About this template
Engaging parents in school life and extracurricular programming is vital for a thriving school community. This Parent Interest Survey template is designed for educators, school counselors, and administrators to gather actionable insights regarding what topics parents want to learn about, which extracurricular activities interest their children, and how they prefer to communicate with the school.
By deploying this survey, schools can remove the guesswork from event planning and parent-teacher association (PTA/PTO) scheduling. The form captures essential contact details alongside structured feedback on specific topics and preferred channels of communication. Whether you are launching a new after-school program, planning parent workshops, or simply looking to improve overall school-to-home engagement, this template provides a clean, professional framework.
Built to save time and increase response rates, this form can be shared instantly via email or text. Transitioning your parent surveys to Doc2Form ensures every response is organized neatly in Google Sheets for effortless analysis and reporting.
Key features
- Collect structured feedback on extracurricular interests and workshops
- Understand preferred parent communication channels instantly
- Fully customizable questions to match your school community
- Streamline data collection with automatic Google Sheets integration
- Mobile-friendly layout for busy parents on the go
Use cases
Gathering interest for new after-school clubs and sports
Planning topics for upcoming parent-teacher association workshops
Assessing preferred communication methods for school announcements
Collecting general feedback and recommendations at the start of the sā¦
Collecting general feedback and recommendations at the start of the school year
What this form collects
- Full Name (Short answer)Enter your first and last name.
- Email Address (Short answer)Provide the best email address for school updates.
- Phone Number (Short answer)Enter your primary contact number.
- Degree of Relationship (Multiple choice)Select your relationship to the student(s).
- School Information Sources (Checkboxes)Where do you typically look for news and updates from the school?
- Topics to Learn More About (Checkboxes)Select any workshop or informational topics you would like the school to cover.
- Preferred Communication Method (Multiple choice)How would you prefer teachers and staff to contact you?
- Topic Interest Level (Linear scale)Rate your level of interest in participating in school-sponsored parent workshops.
- Other Issues to Explore (Paragraph)Are there any specific topics, challenges, or school issues you would like us to address this year?
- Recommendations (Paragraph)Please share any additional suggestions or comments to help improve our school community.
FAQ
How do I share this survey with parents?
Once your template is generated as a Google Form, simply click the 'Send' button to copy the form link, email it directly to parent lists, or embed it on your school website.
Can I add or modify questions on this template?
Yes! You have full control in Google Forms to add new questions, edit existing options, or remove items that do not apply to your school.
Where are survey responses stored?
All submissions are automatically saved in a connected Google Sheet, making it easy to review results, filter data, and share reports with your administration team.
Is this survey template free to use?
Yes, this template is completely free to convert into a Google Form using Doc2Form.
Can parents fill out this survey on their phones?
Absolutely. Google Forms are fully responsive and work seamlessly on smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers.
Get this form in your Google Drive
Save a copy to your Google Drive with one click (uses 1 credit). Or build from a PDF or description in the app.