Elementary School Success Profile – Parent Version (ESSP-Parent)

Adults in my neighborhood show an interest in what children in the neighborhood are doing.

Adults in my neighborhood would tell me if my child misbehaved or did something dangerous.

Adults in my neighborhood look out for my child.

Adults in my neighborhood help one another in times of need.

Adults in my neighborhood look out for one another.

Adults in my neighborhood work together to improve the neighborhood.

Adults in my neighborhood would take care of my child(ren) in an emergency.

My child is safe from crime and violence in our neighborhood.

People in our neighborhood can be trusted.

I like living in our neighborhood.

I feel safe from crime and violence in our neighborhood.

Most teenagers in my neighborhood make good grades in school.

Most teenagers in my neighborhood get in trouble with the police.

Most teenagers in my neighborhood drink alcohol.

Most teenagers in my neighborhood use drugs.

Most teenagers in my neighborhood belong to gangs.

Most teenagers in my neighborhood graduate from high school.

Most teenagers in my neighborhood carry a weapon such as a knife, gun, or club.

Most teenagers in my neighborhood find a job after high school.

Most teenagers in my neighborhood will go to college.

Most teenagers in my neighborhood show respect to adults.

My child's teacher cares about my child.

My child's teacher wants my child to do well in school.

My child's teacher or other school staff would contact me if they had a concern or question about my child's school behavior or progress.

Go to your child's school for parent-teacher conferences.

Volunteer at your child's school or in the classroom.

Go to the school when parents are invited to fun events.

Contact your child's teacher or other school staff about your child's school progress or behavior.

Go to the school for information sessions (such as workshops on behavior, testing, special programs, or homework help).

Go to parent-teacher association (PTA) meetings.

Talk to your child about things he or she is learning at school.

Talk to your child about things that happened during the school day.

Talk to your child about homework.

Check on whether your child does his or her homework.

Praise or reward your child for working hard on school work.

Help your child get books or supplies for doing homework.

Limit the amount of time your child spends watching TV.

Limit the amount of time your child spends playing on school nights.

Make sure your child spends time reading (apart from homework).

Make sure your child spends time on learning activities (such as hobbies, talking to adults, going to the library or museum).

My child is liked by playmates.

My child is friendly.

My child initiates interactions with others.

My child plays with others.

My child plays with friendly, well behaved children.

My child is accepted by friendly, well behaved children.

My child thinks before acting.

My child can give suggestions and opinions without being bossy.

My child can calm down when excited or all wound up.

My child is helpful to others.

My child controls temper when there is a disagreement.

My child has trouble accepting authority.

My child is very good at understanding other people's feelings.

My child breaks rules.

My child is stubborn.

My child physically fights.

My child harms others.

My child plays aggressively (rough).

My child hits others on purpose.

Give your child encouragement.

Tell your child you love him or her.

Tell your child he or she did a good job.

Make your child feel special.

Spend free time with your child.

The people in my home support one another during difficult times.

The people in my home give each other plenty of time and attention.

The people in my home talk openly and listen to one another.

The people in my home feel loved and cared for by one another.

The people in my home play and laugh together.

The people in my home work together to solve problems.

My child gets along with the other children in our home.

My child helps or comforts the other children in our home.

My child shares things with the other child.