MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
MT. VERNON MIDDLE, MT. VERNON R-V School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 36 97.30
YES 1 2.70
 
Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 36 97.30
YES 1 2.70
 
Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 32 86.49
YES 5 13.51
 
Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 11 29.73
YES 26 70.27
 
Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 34 91.89
YES 3 8.11
 
Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 32 86.49
YES 5 13.51
 
How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 23 62.16
Once a week 9 24.32
Biweekly 2 5.41
Monthly 2 5.41
Semi-annually 1 2.70
 
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 1 2.70
5-6 1 2.70
7+ 35 94.59
 
I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 23 65.71
Several Times/wk 5 14.29
Once a week 2 5.71
Once 2/wks 1 2.86
Infrequently 4 11.43

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 3 8.11
YES 34 91.89
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 11 29.73
YES 26 70.27
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 1 2.70
YES 36 97.30
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 4 10.81
YES 33 89.19
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 7 18.92
YES 30 81.08

Data Collected in Fall, 2003
Tables Posted November 24, 2003
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
MT. VERNON MIDDLE, MT. VERNON R-V 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. 30 88.2 4 11.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 30 81.1 6 16.2 1 2.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 29 82.9 6 17.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 27 79.4 7 20.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 29 82.9 4 11.4 2 5.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 30 81.1 7 18.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
12 - The district has provided me with specific professional development activities related to aligning the curriculum to the Show-Me Standards or the MAP. 30 88.2 4 11.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 15 50.0 12 40.0 1 3.3 2 6.7 0 0.0 7
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 1 2.8 1 2.8 5 13.9 8 22.2 21 58.3 1
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 30 81.1 7 18.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 30 81.1 7 18.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 34 91.9 3 8.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 29 78.4 8 21.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 32 86.5 5 13.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
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 27 73.0 9 24.3 1 2.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
21 - The school shares with me standardized test results and dropout data disaggregated by disability, gender, and (where appropriate) by race/ethnicity. 31 83.8 5 13.5 1 2.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 30 81.1 7 18.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 30 81.1 7 18.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 28 77.8 8 22.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
25 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child’s learning. 25 69.4 9 25.0 2 5.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 28 75.7 9 24.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 25 69.4 11 30.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 16 50.0 13 40.6 2 6.3 1 3.1 0 0.0 5
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 22 62.9 12 34.3 1 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 32 88.9 4 11.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 31 83.8 6 16.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 24 68.6 11 31.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 30 83.3 6 16.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
34 - The community is proud of this school. 32 86.5 5 13.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 26 72.2 9 25.0 0 0.0 1 2.8 0 0.0 1
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 0 0.0 4 10.8 2 5.4 17 45.9 14 37.8 0
37 - I think all children can learn. 28 75.7 9 24.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 33 89.2 4 10.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 19 52.8 17 47.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 21 58.3 15 41.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
41 - Teachers in this school communicate to students and parents on what they are supposed to be learning. 31 83.8 6 16.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
42 - Children like attending this school. 28 75.7 9 24.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 28 75.7 9 24.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 33 89.2 4 10.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 28 75.7 9 24.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 32 86.5 5 13.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 32 86.5 5 13.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 31 83.8 6 16.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 28 77.8 8 22.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 32 86.5 5 13.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 30 83.3 6 16.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 33 89.2 4 10.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 35 94.6 2 5.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 30 81.1 7 18.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 27 73.0 10 27.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 34 94.4 2 5.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 25 69.4 11 30.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
58 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis. 27 73.0 10 27.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 27 73.0 10 27.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 27 73.0 10 27.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 26 70.3 11 29.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 30 85.7 5 14.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 30 81.1 7 18.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 34 91.9 3 8.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
65 - I have the opportunity to share with the administration what materials are needed in my classroom prior to the adoption of the budget. 23 65.7 11 31.4 1 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. 26 70.3 11 29.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. 31 83.8 6 16.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. 28 75.7 9 24.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. 27 73.0 10 27.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. 28 77.8 8 22.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. 26 72.2 10 27.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. 31 83.8 6 16.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. 26 70.3 11 29.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
74 - Students are safe at this school 28 75.7 8 21.6 1 2.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
75 - I feel safe at this school. 29 78.4 7 18.9 1 2.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. 29 80.6 7 19.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. 31 88.6 4 11.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. 30 81.1 7 18.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
79 - Students give evidence of being able to apply what they have learned in previous grades. 26 70.3 11 29.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 26 70.3 10 27.0 1 2.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. 15 40.5 19 51.4 3 8.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. 19 51.4 14 37.8 4 10.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. 18 51.4 14 40.0 3 8.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. 26 72.2 10 27.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. 18 48.6 18 48.6 1 2.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
86 - This school makes children feel they belong. 30 81.1 7 18.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
87 - Children in this school have fun learning. 23 62.2 12 32.4 2 5.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
88 - If I wanted to I could easily arrange for my students to use the Internet at school for a class project. 23 62.2 14 37.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. 23 65.7 11 31.4 1 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. 28 80.0 6 17.1 1 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. 34 91.9 3 8.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. 30 81.1 7 18.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 31 86.1 5 13.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1

Data Collected in Fall, 2003
Tables Posted November 24, 2003
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education