MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
TROY BUCHANAN HIGH, TROY R-III School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 45 93.75
YES 3 6.25
 
Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 47 97.92
YES 1 2.08
 
Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 41 85.42
YES 7 14.58
 
Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 12 25.00
YES 36 75.00
 
Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 47 97.92
YES 1 2.08
 
Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 48 100.00
 
How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 2 4.26
Once a week 11 23.40
Biweekly 3 6.38
Monthly 14 29.79
Semi-annually 11 23.40
Annually 6 12.77

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 9 19.15
3-4 13 27.66
5-6 15 31.91
7+ 10 21.28

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 16 34.04
Several Times/wk 5 10.64
Once a week 5 10.64
Once 2/wks 9 19.15
Infrequently 11 23.40
Not at all 1 2.13

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 6 12.50
YES 42 87.50
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 30 62.50
YES 18 37.50
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 14 29.17
YES 34 70.83
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 9 18.75
YES 39 81.25
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 24 50.00
YES 24 50.00

Data Collected in Spring, 2004
Tables Posted May 21, 2004
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
TROY BUCHANAN HIGH, TROY R-III 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. 25 53.2 9 19.1 8 17.0 2 4.3 3 6.4 1
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 16 34.8 20 43.5 8 17.4 2 4.3 0 0.0 2
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 23 48.9 18 38.3 5 10.6 1 2.1 0 0.0 1
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 13 27.7 20 42.6 10 21.3 3 6.4 1 2.1 1
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 18 37.5 20 41.7 8 16.7 2 4.2 0 0.0 0
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 22 45.8 14 29.2 5 10.4 7 14.6 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. 21 43.8 18 37.5 5 10.4 4 8.3 0 0.0 0
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 12 25.5 22 46.8 8 17.0 5 10.6 0 0.0 1
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 5 10.4 18 37.5 18 37.5 6 12.5 1 2.1 0
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 1 2.2 13 28.9 21 46.7 9 20.0 1 2.2 3
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 0 0.0 11 23.9 23 50.0 10 21.7 2 4.3 2
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 30 62.5 16 33.3 2 4.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 26 55.3 19 40.4 2 4.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 25 52.1 21 43.8 2 4.2 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 10 20.8 17 35.4 16 33.3 5 10.4 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. 16 33.3 20 41.7 8 16.7 3 6.3 1 2.1 0
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 15 31.9 24 51.1 7 14.9 1 2.1 0 0.0 1
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 14 29.2 31 64.6 3 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 24 51.1 19 40.4 4 8.5 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. 6 12.5 27 56.3 13 27.1 2 4.2 0 0.0 0
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 15 31.9 24 51.1 8 17.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 19 39.6 25 52.1 3 6.3 1 2.1 0 0.0 0
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 13 27.7 23 48.9 6 12.8 5 10.6 0 0.0 1
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 5 10.9 20 43.5 19 41.3 2 4.3 0 0.0 2
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 25 52.1 21 43.8 2 4.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 22 45.8 22 45.8 3 6.3 1 2.1 0 0.0 0
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 17 35.4 26 54.2 5 10.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 16 33.3 29 60.4 3 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
34 - The community is proud of this school. 32 66.7 15 31.3 1 2.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 16 33.3 27 56.3 4 8.3 1 2.1 0 0.0 0
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 3 6.3 15 31.3 10 20.8 15 31.3 5 10.4 0
37 - I think all children can learn. 23 47.9 21 43.8 2 4.2 2 4.2 0 0.0 0
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 28 58.3 17 35.4 3 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 3 6.4 36 76.6 4 8.5 4 8.5 0 0.0 1
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 6 12.5 37 77.1 3 6.3 2 4.2 0 0.0 0
41 - Teachers in this school communicate to students and parents on what they are supposed to be learning. 8 16.7 36 75.0 4 8.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
42 - Children like attending this school. 9 18.8 35 72.9 3 6.3 1 2.1 0 0.0 0
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 17 35.4 29 60.4 2 4.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 26 54.2 20 41.7 2 4.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 22 45.8 22 45.8 4 8.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 22 46.8 24 51.1 1 2.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 28 58.3 17 35.4 2 4.2 0 0.0 1 2.1 0
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 21 43.8 26 54.2 1 2.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 15 31.3 25 52.1 4 8.3 4 8.3 0 0.0 0
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 17 35.4 25 52.1 6 12.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 22 45.8 23 47.9 2 4.2 1 2.1 0 0.0 0
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 18 37.5 27 56.3 3 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 31 64.6 15 31.3 2 4.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 15 31.9 27 57.4 3 6.4 1 2.1 1 2.1 1
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 11 22.9 27 56.3 9 18.8 1 2.1 0 0.0 0
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 18 37.5 23 47.9 7 14.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 36 75.0 11 22.9 1 2.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
58 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis. 23 48.9 23 48.9 1 2.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 25 52.1 21 43.8 2 4.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 18 37.5 25 52.1 4 8.3 1 2.1 0 0.0 0
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 17 35.4 28 58.3 3 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 13 27.7 28 59.6 4 8.5 2 4.3 0 0.0 1
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 20 41.7 27 56.3 1 2.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 20 41.7 23 47.9 4 8.3 1 2.1 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. 9 19.6 21 45.7 11 23.9 5 10.9 0 0.0 2
66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. 15 31.3 27 56.3 5 10.4 1 2.1 0 0.0 0
67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. 25 52.1 22 45.8 1 2.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. 22 46.8 20 42.6 4 8.5 1 2.1 0 0.0 1
69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. 20 41.7 24 50.0 2 4.2 2 4.2 0 0.0 0
70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. 18 38.3 24 51.1 5 10.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. 19 39.6 23 47.9 6 12.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. 20 41.7 18 37.5 10 20.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. 4 8.3 23 47.9 11 22.9 8 16.7 2 4.2 0
74 - Students are safe at this school 23 47.9 21 43.8 4 8.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
75 - I feel safe at this school. 27 56.3 17 35.4 4 8.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. 24 50.0 20 41.7 4 8.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. 28 58.3 19 39.6 1 2.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. 20 41.7 25 52.1 3 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
79 - Students give evidence of being able to apply what they have learned in previous grades. 18 37.5 23 47.9 5 10.4 2 4.2 0 0.0 0
80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 16 33.3 27 56.3 4 8.3 1 2.1 0 0.0 0
81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. 22 45.8 19 39.6 5 10.4 1 2.1 1 2.1 0
82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. 11 22.9 27 56.3 7 14.6 3 6.3 0 0.0 0
83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. 15 31.3 26 54.2 4 8.3 3 6.3 0 0.0 0
84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. 23 47.9 22 45.8 2 4.2 1 2.1 0 0.0 0
85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. 30 62.5 11 22.9 6 12.5 1 2.1 0 0.0 0
86 - This school makes children feel they belong. 18 37.5 25 52.1 5 10.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
87 - Children in this school have fun learning. 15 31.3 26 54.2 6 12.5 1 2.1 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. 24 50.0 20 41.7 3 6.3 1 2.1 0 0.0 0
89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. 10 20.8 26 54.2 8 16.7 4 8.3 0 0.0 0
90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. 18 38.3 25 53.2 3 6.4 1 2.1 0 0.0 1
91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. 26 54.2 21 43.8 1 2.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. 26 54.2 17 35.4 5 10.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 21 43.8 19 39.6 7 14.6 1 2.1 0 0.0 0

Data Collected in Spring, 2004
Tables Posted May 21, 2004
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education