| 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 | 1 | 1% |
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4% | 7 | 7% | 46 | 46% | 43 | 43% | 4.2 | 5% | 88% | ||||||||
| I feel that the staff cares about me | 1 | 1% | 2 | 2% | 16 | 16% | 53 | 53% | 28 | 28% | 4.1 | 3% | 81% | ||||||||
| I feel that learning can be fun | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 3 | 3% | 33 | 33% | 63 | 63% | 4.6 | 0% | 97% | ||||||||
| I feel that learning is fun at this school | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 7 | 7% | 56 | 56% | 35 | 35% | 4.3 | 0% | 93% | ||||||||
| I feel recognized for good work | 4 | 4% | 10 | 10% | 25 | 25% | 45 | 45% | 15 | 15% | 3.6 | 14% | 61% | ||||||||
| I feel intrinsically rewarded for doing my job well | 4 | 4% | 2 | 2% | 14 | 14% | 47 | 47% | 30 | 30% | 4.0 | 6% | 79% | ||||||||
| I work with people who treat me with respect | 1 | 1% | 5 | 5% | 6 | 6% | 48 | 48% | 41 | 41% | 4.2 | 6% | 88% | ||||||||
| I work with people who listen if I have ideas about doing things better | 1 | 1% | 6 | 6% | 17 | 17% | 42 | 42% | 34 | 43% | 4.0 | 7% | 76% | ||||||||
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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 | 4 | 4% | 4 | 4% | 11 | 11% | 39 | 39% | 43 | 43% | 4.1 | 8% | 81% | ||||||||
| My administrator is an effective instructional leader | 3 | 3% | 8 | 8% | 19 | 19% | 42 | 42% | 28 | 28% | 3.8 | 11% | 70% | ||||||||
| My administrator facilitates communication effectively | 4 | 4% | 21 | 21% | 27 | 27% | 29 | 29% | 19 | 19% | 3.4 | 25% | 48% | ||||||||
| My administrator supports me in my work with students | 4 | 4% | 4 | 4% | 21 | 21% | 33 | 33% | 36 | 36% | 3.9 | 8% | 70% | ||||||||
| My administrator supports shared decision making | 2 | 2% | 9 | 9% | 26 | 26% | 33 | 33% | 28 | 28% | 3.8 | 11% | 62% | ||||||||
| My administrator allows me to be an effective instructional leader | 4 | 4% | 3 | 3% | 18 | 18% | 35 | 35% | 37 | 37% | 4.0 | 7% | 74% | ||||||||
| My administrator is effective in helping us reach our vision | 5 | 5% | 8 | 8% | 24 | 24% | 35 | 35% | 27 | 27% | 3.7 | 13% | 63% | ||||||||
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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% | 2 | 2% | 7 | 7% | 41 | 41% | 49 | 49% | 4.4 | 2% | 91% | ||||||||
| I have the opportunity to think for myself, not just carry out instructions | 0 | 0% | 5 | 5% | 3 | 3% | 43 | 43% | 48 | 48% | 4.4 | 5% | 92% | ||||||||
| I love working at this school | 1 | 1% | 2 | 2% | 9 | 9% | 47 | 47% | 41 | 41% | 4.3 | 3% | 88% | ||||||||
| I love seeing the results of my work with students | 0 | 0% | 1 | 1% | 2 | 2% | 16 | 16% | 78 | 80% | 4.8 | 1% | 97% | ||||||||
| I work effectively with special education students | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 10 | 11% | 35 | 38% | 47 | 51% | 4.4 | 0% | 89% | ||||||||
| I work effectively with English language learners | 0 | 0% | 2 | 2% | 34 | 37% | 25 | 27% | 30 | 33% | 3.9 | 2% | 60% | ||||||||
| I work effectively with ethnically/racially diverse students | 0 | 0% | 1 | 1% | 19 | 21% | 29 | 33% | 40 | 45% | 4.2 | 1% | 78% | ||||||||
| I work effectively with heterogeneously grouped classes | 0 | 0% | 1 | 1% | 7 | 8% | 37 | 40% | 47 | 51% | 4.4 | 1% | 91% | ||||||||
| I work effectively with low-achieving students | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 4 | 4% | 34 | 36% | 56 | 60% | 4.6 | 0% | 96% | ||||||||
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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 | 1% | 29 | 29% | 69 | 70% | 4.7 | 0% | 99% | ||||||||
| I believe student achievement can increase through effective professional development related to our vision | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 9 | 9% | 35 | 36% | 54 | 55% | 4.5 | 0% | 91% | ||||||||
| I believe student achievement can increase through integrating instruction across the curriculum | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 8 | 8% | 36 | 37% | 53 | 55% | 4.5 | 0% | 92% | ||||||||
| I believe student achievement can increase through thematic instruction | 1 | 1% | 0 | 0% | 16 | 16% | 42 | 43% | 38 | 39% | 4.2 | 0% | 82% | ||||||||
| I believe student achievement can increase through cooperative learning | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 11 | 11% | 44 | 45% | 42 | 43% | 4.3 | 0% | 89% | ||||||||
| I believe student achievement can increase through multi-age classrooms | 1 | 1% | 6 | 6% | 52 | 54% | 27 | 28% | 10 | 10% | 3.4 | 7% | 39% | ||||||||
| I believe student achievement can increase through student self-assessment | 0 | 0% | 3 | 3% | 28 | 29% | 42 | 43% | 24 | 25% | 3.9 | 3% | 68% | ||||||||
| I believe student achievement can increase through authentic assessment | 0 | 0% | 1 | 1% | 24 | 25% | 37 | 39% | 34 | 35% | 4.1 | 1% | 74% | ||||||||
| I believe student achievement can increase through the use of computers | 1 | 1% | 5 | 5% | 23 | 23% | 50 | 50% | 21 | 21% | 3.9 | 6% | 71% | ||||||||
| I believe student achievement can increase through the use of varied technologies | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 13 | 13% | 58 | 58% | 29 | 29% | 4.2 | 0% | 87% | ||||||||
| I believe student achievement can increase through providing a threat-free environment | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 1 | 1% | 35 | 35% | 64 | 64% | 4.6 | 0% | 99% | ||||||||
| I believe student achievement can increase through close personal relationships between students and teachers | 0 | 0% | 1 | 1% | 4 | 4% | 45 | 45% | 50 | 50% | 4.4 | 1% | 95% | ||||||||
| I believe student achievement can increase through addressing student learning styles | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 1 | 1% | 32 | 32% | 67 | 67% | 4.7 | 0% | 99% | ||||||||
| I believe student achievement can increase through effective parent involvement | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 4 | 4% | 37 | 37% | 59 | 59% | 4.6 | 0% | 96% | ||||||||
| I believe student achievement can increase through partnerships with business | 1 | 1% | 6 | 6% | 49 | 49% | 35 | 35% | 9 | 9% | 3.5 | 7% | 44% | ||||||||
| I believe student achievement can increase through teacher use of student achievement data | 0 | 0% | 2 | 2% | 21 | 21% | 52 | 52% | 25 | 25% | 4.0 | 2% | 77% | ||||||||
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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% | 4 | 4% | 13 | 13% | 53 | 54% | 29 | 29% | 4.1 | 4% | 83% | ||||||||
| I believe the school provides an atmosphere where every student can succeed | 0 | 0% | 3 | 3% | 12 | 12% | 59 | 59% | 26 | 26% | 4.1 | 3% | 85% | ||||||||
| I believe quality work is expected of all students at this school | 0 | 0% | 5 | 5% | 20 | 20% | 48 | 48% | 26 | 26% | 4.0 | 5% | 75% | ||||||||
| I believe that every student can learn | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 4 | 4% | 32 | 32% | 64 | 64% | 4.6 | 0% | 96% | ||||||||
| I believe quality work is expected of me | 2 | 2% | 1 | 1% | 2 | 2% | 37 | 37% | 58 | 58% | 4.5 | 3% | 95% | ||||||||
| I believe quality work is expected of all the adults working at this school | 7 | 7% | 5 | 5% | 12 | 12% | 51 | 51% | 25 | 25% | 3.8 | 12% | 76% | ||||||||
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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 | 3 | 3% | 7 | 7% | 23 | 23% | 50 | 51% | 16 | 16% | 3.7 | 10% | 67% | ||||||||
| I believe the vision for this school is shared | 3 | 3% | 10 | 10% | 32 | 32% | 44 | 44% | 10 | 10% | 3.5 | 13% | 55% | ||||||||
| I believe we have an action plan in place which can get us to our vision | 2 | 2% | 9 | 9% | 40 | 40% | 41 | 41% | 7 | 7% | 3.4 | 11% | 48% | ||||||||
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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% | 3 | 3% | 2 | 2% | 54 | 54% | 41 | 41% | 4.3 | 3% | 95% | ||||||||
| I believe it is important to communicate often with parents | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 6 | 6% | 35 | 35% | 58 | 59% | 4.5 | 0% | 94% | ||||||||
| I believe I communicate with parents often about their child's progress | 7 | 8% | 7 | 8% | 22 | 25% | 23 | 26% | 30 | 34% | 3.7 | 16% | 60% | ||||||||
| I believe I communicate with parents often about class activities | 7 | 8% | 6 | 7% | 30 | 34% | 24 | 27% | 22 | 25% | 3.5 | 15% | 52% | ||||||||
| I believe I am clear about what my job is at this school | 2 | 2% | 2 | 2% | 7 | 7% | 36 | 36% | 52 | 53% | 4.4 | 4% | 89% | ||||||||
| I feel that others are clear about what my job is at this school | 2 | 2% | 11 | 11% | 16 | 16% | 35 | 36% | 34 | 35% | 3.9 | 13% | 70% | ||||||||
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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 | 2 | 2% | 14 | 14% | 27 | 27% | 46 | 46% | 10 | 10% | 3.5 | 16% | 57% | ||||||||
| Morale is high on the part of students | 0 | 0% | 1 | 1% | 11 | 11% | 54 | 54% | 34 | 34% | 4.2 | 1% | 88% | ||||||||
| Morale is high on the part of support staff | 8 | 8% | 20 | 20% | 35 | 35% | 33 | 33% | 4 | 4% | 3.1 | 28% | 37% | ||||||||
| Morale is high on the part of administrators | 0 | 0% | 8 | 8% | 33 | 34% | 43 | 44% | 14 | 14% | 3.6 | 8% | 58% | ||||||||
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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 | 1 | 1% | 3 | 4% | 6 | 8% | 33 | 46% | 28 | 39% | 4.2 | 6% | 86% | ||||||||
| Student outcomes for my class(es) are clear to my students | 0 | 0% | 1 | 1% | 7 | 10% | 37 | 54% | 24 | 35% | 4.2 | 1% | 88% | ||||||||
| Teachers in this school communicate with each other to make student learning consistent across grades | 4 | 6% | 16 | 23% | 22 | 31% | 25 | 35% | 4 | 6% | 3.1 | 28% | 41% | ||||||||
| Learning is fun in my classroom | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0% | 4 | 6% | 28 | 40% | 38 | 54% | 4.5 | 0% | 94% | ||||||||
| I love to teach | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 17 | 24% | 54 | 76% | 4.8 | 0% | 100% | ||||||||
| Question 1 - What do you like about this school? | ||
| Topic 1 - Academic | ||
| Flexibility (4) | Flexibility to try new ideas | |
| Related (1) | Excellent music program | |
| Topic 2 - Administration | ||
| Birthday Recognition (2) | Birthday recognition is awesome (grade for self-esteem). | |
| Support (3) | Support provided by administrators. | |
| Topic 3 - Community/Parents | ||
| Support (6) | Excellent community support | |
| Support (3) | Support provided by administrators. | |
| Topic 4 - School | ||
| Budget (1) | A budget that allows me to have a good variety of instructional materials | |
| Facility (4) | This school is very well equipped. No need for anything. Kids are treated special. There is a higher level of learning here. | |
| Morale (7) | ||
| Topic 5 - Staff | ||
| Caring (2) | The staff have a genuine caring for providing the best education for their students. | |
| Dedicated (4) | High level of experience and dedication of staff | |
| Qualified (1) | Highly qualified staff | |
| Professional (5) | Highly professional and trained teaching staff | |
| Topic 6 - Students | ||
| Happy (4) | Students arrive at school happy each day | |
| Respected (1) | Children are respected and their growth is celebrated. Staff I consistently encouraged to explore innovative programs, techniques, etc. | |
| Topic 7 - Teaching | ||
| Professional (2) | Treated as a professional and given support personnel to help meet the needs of my students. | |
| Respected (2) | Respected and treated as an equal | |
| Support (14) | Positive, supportive environment as well as the resources available to me and my students. | |
| Some of the staff members have been wonderfully supportive during my time here while others could have cared less about anyone but themselves. | ||
| Question 2 - What do you wish was different at this school? | ||
| Topic 1 - Academic | ||
| Curriculum (4) | More collaboration across grades on curriculum and expectations. | |
| Extra Help (2) | ||
| Technology (3) | The push to use advanced technology with elementary students. They're too young and need to do more paper and pencil tasks. | |
| Topic 2 - Administration | ||
| Communication (6) | Better communication between administration and staff. | |
| Maintenance (4) | More polite, positive, responsive maintenance director. | |
| Support (2) | More support from administration | |
| Topic 3 - School | ||
| Facility (2) | Cleaner classrooms | |
| Size (10) | I with the school was smaller | |
| Topic 4 - Staff | ||
| Communication (30) | Poor communication - need to improve; More time for communication | |