This report summarizes findings of the Los Angeles Unified School District's third annual Basic Activities Survey (BAS), held in spring 1985. The BAS measures opinions of certificated staff, classified staff, and parents concerning the district's performance in the areas of curriculum, teaching methods, and instructional materials. The sample included all types of schools from all eight regions of the school district, levels prekindergarten through grade 12. Among the results were the following: (1) certificated staff, classified staff, and parents rated their own school's program more favorably than the district's program; (2) parents gave higher ratings to the district program than did the staff; (3) all three groups agreed on the importance of teaching general academic skills; (4) staff strongly approved upgraded standards for homework, attendance, and discipline; and (5) teachers were only moderately satisfied with the instructional support they received from administrators and district/regional offices. Findings of follow-up surveys of certificated and classified staff are included. The report discusses how the 1985 Parent BAS results compare with findings of national polls. Based on survey results, recommendations are made for continued district improvement and growth. Appendices provide tables with survey results, information on sample selection, and copies of survey instruments. (PS)