MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
DESOTO SR. HIGH, DESOTO 73 School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 53 94.64
YES 3 5.36
 
Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 55 98.21
YES 1 1.79
 
Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 51 91.07
YES 5 8.93
 
Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 12 21.43
YES 44 78.57
 
Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 53 94.64
YES 3 5.36
 
Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 55 98.21
YES 1 1.79
 
How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 6 10.91
Once a week 21 38.18
Monthly 21 38.18
Semi-annually 6 10.91
Annually 1 1.82

Frequency Missing = 1

 

In the past two years
how many professional
development activities
directly related to improving
student performance or
instructional improvement
have you participated
in ?
fac3 Frequency Percent
0-2 3 5.66
3-4 19 35.85
5-6 15 28.30
7+ 16 30.19

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 22 40.00
Several Times/wk 7 12.73
Once a week 2 3.64
Once 2/wks 8 14.55
Infrequently 13 23.64
Not at all 3 5.45

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 14 25.00
YES 42 75.00
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 36 64.29
YES 20 35.71
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 27 48.21
YES 29 51.79
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 10 17.86
YES 46 82.14
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 31 55.36
YES 25 44.64

Data Collected in Fall, 2004
Tables Posted November 18, 2004
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
DESOTO SR. HIGH, DESOTO 73 School District

  Strongly
Agree		 Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Disagree		  
Question N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. Number
Missing
6 - I have a curriculum guide for all subjects I teach. 31 56.4 16 29.1 3 5.5 5 9.1 0 0.0 1
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 13 24.1 26 48.1 10 18.5 5 9.3 0 0.0 2
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 26 47.3 21 38.2 8 14.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 13 23.6 29 52.7 8 14.5 5 9.1 0 0.0 1
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 22 43.1 18 35.3 9 17.6 2 3.9 0 0.0 5
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 25 46.3 21 38.9 6 11.1 1 1.9 1 1.9 2
12 - The district has provided me with specific professional development activities related to aligning the curriculum to the Show-Me Standards or the MAP. 22 42.3 24 46.2 5 9.6 1 1.9 0 0.0 4
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 8 15.1 20 37.7 16 30.2 6 11.3 3 5.7 3
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 7 13.2 15 28.3 19 35.8 11 20.8 1 1.9 3
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 1 2.1 18 37.5 20 41.7 8 16.7 1 2.1 8
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 2 4.1 12 24.5 19 38.8 15 30.6 1 2.0 7
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 37 67.3 16 29.1 2 3.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 26 47.3 27 49.1 2 3.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 37 67.3 17 30.9 1 1.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
20 - The teachers in my building study the achievement levels of subgroups of students (by race/ethnicity, gender, LEP, migrant and/or disability) and based upon this study take actions to improve the performance of any subgroup which lags behind.m 6 12.2 15 30.6 17 34.7 9 18.4 2 4.1 7
21 - The school shares with me standardized test results and dropout data disaggregated by disability, gender, and (where appropriate) by race/ethnicity. 22 40.7 20 37.0 5 9.3 5 9.3 2 3.7 2
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 23 41.1 28 50.0 5 8.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 35 62.5 20 35.7 0 0.0 1 1.8 0 0.0 0
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 34 60.7 18 32.1 3 5.4 0 0.0 1 1.8 0
25 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child’s learning. 9 17.3 33 63.5 7 13.5 3 5.8 0 0.0 4
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 14 27.5 14 27.5 17 33.3 6 11.8 0 0.0 5
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 9 16.7 29 53.7 14 25.9 1 1.9 1 1.9 2
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 11 20.4 22 40.7 9 16.7 7 13.0 5 9.3 2
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 6 12.2 22 44.9 16 32.7 5 10.2 0 0.0 7
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 45 80.4 10 17.9 1 1.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 26 47.3 21 38.2 7 12.7 1 1.8 0 0.0 1
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 10 18.9 23 43.4 12 22.6 6 11.3 2 3.8 3
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 18 33.3 31 57.4 5 9.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
34 - The community is proud of this school. 15 26.8 35 62.5 5 8.9 0 0.0 1 1.8 0
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 6 12.0 31 62.0 10 20.0 2 4.0 1 2.0 6
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 3 5.6 9 16.7 9 16.7 30 55.6 3 5.6 2
37 - I think all children can learn. 30 53.6 23 41.1 2 3.6 1 1.8 0 0.0 0
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 14 25.5 38 69.1 1 1.8 2 3.6 0 0.0 1
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 4 7.3 42 76.4 5 9.1 4 7.3 0 0.0 1
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 5 8.9 46 82.1 4 7.1 1 1.8 0 0.0 0
41 - Teachers in this school communicate to students and parents on what they are supposed to be learning. 15 27.8 36 66.7 3 5.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
42 - Children like attending this school. 3 5.5 35 63.6 14 25.5 2 3.6 1 1.8 1
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 6 11.1 41 75.9 6 11.1 1 1.9 0 0.0 2
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 14 25.0 37 66.1 4 7.1 1 1.8 0 0.0 0
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 7 12.7 40 72.7 6 10.9 2 3.6 0 0.0 1
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 20 35.7 30 53.6 6 10.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 18 32.1 34 60.7 4 7.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 11 19.6 38 67.9 6 10.7 1 1.8 0 0.0 0
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 23 42.6 22 40.7 6 11.1 3 5.6 0 0.0 2
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 16 29.1 33 60.0 6 10.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 32 57.1 23 41.1 1 1.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 27 48.2 24 42.9 4 7.1 1 1.8 0 0.0 0
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 22 40.7 22 40.7 5 9.3 5 9.3 0 0.0 2
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 28 50.0 24 42.9 3 5.4 1 1.8 0 0.0 0
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 19 35.8 25 47.2 8 15.1 1 1.9 0 0.0 3
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 23 46.9 22 44.9 4 8.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 7
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 10 18.2 30 54.5 8 14.5 4 7.3 3 5.5 1
58 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis. 21 39.6 30 56.6 2 3.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 13 23.2 35 62.5 5 8.9 3 5.4 0 0.0 0
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 11 20.0 38 69.1 5 9.1 0 0.0 1 1.8 1
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 12 21.4 36 64.3 4 7.1 4 7.1 0 0.0 0
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 17 34.7 21 42.9 10 20.4 1 2.0 0 0.0 7
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 21 38.9 31 57.4 1 1.9 0 0.0 1 1.9 2
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 22 40.7 29 53.7 3 5.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
65 - I have the opportunity to share with the administration what materials are needed in my classroom prior to the adoption of the budget. 20 40.8 20 40.8 4 8.2 5 10.2 0 0.0 7
66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. 15 27.3 25 45.5 12 21.8 3 5.5 0 0.0 1
67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. 25 44.6 28 50.0 3 5.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. 15 27.3 29 52.7 8 14.5 2 3.6 1 1.8 1
69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. 17 30.9 30 54.5 7 12.7 1 1.8 0 0.0 1
70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. 23 42.6 31 57.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. 12 23.1 35 67.3 2 3.8 2 3.8 1 1.9 4
72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. 23 42.6 22 40.7 7 13.0 2 3.7 0 0.0 2
73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. 7 12.7 26 47.3 12 21.8 10 18.2 0 0.0 1
74 - Students are safe at this school 27 48.2 25 44.6 2 3.6 2 3.6 0 0.0 0
75 - I feel safe at this school. 30 53.6 24 42.9 1 1.8 1 1.8 0 0.0 0
76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. 16 30.2 29 54.7 6 11.3 2 3.8 0 0.0 3
77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. 25 48.1 22 42.3 5 9.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. 21 38.2 32 58.2 1 1.8 1 1.8 0 0.0 1
79 - Students give evidence of being able to apply what they have learned in previous grades. 10 18.2 33 60.0 7 12.7 5 9.1 0 0.0 1
80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 10 18.5 30 55.6 11 20.4 3 5.6 0 0.0 2
81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. 27 48.2 26 46.4 1 1.8 2 3.6 0 0.0 0
82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. 4 7.3 29 52.7 17 30.9 4 7.3 1 1.8 1
83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. 9 16.7 25 46.3 10 18.5 9 16.7 1 1.9 2
84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. 23 41.1 30 53.6 3 5.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. 26 46.4 24 42.9 5 8.9 1 1.8 0 0.0 0
86 - This school makes children feel they belong. 11 19.6 35 62.5 7 12.5 3 5.4 0 0.0 0
87 - Children in this school have fun learning. 5 9.3 35 64.8 13 24.1 1 1.9 0 0.0 2
88 - If I wanted to I could easily arrange for my students to use the Internet at school for a class project. 20 36.4 27 49.1 6 10.9 1 1.8 1 1.8 1
89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. 9 16.4 34 61.8 7 12.7 4 7.3 1 1.8 1
90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. 18 33.3 26 48.1 8 14.8 2 3.7 0 0.0 2
91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. 27 49.1 28 50.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. 15 27.3 26 47.3 10 18.2 4 7.3 0 0.0 1
93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 17 32.1 26 49.1 8 15.1 2 3.8 0 0.0 3

Data Collected in Fall, 2004
Tables Posted November 18, 2004
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education