Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
LATHROP HIGH, LATHROP R-II School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 29 96.67
YES 1 3.33

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 29 96.67
YES 1 3.33

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 28 93.33
YES 2 6.67

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 6 20.00
YES 24 80.00

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 27 90.00
YES 3 10.00

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 30 100.00

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated January 05, 2007

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
LATHROP HIGH, LATHROP R-II School District

  Strongly
Agree		 Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Disagree		  
Question N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. Number
Missing
2 - My school collaborates with community agencies to meet the needs of students 5 16.7 19 63.3 6 20.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 11 36.7 16 53.3 0 0.0 2 6.7 1 3.3 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 20 66.7 10 33.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
5 - In our school, there is adequate support for classroom teachers to address special education students' IEP goals 12 40.0 10 33.3 5 16.7 2 6.7 1 3.3 0
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 11 36.7 11 36.7 6 20.0 2 6.7 0 0.0 0
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 2 6.9 18 62.1 5 17.2 4 13.8 0 0.0 1
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 14 46.7 13 43.3 1 3.3 2 6.7 0 0.0 0
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 17 56.7 13 43.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 9 30.0 11 36.7 4 13.3 5 16.7 1 3.3 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 17 56.7 13 43.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 8 26.7 17 56.7 5 16.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 6 20.0 20 66.7 4 13.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 7 23.3 18 60.0 4 13.3 1 3.3 0 0.0 0
15 - Norms for conduct that foster collegiality and professionalism among professional staff and administrators are clear and routinely followed 13 43.3 12 40.0 3 10.0 2 6.7 0 0.0 0
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 8 26.7 17 56.7 3 10.0 2 6.7 0 0.0 0
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 9 30.0 16 53.3 4 13.3 1 3.3 0 0.0 0
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 14 46.7 12 40.0 4 13.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 12 40.0 14 46.7 4 13.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 16 53.3 13 43.3 1 3.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 4 13.8 19 65.5 5 17.2 1 3.4 0 0.0 1
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 9 30.0 19 63.3 2 6.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 8 27.6 13 44.8 7 24.1 1 3.4 0 0.0 1
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 13 43.3 15 50.0 2 6.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 14 46.7 12 40.0 2 6.7 2 6.7 0 0.0 0
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 10 33.3 17 56.7 3 10.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 7 23.3 16 53.3 6 20.0 1 3.3 0 0.0 0
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 14 46.7 14 46.7 1 3.3 0 0.0 1 3.3 0
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 8 26.7 14 46.7 2 6.7 5 16.7 1 3.3 0
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 9 31.0 15 51.7 4 13.8 1 3.4 0 0.0 1
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 14 46.7 15 50.0 1 3.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 15 50.0 14 46.7 1 3.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 17 56.7 13 43.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 15 50.0 13 43.3 2 6.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 18 60.0 8 26.7 1 3.3 3 10.0 0 0.0 0
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 11 36.7 12 40.0 3 10.0 4 13.3 0 0.0 0
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 7 23.3 12 40.0 5 16.7 6 20.0 0 0.0 0
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 9 30.0 13 43.3 4 13.3 4 13.3 0 0.0 0
39 - The content considered essential for all students to learn versus that considered supplemental has been identified and communicated to teachers 8 26.7 15 50.0 7 23.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 9 30.0 19 63.3 2 6.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 3 10.7 16 57.1 2 7.1 7 25.0 0 0.0 2
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 3 10.0 17 56.7 6 20.0 4 13.3 0 0.0 0
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 18 60.0 11 36.7 1 3.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 10 34.5 16 55.2 3 10.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 18 60.0 11 36.7 1 3.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - I have received violence prevention training 5 16.7 9 30.0 8 26.7 7 23.3 1 3.3 0
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 4 13.8 21 72.4 4 13.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 11 37.9 15 51.7 2 6.9 1 3.4 0 0.0 1
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 14 46.7 12 40.0 4 13.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 13 43.3 12 40.0 4 13.3 1 3.3 0 0.0 0
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 3 10.0 18 60.0 7 23.3 2 6.7 0 0.0 0
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 9 30.0 13 43.3 7 23.3 1 3.3 0 0.0 0
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 10 33.3 15 50.0 5 16.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 7 23.3 16 53.3 4 13.3 2 6.7 1 3.3 0
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 11 37.9 11 37.9 4 13.8 3 10.3 0 0.0 1
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 10 34.5 17 58.6 0 0.0 2 6.9 0 0.0 1
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 7 23.3 10 33.3 5 16.7 6 20.0 2 6.7 0
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 12 40.0 8 26.7 7 23.3 3 10.0 0 0.0 0
59 - I feel safe at this school 12 40.0 11 36.7 4 13.3 3 10.0 0 0.0 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 2 6.7 16 53.3 5 16.7 4 13.3 3 10.0 0
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 5 17.9 11 39.3 9 32.1 3 10.7 0 0.0 2
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 10 33.3 18 60.0 2 6.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 8 27.6 15 51.7 4 13.8 2 6.9 0 0.0 1
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 12 40.0 15 50.0 3 10.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 10 34.5 12 41.4 7 24.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 7 24.1 17 58.6 4 13.8 1 3.4 0 0.0 1
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 6 20.7 13 44.8 4 13.8 6 20.7 0 0.0 1
68 - The community is proud of this school 6 20.7 12 41.4 8 27.6 3 10.3 0 0.0 1
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 6 20.0 10 33.3 8 26.7 5 16.7 1 3.3 0
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 12 40.0 16 53.3 1 3.3 1 3.3 0 0.0 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 11 37.9 14 48.3 4 13.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 3 10.0 15 50.0 4 13.3 6 20.0 2 6.7 0
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 6 20.0 18 60.0 4 13.3 1 3.3 1 3.3 0
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 14 46.7 15 50.0 0 0.0 1 3.3 0 0.0 0
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 8 27.6 14 48.3 5 17.2 2 6.9 0 0.0 1
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 4 13.8 12 41.4 10 34.5 3 10.3 0 0.0 1
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 10 33.3 16 53.3 3 10.0 1 3.3 0 0.0 0
78 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis 8 26.7 18 60.0 2 6.7 2 6.7 0 0.0 0
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 4 13.8 7 24.1 14 48.3 3 10.3 1 3.4 1
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 2 6.7 12 40.0 5 16.7 11 36.7 0 0.0 0
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 18 60.0 8 26.7 3 10.0 1 3.3 0 0.0 0
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 4 13.8 14 48.3 8 27.6 3 10.3 0 0.0 1

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated January 05, 2007

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
LATHROP HIGH, LATHROP R-II School District

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 7 25.93
1/2 hour or less 15 55.56
1 hour 5 18.52

Frequency Missing = 3


Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated January 05, 2007

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
LATHROP HIGH, LATHROP R-II School District

  Regularly Often Occasionally Rarely Not at
all		  
Question N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. Number
Missing
84 - Students are taught effective note-taking skills. 5 17.9 12 42.9 10 35.7 1 3.6 0 0.0 2
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 9 31.0 14 48.3 6 20.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 9 31.0 9 31.0 10 34.5 1 3.4 0 0.0 1
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 15 51.7 12 41.4 2 6.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
88 - Begin instructional units by having students identify personal learning goals that fit within the learning goals presented by the teacher. 5 17.9 8 28.6 9 32.1 6 21.4 0 0.0 2
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 10 34.5 17 58.6 2 6.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 4 14.3 8 28.6 12 42.9 4 14.3 0 0.0 2
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 4 14.3 9 32.1 10 35.7 5 17.9 0 0.0 2
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 11 37.9 14 48.3 4 13.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 11 37.9 12 41.4 5 17.2 1 3.4 0 0.0 1
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 10 35.7 11 39.3 5 17.9 1 3.6 1 3.6 2
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 15 51.7 12 41.4 1 3.4 1 3.4 0 0.0 1
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 15 51.7 9 31.0 5 17.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 22 73.3 7 23.3 1 3.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 17 58.6 10 34.5 2 6.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 12 41.4 11 37.9 6 20.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 13 44.8 10 34.5 4 13.8 2 6.9 0 0.0 1
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 11 37.9 11 37.9 5 17.2 2 6.9 0 0.0 1
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 0 0.0 12 41.4 11 37.9 5 17.2 1 3.4 1
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 10 34.5 14 48.3 2 6.9 3 10.3 0 0.0 1
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 8 27.6 15 51.7 6 20.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated January 05, 2007