| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Faculty Frequency Distribution Report |
| BLEWETT MIDDLE, ST. LOUIS CITY School District |
| School Guidance Counselor | ||
| fac1a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 23 | 92.00 |
| YES | 2 | 8.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Library Media Specialist | ||
| fac1b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 25 | 100.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Special Education Teacher | ||
| fac1c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 19 | 76.00 |
| YES | 6 | 24.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Classroom Teacher | ||
| fac1d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 11 | 44.00 |
| YES | 14 | 56.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Administrator | ||
| fac1e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 25 | 100.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Other Certificated Faculty | ||
| fac1f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 22 | 88.00 |
| YES | 3 | 12.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How frequently do you use the curriculum guides(s)? |
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| fac2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Daily | 4 | 16.67 |
| Once a week | 14 | 58.33 |
| Biweekly | 3 | 12.50 |
| Monthly | 2 | 8.33 |
| Semi-annually | 1 | 4.17 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| In the past two years how many professional development activities directly related to improving student performance or instructional improvement have you participated in ? |
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| fac3 | Frequency | Percent |
| 0-2 | 1 | 4.35 |
| 3-4 | 2 | 8.70 |
| 5-6 | 3 | 13.04 |
| 7+ | 17 | 73.91 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| I use computers and related technology in my classes: |
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| fac4 | Frequency | Percent |
| Daily | 5 | 20.83 |
| Several Times/wk | 5 | 20.83 |
| Once a week | 3 | 12.50 |
| Once 2/wks | 1 | 4.17 |
| Infrequently | 6 | 25.00 |
| Not at all | 4 | 16.67 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| I have received training in: Performance-based (hands-on) |
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| fac5a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 6 | 23.08 |
| YES | 20 | 76.92 |
| I have received training in: Portfolio management |
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| fac5b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 14 | 53.85 |
| YES | 12 | 46.15 |
| I have received training in: Observation w / rubric |
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| fac5c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 8 | 30.77 |
| YES | 18 | 69.23 |
| I have received training in: Constructed response |
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| fac5d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 8 | 30.77 |
| YES | 18 | 69.23 |
| I have received training in: Essay |
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| fac5e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 15 | 57.69 |
| YES | 11 | 42.31 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted December 26, 2003 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Faculty Frequency Distribution Report |
| BLEWETT MIDDLE, ST. LOUIS CITY School District |
| Strongly Agree |
Agree | Neutral | Disagree | Strongly Disagree |
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| Question | N | Pct. | N | Pct. | N | Pct. | N | Pct. | N | Pct. | Number Missing |
| 6 - I have a curriculum guide for all subjects I teach. | 8 | 32.0 | 10 | 40.0 | 3 | 12.0 | 3 | 12.0 | 1 | 4.0 | 1 |
| 7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. | 6 | 26.1 | 8 | 34.8 | 5 | 21.7 | 4 | 17.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. | 10 | 38.5 | 9 | 34.6 | 4 | 15.4 | 2 | 7.7 | 1 | 3.8 | 0 |
| 9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. | 6 | 26.1 | 11 | 47.8 | 5 | 21.7 | 1 | 4.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. | 8 | 33.3 | 9 | 37.5 | 5 | 20.8 | 1 | 4.2 | 1 | 4.2 | 2 |
| 11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. | 7 | 28.0 | 8 | 32.0 | 4 | 16.0 | 4 | 16.0 | 2 | 8.0 | 1 |
| 12 - The district has provided me with specific professional development activities related to aligning the curriculum to the Show-Me Standards or the MAP. | 8 | 33.3 | 7 | 29.2 | 6 | 25.0 | 3 | 12.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. | 3 | 13.0 | 13 | 56.5 | 6 | 26.1 | 1 | 4.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. | 2 | 10.5 | 6 | 31.6 | 7 | 36.8 | 3 | 15.8 | 1 | 5.3 | 7 |
| 15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. | 1 | 4.3 | 4 | 17.4 | 5 | 21.7 | 11 | 47.8 | 2 | 8.7 | 3 |
| 16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. | 0 | 0.0 | 5 | 22.7 | 5 | 22.7 | 8 | 36.4 | 4 | 18.2 | 4 |
| 17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. | 5 | 22.7 | 13 | 59.1 | 3 | 13.6 | 1 | 4.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. | 11 | 45.8 | 12 | 50.0 | 1 | 4.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. | 12 | 54.5 | 10 | 45.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 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 | 3 | 13.6 | 8 | 36.4 | 8 | 36.4 | 2 | 9.1 | 1 | 4.5 | 4 |
| 21 - The school shares with me standardized test results and dropout data disaggregated by disability, gender, and (where appropriate) by race/ethnicity. | 6 | 27.3 | 12 | 54.5 | 3 | 13.6 | 1 | 4.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. | 12 | 63.2 | 7 | 36.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 7 |
| 23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. | 10 | 50.0 | 10 | 50.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 6 |
| 24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum | 12 | 54.5 | 8 | 36.4 | 1 | 4.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 4.5 | 4 |
| 25 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child’s learning. | 8 | 42.1 | 7 | 36.8 | 4 | 21.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 7 |
| 26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. | 4 | 20.0 | 10 | 50.0 | 3 | 15.0 | 3 | 15.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 6 |
| 27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. | 6 | 30.0 | 6 | 30.0 | 2 | 10.0 | 4 | 20.0 | 2 | 10.0 | 6 |
| 28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. | 3 | 15.8 | 5 | 26.3 | 6 | 31.6 | 3 | 15.8 | 2 | 10.5 | 7 |
| 29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. | 2 | 11.8 | 9 | 52.9 | 6 | 35.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 9 |
| 30 - The board has high expectations for learning. | 10 | 55.6 | 7 | 38.9 | 1 | 5.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 8 |
| 31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. | 7 | 43.8 | 6 | 37.5 | 3 | 18.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 10 |
| 32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. | 3 | 17.6 | 8 | 47.1 | 2 | 11.8 | 2 | 11.8 | 2 | 11.8 | 9 |
| 33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. | 8 | 44.4 | 9 | 50.0 | 1 | 5.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 8 |
| 34 - The community is proud of this school. | 1 | 6.3 | 8 | 50.0 | 3 | 18.8 | 4 | 25.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 10 |
| 35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 15.4 | 7 | 53.8 | 4 | 30.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 13 |
| 36 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 2 | 10.0 | 3 | 15.0 | 4 | 20.0 | 11 | 55.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 6 |
| 37 - I think all children can learn. | 18 | 81.8 | 4 | 18.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 38 - Teachers here are good teachers. | 11 | 44.0 | 12 | 48.0 | 1 | 4.0 | 1 | 4.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 39 - Children are friendly to each other. | 2 | 9.1 | 12 | 54.5 | 3 | 13.6 | 5 | 22.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. | 7 | 30.4 | 10 | 43.5 | 4 | 17.4 | 2 | 8.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 41 - Teachers in this school communicate to students and parents on what they are supposed to be learning. | 8 | 34.8 | 13 | 56.5 | 2 | 8.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 42 - Children like attending this school. | 6 | 27.3 | 12 | 54.5 | 3 | 13.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 4.5 | 4 |
| 43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. | 4 | 19.0 | 16 | 76.2 | 1 | 4.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 |
| 44 - This school is a good place to learn. | 7 | 31.8 | 14 | 63.6 | 1 | 4.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. | 8 | 33.3 | 11 | 45.8 | 5 | 20.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 9 | 47.4 | 9 | 47.4 | 1 | 5.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 7 |
| 47 - Teachers in this school really care. | 9 | 40.9 | 11 | 50.0 | 1 | 4.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 4.5 | 4 |
| 48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. | 6 | 27.3 | 13 | 59.1 | 3 | 13.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. | 13 | 59.1 | 8 | 36.4 | 1 | 4.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. | 8 | 38.1 | 12 | 57.1 | 1 | 4.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 |
| 51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. | 19 | 73.1 | 7 | 26.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. | 14 | 56.0 | 10 | 40.0 | 1 | 4.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. | 5 | 21.7 | 9 | 39.1 | 7 | 30.4 | 2 | 8.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. | 13 | 56.5 | 8 | 34.8 | 2 | 8.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. | 7 | 29.2 | 14 | 58.3 | 2 | 8.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 4.2 | 2 |
| 56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. | 5 | 22.7 | 10 | 45.5 | 7 | 31.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. | 8 | 33.3 | 13 | 54.2 | 2 | 8.3 | 1 | 4.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 58 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis. | 6 | 25.0 | 9 | 37.5 | 8 | 33.3 | 1 | 4.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 4 | 16.7 | 17 | 70.8 | 3 | 12.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. | 9 | 36.0 | 12 | 48.0 | 2 | 8.0 | 1 | 4.0 | 1 | 4.0 | 1 |
| 61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. | 5 | 20.8 | 13 | 54.2 | 5 | 20.8 | 1 | 4.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. | 7 | 30.4 | 12 | 52.2 | 2 | 8.7 | 2 | 8.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. | 8 | 32.0 | 14 | 56.0 | 3 | 12.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. | 10 | 41.7 | 13 | 54.2 | 1 | 4.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 65 - I have the opportunity to share with the administration what materials are needed in my classroom prior to the adoption of the budget. | 4 | 17.4 | 4 | 17.4 | 8 | 34.8 | 4 | 17.4 | 3 | 13.0 | 3 |
| 66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. | 7 | 31.8 | 11 | 50.0 | 3 | 13.6 | 1 | 4.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. | 10 | 40.0 | 13 | 52.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 8.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. | 7 | 29.2 | 10 | 41.7 | 4 | 16.7 | 2 | 8.3 | 1 | 4.2 | 2 |
| 69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. | 4 | 16.0 | 17 | 68.0 | 4 | 16.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. | 5 | 22.7 | 16 | 72.7 | 1 | 4.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. | 2 | 8.7 | 11 | 47.8 | 5 | 21.7 | 5 | 21.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. | 2 | 8.7 | 5 | 21.7 | 5 | 21.7 | 7 | 30.4 | 4 | 17.4 | 3 |
| 73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. | 3 | 12.5 | 2 | 8.3 | 10 | 41.7 | 4 | 16.7 | 5 | 20.8 | 2 |
| 74 - Students are safe at this school | 6 | 26.1 | 13 | 56.5 | 2 | 8.7 | 2 | 8.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 75 - I feel safe at this school. | 10 | 41.7 | 12 | 50.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 8.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. | 8 | 34.8 | 9 | 39.1 | 4 | 17.4 | 2 | 8.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. | 7 | 28.0 | 17 | 68.0 | 1 | 4.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. | 8 | 34.8 | 14 | 60.9 | 1 | 4.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 79 - Students give evidence of being able to apply what they have learned in previous grades. | 6 | 24.0 | 15 | 60.0 | 1 | 4.0 | 3 | 12.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 2 | 8.7 | 8 | 34.8 | 8 | 34.8 | 5 | 21.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. | 9 | 39.1 | 9 | 39.1 | 1 | 4.3 | 3 | 13.0 | 1 | 4.3 | 3 |
| 82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. | 5 | 23.8 | 8 | 38.1 | 1 | 4.8 | 4 | 19.0 | 3 | 14.3 | 5 |
| 83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. | 7 | 33.3 | 6 | 28.6 | 1 | 4.8 | 5 | 23.8 | 2 | 9.5 | 5 |
| 84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. | 6 | 25.0 | 16 | 66.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 4.2 | 1 | 4.2 | 2 |
| 85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. | 10 | 43.5 | 11 | 47.8 | 1 | 4.3 | 1 | 4.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 86 - This school makes children feel they belong. | 5 | 23.8 | 13 | 61.9 | 3 | 14.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 |
| 87 - Children in this school have fun learning. | 0 | 0.0 | 14 | 66.7 | 5 | 23.8 | 2 | 9.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 |
| 88 - If I wanted to I could easily arrange for my students to use the Internet at school for a class project. | 5 | 27.8 | 6 | 33.3 | 4 | 22.2 | 1 | 5.6 | 2 | 11.1 | 8 |
| 89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. | 5 | 23.8 | 13 | 61.9 | 1 | 4.8 | 2 | 9.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 |
| 90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. | 3 | 17.6 | 10 | 58.8 | 3 | 17.6 | 1 | 5.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 9 |
| 91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. | 9 | 45.0 | 11 | 55.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 6 |
| 92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. | 6 | 27.3 | 11 | 50.0 | 5 | 22.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 2 | 11.1 | 6 | 33.3 | 5 | 27.8 | 3 | 16.7 | 2 | 11.1 | 8 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted December 26, 2003 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |