MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
ALTON HIGH, ALTON R-IV School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 30 96.77
YES 1 3.23
 
Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 30 96.77
YES 1 3.23
 
Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 29 93.55
YES 2 6.45
 
Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 7 22.58
YES 24 77.42
 
Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 29 93.55
YES 2 6.45
 
Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 30 96.77
YES 1 3.23
 
How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 7 22.58
Once a week 17 54.84
Biweekly 1 3.23
Monthly 5 16.13
Semi-annually 1 3.23
 
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 3.23
3-4 3 9.68
5-6 6 19.35
7+ 21 67.74
 
I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 14 45.16
Several Times/wk 9 29.03
Once a week 4 12.90
Infrequently 4 12.90
 
I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
YES 31 100.00
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 19 61.29
YES 12 38.71
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 9 29.03
YES 22 70.97
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 2 6.45
YES 29 93.55
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 13 41.94
YES 18 58.06

Data Collected in Fall, 2003
Tables Posted December 12, 2003
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
ALTON HIGH, ALTON R-IV 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. 27 87.1 4 12.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 21 67.7 10 32.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 25 80.6 6 19.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 19 61.3 10 32.3 1 3.2 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 19 61.3 11 35.5 0 0.0 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 23 74.2 8 25.8 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. 20 64.5 11 35.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 10 32.3 19 61.3 0 0.0 2 6.5 0 0.0 0
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 2 6.5 9 29.0 2 6.5 12 38.7 6 19.4 0
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 6 19.4 21 67.7 0 0.0 4 12.9 0 0.0 0
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 6 19.4 18 58.1 0 0.0 7 22.6 0 0.0 0
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 20 64.5 11 35.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 18 58.1 13 41.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 20 64.5 11 35.5 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 11 35.5 16 51.6 0 0.0 4 12.9 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. 17 54.8 14 45.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 15 48.4 16 51.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 15 48.4 15 48.4 0 0.0 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 25 80.6 6 19.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
25 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child’s learning. 16 51.6 14 45.2 0 0.0 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 17 54.8 12 38.7 0 0.0 2 6.5 0 0.0 0
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 21 67.7 10 32.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 14 45.2 13 41.9 0 0.0 4 12.9 0 0.0 0
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 11 35.5 16 51.6 1 3.2 3 9.7 0 0.0 0
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 18 58.1 13 41.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 19 61.3 12 38.7 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. 17 56.7 13 43.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 24 77.4 7 22.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
34 - The community is proud of this school. 16 51.6 15 48.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 11 35.5 16 51.6 1 3.2 3 9.7 0 0.0 0
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 0 0.0 3 9.7 1 3.2 19 61.3 8 25.8 0
37 - I think all children can learn. 20 64.5 10 32.3 0 0.0 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 24 77.4 7 22.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 14 45.2 16 51.6 1 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 14 45.2 17 54.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
41 - Teachers in this school communicate to students and parents on what they are supposed to be learning. 18 58.1 13 41.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
42 - Children like attending this school. 13 41.9 18 58.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 18 58.1 13 41.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 21 67.7 10 32.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 20 64.5 11 35.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 22 71.0 9 29.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 23 74.2 8 25.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 22 71.0 9 29.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 19 61.3 11 35.5 0 0.0 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 19 61.3 11 35.5 0 0.0 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 23 74.2 8 25.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 24 77.4 6 19.4 0 0.0 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 24 77.4 7 22.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 23 74.2 8 25.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 19 61.3 10 32.3 0 0.0 2 6.5 0 0.0 0
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 22 71.0 9 29.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 12 38.7 19 61.3 0 0.0 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. 14 45.2 17 54.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 21 67.7 10 32.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 16 51.6 14 45.2 0 0.0 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 14 45.2 17 54.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 20 64.5 11 35.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 23 74.2 8 25.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 22 71.0 9 29.0 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. 18 58.1 13 41.9 0 0.0 0 0.0