As many of you have read in my previous communications, Hillview is embarking on a Design-Thinking process with the goal of answering the question, "How should our program, offerings, and opportunities change to meet the changing needs of the world into which our kids are graduating?" This fall, we convened a group of leaders, teachers, and parents to form our "Design Team" and partnered with Stanford University's Design School to engage in lively collaboration around how Hillview can and will evolve. Maybe you saw Sunday's 60 Minutes story on David Kelley and the Stanford Design School; THIS is the same group with which we are working. Now, we need your help ...
Below is a link to a survey designed by our "Design Team" intended to gather ideas and feedback as we "prototype" some new schedules and changes to our program. We are inviting all parents and guardians as individuals OR couples to complete this survey. Please ONLY complete the survey one time per parent.The deadline for submission of the survey is Wednesday, January 23, 2013; thus, your quick response is appreciated. Parents may also access the survey through the front page of the school's website.
Please note: Some of the survey questions ask you to evaluate your feelings toward possible changes. NONE of these changes are definite and should be considered hypothetical until we are further along in the process. Please stay clear of assumptions and expectations as they can get in the way of the "design" process.
Complete the survey, here.
If you have questions, feel free to email me at eburmeister@mpcsd.org. Again, thank you for taking the time to complete the survey by Wednesday, January 23! Be on the look out for more Design Team updates and information.
