MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
UNIVERSITY CITY School district

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 267 96.39
YES 10 3.61
 
Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 272 98.19
YES 5 1.81
 
Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 272 98.19
YES 5 1.81
 
Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 69 24.91
YES 208 75.09
 
Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 251 90.61
YES 26 9.39
 
Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 243 87.73
YES 34 12.27
 
How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 69 25.37
Once a week 91 33.46
Biweekly 17 6.25
Monthly 64 23.53
Semi-annually 19 6.99
Annually 12 4.41

Frequency Missing = 5

 

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 15 5.45
3-4 42 15.27
5-6 62 22.55
7+ 156 56.73

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 94 34.56
Several Times/wk 69 25.37
Once a week 21 7.72
Once 2/wks 21 7.72
Infrequently 53 19.49
Not at all 14 5.15

Frequency Missing = 5

 

I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 42 15.16
YES 235 84.84
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 140 50.54
YES 137 49.46
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 100 36.10
YES 177 63.90
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 62 22.38
YES 215 77.62
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 158 57.04
YES 119 42.96

Data Collected in Fall, 2004
Tables Posted January 07, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
UNIVERSITY CITY 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. 124 45.1 95 34.5 25 9.1 23 8.4 8 2.9 2
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 75 27.4 126 46.0 49 17.9 18 6.6 6 2.2 3
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 106 38.7 119 43.4 38 13.9 7 2.6 4 1.5 3
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 88 32.2 120 44.0 45 16.5 14 5.1 6 2.2 4
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 81 29.7 131 48.0 48 17.6 10 3.7 3 1.1 4
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 76 27.4 129 46.6 37 13.4 21 7.6 14 5.1 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. 77 27.9 131 47.5 34 12.3 25 9.1 9 3.3 1
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 49 18.0 113 41.5 80 29.4 25 9.2 5 1.8 5
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 59 21.5 94 34.2 75 27.3 39 14.2 8 2.9 2
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 19 6.9 80 29.2 120 43.8 44 16.1 11 4.0 3
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 5 1.8 46 16.8 110 40.3 89 32.6 23 8.4 4
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 84 30.7 146 53.3 34 12.4 6 2.2 4 1.5 3
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 120 43.6 144 52.4 9 3.3 1 0.4 1 0.4 2
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 151 54.9 118 42.9 3 1.1 2 0.7 1 0.4 2
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 71 25.8 112 40.7 58 21.1 30 10.9 4 1.5 2
21 - The school shares with me standardized test results and dropout data disaggregated by disability, gender, and (where appropriate) by race/ethnicity. 104 38.2 133 48.9 23 8.5 9 3.3 3 1.1 5
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 118 42.9 132 48.0 16 5.8 6 2.2 3 1.1 2
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 141 51.6 117 42.9 8 2.9 6 2.2 1 0.4 4
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 142 52.2 113 41.5 12 4.4 5 1.8 0 0.0 5
25 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child’s learning. 88 32.2 139 50.9 34 12.5 11 4.0 1 0.4 4
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 60 22.1 97 35.7 67 24.6 39 14.3 9 3.3 5
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 35 12.8 113 41.2 79 28.8 40 14.6 7 2.6 3
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 54 19.9 106 39.0 75 27.6 33 12.1 4 1.5 5
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 43 15.6 137 49.8 75 27.3 19 6.9 1 0.4 2
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 96 35.0 129 47.1 32 11.7 12 4.4 5 1.8 3
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 100 36.4 123 44.7 29 10.5 18 6.5 5 1.8 2
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 56 20.4 106 38.5 59 21.5 46 16.7 8 2.9 2
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 85 31.0 153 55.8 25 9.1 10 3.6 1 0.4 3
34 - The community is proud of this school. 60 21.9 118 43.1 60 21.9 29 10.6 7 2.6 3
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 34 12.4 91 33.2 93 33.9 49 17.9 7 2.6 3
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 16 5.9 55 20.1 55 20.1 110 40.3 37 13.6 4
37 - I think all children can learn. 221 80.4 50 18.2 2 0.7 1 0.4 1 0.4 2
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 141 51.5 111 40.5 15 5.5 5 1.8 2 0.7 3
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 50 18.5 146 54.1 41 15.2 31 11.5 2 0.7 7
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 71 25.8 167 60.7 28 10.2 8 2.9 1 0.4 2
41 - Teachers in this school communicate to students and parents on what they are supposed to be learning. 98 35.6 159 57.8 12 4.4 6 2.2 0 0.0 2
42 - Children like attending this school. 90 32.7 126 45.8 42 15.3 16 5.8 1 0.4 2
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 88 32.0 127 46.2 47 17.1 12 4.4 1 0.4 2
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 122 44.4 117 42.5 24 8.7 7 2.5 5 1.8 2
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 90 32.8 144 52.6 28 10.2 10 3.6 2 0.7 3
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 119 43.3 132 48.0 16 5.8 7 2.5 1 0.4 2
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 131 47.6 117 42.5 18 6.5 7 2.5 2 0.7 2
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 105 38.2 133 48.4 25 9.1 10 3.6 2 0.7 2
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 154 56.4 104 38.1 11 4.0 2 0.7 2 0.7 4
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 110 40.3 127 46.5 27 9.9 8 2.9 1 0.4 4
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 175 63.9 94 34.3 2 0.7 2 0.7 1 0.4 3
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 168 62.0 92 33.9 7 2.6 2 0.7 2 0.7 6
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 96 35.6 117 43.3 46 17.0 6 2.2 5 1.9 7
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 92 33.7 132 48.4 27 9.9 15 5.5 7 2.6 4
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 92 33.8 145 53.3 26 9.6 8 2.9 1 0.4 5
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 76 28.1 128 47.4 65 24.1 1 0.4 0 0.0 7
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 32 11.8 116 42.6 55 20.2 54 19.9 15 5.5 5
58 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis. 47 17.3 130 48.0 81 29.9 12 4.4 1 0.4 6
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 81 29.6 161 58.8 23 8.4 6 2.2 3 1.1 3
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 88 32.2 127 46.5 25 9.2 26 9.5 7 2.6 4
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 76 27.9 151 55.5 31 11.4 11 4.0 3 1.1 5
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 93 34.3 139 51.3 34 12.5 4 1.5 1 0.4 6
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 115 42.6 139 51.5 11 4.1 1 0.4 4 1.5 7
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 125 45.8 133 48.7 8 2.9 5 1.8 2 0.7 4
65 - I have the opportunity to share with the administration what materials are needed in my classroom prior to the adoption of the budget. 68 25.0 78 28.7 55 20.2 58 21.3 13 4.8 5
66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. 94 34.2 114 41.5 30 10.9 30 10.9 7 2.5 2
67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. 109 39.9 118 43.2 17 6.2 24 8.8 5 1.8 4
68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. 88 32.6 90 33.3 31 11.5 48 17.8 13 4.8 7
69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. 88 32.4 117 43.0 29 10.7 29 10.7 9 3.3 5
70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. 90 33.1 137 50.4 29 10.7 13 4.8 3 1.1 5
71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. 48 17.6 128 46.9 63 23.1 26 9.5 8 2.9 4
72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. 46 16.8 117 42.7 78 28.5 23 8.4 10 3.6 3
73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. 25 9.2 95 34.9 84 30.9 56 20.6 12 4.4 5
74 - Students are safe at this school 114 41.5 138 50.2 15 5.5 6 2.2 2 0.7 2
75 - I feel safe at this school. 137 50.0 117 42.7 12 4.4 7 2.6 1 0.4 3
76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. 61 22.3 139 50.9 50 18.3 18 6.6 5 1.8 4
77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. 106 39.0 138 50.7 22 8.1 4 1.5 2 0.7 5
78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. 127 46.4 132 48.2 8 2.9 4 1.5 3 1.1 3
79 - Students give evidence of being able to apply what they have learned in previous grades. 64 23.5 149 54.8 34 12.5 21 7.7 4 1.5 5
80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 56 20.6 124 45.6 62 22.8 26 9.6 4 1.5 5
81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. 74 26.9 145 52.7 28 10.2 23 8.4 5 1.8 2
82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. 24 8.9 95 35.2 106 39.3 33 12.2 12 4.4 7
83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. 51 18.8 106 39.0 62 22.8 44 16.2 9 3.3 5
84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. 121 44.3 117 42.9 27 9.9 6 2.2 2 0.7 4
85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. 147 53.6 81 29.6 30 10.9 13 4.7 3 1.1 3
86 - This school makes children feel they belong. 110 40.0 124 45.1 28 10.2 9 3.3 4 1.5 2
87 - Children in this school have fun learning. 81 29.6 128 46.7 48 17.5 14 5.1 3 1.1 3
88 - If I wanted to I could easily arrange for my students to use the Internet at school for a class project. 99 36.5 96 35.4 41 15.1 23 8.5 12 4.4 6
89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. 55 20.1 131 48.0 56 20.5 22 8.1 9 3.3 4
90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. 76 27.9 151 55.5 39 14.3 4 1.5 2 0.7 5
91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. 138 50.2 127 46.2 8 2.9 2 0.7 0 0.0 2
92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. 86 31.5 115 42.1 34 12.5 29 10.6 9 3.3 4
93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 41 15.2 105 39.0 100 37.2 18 6.7 5 1.9 8

Data Collected in Fall, 2004
Tables Posted January 07, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education