MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
LADUE HORTON WATKINS HIGH, LADUE School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 97 96.04
YES 4 3.96
 
Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 100 99.01
YES 1 0.99
 
Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 101 100.00
 
Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 14 13.86
YES 87 86.14
 
Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 96 95.05
YES 5 4.95
 
Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 96 95.05
YES 5 4.95
 
How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 7 7.22
Once a week 7 7.22
Biweekly 3 3.09
Monthly 25 25.77
Semi-annually 30 30.93
Annually 25 25.77

Frequency Missing = 4

 

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 7 7.00
3-4 14 14.00
5-6 28 28.00
7+ 51 51.00

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 44 44.00
Several Times/wk 18 18.00
Once a week 10 10.00
Once 2/wks 14 14.00
Infrequently 10 10.00
Not at all 4 4.00

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 18 17.82
YES 83 82.18
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 68 67.33
YES 33 32.67
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 35 34.65
YES 66 65.35
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 43 42.57
YES 58 57.43
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 53 52.48
YES 48 47.52

Data Collected in Spring, 2004
Tables Posted May 20, 2004
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
LADUE HORTON WATKINS HIGH, LADUE 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. 57 56.4 34 33.7 7 6.9 3 3.0 0 0.0 0
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 27 27.0 42 42.0 19 19.0 11 11.0 1 1.0 1
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 34 33.7 35 34.7 23 22.8 8 7.9 1 1.0 0
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 22 21.8 35 34.7 31 30.7 11 10.9 2 2.0 0
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 22 21.8 40 39.6 31 30.7 5 5.0 3 3.0 0
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 46 45.5 31 30.7 8 7.9 12 11.9 4 4.0 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. 22 21.8 42 41.6 24 23.8 8 7.9 5 5.0 0
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 32 32.0 28 28.0 20 20.0 14 14.0 6 6.0 1
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 11 10.9 25 24.8 29 28.7 29 28.7 7 6.9 0
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 10 10.0 49 49.0 32 32.0 9 9.0 0 0.0 1
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 6 5.9 39 38.6 31 30.7 22 21.8 3 3.0 0
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 22 21.8 45 44.6 21 20.8 13 12.9 0 0.0 0
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 61 61.0 36 36.0 3 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 72 71.3 27 26.7 2 2.0 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 24 23.8 44 43.6 25 24.8 7 6.9 1 1.0 0
21 - The school shares with me standardized test results and dropout data disaggregated by disability, gender, and (where appropriate) by race/ethnicity. 18 18.0 36 36.0 24 24.0 17 17.0 5 5.0 1
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 61 60.4 33 32.7 6 5.9 1 1.0 0 0.0 0
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 53 52.5 40 39.6 8 7.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 73 73.0 26 26.0 0 0.0 1 1.0 0 0.0 1
25 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child’s learning. 35 35.4 39 39.4 24 24.2 1 1.0 0 0.0 2
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 30 29.7 43 42.6 20 19.8 7 6.9 1 1.0 0
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 46 46.0 43 43.0 8 8.0 2 2.0 1 1.0 1
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 43 43.0 38 38.0 11 11.0 6 6.0 2 2.0 1
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 30 29.7 44 43.6 25 24.8 2 2.0 0 0.0 0
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 76 75.2 23 22.8 2 2.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 50 49.5 37 36.6 10 9.9 4 4.0 0 0.0 0
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 35 35.0 49 49.0 12 12.0 4 4.0 0 0.0 1
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 39 38.6 53 52.5 7 6.9 2 2.0 0 0.0 0
34 - The community is proud of this school. 63 62.4 32 31.7 5 5.0 1 1.0 0 0.0 0
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 21 20.8 47 46.5 28 27.7 4 4.0 1 1.0 0
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 5 5.0 15 15.0 19 19.0 49 49.0 12 12.0 1
37 - I think all children can learn. 58 58.6 40 40.4 1 1.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 68 68.0 26 26.0 5 5.0 1 1.0 0 0.0 1
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 13 13.0 71 71.0 12 12.0 4 4.0 0 0.0 1
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 49 49.0 46 46.0 5 5.0 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. 46 46.0 48 48.0 6 6.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
42 - Children like attending this school. 22 22.0 62 62.0 16 16.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 57 57.0 39 39.0 4 4.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 67 67.0 33 33.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 59 59.0 36 36.0 5 5.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 48 48.5 46 46.5 5 5.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 60 60.0 33 33.0 7 7.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 49 49.0 43 43.0 8 8.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 54 54.0 35 35.0 7 7.0 4 4.0 0 0.0 1
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 25 25.0 39 39.0 31 31.0 5 5.0 0 0.0 1
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 72 72.0 26 26.0 2 2.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 57 57.0 36 36.0 7 7.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 58 58.0 31 31.0 11 11.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 46 46.0 43 43.0 8 8.0 3 3.0 0 0.0 1
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 41 41.4 47 47.5 11 11.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 16 16.0 32 32.0 52 52.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 23 23.2 51 51.5 15 15.2 8 8.1 2 2.0 2
58 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis. 25 25.3 57 57.6 14 14.1 1 1.0 2 2.0 2
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 42 42.0 55 55.0 3 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 37 37.0 51 51.0 8 8.0 4 4.0 0 0.0 1
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 45 45.0 48 48.0 7 7.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 37 37.0 44 44.0 17 17.0 2 2.0 0 0.0 1
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 58 58.0 41 41.0 1 1.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 54 54.0 41 41.0 5 5.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
65 - I have the opportunity to share with the administration what materials are needed in my classroom prior to the adoption of the budget. 46 46.0 46 46.0 6 6.0 2 2.0 0 0.0 1
66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. 39 39.0 48 48.0 12 12.0 0 0.0 1 1.0 1
67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. 34 34.0 53 53.0 7 7.0 5 5.0 1 1.0 1
68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. 13 13.0 46 46.0 22 22.0 15 15.0 4 4.0 1
69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. 36 36.0 52 52.0 7 7.0 5 5.0 0 0.0 1
70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. 47 47.5 47 47.5 5 5.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. 49 49.0 39 39.0 10 10.0 2 2.0 0 0.0 1
72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. 55 55.0 40 40.0 3 3.0 0 0.0 2 2.0 1
73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. 39 39.0 51 51.0 7 7.0 3 3.0 0 0.0 1
74 - Students are safe at this school 55 55.0 41 41.0 2 2.0 2 2.0 0 0.0 1
75 - I feel safe at this school. 66 66.0 31 31.0 2 2.0 1 1.0 0 0.0 1
76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. 61 61.0 33 33.0 6 6.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. 53 53.0 41 41.0 6 6.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. 57 57.0 42 42.0 1 1.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
79 - Students give evidence of being able to apply what they have learned in previous grades. 38 38.0 52 52.0 9 9.0 1 1.0 0 0.0 1
80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 28 28.0 60 60.0 11 11.0 1 1.0 0 0.0 1
81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. 60 60.0 37 37.0 2 2.0 0 0.0 1 1.0 1
82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. 21 21.0 58 58.0 17 17.0 4 4.0 0 0.0 1
83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. 30 30.0 57 57.0 8 8.0 4 4.0 1 1.0 1
84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. 55 55.0 40 40.0 4 4.0 1 1.0 0 0.0 1
85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. 63 63.0 28 28.0 8 8.0 1 1.0 0 0.0 1
86 - This school makes children feel they belong. 32 32.0 50 50.0 16 16.0 2 2.0 0 0.0 1
87 - Children in this school have fun learning. 29 29.0 57 57.0 14 14.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
88 - If I wanted to I could easily arrange for my students to use the Internet at school for a class project. 64 64.0 28 28.0 5 5.0 2 2.0 1 1.0 1
89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. 27 27.0 45 45.0 23 23.0 5 5.0 0 0.0 1
90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. 41 41.0 36 36.0 21 21.0 2 2.0 0 0.0 1
91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. 58 58.0 40 40.0 2 2.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. 21 21.2 50 50.5 16 16.2 8 8.1 4 4.0 2
93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 12 12.1 40 40.4 27 27.3 17 17.2 3 3.0 2

Data Collected in Spring, 2004
Tables Posted May 20, 2004
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education