MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
BERKELEY MIDDLE, FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II 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 34 91.89
YES 3 8.11
 
Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 6 16.22
YES 31 83.78
 
Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 37 100.00
 
Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 36 97.30
YES 1 2.70
 
How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 8 21.62
Once a week 21 56.76
Biweekly 2 5.41
Monthly 6 16.22
 
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 24.32
3-4 11 29.73
5-6 7 18.92
7+ 10 27.03
 
I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 10 27.03
Several Times/wk 2 5.41
Once a week 5 13.51
Once 2/wks 5 13.51
Infrequently 14 37.84
Not at all 1 2.70
 
I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 11 29.73
YES 26 70.27
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 21 56.76
YES 16 43.24
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 18 48.65
YES 19 51.35
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 9 24.32
YES 28 75.68
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 18 48.65
YES 19 51.35

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

 

 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
BERKELEY MIDDLE, FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II 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. 32 86.5 3 8.1 1 2.7 0 0.0 1 2.7 0
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 12 32.4 16 43.2 5 13.5 4 10.8 0 0.0 0
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 19 51.4 14 37.8 2 5.4 1 2.7 1 2.7 0
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 17 45.9 14 37.8 6 16.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 12 32.4 18 48.6 2 5.4 4 10.8 1 2.7 0
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 9 24.3 17 45.9 5 13.5 4 10.8 2 5.4 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. 11 29.7 17 45.9 3 8.1 6 16.2 0 0.0 0
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 6 16.2 16 43.2 10 27.0 3 8.1 2 5.4 0
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 12 32.4 12 32.4 8 21.6 5 13.5 0 0.0 0
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 3 8.1 7 18.9 14 37.8 11 29.7 2 5.4 0
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 1 2.7 3 8.1 12 32.4 17 45.9 4 10.8 0
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 4 10.8 15 40.5 12 32.4 5 13.5 1 2.7 0
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 7 18.9 21 56.8 8 21.6 1 2.7 0 0.0 0
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 8 21.6 21 56.8 7 18.9 1 2.7 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 2 5.4 4 10.8 15 40.5 10 27.0 6 16.2 0
21 - The school shares with me standardized test results and dropout data disaggregated by disability, gender, and (where appropriate) by race/ethnicity. 5 13.5 13 35.1 11 29.7 7 18.9 1 2.7 0
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 3 8.1 23 62.2 7 18.9 4 10.8 0 0.0 0
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 11 30.6 18 50.0 5 13.9 2 5.6 0 0.0 1
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 12 32.4 19 51.4 6 16.2 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. 6 16.2 17 45.9 9 24.3 3 8.1 2 5.4 0
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 8 21.6 11 29.7 8 21.6 7 18.9 3 8.1 0
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 4 10.8 9 24.3 17 45.9 6 16.2 1 2.7 0
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 7 18.9 16 43.2 6 16.2 7 18.9 1 2.7 0
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 4 10.8 13 35.1 13 35.1 6 16.2 1 2.7 0
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 13 35.1 17 45.9 7 18.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 10 27.0 17 45.9 7 18.9 3 8.1 0 0.0 0
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 7 18.9 12 32.4 8 21.6 8 21.6 2 5.4 0
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 6 16.2 22 59.5 7 18.9 2 5.4 0 0.0 0
34 - The community is proud of this school. 2 5.4 6 16.2 14 37.8 10 27.0 5 13.5 0
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 2 5.4 1 2.7 12 32.4 12 32.4 10 27.0 0
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 5 13.5 11 29.7 6 16.2 14 37.8 1 2.7 0
37 - I think all children can learn. 20 54.1 15 40.5 1 2.7 1 2.7 0 0.0 0
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 8 21.6 21 56.8 8 21.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 0 0.0 7 18.9 11 29.7 12 32.4 7 18.9 0
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 3 8.3 14 38.9 15 41.7 4 11.1 0 0.0 1
41 - Teachers in this school communicate to students and parents on what they are supposed to be learning. 3 8.1 22 59.5 8 21.6 4 10.8 0 0.0 0
42 - Children like attending this school. 1 2.7 8 21.6 17 45.9 9 24.3 2 5.4 0
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 1 2.7 12 32.4 16 43.2 8 21.6 0 0.0 0
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 3 8.1 21 56.8 10 27.0 2 5.4 1 2.7 0
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 5 13.5 19 51.4 10 27.0 3 8.1 0 0.0 0
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 7 18.9 19 51.4 9 24.3 2 5.4 0 0.0 0
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 6 16.2 23 62.2 7 18.9 1 2.7 0 0.0 0
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 4 10.8 22 59.5 9 24.3 2 5.4 0 0.0 0
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 15 40.5 18 48.6 3 8.1 1 2.7 0 0.0 0
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 12 32.4 17 45.9 6 16.2 2 5.4 0 0.0 0
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 15 40.5 15 40.5 7 18.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 15 40.5 18 48.6 2 5.4 2 5.4 0 0.0 0
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 7 18.9 15 40.5 7 18.9 3 8.1 5 13.5 0
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 7 18.9 19 51.4 8 21.6 2 5.4 1 2.7 0
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 7 19.4 19 52.8 8 22.2 2 5.6 0 0.0 1
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 6 16.7 9 25.0 21 58.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 5 13.5 19 51.4 9 24.3 4 10.8 0 0.0 0
58 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis. 7 18.9 14 37.8 16 43.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 2 5.4 18 48.6 15 40.5 1 2.7 1 2.7 0
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 7 18.9 14 37.8 10 27.0 5 13.5 1 2.7 0
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 6 16.2 10 27.0 13 35.1 8 21.6 0 0.0 0
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 11 29.7 17 45.9 8 21.6 1 2.7 0 0.0 0
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 9 24.3 22 59.5 5 13.5 1 2.7 0 0.0 0
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 8 21.6 18 48.6 7 18.9 4 10.8 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. 2 5.6 14 38.9 11 30.6 5 13.9 4 11.1 1
66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. 5 13.9 14 38.9 11 30.6 5 13.9 1 2.8 1
67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. 9 25.0 15 41.7 9 25.0 3 8.3 0 0.0 1
68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. 3 8.3 13 36.1 12 33.3 4 11.1 4 11.1 1
69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. 1 2.9 13 37.1 15 42.9 6 17.1 0 0.0 2
70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. 3 8.3 17 47.2 10 27.8 5 13.9 1 2.8 1
71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. 4 11.1 10 27.8 13 36.1 6 16.7 3 8.3 1
72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. 3 8.3 9 25.0 7 19.4 8 22.2 9 25.0 1
73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. 2 5.6 5 13.9 10 27.8 11 30.6 8 22.2 1
74 - Students are safe at this school 4 11.1 14 38.9 10 27.8 7 19.4 1 2.8 1
75 - I feel safe at this school. 6 16.7 21 58.3 6 16.7 3 8.3 0 0.0 1
76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. 3 8.3 16 44.4 9 25.0 4 11.1 4 11.1 1
77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. 5 13.9 16 44.4 10 27.8 4 11.1 1 2.8 1
78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. 4 11.1 20 55.6 9 25.0 3 8.3 0 0.0 1
79 - Students give evidence of being able to apply what they have learned in previous grades. 3 8.6 9 25.7 13 37.1 9 25.7 1 2.9 2
80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 2 5.6 10 27.8 10 27.8 8 22.2 6 16.7 1
81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. 2 5.6 13 36.1 8 22.2 10 27.8 3 8.3 1
82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. 5 13.9 9 25.0 12 33.3 7 19.4 3 8.3 1
83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. 2 5.6 11 30.6 11 30.6 10 27.8 2 5.6 1
84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. 4 11.1 21 58.3 6 16.7 4 11.1 1 2.8 1
85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. 8 22.2 18 50.0 6 16.7 3 8.3 1 2.8 1
86 - This school makes children feel they belong. 1 2.8 14 38.9 15 41.7 4 11.1 2 5.6 1
87 - Children in this school have fun learning. 2 5.6 11 30.6 14 38.9 8 22.2 1 2.8 1
88 - If I wanted to I could easily arrange for my students to use the Internet at school for a class project. 7 19.4 16 44.4 5 13.9 6 16.7 2 5.6 1
89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. 3 8.3 15 41.7 15 41.7 3 8.3 0 0.0 1
90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. 5 13.9 18 50.0 9 25.0 4 11.1 0 0.0 1
91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. 7 19.4 22 61.1 6 16.7 1 2.8 0 0.0 1
92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. 2 5.6 17 47.2 14 38.9 2 5.6 1 2.8 1
93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 5 13.9 11 30.6 13 36.1 6 16.7 1 2.8 1

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