MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II School district

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 887 97.05
YES 27 2.95

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 893 97.70
YES 21 2.30

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 806 88.18
YES 108 11.82

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 298 32.60
YES 616 67.40

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 865 94.64
YES 49 5.36

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 802 87.75
YES 112 12.25

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 214 23.96
Once a week 320 35.83
Biweekly 65 7.28
Monthly 208 23.29
Semi-annually 51 5.71
Annually 35 3.92

Frequency Missing = 26

 

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 74 8.12
3-4 206 22.61
5-6 203 22.28
7+ 428 46.98

Frequency Missing = 8

 

I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 289 31.93
Several Times/wk 174 19.23
Once a week 102 11.27
Once 2/wks 88 9.72
Infrequently 200 22.10
Not at all 52 5.75

Frequency Missing = 14

 

I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 183 19.91
YES 736 80.09
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 567 61.70
YES 352 38.30
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 344 37.43
YES 575 62.57
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 205 22.31
YES 714 77.69
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 493 53.65
YES 426 46.35

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

 

 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
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. 615 67.8 219 24.1 30 3.3 33 3.6 10 1.1 12
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 355 39.4 397 44.1 114 12.7 28 3.1 7 0.8 18
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 487 53.8 332 36.6 71 7.8 10 1.1 6 0.7 13
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 331 36.7 390 43.3 133 14.8 35 3.9 12 1.3 18
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 381 42.5 352 39.2 133 14.8 23 2.6 8 0.9 22
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 373 41.1 378 41.6 95 10.5 45 5.0 17 1.9 11
12 - The district has provided me with specific professional development activities related to aligning the curriculum to the Show-Me Standards or the MAP. 324 36.0 429 47.6 95 10.5 41 4.6 12 1.3 18
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 189 21.3 354 40.0 217 24.5 97 10.9 29 3.3 33
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 129 14.1 200 21.9 295 32.3 225 24.7 63 6.9 7
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 73 8.2 304 34.1 381 42.8 113 12.7 20 2.2 28
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 39 4.4 170 19.2 434 49.0 194 21.9 49 5.5 33
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 527 58.2 309 34.1 53 5.8 14 1.5 3 0.3 13
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 530 58.0 331 36.2 45 4.9 7 0.8 1 0.1 5
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 611 66.8 274 30.0 22 2.4 6 0.7 1 0.1 5
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 313 34.6 340 37.6 187 20.7 46 5.1 19 2.1 14
21 - The school shares with me standardized test results and dropout data disaggregated by disability, gender, and (where appropriate) by race/ethnicity. 424 46.4 309 33.8 112 12.3 59 6.5 10 1.1 5
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 476 52.2 375 41.1 47 5.2 11 1.2 3 0.3 7
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 563 61.6 312 34.1 28 3.1 9 1.0 2 0.2 5
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 538 59.3 329 36.3 33 3.6 5 0.6 2 0.2 12
25 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child’s learning. 413 45.9 348 38.7 109 12.1 22 2.4 8 0.9 19
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 193 21.3 332 36.7 195 21.5 139 15.4 46 5.1 14
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 205 22.7 399 44.1 178 19.7 94 10.4 28 3.1 15
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 189 21.0 366 40.8 178 19.8 119 13.3 46 5.1 21
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 299 33.6 383 43.1 149 16.8 51 5.7 7 0.8 30
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 526 58.0 313 34.5 56 6.2 5 0.6 7 0.8 12
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 536 59.2 275 30.4 54 6.0 35 3.9 5 0.6 14
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 206 22.8 334 37.0 174 19.3 146 16.2 42 4.7 17
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 348 38.7 444 49.3 83 9.2 23 2.6 2 0.2 19
34 - The community is proud of this school. 341 37.8 343 38.0 150 16.6 58 6.4 11 1.2 16
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 163 18.3 323 36.3 254 28.5 112 12.6 38 4.3 29
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 83 9.2 242 26.9 163 18.2 335 37.3 75 8.4 21
37 - I think all children can learn. 627 68.8 252 27.7 22 2.4 8 0.9 2 0.2 8
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 530 58.4 323 35.6 48 5.3 5 0.6 2 0.2 11
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 187 20.7 472 52.3 139 15.4 90 10.0 15 1.7 16
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 236 26.2 516 57.2 130 14.4 16 1.8 4 0.4 17
41 - Teachers in this school communicate to students and parents on what they are supposed to be learning. 446 49.3 392 43.4 54 6.0 10 1.1 2 0.2 15
42 - Children like attending this school. 326 35.8 441 48.5 114 12.5 22 2.4 7 0.8 9
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 365 40.2 411 45.3 104 11.5 23 2.5 4 0.4 12
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 468 51.6 380 41.9 48 5.3 6 0.7 5 0.6 12
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 413 45.4 412 45.3 71 7.8 10 1.1 3 0.3 10
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 482 53.0 369 40.5 49 5.4 8 0.9 2 0.2 9
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 520 57.3 329 36.2 46 5.1 9 1.0 4 0.4 11
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 451 49.8 372 41.1 61 6.7 18 2.0 3 0.3 14
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 537 59.1 283 31.1 42 4.6 40 4.4 7 0.8 10
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 420 46.8 376 41.9 73 8.1 24 2.7 5 0.6 21
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 535 58.9 335 36.9 32 3.5 4 0.4 3 0.3 10
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 526 57.7 331 36.3 41 4.5 10 1.1 3 0.3 8
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 370 40.9 308 34.1 140 15.5 55 6.1 31 3.4 15
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 362 40.0 387 42.8 93 10.3 47 5.2 16 1.8 14
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 460 50.8 375 41.4 55 6.1 14 1.5 1 0.1 14
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 379 43.3 286 32.6 205 23.4 4 0.5 2 0.2 43
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 381 42.0 396 43.6 67 7.4 47 5.2 17 1.9 11
58 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis. 343 38.8 391 44.2 142 16.0 5 0.6 4 0.5 34
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 384 42.2 459 50.4 54 5.9 10 1.1 3 0.3 9
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 398 43.6 393 43.1 74 8.1 34 3.7 13 1.4 7
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 350 38.4 466 51.2 70 7.7 21 2.3 4 0.4 8
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 377 42.4 400 44.9 100 11.2 12 1.3 1 0.1 29
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 470 52.1 403 44.7 25 2.8 3 0.3 1 0.1 17
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 503 55.3 354 38.9 38 4.2 11 1.2 3 0.3 10
65 - I have the opportunity to share with the administration what materials are needed in my classroom prior to the adoption of the budget. 278 31.2 310 34.8 182 20.4 77 8.7 43 4.8 29
66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. 422 46.5 360 39.7 81 8.9 36 4.0 8 0.9 12
67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. 466 51.3 368 40.5 43 4.7 25 2.8 6 0.7 11
68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. 375 41.3 336 37.0 85 9.4 81 8.9 31 3.4 11
69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. 358 39.7 406 45.1 79 8.8 46 5.1 12 1.3 18
70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. 475 52.3 366 40.3 41 4.5 20 2.2 6 0.7 11
71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. 323 35.9 341 37.9 142 15.8 71 7.9 22 2.4 20
72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. 298 33.4 291 32.6 184 20.6 81 9.1 38 4.3 27
73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. 146 16.4 319 35.8 244 27.4 140 15.7 42 4.7 28
74 - Students are safe at this school 439 48.4 363 40.0 68 7.5 29 3.2 8 0.9 12
75 - I feel safe at this school. 482 53.0 339 37.3 55 6.1 25 2.8 8 0.9 10
76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. 340 37.7 390 43.3 113 12.5 42 4.7 16 1.8 18
77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. 434 48.7 383 43.0 59 6.6 12 1.3 3 0.3 28
78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. 479 52.9 386 42.7 31 3.4 8 0.9 1 0.1 14
79 - Students give evidence of being able to apply what they have learned in previous grades. 272 30.5 455 51.0 106 11.9 52 5.8 8 0.9 26
80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 229 25.6 341 38.1 230 25.7 75 8.4 19 2.1 25
81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. 102 11.2 303 33.4 152 16.8 229 25.2 121 13.3 12
82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. 118 13.3 319 36.0 279 31.5 117 13.2 52 5.9 34
83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. 147 16.5 393 44.1 166 18.6 147 16.5 39 4.4 27
84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. 390 43.5 406 45.3 68 7.6 24 2.7 8 0.9 23
85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. 473 52.4 294 32.6 77 8.5 38 4.2 20 2.2 17
86 - This school makes children feel they belong. 406 44.8 398 43.9 85 9.4 13 1.4 4 0.4 13
87 - Children in this school have fun learning. 314 34.6 426 46.9 135 14.9 28 3.1 5 0.6 11
88 - If I wanted to I could easily arrange for my students to use the Internet at school for a class project. 268 29.9 343 38.2 132 14.7 102 11.4 52 5.8 22
89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. 234 26.1 434 48.4 170 19.0 48 5.4 11 1.2 22
90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. 256 28.9 474 53.5 116 13.1 34 3.8 6 0.7 33
91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. 517 57.3 351 38.9 25 2.8 5 0.6 4 0.4 17
92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. 359 39.8 361 40.1 98 10.9 60 6.7 23 2.6 18
93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 165 18.9 301 34.4 336 38.4 57 6.5 16 1.8 44

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