| Questionnaire Results | |||||||||||||||||||||
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School Environment |
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(1) |
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(2) |
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(3) |
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(4) |
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(5) |
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Average |
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(1 + 2) |
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(4 + 5) | |||||
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Strongly Disagree |
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Disagree |
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Neutral |
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Agree |
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Strongly Agree |
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Strongly Dis. + Disagree |
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Strongly Agr. + Agree | |||||||
| I feel like I belong at this school | 0 | 0% | 2 | 7% | 2 | 7.0% | 7 | 26% | 16 | 59% | 4.4 | 7% | 85% | ||||||||
| I feel that the staff cares about me | 0 | 0.0% | 3 | 11% | 2 | 7% | 10 | 37% | 12 | 44% | 4.1 | 11% | 81% | ||||||||
| I feel that learning can be fun | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 6 | 24% | 19 | 76% | 4.8 | 0% | 100% | ||||||||
| I feel that learning is fun at this school | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0% | 2 | 8% | 8 | 32% | 15 | 60% | 4.5 | 0% | 92% | ||||||||
| I feel recognized for good work | 0 | 0.0% | 2 | 8% | 2 | 8% | 11 | 42% | 11 | 42% | 4.2 | 8% | 85% | ||||||||
| I feel intrinsically rewarded for doing my job well | 0 | 0.0% | 2 | 7% | 0 | 0% | 11 | 41% | 14 | 52% | 4.4 | 7% | 93% | ||||||||
| I work with people who treat me with respect | 1 | 4.0% | 1 | 4% | 1 | 4% | 10 | 37% | 14 | 52% | 4.3 | 7% | 89% | ||||||||
| I work with people who listen if I have ideas about doing things better | 2 | 8.0% | 1 | 4% | 2 | 8% | 9 | 35% | 12 | 46% | 4.1 | 12% | 81`% | ||||||||
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Administration |
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(1) |
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(2) |
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(3) |
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(4) |
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(5) |
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Average |
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(1 + 2) |
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(4 + 5) | |||||
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Strongly Disagree |
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Disagree |
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Neutral |
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Agree |
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Strongly Agree |
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Strongly Dis. + Disagree |
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Strongly Agr. + Agree | |||||||
| My administrator treats me with respect | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% | 6 | 22% | 20 | 74% | 4.7 | 0% | 96% | ||||||||
| My administrator is an effective instructional leader | 0 | 0.0% | 1 | 4% | 4 | 15% | 14 | 52% | 8 | 30% | 4.1 | 4% | 81% | ||||||||
| My administrator facilitates communication effectively | 0 | 0.0% | 2 | 7% | 6 | 22% | 13 | 48% | 6 | 22% | 3.9 | 7% | 70% | ||||||||
| My administrator supports me in my work with students | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% | 9 | 14% | 38 | 58% | 4.5 | 0% | 96% | ||||||||
| My administrator supports shared decision making | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 5 | 20% | 7 | 13% | 41 | 52% | 4.3 | 0% | 80% | ||||||||
| My administrator allows me to be an effective instructional leader | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% | 7 | 29% | 16 | 67% | 4.6 | 0% | 96% | ||||||||
| My administrator is effective in helping us reach our vision | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 4 | 17% | 7 | 29% | 13 | 54% | 4.4 | 0% | 83% | ||||||||
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Teaching Opportunities |
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(1) |
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(2) |
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(3) |
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(4) |
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(5) |
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Average |
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(1 + 2) |
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(4 + 5) | |||||
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Strongly Disagree |
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Disagree |
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Neutral |
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Agree |
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Strongly Agree |
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Strongly Dis. + Disagree |
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Strongly Agr. + Agree | |||||||
| I have the opportunity to develop my skills | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0.0% | 2 | 8% | 9 | 36% | 14 | 56% | 4.5 | 0% | 92% | ||||||||
| I have the opportunity to think for myself, not just carry out instructions | 0 | 0% | 2 | 1.4% | 0 | 0% | 9 | 35% | 17 | 65% | 4.7 | 0% | 100% | ||||||||
| I love working at this school | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0.0% | 2 | 7% | 8 | 30% | 15 | 56% | 4.3 | 7% | 85% | ||||||||
| I love seeing the results of my work with students | 0 | 0% | 4 | 2.8% | 0 | 0% | 2 | 8% | 22 | 92% | 4.9 | 0% | 100% | ||||||||
| I work effectively with special education students | 0 | 0% | 7 | 4.9% | 0 | 0% | 6 | 26% | 17 | 74% | 4.7 | 0% | 100% | ||||||||
| I work effectively with English language learners | 0 | 0% | 6 | 4.1% | 6 | 27% | 6 | 27% | 10 | 45% | 4.2 | 0% | 73% | ||||||||
| I work effectively with ethnically/racially diverse students | 0 | 0.0% | 9 | 6.3% | 1 | 5% | 4 | 18% | 17 | 77% | 4.7 | 0% | 95% | ||||||||
| I work effectively with heterogeneously grouped classes | 0 | 0% | 6 | 4.3% | 1 | 5% | 3 | 14% | 18 | 82% | 4.8 | 0% | 95% | ||||||||
| I work effectively with low-achieving students | 0 | 0% | 4 | 3.0% | 0 | 0% | 8 | 33% | 16 | 67% | 4.7 | 0% | 100% | ||||||||
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Student Achievement |
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(1) |
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(2) |
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(3) |
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(4) |
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(5) |
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Average |
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(1 + 2) |
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(4 + 5) | |||||
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Strongly Disagree |
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Disagree |
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Neutral |
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Agree |
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Strongly Agree |
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Strongly Dis. + Disagree |
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Strongly Agr. + Agree | |||||||
| I believe student achievement can increase through hands-on learning | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% | 4 | 16% | 20 | 80% | 4.8 | 0% | 96% | ||||||||
| I believe student achievement can increase through effective professional development related to our vision | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% | 7 | 29% | 16 | 67% | 4.6 | 0% | 96% | ||||||||
| I believe student achievement can increase through integrating instruction across the curriculum | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 11 | 44% | 14 | 56% | 4.6 | 0% | 100% | ||||||||
| I believe student achievement can increase through thematic instruction | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% | 2 | 8% | 11 | 44% | 11 | 44% | 4.3 | 4% | 88% | ||||||||
| I believe student achievement can increase through cooperative learning | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 2 | 8% | 9 | 36% | 14 | 56% | 4.5 | 0% | 92% | ||||||||
| I believe student achievement can increase through multi-age classrooms | 1 | 4% | 6 | 24% | 9 | 36% | 4 | 16% | 5 | 20% | 3.2 | 28% | 36% | ||||||||
| I believe student achievement can increase through student self-assessment | 0 | 0% | 2 | 8% | 4 | 17% | 10 | 42% | 8 | 33% | 4.0 | 8% | 75% | ||||||||
| I believe student achievement can increase through authentic assessment | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% | 0 | 0% | 12 | 50% | 11 | 46% | 4.4 | 4% | 96% | ||||||||
| I believe student achievement can increase through the use of computers | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% | 2 | 8% | 18 | 8% | 4 | 16% | 4.0 | 4% | 88% | ||||||||
| I believe student achievement can increase through the use of varied technologies | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% | 0 | 0% | 16 | 64% | 8 | 32% | 4.2 | 4% | 96% | ||||||||
| I believe student achievement can increase through providing a threat-free environment | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 2 | 8% | 23 | 92% | 4.9 | 0% | 100% | ||||||||
| I believe student achievement can increase through close personal relationships between students and teachers | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 9 | 36% | 16 | 64% | 4.6 | 0% | 100% | ||||||||
| I believe student achievement can increase through addressing student learning styles | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 4 | 16% | 21 | 84% | 4.8 | 0% | 100% | ||||||||
| I believe student achievement can increase through effective parent involvement | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% | 2 | 8% | 4 | 16% | 18 | 72% | 4.6 | 4% | 88% | ||||||||
| I believe student achievement can increase through partnerships with business | 0 | 0% | 2 | 8% | 8 | 32% | 14 | 56% | 1 | 4% | 3.6 | 15% | 60% | ||||||||
| I believe student achievement can increase through teacher use of student achievement data | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% | 2 | 8% | 16 | 64% | 6 | 24% | 4.1 | 22% | 88% | ||||||||
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Academic Rigor |
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(1) |
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(2) |
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(3) |
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(4) |
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(5) |
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Average |
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(1 + 2) |
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(4 + 5) | |||||
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Strongly Disagree |
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Disagree |
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Neutral |
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Agree |
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Strongly Agree |
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Strongly Dis. + Disagree |
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Strongly Agr. + Agree | |||||||
| I believe the instructional program at this school is challenging | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% | 3 | 12% | 13 | 52% | 8 | 32% | 4.1 | 4% | 84% | ||||||||
| I believe the school provides an atmosphere where every student can succeed | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% | 13 | 52% | 11 | 44% | 4.4 | 0% | 96% | ||||||||
| I believe quality work is expected of all students at this school | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% | 1 | 4% | 12 | 48% | 11 | 44% | 4.3 | 4% | 92% | ||||||||
| I believe that every student can learn | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 4 | 16% | 21 | 84% | 4.8 | 0% | 100% | ||||||||
| I believe quality work is expected of me | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 5 | 19% | 22 | 81% | 4.8 | 0% | 100% | ||||||||
| I believe quality work is expected of all the adults working at this school | 0 | 0% | 2 | 8% | 3 | 12% | 8 | 31% | 13 | 50% | 4.2 | 8% | 81% | ||||||||
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School Vision |
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(1) |
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(2) |
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(3) |
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(4) |
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(5) |
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Average |
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(1 + 2) |
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(4 + 5) | |||||
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Strongly Disagree |
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Disagree |
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Neutral |
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Agree |
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Strongly Agree |
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Strongly Dis. + Disagree |
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Strongly Agr. + Agree | |||||||
| I believe the vision for this school is clear | 0 | 0% | 2 | 8% | 4 | 15% | 10 | 38% | 10 | 38% | 4.1 | 8% | 77% | ||||||||
| I believe the vision for this school is shared | 1 | 4% | 3 | 12% | 6 | 23% | 8 | 31% | 8 | 31% | 3.7 | 15% | 62% | ||||||||
| I believe we have an action plan in place which can get us to our vision | 0 | 0% | 2 | 9% | 3 | 13% | 14 | 61% | 4 | 17% | 3.9 | 9% | 78% | ||||||||
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Communication |
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(1) |
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(2) |
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(3) |
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(4) |
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(5) |
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Average |
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(1 + 2) |
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(4 + 5) | |||||
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Strongly Disagree |
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Disagree |
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Neutral |
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Agree |
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Strongly Agree |
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Strongly Dis. + Disagree |
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Strongly Agr. + Agree | |||||||
| I believe this school has a good public image | 0 | 0% | 2 | 8% | 4 | 15% | 13 | 50% | 7 | 27% | 4.0 | 8% | 77% | ||||||||
| I believe it is important to communicate often with parents | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 8 | 32% | 17 | 68% | 4.7 | 0% | 100% | ||||||||
| I believe I communicate with parents often about their child's progress | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 4 | 19% | 5 | 24% | 12 | 57% | 4.4 | 0% | 81% | ||||||||
| I believe I communicate with parents often about class activities | 0 | 0% | 1 | 5% | 4 | 20% | 4 | 20% | 11 | 55% | 4.3 | 5% | 75% | ||||||||
| I believe I am clear about what my job is at this school | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 21 | 78% | 4.7 | 4% | 96% | ||||||||
| I feel that others are clear about what my job is at this school | 0 | 0% | 2 | 8% | 4 | 16% | 4 | 16% | 15 | 60% | 4.3 | 8% | 76% | ||||||||
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School Morale |
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(1) |
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(2) |
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(3) |
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(4) |
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(5) |
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Average |
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(1 + 2) |
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(4 + 5) | |||||
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Strongly Disagree |
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Disagree |
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Neutral |
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Agree |
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Strongly Agree |
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Strongly Dis. + Disagree |
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Strongly Agr. + Agree | |||||||
| Morale is high on the part of teachers | 0 | 0% | 3 | 12% | 2 | 8% | 14 | 54% | 7 | 27% | 4.0 | 12% | 81% | ||||||||
| Morale is high on the part of students | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 12 | 46% | 14 | 54% | 4.5 | 0% | 100% | ||||||||
| Morale is high on the part of support staff | 1 | 4% | 0 | 0% | 5 | 19% | 15 | 58% | 5 | 19% | 3.9 | 4% | 77% | ||||||||
| Morale is high on the part of administrators | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% | 17 | 65% | 8 | 31% | 4.3 | 0% | 96% | ||||||||
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Expectations |
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(1) |
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(2) |
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(3) |
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(4) |
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(5) |
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Average |
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(1 + 2) |
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(4 + 5) | |||||
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Strongly Disagree |
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Disagree |
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Neutral |
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Agree |
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Strongly Agree |
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Strongly Dis. + Disagree |
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Strongly Agr. + Agree | |||||||
| Student outcomes for my class(es) are clear to me | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 2 | 11% | 6 | 32% | 11 | 58% | 4.5 | 0% | 89% | ||||||||
| Student outcomes for my class(es) are clear to my students | 0 | 0% | 1 | 5% | 0 | 0% | 7 | 37% | 11 | 58% | 4.5 | 5% | 95% | ||||||||
| Teachers in this school communicate with each other to make student learning consistent across grades | 2 | 11% | 1 | 5% | 2 | 11% | 6 | 32% | 8 | 42% | 3.9 | 16% | 74% | ||||||||
| Learning is fun in my classroom | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0% | 2 | 10% | 5 | 25% | 13 | 65% | 4.6 | 0% | 90% | ||||||||
| I love to teach | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 2 | 10% | 18 | 90% | 4.9 | 0% | 100% | ||||||||
| Question 1 - What do you like about this school? | ||
| Topic 1 - Administration | ||
| Dedicated (1) | The administration and staff are so dedicated to the growth and education of children. | |
| Kind (2) | A principal who is fair. Teachers who are dedicated in teaching the students. The dedication of all the staff in the welfare of the students. | |
| Topic 2 - School | ||
| Atmosphere (8) | Family like atmosphere | |
| Size (8) | Small with caring students | |
| Topic 3 - Staff | ||
| Friendly (1) | The friendliness of staff and parent | |
| Supportive (1) | The staff is very supportive of each other. It is a pleasant place to work. There are also many fun programs for the children throughout the year to help enhance the regular curriculum. | |
| Topic 4 - Students | ||
| Good (1) | I like the students. They are a good group of kids. | |
| Library (4) | Fine library, supportive staff and facilities | |
| Topic 5 - Teaching | ||
| Communication (2) | Open conversation during meetings | |
| Very much a partnership within the teachers, staff, as well as with the students. | ||
| Question 2 - What do you wish was different at this school? | ||
| Topic 1 - Administration | ||
| School Board (1) | Stronger support from school board | |
| Topic 2 - School | ||
| Budget (1) | Finances are always an issue | |
| Related (1) | Integrating library, art, music, PE and computer along with these themes is incredibly beneficial but rarely done. | |
| Safety (1) | Dangerous vehicles were not allowed on fields when children are at recess | |
| Size (2) | Small school environment allows for political issues | |
| Theme (1) | I would like to see more month or year long themes - school wide. | |
| Topic 3 - Staff | ||
| Communication (1) | Communication between staff and with the administration could improve | |
| Topic 4 - Teaching | ||
| Benefits (2) | Benefits for paraprofessionals with some sick days and insurance | |
| Communication (4) | Improved cooperation among teaching staff | |
| More collaboration among teachers and specialist across all grade levels. | ||