

Counseling.

Sports.

Mathematics.

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Reading.

Hopi culture.

Hopi Language education.

Writing.

Reading.

Math.

Reading.

Cultural teachings.

Education.

Challenging our students.

Incorporates Hopi traditions and stories.

Reading.

Social Studies.

Art.

Good teachers.

Indian Day activities.

Sports.

Holds high standards and expectations.

Provides a safe learning environment.

Is data driven.

Mathematics.

Parent participation.

Willingness to answer any questions.

Safety zone.

Teacher knowing the content.

Friendly staff.

Cleanliness of the school.

Caring teachers.

Helping students excel in their testing.

Parental involvement.

Math program.

Hopi teachers.

Small class sizes.

Reading.

Writing.

Overall positive interaction among staff and

students.

Community support at sports events.

School support of sport teams.

Anything sports.

Culture and Language.

Math.

Community involvement.

Highly engaged and motivated staff.

Rigorous and standards aligned curriculum.

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Opportunities for parent/guardian involvement.

Data driven.

Some teachers work hard for student academics.

Strong school board.

Sports.

Food services.

Transportation.

Community relations.

Small student body.

Student safety.

Reading.

Math.

English.

Small school means more one on one

teacher/student interaction.

Loving teaching and support staff.

Utilization of the 21st Century Learning grant.

AVID Program.

Home like atmosphere.

Reading.

Curriculum.

Teachers.

Staff.

Mathematics.

Math.

Science.

Reading.

Sports.

Low teacher turnovers.

Great knowledgeable teachers.

Hopi language.

Teachers.

Sports.

Academics.

Student/parent/teacher/staff involvement.

Extracurricular activities.

Good facilities.

Providing food to students.

Safe environment for students.

Cross country.

Cross country – sports.

Cleanliness of school/grounds.

Cross country.

Meals.

Cleanliness.

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Computer bases learning.

Working with troubled children.

Data driven.

Great teachers.

Buses are on time (sometimes).

The school participates in the coat drive with Tewa.

Accomplishment and achievement, extremely well.

Reading readiness.

Standardized testing readiness.

Hopi language Program.

Today I think that the school is doing a good job in

many ways for our students.\

Teachers: Mrs. Duwahoyeoma - Hopi Language

programs invited community to educate in areas of

culture.

Teachers: Mr. Tenakhongva - Excellent teacher

keeps students motivated, creates fun science

projects, this out of the box AND Ms. Himel Excellent librarian, very involved with students

encouraging and always looking for way to improve.

School spirit is good but also need to be supportive

of activities other than athletics.

Making sure students get the learning they need.

Attendance.

Hopi Lavayi.

Parent involvement.

Hopi language.

Sports.

Good teachers.

Good parent involvement.

Excellent Hopi class.

Parent involvement.

Hope Lavayi and culture.

School sets high expectations and learning

standards for my child.

Teacher communications through daily planners

and parent/teacher conferences.

Having a Hopi Lavayi class.

Enthusiastic teachers who are involved in different

committees that benefit all students.

Having an active parent committee and having

DATA Night.

Attendance.

Excellent teachers.

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Excellent support staff: maintenance, janitors,

cooks, and librarian.

I think the school itself is doing great for our

child.

Making AYP.

Encourages parent involvement.

Meeting students' needs by using resources like

Gifted/Talented and Special Education.

Good notification to parents from teachers.

Stable teachers, low teacher turnover.

Sports.

Sports.

Hopi Lavayi.

Education.

Attendance.

Academics.

Culture.

Extracurricular activities.

Positive learning for all.

Always smiling faces on staff.

Parent involvement.

Student appreciation.

Hopi Language Program.

Hospitality.

Striving to have a continuum of appropriate

challenges for students' educational needs and

interests.

Accountability for serving the needs of their

students.

Hopi Lavayi.

Sports.

Encouraging parent participation.

None noted in two years grandchildren have

attended.

Teachers who are certified.

Parents volunteer.

Academics.

Teachers are very good.

Parent involvement.

Sports activities.

Communication - one call system.

Education.

Special Education.

Sports.

Sports.

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Academics.

Great teachers and staff.

Great place to learn.

Discipline.

Activities.

Safety.

Reading/Math.

Hopi Culture.

School/Family Communication.

Community involvement.

Cultural awareness.

Student encouragement.

SPED Program.

Learning skills.

Teaching skills.

Behavioral skills.

Education.

Parent involvement.

Helping with reading.

Sports.

Sports.

History.

Social Studies.

Classrooms.

Teachers.

Sports.

Attendance.

School pride.

Hopi Language Program.

Academically.

Sports.

Family functions.

Sports, raising funds and the program.

Leadership.

Good at contacting parents.

Nice facility.

Buses.

Math.

Reading.

Writing.

Parent involvement.

Knowledgeable teachers.

Safe environment.

Teaching.

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Teaching kids to reach their grade level.

Monitoring the kids.

Caring.

Reading.

Writing.

Math.

Academics.

Academics.

Sports.

Tradition.

Sports programs.

Extracurricular activities.

Learning.

Teaching.

Helping keep our kids safe.

Teaching good behavior.

Teaching them how to prepare for the next

grade.

Discipline.

Parent/teacher communication.

Family involvement.

Making sure the children understand the

learning material without getting left behind in

learning.

Attendance.

Reading.

School Pride.

Academics.

Hopi Lavayi.

Safety.

Academics.

Sports.

Teaching.

My child's teacher informs me of my child's

behavior immediately.

Team Sports.

Teachers.

Students.

Communication.

Homework.

Bullying.

Teachers.

Technology.

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Parent/Teacher Involvement.

Communication.

Rewards.

Sports activities.

Giving information about school activities.

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AZ Certified Educators in All Special Area

classes.

Respect the hierarchy of staff education in job

positions.

Sending out advance notices regarding school

functions and meetings, maybe 2-3 weeks in

advance.

Hiring more teachers who will be able to work

with the special needs students.

Teach the students or offer classes to prepare

these students about life skills. As the world is

changing they need to be prepared for change

as well.

To NOT encourage relationships in junior high.

Better counselors to encourage higher

education and not just be there to get their

check or get paid.

Stronger teaching to encourage growth and

child's interest.

Getting more staff.

More after school activities.

Advising in advance of after school activities or

other activities instead of the day before!

Gym.

Communication with parents, notes aren't sent

out in a timely manner.

Teach the students to be [not] bullying.

Bigger gym.

Get better teachers.

Security gates around the school.

A bigger school.

Parent involvement.

More teachers.

More student enrollment.

Reading.

Parent/school communication.

Parent/teacher communication. I'm now

learning about behavior grades slipping from

Oct/Nov of last year.

Help with understanding/comprehending work.

Timing of different activities and more planning

for activities.

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Decoration.

More healthy meals

Gym.

Cafeteria.

New school.

Make the grades go up to 8th grade now. [Hopi

Day].

Communication to parents re: misbehavior.

Better phone system.

Principal involvement/attention.

Parental bullying awareness.

Head lice.

Buses.

Science classes.

Computer teachers.

Buses.

Science.

Computer teachers.

Extracurricular activities.

Computer classes.

Quality of educational instruction-My child feels

like teachers often moody or don't want to be

there. Complain in front of student.

Teachers need to do a better job of informing

parents of child’s strengths and weaknesses.

Parent-Teacher conferences not very

informative. Teachers basically state that my

child is "doing good", "no problems", "keep up

good work". This doesn't tell me much.

Providing tutoring.

Buses overfilled.

Parent Information Nights.

Technology.

Technology.

School library.

Extracurricular programs.

Extracurricular clubs that aren't sports related.

More STEM projects.

Capacity at the Administration level.

No tolerance of bullying.

The time spent on the bus for Hotevilla/Bacavi

area students is too long.

Hiring and maintaining qualified teachers.

Monitoring teacher's performance.

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Improving alcohol and drug intervention

programs.

Safe transportation loading and unloading

destinations.

Curriculum.

After school activities.

Parent involvement.

Math.

Sciences.

Computer skills.

Creativity.

Parking lot.

More sports.

Nothing, the school is great.

Afterschool programs.

Physical education class.

Less processed food in student meals.

More parking space.

School board interaction with parents.

Provide opportunity for teachers to attend PTO

meetings.

Principal should require teacher involvement at

PTO meetings, needs to be more proactive

other than operating the school.

Keeping school safe and protected from

outsiders.

New and bigger gym.

Bigger parking lot.

The landscape.

How to deal with a crisis, shooting etc.

How to improve on student hygiene.

Tutoring.

Mentoring.

Substance abuse/ intervention programs.

Crowding of people all crammed in a small

building.

Building.

Security.

Better preparation for college, any postsecondary.

More proactivity by teachers and all staff.

Strict enforcement on the use of alcohol and

drugs.

Communication from school to parents about

emergencies that arise.

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Less bus time, my children are on the bus for an

hour and 15 min before they get to school.

A bigger library with more reading and research

material.

This is our first year here so there is nothing

else I am aware of that needs improving.

Have a program to assist with public speaking.

Dealing with Bullying.

Trying to figure out how to fix disruptive

students in class. Affects the students learning.

Hiring qualified teachers with degrees.

Safety.

Heating.

Lighting.

Bullying.

Tutoring.

After school program.

Technology.

New building.

Security.

Hands on activities.

After school activities.

Teacher involvement in PTO activities.

Math.

Reading.

Hopi Language.

Addressing/taking action on bullying.

Certified/qualified teaching and administration

staff.

Keeping certified/good teachers.

Area of technology.

Provide stronger communication ties with

parents.

Phone system upgrade.

Bullying system.

Consequences.

Having more of extracurricular activities.

After school programs.

Tutoring.

Behavior intervention.

Reading scores.

Teamwork.

Classroom management.

Communication with parents (on a minimal

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Homework help with after school program.

Academic achievement & support.

Better management, Principle, Superintendent

& governing board members.

Communication from teachers to parents.

Bullying (manners and etiquette).

Reading skills.

Innovation.

Provide after school academic opportunities for

students.

Facilitate learning opportunities for

parents/guardians.

Engaging parents/guardians in academic

decision making.

Bullying prevention.

Discipline guidelines and rules.

Bus monitoring.

School board.

Parent voice.

Administration.

Teachers need to connect better with students.

More direction with curriculum.

Leadership.

Communication.

Desperately need a new school facility!

More parent participation.

More parent participation on School Governing

Board.

Class materials.

PE Teacher/Athletic Director.

Hopi/Navajo Language.

Parent teacher conferences.

Staff attitudes & telephone techniques.

Showing of degrees for specific positions held.

Telecommunication.

Communication written/verbal.

Monitor stealing.

Adding Science and enrichment courses.

Improved communications to parents about

academic progress of students per grade.

Adding a summer program.

Parent involvement during the PTO meeting.

Physical fitness for parents/children.

Sciences.

Art.

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Communication with parents.

Awareness of and discipline of bullying.

Drug/alcohol awareness and safety checks.

More bus routes for students who live two to

three miles away from nearest bus stop.

New school.

Board of Director by laws, policies &

procedures.

Less turnover.

Community involvement.

Curriculum.

Repercussions for students with behavioral

issues.

Higher teacher/administration retention rate.

Parent/guardian awareness of student's

academic standing.

Special Education Department.

Manage and share data with local elementary

schools.

Make teacher collaboration a priority.

Math.

English.

Attendance.

Discipline program.

Curriculum.

Professional administrators.

Sports.

Math and science.

Behavioral problems.

Retention of Principals.

Policy enforcement.

Reminder calls about any trips, bus runs, and

activities if they're being canceled in advance.

Be respectful and not rude, needs to change for

some staff.

Front staff needs to be at the school till 4:30 to

answer phone calls.

No bullying.

More parent volunteers.

Good healthy food.

Bullying. Students still get bullied and nothing

gets done about it. No bullying should be

tolerated.

More communication between the teachers

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Clubs/after-school activities.

Sports.

Math implementation.

Teacher and student relationships.

Have better communication with visitors.

Communicate.

Attendance.

Setting up a positive behavior support system.

Communication with parents - emergencies.

Sometimes you cannot reach anyone on the

phone.

Special Ed services.

Hopi language needs to be taught in every

classroom. They have an excellent resource,

Mrs. Duwahoyeoma - use her talents.

Communicating more.

Equipment and supplies in special education.

Teachers need to have training on various

disabilities.

Less bullying.

Nicer head cook.

An after-school program.

Handling bullying.

Improve sustainable earth friendly practices (i.e.

composting and stop using paper and foam

plates).

Provide more extracurricular activities for

children, e.g. home economics.

Bullying awareness.

Bus runs.

More teachers and bus drivers.

Bullying (both staff and students).

Staff to parent communication.

Participation as a whole - activities, community

- not just because of popularity of certain

students, staff, and sports.

Would like to see more extracurricular

activities.

Recruitment of teachers (Specifically Hopi Jr/Sr

High).

Create better test taking habits leading up to

NWEA, DIBELS testing.

I don't see any at all.

Bullying - do something better.

Learn to work with co-workers

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Help co-workers to better themselves by

offering guidance to avoid administrative leave.

Collaborate on why we have a major teacher

shortage reservation-wide.

Bring tutoring, summer school.

More art, music.

More emphasis in Hopi language classes

(cultural).

Bullying Prevention.

Communication.

Always "Education."

Music/Arts program.

After-school tutoring or educational programs.

Summer school.

Tutoring help.

Success of individual students' learning needs.

"How does a student learn, what engages them,

how can we meet the need?"

Bring manners, respect, and being courteous

into practice. "Build a community" within the

school.

Have the school board be inclusive rather than

separate from the school/P.I.E. They seem to

be distant.

Teachers.

Principal.

Bus drivers.

New buses.

Uniforms.

Student incentive programs.

To allow anyone to be on the school board.

Leadership (staff).

Compassion/Passion for their jobs (staff).

Acknowledge bullying in school and on the bus.

Communication.

Friendly skills.

How to receive cell phone calls. Right now the

school can't receive calls from a cell phone and

it's hard, what if there's an emergency at

home?

More help in kitchen.

Transportation - more drivers.

Parking lot needs to be redone.

Parking lots and roads.

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Water - safer. Request/demand safer water

from FMCV for student use. Need to have

low/no arsenic levels.

Higher/more qualified and certified staff and

teachers. More retention of staff - more

stringent background checks so they know who

is being hired.

Art programs.

Creative writing programs.

Science programs.

Teen pregnancy.

Bullying.

Allowing students to do enough to get by.

Educational needs.

Having a discipline program that does not work.

School board.

Things for students – uniforms.

Bus runs.

Control bullying at the school.

Have sports activities and teams for all grades.

Have after school tutoring.

Bullying awareness.

Drug/alcohol awareness.

Better academic curriculum.

Communication with parents during

emergencies.

Let parents decide on punishments with the

school point system.

Have principal involvement in school (class)

meetings.

Academics at an excelled level.

Healthy nutritious meals.

Bullying prevention.

Communication in a timely manner.

Need bigger buses.

After school programs.

Communication from Board Members.

Follow-ups on our students.

Education funds and how it is being used.

To control drugs and alcohol in school.

Control bullying.

Do intensive background checks on staff and

discipline staff for selling to students. Need to

be strict, the students are our future.

Communication.

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Hopi language.

Communication.

Bullying.

Tutoring time.

Listening to students' concerns.

Having students stay indoors during lunch

hours.

Real teachers instead of substitutes.

Better communication.

Clear directions on events.

Helpful staff.

The playground and the ground outside by the

playground.

The softball field area.

The concession stand.

New school board.

Teachers' attitudes.

Respect for each other.

More bus monitors

Communication with parents and school board

or PTO members.

Sports having students try out instead of picking

certain individuals.

Better bus run schedules.

Checking kids' heads.

Bullying.

Lice check.

Talking with students on bullying.

Communication to parents.

Parent involvement.

Bullying.

Bullying.

Control.

Behavior.

Bullying prevention.

Teacher aides to tend to students.

Students to get involved in whatever sports

they like.

Communication with parents on what's going

on at the school.

More bus drivers.

Notices.

Better behavior intervention program, which

should be implemented on a consistent basis.

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Better transportation program/schedule for

after school activities.

Fix ongoing school board issues!

Educated/certified teachers.

Board/administration staff.

Move classrooms due to overcrowding.

Bullying prevention.

More parent involvement.

More actions for bullying.

Regular bus schedule with a permanent time.

Communications between administration and

teachers.

Bullying situations.

Violence with students.

Teacher behaviors.

Communication.

Bullying.

Bullying.

One-on-one.

Self-respect.

Communication.

Attitude/presentation.

Tempers.

Leadership.

Communication.

Protocol.

Discipline.

History teachings.

More Hopi teachings.

More on bullying to talk to children.

Time management.

Staffing to fill needs.

Bullying.

Hands-on activities.

Challenging and engaging students.

Rewarding/recognizing teachers and students.

Work on bullying on the bus, classroom, and

out-of-classroom. Strongly making fun of peers,

clothing.

Bus situations.

All staff should treat students fairly. Listen to

their needs and respect them. No favorites.

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your child's education will enable him/her to do?

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Be independent and able to thrive in the

outside world.

To instill a desire to continue their academic

learning, to be a successful and productive

person and value their self-worth.

I hope that these basic teachings will help my

daughter excel in what she wants to be when

she grows up. I hope that she will learn all she

can. I also hope that she will be able to go to a

good school so that she can give back to her

community in a positive way.

To continue and make something of their lives.

To teach children that there's more to life than

sitting at home collecting food stamps and

general assistance.

To not only better them, but also help them

understand how to give back to the community.

To go on into a college to complete her goal to

become a doctor. For now, that's her goal.

Be prepared for Jr High/High School and help

them to become productive citizens.

Teaching is good.

Make good choices. Help him to be confident at

what he does.

Become professional in anything she succeeds

in!

Finish school.

To excel in life.

To continue on and become what she wants to

do.

Go on to college, get a good career.

Be able to take care of himself monetarily and

be strong mentally.

Work, achieve, and excel in all areas.

Finish school.

To continue education to the next generation of

kids.

Excel in school, go on to college and prepare

herself for her future.

To finish school and learn more and go on to

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Enable them (have 2 students) to excel and

have the confidence to proceed to the next

level of education.

Become educated in pursuing her dream

career...and having all the known aspects of the

dynamics to her future career.

Whatever he/she want to be.

I am hoping that my child learns that he can do

anything he wants in the future. I want my child

to understand that doing good in school is good

for his future and he can reach for the stars.

Go on to college or vocational school.

I would like my child to be college and career

ready.

I would like my child to have the education and

skills necessary to be successful as she

continues through elementary school, high

school, and eventually college.

Become self-sustainable to take care of himself

and be a contributing member to society,

nationally and locally.

To speak and understand the Hopi language, be

confident about a career field, and wellrounded in their education.

I would hope first and foremost that they are

prepared for junior high and then eventually

ready for all the next big steps in their

education. I would hope that they have a solid

grasp on what they want to study after high

school and that they can transition on in to

higher education with ease and be successful.

Obtain academic competence to attend college,

vocational or excel in a career of their choice. I

hope my child will graduate with the

educational competence to succeed in the

college of their choice.

Be independent and willing to take on various

challenges in life to enhance skills and

knowledge.

Further his education and come back to work

for his people

Utilize computers with confidence.

Being able to find a great job that he will love.

I hope that my child will succeed into a better

student. He is struggling at this time

academically and my hopes are that it becomes

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overcome something that frustrates him.

Want to go in the college.

To accelerate in junior high school.

Problem solve and independence.

Being able to fulfill higher education and

become a productive Hopi member.

Be able to keep up with kids their age and grade

in bigger schools and larger cities.

To continue into higher learning or go into

building trades to achieve a high paying career.

Go to higher education.

To survive.

Be well educated in reading, writing, and math

to help them succeed in any career they

choose.

Make good career choices, and be prepared to

make the career move.

To exceed in their goals and expectations to

become what they want to be in life. To know

that education never stops no matter how old

or where you are in life.

I am hoping that with the help of SPED that my

child will be able to excel at whatever he puts

his mind to.

I would like them to be confident in themselves

with the knowledge they have gained and have

the desire to learn more to become what they

would like to be as an adult.

Find a great job and be able to share knowledge

and not be stingy with their knowledge.

Go to the moon.

To be able to get a high quality paying job.

To get educated enough to come back to the

Hopi reservation and make a difference to help

our people.

Be independent with a solid education and

employment in a good field they are interested

in.

To be able to compete with other children off

the reservation at a higher level without

difficulty.

Ready for higher education/or vocational

training for employment.

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To be prepared to expand on what she learns at

the lower grade levels to be successful in higher

learning and securing a job/career.

Attend college.

To help her decide what career field she is

interested in pursuing, so she may start working

to reach the goal of what she wants to become.

Will help keep up to date with math.

Succeed in furthering their education.

I hope my grandchildren will be able to attend

college without any remedial intervention,

computer literate and to be respectful to

others.

I hope his education will enable him to do what

he chooses as his career. I feel that elementary

school is their foundation and they are the solid

building blocks needed to make it at a junior

high and high school level.

To be prepared for the "real world" after high

school regardless of what they plan on doing.

I want my child to be confident in his abilities to

do just as well as a child who grew up in a more

affluent area. In this way, he can pick any career

he has a passion for and excel.

Be equipped to further their learning or

obtaining employment with the necessary skills

related to their field of choice as well as

improve the community environment by having

them using these skills to be a positive

influence.

To be successful in what they choose to do, stay

away from drugs and alcohol and know how to

make right choices.

Compete outside of the reservation to function

in society.

Help her to find a job or a means to support

herself and learn to critically think.

Become an independent and successful

individual.

Get A JOB!

Successful life, family, home, career.

Continue his education and be able to provide

for himself.

Go on to college.

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Be competitive with students from other

schools. Attend camps that encourage further

learning. Compete for educational scholarships.

Have my child come back help out our Hopi

Denim within the Economic Development.

I hope their education will free them to do

anything and everything they decide to do.

Be college ready, excel in all

academics/personal life, and come back home

after getting college education to work for the

Hopi Tribe community.

Have a plan, set SMART goals.

Be successful in all they do. Still continue to

learn and keep learning.

For them to be a thoughtful, caring, ambitious

person.

I hope that the student will be able to

successfully enter college, with the proper

knowledge to keep up with the rest of the

students.

To simply succeed in life.

College or job ready.

Be successful at the University level.

Succeed in college.

Prepare for a culturally diverse world

Continue with schooling and get a good job.

At the moment, her being a second grader, I'm

hoping she'll further her education after

graduation from high school.

To learn more new things that the teacher

teaches.

Have proper language and communication

skills. Have adequate computer skills (Microsoft

Office, Word, Excel). Have proper research and

paper writing skills.

Enable her to pursue further education.

Be able to progress throughout the elementary

level and be prepared for junior high.

Since we're just starting school, hope we will go

on with our education and finish school and

learn a lot.

To be able to have a sense of accomplishment

and fulfillment knowing that their contributions

have resulted in benefits to the community and

its people in any way, in whatever trade they

decide to pursue.

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To continue his education as in going to college

and making something good for himself.

He can communicate better, become more

independent, and can read.

Go to college and make a better life for

themselves.

Provide a balanced education that enables my

child to be successful and happy in both a Hopi

and modern life.

Continue their education, obtain a good paying

job.

Pursue their dreams in what they wish to be as

adults. To obtain a degree and make a

difference in our community.

I would like to see my child transition smoothly

from sixth grade to junior high and be prepared

to transition into high school as well. With

guidance from schools, I hope to have my child

enthusiastic about continuing her education

after graduation, to bring her back to her

community, and to serve her community with

what knowledge and degree she has gained.

To move forward and attend college and have a

goal in life.

To ensure a positive attitude about furthering

his or her education beyond high school.

Become more independent and confident in

themselves so they are able to meet what

challenges they choose.

Excel at whatever they decide to do.

I hope that my child will be successful in all

subjects and want to further his education after

high school.

To accomplish whatever he plans on doing. To

get further in his education and to help the

people.

To have a flourishing career/livelihood and

opportunity.

Succeed in Jr. High.

Continue to higher education to ensure

employment.

Be successful in high school.

To become a leader.

As always sharing with my grandchildren,

always attain the good and run with it, moving

forward positively and in love will get them

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through to places of their choice. Be peaceful

and remain humble.

To accomplish whatever they desire.

Continue his education, college.

Become independent, successful, and

confident.

Provide the education to provide for her family

and to help change the world.

Enroll into a 4-year college/university. Have the

skills necessary to complete higher education

easily and obtain a good career. Be able to

have the same teachings as students through

the state and country do so they are able to

perform on all levels.

Enable him to decide what he wants to study

and not be limited by lack of education.

Remember what he has learned and can use in

the future.

Go far in school.

Be self-sufficient.

Go to a 2-year community college, then transfer

to a university with a side job saving up money.

Read, write, spell correctly.

Communication with the public.

Excel in college!

To become successful through education and

find a career. Continue college education.

To go to school for a higher education and to be

a dependable person.

To make positive changes for himself and go off

to school and get a degree.

To become someone who is a hard worker.

Excel and go on to a college or university.

Go on and get further education.

To become an independent adult and be able to

overcome tasks that they may face.

I want my son to go to college and make the

best for his future.

Succeed in their goals. Become open-minded.

Make a career.

Make a big and better person of themselves.

Be able to learn what he will be expected to in

the next grade.

To excel in high school and go to college.

To be prepared for anything.

Excel in future endeavors.

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Continue school and finish.

Exceed above class.

Better education opportunities to excel in life.

To learn more on the subject that he/she is slow

on.

Take them far into career.

College/employment.

College ready/prepared and career,

prepared/motivated.

Go on and continue to make the best of

themselves.

Hopefully give him all he needs to do. Help him

set his mind to what he wants to become.

To keep going on in his education and to hold

onto what he has learned here in SMDS.

Continue their education to receive a college

degree, hopefully something in the field of

being able to help others.

Successful in his line of work.

Be well educated to further higher education

and find employment.

Become a successful part of the community.

To excel, gain more knowledge.

Communication skills.

Survive.

College and a good career.

Work hard and learn how to take care of

themselves financially.

Gain a career without having assimilation into

mainstream society be difficult or frustrating for

my student.

Help him succeed.

To understand the challenges of the real world.

Follow her dreams in what she wants to

become and make of herself.

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leaders about the school system, what would it

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Get involved.

To remember where they come from and treat

students and adults with respect.

Go to the schools and be involved in what the

students are learning. Give advice to them. Talk

to them about our religion and encourage them

to go further in life. Let our students know how

important they are and for them to always

voice their opinions.

You are the hope for a child that needs

guidance that comes from foster care system.

Plant the seed to encourage education beyond

high school, beyond college, beyond getting a

certificate.

Have them get more involved with the

students.

Speak Hopi to children.

Helping them talk the Hopi language.

More traditional activities for students and

parents, and to have Hopi class every day for an

hour.

More involvement.

Get more involved with the students and teach

them culture and language.

I don't believe I can advise our elders.

More respect in the school for every single

person.

Each village needs new schools.

To have them rebuild the school and make it

bigger and go up to the 8th grade. [Hopi Day]

Let’s treat each other with decency. We may

not agree but let’s agree to disagree as people

and as professionals.

Think about our children for they ARE OUR

future leaders and do not discriminate against

the education that they are going to pursue off

or on the reservation...!! We as educated

Tewa/Hopi people go off the reservation to

pursue our education and career goals, come

home to the people to use those

skills/education and get denied a position

because we are "OVER QUALIFIED." The reason

being is that they do not want to pay the

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educated persons a reasonable rate, with this

we move off the reservation to the cities so we

can put our career knowledge to work. On Hopi

you have to know the right people to even be

considered a career/job position and those who

get hired do not have the skills or the

knowledge to perform the duties of the

position. --This Needs to Change -- Thank You.

Get rid of ordnance 36 and teacher turnover.

You as Hopi Leaders need to put more teachers

that are really qualified and educated to teach.

Make education a priority!!!!!!

Education should be a priority! Our children

should be the biggest investment! They are

worth it!

Include more input from teachers who know

what is exactly happening within the schools.

School administrators only see a snapshot while

teachers are in the forefront of education.

Becoming one "unified" district will eliminate

the competition to be the "best" and focus on

the academic growth of "all" students, PreK to

12th. If we were unified, there would no gaps

and deficiencies across all grade levels. Hiring

of "certified" teachers for all students is

essential. There needs to be a stop to hiring

teachers who aren't fully certified. Stipulations

are given to these individuals to become fully

certified; however, they remain in the

classrooms earning a teacher's salary without

proper certification.

Encourage schools to work together to align

curriculum so that Hopi has a streamlined

education system that meets the needs of all

Hopi children.

We need consistency and we also need leaders

who will be there to support our children at

EVERY level of their education.

Find a way to separate the Jr. High School from

the High School setting.

Kwaqkwaii/ Askwali.

Be open minded. Learn the "new ways."

Talk to children at home in regards to

everything that surrounds them and how to

respect themselves and others. Be HOPI.

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Create more hands-on learning.

keep the Hopi culture alive and never give it up.

Giving the children more voices.

Please open up land to build new, updated

schools for our children. "Itah tsatsaiyom

mopekya". Please put our children and think of

their future.

Quit playing politics, get real!

It’s needed. We can’t turn to the past,

education is the future, as long as we teach our

children who they are when at home. The

culture should remain.

Create more scholarships for students and not

just assist close relatives. Don’t be biased.

Speak Hopi fluently.

Come over and see what Hopi day is about.

Teachers provide the best they can in teaching

our children and deserve the best for building

our kids up for success. None of this would be

possible without the teachers.

Get involved in the education of all youth.

We need more funding from THE TRIBE to

better equip the educational system for all ages.

It would be nice for them to come to the

schools and teach our children about our past

and present Hopi life.

Our children are our future and it is vital that

they should be provided with the most

excellent education possible without limitations

so that they have access to all teaching tools,

programs and resources here on Hopi.

To incorporate the Hopi Language into the

curriculum. We are Hopis and that should be a

priority. If that means have classes for the

parents also so they can continue the language

at home.

Need more Funding.

Give each child a computer to be able to do

their homework on at home.

No matter how they educate us on how their

world works never forget how our world works

first as Hopi people.

More active involvement in the education

process and what services and programs are

emerging in order to keep Hopi kids on the

same level with their non-native counterparts

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and what steps need to be taken to raise Hopi

education to state and national ranges.

Always improve and never stay with just one

way. Be open and educate yourself with the

changing ways of education that will benefit our

kids on the reservation.

Pay attention to parents/students of needs.

Also, open eyes reading drug and alcohol use by

both.

I would advise them that there is a world out

there that our children will need to prepare

themselves for and by their supporting all

aspects of learning is good leadership.

Become knowledgeable about education and

how to operate an effective education system.

Go to the schools and observe what is being

taught and get an idea of what things they can

help to change for the betterment of our

schools and students’ education.

Be more assertive, don't just assume everything

is ok in the schools, go check it out, sit in

classes, see what is going on in the schools.

Be nice to one another, your children are

watching you.

Take a look at the staff that are teaching the

students. We need staff who are dedicated to

the students and have the patience to teach all

different types of students. No student should

ever feel left out in the classroom or made to

feel like they are a distraction. Each kid needs

the same attention although some may need a

little more time to learn.

Our students need to be more challenged, be

very knowledgeable about technology and to

ensure they are true to their words when they

tell the "students to go get an education, return

to Hopi and you will have a job". I have been

hearing that since I graduated from high school

and that is NOT the case!

Think outside the box and be creative in the

opportunities offered to students. There should

be a plethora!

Hold schools accountable for their progress and

recognize them when they do have

achievements. Encourage schools to be open

and transparent so that the Hopi schools will

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have a true picture of where they stand

academically.

Hire full time Hopi/ native instructional coaches

and full time Hopi/ native data analysis

specialist to help our teachers bring our Hopi

Tewa students rigor to stay competitive with

their city peers. We have knowledgeable people

here on our own reservation to do this! We

don't have to go and hire other people to do

this for us!

Change the school board.

Make sure teachers are treating students with

respect and dignity. There is one teacher at

HBCS who is very mean, and bullies students.

Stay out of our decision-making process. Leave

to local parents and community members to

keep our individual schools unique. Do not

consolidate schools from one area to another!

Offer only technical assistance when asked and

support requests for additional resources.

Go visit the schools and teach them Hopi

anything.

Get staff that have credentials to support our

students’ education and to have fair labor acts

for hiring. (not family members only).

Help the schools unconditionally.

Implement a standardized assessment

instrument after each school year to measure

success of students and teachers.

I would like to see all the schools operate at the

same level. Would also appreciate that the

school will listen to the community members

that they have voted a School Board Member

from our Villages and as a whole village

member that they have every right to recertify

their position which they hold.

Incorporate as much Hopi as possible, when

possible.

Give our children the best academic curriculum

that incorporates our Tribal history and

language, especially speaking Hopi at all times

at school as well.

Go into the school and gain 1st hand

experience. Not just one day. Make it a week.

Learn about the system, what type of

curriculum each school consists of.

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Make it a priority since they are the future of

our tribe.

Take into consideration that the lesson plans

are revolving solely on academics but not about

the Hopi way of life.

Make IMPROVEMENTS with the student in

mind.

A year-round school would be good. Base the

school year around cultural activities in hopes

that it would improve student attendance.

Walk your Talk.

Strict discipline on drinking and alcohol

violations and behavior problems in class.

Stop giving preference to Hopi children, when

we have many tribes represented on the Hopi

reservation. Discrimination based on tribal

affiliation.

Need more educated teachers.

Allocate land if school needs to build more

necessary buildings.

Good job.

Properly equip our schools. These kids are our

future, they deserve access to every

opportunity to better themselves. They need

extracurricular programs, fine arts, foreign

languages to list on their college applications.

Continue teaching our children Hopi and make

it a bigger priority. I wish this was available to

me in school.

My advice would be for all elementary schools

to teach the same programs for reading, math,

language/spellings, science, and social studies.

Go to the schools and see for yourself how it is

run. Make the time. This is so important. You

will see then and get a better understanding of

their challenges and also successes.

To be more involved.

They should make time to come see the school

and students; volunteer.

To get more involved in our schools so they

understand how hard it is to work with the

youth today and they can see what needs to be

done for our youth.

Hopi Tribe recognize their ability to implement

a more culturally relevant and sensitive

education to our students and communities.

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They need programs to academically challenge

the students.

To be present at school functions, to always

encourage the youth to continue their

education and to serve their community after

graduation. Visit the schools to present about

the importance of our Hopi culture and

succeeding in the "pahana" world.

Be more involved with School Board parent

meetings, school functions. Make themselves

visible to our students, majority of our students

don't know who our Hopi leaders are.

It needs to be redone. It's outdated and needs

improvement. Please make Hopi language and

culture, music, art, tutoring, summer school

mandatory for all schools, not just as electives.

Get more involved.

Invest more in our local schools. The children

are the future and we need to give them the

right tools to succeed.

Allow for engagement, be proactive for ALL

students and find out what stimulates OUR Hopi

students' learning.

Be fair when employing teachers. It seems our

staff is only employed because they know

someone on the school board.

Support all school systems and make them all

be at the same level.

Get involved.

Pay more attention to our students and schools.

They are our future.

Love one another as yourself. Don't be selective

of who to teach just because you don't like the

family they come from. If you're intent is to

carry on the tradition, set the example of a

leader for all and not for self-gain.

Don't just hire your relatives, there are lots of

educated people.

Our school system needs to be priority!

Unsure of who "Hopi Leader" are - Village,

Tribal Chairman, Council? Also, not sure of what

part they play in the school system.

Participation.

Set good examples to our children.

School board and communication within all

staff.

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Stay involved!

Get more involved in how the schools are being

run and look toward improvement.

Teach the kids more Hopi.

Tribal Leaders: Continued funding is necessary.

Traditional Leaders: We care that you care for

all children's spirituality. Parents/Guardians:

Keep them in school.

To be aware of the challenges parents face - of

single parents, issues with substance abuse and

addictions, and assist or provide available

resources.

Visit schools often and let students know how

as Hopis we are supposed to treat each other:

respect and no bullying, both in school and

community.

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Our children on the reservations should be

given the same educational opportunities as

students in urban areas (cities).

They need to have the school pay for their

lunch when they have away games. Some of us

are self-employed. And if not, have more home

games.

That decisions made regarding staff should be

on facts, classroom observations, not by family

and personal opinions. All decisions should be

made for the best interest of our students’

academics. All students deserve a quality

education by certified, qualified educators, not

education technicians. School Board should not

be allowed to short change our students

education by allowing not certified teachers

provide classroom and special area instructions.

If Hopi Education Council cannot support or

require this issue, then schools need to go back

to BIE where there are policies and

requirements to be followed.

Hopi High could be better.

Great job Wildcats!

Haven't heard nothing new on the school.

I feel that the curriculum is not up to par. I feel

my son is not moving forward but reviewing

and bored because of it. The third grade class is

doing what he did in first grade at a different

school within HTDoE.

My daughter barely started at the end of

November so learning more about the school

yet.

Nope, just let them do their job they have been

doing for my kids.

I feel KCES is an awesome school. Would

recommend/suggest students this age go there.

Like all of us we could always improve on

things. I feel KCES is going in that direction.

Keep up the good work!!

1.Bullying is a BIG problem and there is very

little being done. I talked to the Principal,

teachers and the bus drivers on this situation.

No one is disciplined nor are they being

educated on this topic. 2.Head lice - moving

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from the city to the reservation without having

this problem. They go to the school and come

home with it. I clean/wash/pick and comb at

their hair till they are free of the head lice. Only

for them to return to the school house and

come home infested...this needs to be

addressed as well. Thank You.

Where the school stands in overall school

system?

The principal does a great job. The teachers are

amazing. It's a great place for kids to learn.

Hopi Day School has been a very good fit for my

children. They see the value of a good

education, and I especially like that they are

offered the Gifted and Talented Program where

other schools might not have that. They also

hold the Hopi language as a very important

piece to their school which I like. Most of their

TA's are good speakers of the language which

our children need to "hear" more in

conversation to help them become speakers

themselves. Bullying is a problem reservation

wide and I hope that the bullies are dealt with

in a stricter manner. Right now, they are not

reprimanded very much.

Concerns about the current school board

members and possible favoritism in hiring

family members in administrative positions.

FMES used to be known for its quality

education. Many of our students went on to

junior high and received high academic awards.

We need our quality teachers back. They need

pay raises to keep the good ones and bring in

others as well. Parent involvement is improving.

It’s a very nice facility.

The school is great, the staff are very friendly

and the principle is awesome. She is just as

great as Dr. Thomas.

Consider opening up summer school for all

subject areas that students are finding

challenging, not just one subject per summer.

Also create summer GATE programs for those

students that need to be challenged.

The Hopi Tribal Council and Hopi people use the

fresh thoughts of its new leadership to

capitalize on improving the Hopi educational

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system. Standardize curriculum and maintain

consistency across the Hopi reservation schools

to help raise well educated students.

I’m grateful for the staff, teachers, parents and

community for making HDS a very positive

school for behavior, and cultural needs.

I love this school and all it has to offer. This is

my child's first year in a Hopi school and they

have already shown important growth in their

education.

Critical time for change. School administrators

and staff to be proactive about quality

education. Parents & Guardians need to accept

responsibility.

We are new to this school and I chose this

school based on reputation and what I observed

with parent support as the best school for my

grandchildren and I am very satisfied with my

choice.

That the administration listen to the kids

concerns and problems. I’m still waiting to see

what is really being done about the bullying. A

student wrote to the principal and we haven't

heard what the outcome was. This student was

ready to leave the school if the bully student

was still at this school. No action was taken on

all the disruption to the class. Many students

were getting affected by the one student.

That this is a great school that my kids are in. I

greatly appreciate all the work and help the

entire staff are doing for our children in their

education. Thank you all!

Great school, great teachers, and an overall

positive school.

Too much favoritism and its own community

politics. School board only for pay.

I want to strongly emphasize that timely action

on reports of bullying (death threats) should not

be taken lightly by school administrators. Death

threats were made against my daughter to

which the Principle said were only "boyfriend"

matters. I reminded staff that death threats are

serious matters with potential future

consequences; not just at the moment.

good school, with many students who attended

the school throughout its history.

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FMES is a fantastic school. They have met every

expectation thus far in educating my child and

providing a safe environment for her to be in.

Very good school, caring teachers and staff, but

need to be listened to when problems arise.

FMES is a school that has been improving for

the last three years. We need to keep the good

teachers and release those that bring everyone

down.

Great job KCES!! I am very pleased with the

academics and the environment of the school.

It should be a requirement that school board

members be parents/guardians of current

students. The current President is NEITHER and

is in that position for his own agenda. He is NOT

in that position for the best interest of the

students, he continues to lead the school into

destruction. If you have parents/guardians as

governing board members, they truly will be

making decisions that are in the best interest of

their students. The current Principle and

Superintendent should not be easily influenced

by the Governing Board. Neither is familiar with

the Hopi culture, knowledge/customs and

therefore are insensitive when making decisions

for the school. This school has MANY issues

with alcohol and drugs; the Principle is well

aware but does nothing! Their response "we are

new, new administration so we are learning and

doing what we can". Policies/Procedures were

in placed prior to them starting, it needs to be

followed and enforced. Stop making excuses.

The school needs to have other options of

learning, hands on vs. regular class room

setting. Students learn in different ways and not

everyone is born to be taught in a classroom

environment.

First Mesa Elementary is innovative in many

ways because the administration is encouraging

and supportive of the ideas brought to the

table. Our students benefit from the adults

being able to cooperate and partner across the

curriculum.

This school is always open to new ways of

thinking and improvement in order to best

satisfy the needs of the students. They are

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willing to collaborate and share any information

that will ensure the success of not only the

students but the community as well.

The school board has the authority to make

decisions based on their limited knowledge on

education and not following the grant school

concept for the stakeholders to be part of the

decision making and not hiring their own

people in positions. It is a very dysfunctional

place and community, parents, etc., are not

welcomed.

HBCS has come a long way, and I hope it will go

even farther.

Our children need and deserve a safe and

modern school facility! This would include new

staff housing to better recruit highly qualified

teachers. Bussing our children to other areas of

the reservation is not an option!

School teaches students to be humble.

More leadership and motivational speakers.

This school could benefit from a strong Hopi

Culture and Language class that is part of the

overall curriculum. Permit students to select

this class so that only students who have an

interest will be in the class. Implement a

summer program and other enrichment

programs to take full advantage of vacant

classrooms.

Have the Education Department to overlook the

School Board Members and Staff and that they

all be on the same level.

I am an alumnus of this school, had the best,

helpful, encouraging and knowledgeable

teachers who instilled a love of learning in me

to get a college education. That is what we need

again. I don't want teachers to only concentrate

on students who excel, students with learning

abilities or who are falling behind need more

support and encouragements on a daily basis.

Continue to improve.

Students that misbehave are pulling others

away from their academics by disrupting the

class. Administrators need to take this into

consideration when they are given violations for

students. Students' education is very valuable

and we want all of the ones who are putting

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forth the effort to learn all they can while they

are here because they will not get a second

chance at this.

Have each village elders or officials come in to

address village attendance areas on culture,

respect.

Listen to the students! Share concerns with

parents. Parents can assist in decision making.

You cannot keep issues hidden and escalating.

They explode and it’s not pretty in the end.

Fix the behavioral issues that are occurring. Get

rid of problematic students if they are drunk,

fight, or do drugs or deal. They should be

expelled.

Have more activities and incentives for the

students, and have sports for K-2nd grade, also

known as pee-wee sports.

Good job staff for helping our kids.

FMES is a very excellent school; it is our first

year at the school.

I was reluctant to enroll my eldest here cause

the school board seemed bad, sports and

library, weren't good. But now with my

youngest things have improved. The library has

greatly improved!

When the school is doing programs they need

to stay with today stuff, not the past.

Please let's get all our elementary schools on

the same level playing field so they are all

advancing with mostly the same knowledge,

skills and abilities when they enter Jr/High

School. Have a Board for all the schools.

Possibly assign a teacher or the principals to this

board so they can share ideas, opportunities,

barriers - and support each other!

Need better special education services. Special

Education should be and needs to be included

in all activities, classroom and special trips, etc.

I love FMES. I feel that the school did an

excellent job of providing a well-rounded

education that celebrated and integrated Hopi

culture and language. FMES also has an

excellent parent involvement program.

FMES staff need to be friendlier and inviting to

their school. Make parents and community

members feel welcome. Communication will go

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a long way. Certain staff need to take selfcontrol. And no bullying zone means no bullying

by students and staff.

Our school is a place where I have seen the

teachers, administration, and support staff

(maintenance, etc.) all work together and help

each other in all areas. They have team work!

Askwali! Kwakwah for all your service and

dedication to our students, knowing they come

to school every day with behavioral, emotional

and learning disabilities. Hopi Language and

History is excellent. My grandson comes home

singing songs learned and repeats and respects

our yearly cycle of cultural events.

Transportation has been a problem through the

year but nothing major that I can't work

around. Staff is good with communicating with

parents by sending notes or phone calls

regarding this issue.

Some teachers need to work with parents, and

other employees need to have more positive

attitudes rather than having a "I don't want to

be here," attitude. Principal needs to open up

more to ideas that groups want to do rather

than dictating the way she wants. "Work

together for the benefit of OUR children."

Could have better lines of communication and

work on bullying issues.

FMES is awesome, the staff is always very

welcoming!

FMES is a good school. Continuing to strive to

serve our students and grooming them

educationally will help to prepare them for their

future, hopefully in ways that can better our

villages and communities.

Good job! [First Mesa is] one of the best schools

on Hopi.

Alcohol and drugs are a problem in this school STAFF.

I think all schools really need work on bullying

now. It also comes from home. Kids do or say

whatever they want to kids from home and

they think it's alright to bring it to school, so

parents are just as guilty.

Overall a good school, which is why I continue

to send my student there.

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Bring back the gifted and talented program.

Thanks a lot. Great job. Small mistakes can

make a big change.

Just hearing bad news about school and why

$50 incentive.

Communication and do more activities with the

kids health-wise. Health activities are needed.

Great job!

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Q.19 What are three things in which this school excels?

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Hopi language program.

After school tutoring program.

Math.

Providing Hopi Language learning opportunities.

Providing after school programs.

Assessing student performance/achievement.

Nutritious meals.

Opportunities for professional development.

Academics.

Benchmarks.

NWEA.

Hopi Lavayi.

Academics.

Sports.

Parent volunteer.

Relationships with students.

After school program opportunities.

Technology integration.

Academic rigor.

Curriculum Alignment.

Student progress monitoring.

Teacher collaboration.

Safety environment for all students.

Having Intervention in math and reading.

All teachers are HQ and a teacher assistant in

each class.

Relationships between teachers and students.

Meeting academic goals.

Managing student progress.

Team work.

Commitment to students’ majority of staff.

Data driven.

Hopi Lavayi.

Effective communication.

Students' assessment.

Team collaboration.

School and Parent partnerships.

Caring Teachers.

Takes our ceremonial events into consideration.

Parental Involvement is good.

Our school excels in reading and math bench

marks.

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Hiring motivated and certified teachers.

Working well with school staff, parents, &

students.

School is clean.

Teachers are good.

CSA is good.

Hopi Lavayi Program.

SPED.

Providing materials/electronics for student use.

Standards aligned curriculum and instruction

materials.

Energetic and engaged staff with both students

and community.

Willing to adapt, engage and collaborate to

ensure success of students.

Being available for the students.

Encouraging all students to succeed.

Supporting the students learning.

Reading academics.

Math academics.

Integrating culture.

Diversity.

Academics.

Sports.

Leadership.

Professional development.

High quality staff.

Teaching Hopi language.

GATE program.

90% of the employees are Hopi tribal members.

Care for the students.

Hopi language.

Professional development.

Parents/Teacher Organization.

Students/Parent Involvement in extracurricular

activities (e.g. sports, Indian Day).

Use of technology.

Hopi Language/Culture.

Providing students will quality education.

Supporting students/families.

Positive Behavior Intervention System.

Extracurricular Activities.

Community Involvement.

Trying new things.

Getting information out.

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Taking in sped kids.

Math.

Writing.

Reading.

Qualified/certified teaching staff.

Beginning to implement AVID program.

Implementing a rubric-based grading system.

Math.

Reading.

Science.

Hopi language.

Special Education program.

Math program.

Parent/Community Involvement.

Summer Enrichment Program.

Hopi Language Program.

School wide involvement in student learning.

Technology provided for the students.

Cohesiveness among grade levels in developing

curriculum maps and assessments for ELA and

Math.

Cohesiveness in identification of power

standards (These standards are the most critical

and should be taught to the greatest depth).

Implementation of AVID program and a school

board that supports school endeavors.

Motivated Teachers.

Current NWEA assessments.

Training in important areas.

Using data from testing to help with what

students need to excel.

Using Compass Learning as a Source to

improving skills that students are lacking.

Being a PBIS school to help with behavior and

keeping students on track and a way to

motivator positive behavior.

Classroom learning.

Cleanliness.

Sports.

Providing Hopi culture and language

experiences.

Encouraging parent attendance at Shindigs and

conferences.

Academic performance in the areas of writing

and science.

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Food and Nutrition.

Students have maintained strong mathematics

skills school-wide.

Students have shown growth in ELA on the

AzMerit online assessments.

The school has a strong cross-country team.

The use of a variety of assessment tools which

are scheduled and integrated into curriculum

maps, impact student learning.

Governing board provides a supportive and an

autonomous approach to the school, allow

leadership and teachers to address

achievement and instruction of students.

A positive culture of support among the staff for

each other.

Child safety.

Reading Instruction.

Athletics.

Hopi Language.

Dedicated staff.

Instructional Practices.

Cross Country.

Making students take off their hats.

Has specialty classes available for students.

Has great runners.

Has high % of community members employed.

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improve?

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Communication between all staff.

Behavior policies.

Safety regulations.

Bigger classrooms.

Better food- more culture food/Hopi food.

Classroom equipment.

Science/Social studies curriculum.

Discipline Program.

Attendance.

Communication with staff and parents.

Providing a more structured work environment.

Consistency.

Bullying.

Team building.

School board focus only on policy. Not every

day decision making which should be the job of

the principal.

Transportation.

Communications.

Extracurricular activities, sports, clubs, afterschool programs.

Bully Prevention.

Staff Morale.

Student Behavior and Influences.

School board assistance.

Trainings for the staff.

More communication with each other.

Staff turnover.

Curriculum consistency.

Discipline policy follow through.

Administrative support.

Communication.

Improvement in math and reading.

Teacher assistant job description.

More educational classes on bullying for

students.

Communication between administrators and

teaching staff.

Employee morale.

Bullying Policies.

Behavior Options.

Attendance.

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Need instructional coaches for mentoring.

Data specialist in need.

Promote our school for employment yearround.

Reading.

Writing.

Behavior issues.

Special Classes.

Teaching Resources.

Extracurricular activities.

Student behavior issues.

Parental ideas for behavior issues.

After school programs.

BIA to work on our facilities.

Special education services.

A place to lease buses besides the GSA.

Need surveillance.

Staff Professionalism.

Retention Program.

Communication between Staff, Parents &

Community.

Methods of communication with all

stakeholders.

Providing academic after school activities for

students and parents.

Stakeholder involvement in creating the goals

and objectives of the school.

Group gossip.

Other staff members supervising each other

above the existing supervisor.

The complaints of others not doing their jobs.

Have healthy meals (include steamed

vegetables, etc.).

Have health classes (include aligned physical

activities).

Better traffic / parking system.

Curriculum.

Timely distribution on materials.

Testing.

Curriculum.

More parental involvement with academics.

Physical education program for all students.

More coordination/communication between all

teaching staff re: academics.

School housing for employees.

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Parking lot structure for pick up and drop off,

parking buses, cars, etc.

Multiple In-house Full-time counselors.

Communication.

Work orders completed in a timely manner.

All teachers use school behavior program

appropriately.

Core Subject Areas (Math, Reading, Writing).

Parent Involvement in their child's education.

Facility Maintenance Department.

Security at night around school and teacher

housing.

Continue efforts to hire full time counselor.

PE instructor.

Communication in Classroom, Parents, and as a

school.

Student and Employee reprimanded.

Yearly Updates of Guidelines of School Policy

Yearly.

Quit trying to get a new school.

Science.

Social studies.

P.E.

Parent/family/community involvement.

Classroom management skills.

Implementing student handbook rules for

situations that may be harmful to self or others.

Writing.

Health.

Cafeteria food.

Reading.

Physical Education.

Social Studies.

Academic Curriculum.

Counseling support for Students.

Overall support for teachers.

Building capacity.

Curriculum.

More resources.

Effective teaching at all grade levels.

For ALL teacher to CONSISTENTLY use data to

drive instruction.

Need a gifted and talented teacher!

Communication.

Discipline with repeat "offenders".

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Doing away with Combined classes.

Supplies being available from the

administration side. Supplies that we are not

allowed to order because these supplies are

ordered from the front office but is not stocked

and not available when needed.

Bigger classroom space. (A new School)

Staff being at their stations on time and good

communication between all staff.

Curriculum.

Transparency.

Communication.

Following Policies.

Hiring procedures.

Bigger Gym or another gym.

Academic performance in reading and math.

Providing a safe and effective building to

provide instruction.

Behavior issues for "ED" students.

Professionalism.

Highly Qualified Staff.

Overhaul of school board and school

administration.

Professionalism from Office staff.

Office personnel not running the school.

All Paraprofessionals should have 60 hours or

AA degrees.

Communication amongst staff.

School Board and staff training on policies and

procedures.

Development of mentorship program for

educators.

Develop and implement a formal process by

which teachers collaborate across grade levels.

Develop and implement a comprehensive

technology plan to prioritize the use of

technology.

Develop and implement a systematic, inclusive

and comprehensive process to review, revise,

and communicate the school's vision, mission,

and purpose.

Scheduling (master schedules and testing

calendars).

Hiring certified teachers. Appropriately

arranging teachers in classrooms.

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Instructional coaching.

Curriculum mapping.

Administration practices.

Provision of student services.

We need a curriculum. We need an English

Department curriculum.

We need to address an overwhelming

population of lazy teachers that are not

teaching.

We need qualified administration. … They just

pretend. They worry about the kids wearing

hats. They do not comprehend the seriousness

of not having an English Department

curriculum, not having proper computers and

tech support, nor will they acknowledge the

seriousness of racism against outside teachers

… The administration's only concern is hanging

on to their jobs. Most teachers' only concern is

not doing any real teaching whatsoever.

School-Wide Leadership, Direction & Support.

Evaluation of school-wide roles & scheduling to

support effective programs & practices.

Development of school-wide plans with school

staff for accountability in carrying out

responsibilities and driving staff & student

performance.

Qualified personnel.

Positive incentives.

Technology.

Making non-Native teacher's lives miserable.

Appearance of the school - staff attitude is a

concern.

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Q.21 How would you like to see the Hopi educational

system structured?

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More activities to keep the students interested

and motivated, more resources.

To support all Hopi schools.

I would like it to be structured well so it will not

die.

No real preference, but I would like to see more

structure in my school. There is too much

wiggle room which creates tension among staff

and essentially affects students’ achievement.

A central office would house resources and

personnel in all aspects of school functioning.

This would include special education related

services, transportation, etc. This would save

hundreds of dollars which I feel is not being

spent efficiently because we are our own

entities. One school system for all Hopi schools.

It is more efficient and saves money. One

school board with representatives from each

village. This would be a much more effective

way for all students to have equal access to all

educational resources and continuity in their

educational programs.

Unified School Structure and Leadership.

Cooperative and inclusi

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