MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
SEYMOUR HIGH, SEYMOUR R-II School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 23 95.83
YES 1 4.17

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 23 95.83
YES 1 4.17

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 22 91.67
YES 2 8.33

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 5 20.83
YES 19 79.17

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 24 100.00

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 23 95.83
YES 1 4.17

How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 6 26.09
Once a week 8 34.78
Biweekly 3 13.04
Monthly 5 21.74
Annually 1 4.35

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 1 4.17
3-4 6 25.00
5-6 9 37.50
7+ 8 33.33

I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 10 41.67
Several Times/wk 6 25.00
Once a week 1 4.17
Once 2/wks 1 4.17
Infrequently 5 20.83
Not at all 1 4.17

I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 4 16.67
YES 20 83.33

I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 15 62.50
YES 9 37.50

I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 8 33.33
YES 16 66.67

I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 6 25.00
YES 18 75.00

I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 10 41.67
YES 14 58.33

Data Collected in Fall, 2005
Tables Posted March 13, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
SEYMOUR HIGH, SEYMOUR 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. 17 70.8 4 16.7 2 8.3 1 4.2 0 0.0 0
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 11 45.8 9 37.5 3 12.5 1 4.2 0 0.0 0
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 12 50.0 9 37.5 3 12.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 8 33.3 11 45.8 4 16.7 1 4.2 0 0.0 0
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 6 25.0 10 41.7 7 29.2 1 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. 8 33.3 11 45.8 4 16.7 1 4.2 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. 10 41.7 10 41.7 3 12.5 1 4.2 0 0.0 0
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 6 25.0 10 41.7 4 16.7 3 12.5 1 4.2 0
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 3 12.5 5 20.8 13 54.2 3 12.5 0 0.0 0
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 1 4.2 6 25.0 13 54.2 4 16.7 0 0.0 0
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 0 0.0 9 37.5 9 37.5 6 25.0 0 0.0 0
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 14 58.3 6 25.0 4 16.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 10 41.7 13 54.2 1 4.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 10 41.7 14 58.3 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 1 4.2 11 45.8 8 33.3 3 12.5 1 4.2 0
21 - The school shares with me standardized test results and dropout data disaggregated by disability, gender, and (where appropriate) by race/ethnicity. 7 29.2 13 54.2 2 8.3 2 8.3 0 0.0 0
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 7 29.2 12 50.0 4 16.7 1 4.2 0 0.0 0
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 10 41.7 13 54.2 1 4.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 15 62.5 8 33.3 1 4.2 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. 5 20.8 11 45.8 8 33.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 8 33.3 12 50.0 3 12.5 1 4.2 0 0.0 0
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 6 26.1 13 56.5 3 13.0 1 4.3 0 0.0 1
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 6 25.0 10 41.7 5 20.8 3 12.5 0 0.0 0
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 0 0.0 13 54.2 9 37.5 2 8.3 0 0.0 0
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 9 37.5 14 58.3 1 4.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 8 33.3 14 58.3 1 4.2 1 4.2 0 0.0 0
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 7 29.2 14 58.3 3 12.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 13 54.2 9 37.5 2 8.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
34 - The community is proud of this school. 8 33.3 14 58.3 2 8.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 6 25.0 9 37.5 6 25.0 3 12.5 0 0.0 0
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 0 0.0 2 8.7 1 4.3 17 73.9 3 13.0 1
37 - I think all children can learn. 18 75.0 6 25.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 13 54.2 9 37.5 2 8.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 3 12.5 18 75.0 3 12.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 3 12.5 18 75.0 3 12.5 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. 7 29.2 15 62.5 2 8.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
42 - Children like attending this school. 3 12.5 17 70.8 4 16.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 5 20.8 17 70.8 2 8.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 8 33.3 16 66.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 8 33.3 15 62.5 1 4.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 11 45.8 13 54.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 10 41.7 14 58.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 9 37.5 14 58.3 1 4.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 12 50.0 12 50.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 6 25.0 13 54.2 4 16.7 1 4.2 0 0.0 0
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 17 70.8 7 29.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 14 58.3 10 41.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 15 62.5 9 37.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 16 66.7 7 29.2 1 4.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 9 37.5 12 50.0 3 12.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 5 20.8 14 58.3 4 16.7 1 4.2 0 0.0 0
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 17 70.8 6 25.0 1 4.2 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. 12 50.0 10 41.7 1 4.2 1 4.2 0 0.0 0
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 10 41.7 13 54.2 1 4.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 10 41.7 13 54.2 1 4.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 7 29.2 15 62.5 2 8.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 7 29.2 15 62.5 2 8.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 13 54.2 10 41.7 1 4.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 11 45.8 12 50.0 1 4.2 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. 10 41.7 8 33.3 3 12.5 3 12.5 0 0.0 0
66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. 10 41.7 12 50.0 1 4.2 1 4.2 0 0.0 0
67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. 12 50.0 12 50.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. 12 50.0 10 41.7 1 4.2 1 4.2 0 0.0 0
69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. 10 41.7 11 45.8 2 8.3 1 4.2 0 0.0 0
70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. 11 45.8 10 41.7 3 12.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. 9 37.5 9 37.5 2 8.3 3 12.5 1 4.2 0
72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. 6 25.0 7 29.2 7 29.2 4 16.7 0 0.0 0
73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. 5 20.8 10 41.7 6 25.0 2 8.3 1 4.2 0
74 - Students are safe at this school 18 75.0 5 20.8 1 4.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
75 - I feel safe at this school. 18 75.0 5 20.8 1 4.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. 12 50.0 11 45.8 1 4.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. 15 62.5 8 33.3 1 4.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. 7 29.2 14 58.3 3 12.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
79 - Students give evidence of being able to apply what they have learned in previous grades. 9 37.5 12 50.0 2 8.3 1 4.2 0 0.0 0
80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 4 16.7 13 54.2 5 20.8 2 8.3 0 0.0 0
81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. 9 37.5 13 54.2 1 4.2 1 4.2 0 0.0 0
82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. 4 16.7 11 45.8 6 25.0 3 12.5 0 0.0 0
83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. 5 20.8 15 62.5 2 8.3 2 8.3 0 0.0 0
84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. 10 41.7 14 58.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. 12 50.0 10 41.7 2 8.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
86 - This school makes children feel they belong. 6 25.0 14 58.3 3 12.5 1 4.2 0 0.0 0
87 - Children in this school have fun learning. 4 16.7 16 66.7 4 16.7 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. 11 45.8 11 45.8 1 4.2 1 4.2 0 0.0 0
89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. 5 20.8 14 58.3 5 20.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. 6 25.0 15 62.5 3 12.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. 14 58.3 9 37.5 1 4.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. 11 45.8 12 50.0 1 4.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 14 58.3 9 37.5 1 4.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0

Data Collected in Fall, 2005
Tables Posted March 13, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education