Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
HERMITAGE R-IV School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 33 97.06
YES 1 2.94

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 33 97.06
YES 1 2.94

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 33 97.06
YES 1 2.94

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 9 26.47
YES 25 73.53

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 30 88.24
YES 4 11.76

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 31 91.18
YES 3 8.82

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
HERMITAGE R-IV 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 20 58.8 12 35.3 2 5.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 25 73.5 8 23.5 1 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 29 85.3 5 14.7 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 11 33.3 18 54.5 4 12.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 10 30.3 19 57.6 2 6.1 2 6.1 0 0.0 1
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 8 25.8 17 54.8 5 16.1 1 3.2 0 0.0 3
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 10 30.3 17 51.5 1 3.0 5 15.2 0 0.0 1
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 18 54.5 12 36.4 3 9.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 21 61.8 12 35.3 0 0.0 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 25 73.5 8 23.5 1 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 16 47.1 16 47.1 2 5.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 10 29.4 23 67.6 1 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 16 47.1 17 50.0 0 0.0 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
15 - Norms for conduct that foster collegiality and professionalism among professional staff and administrators are clear and routinely followed 11 32.4 19 55.9 1 2.9 3 8.8 0 0.0 0
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 9 27.3 14 42.4 3 9.1 7 21.2 0 0.0 1
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 8 24.2 19 57.6 5 15.2 1 3.0 0 0.0 1
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 13 38.2 19 55.9 2 5.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 15 44.1 17 50.0 1 2.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 20 58.8 12 35.3 2 5.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 12 36.4 16 48.5 2 6.1 3 9.1 0 0.0 1
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 12 35.3 20 58.8 2 5.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 12 36.4 19 57.6 1 3.0 1 3.0 0 0.0 1
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 17 53.1 14 43.8 1 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 13 39.4 19 57.6 0 0.0 1 3.0 0 0.0 1
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 12 35.3 20 58.8 1 2.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 7 21.9 19 59.4 5 15.6 1 3.1 0 0.0 2
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 14 41.2 13 38.2 5 14.7 2 5.9 0 0.0 0
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 12 35.3 18 52.9 3 8.8 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 13 40.6 9 28.1 8 25.0 2 6.3 0 0.0 2
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 16 48.5 16 48.5 1 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 14 41.2 17 50.0 1 2.9 2 5.9 0 0.0 0
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 16 48.5 16 48.5 1 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 16 48.5 17 51.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 13 39.4 16 48.5 3 9.1 1 3.0 0 0.0 1
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 18 52.9 14 41.2 1 2.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 16 48.5 15 45.5 2 6.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 14 42.4 17 51.5 2 6.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
39 - The content considered essential for all students to learn versus that considered supplemental has been identified and communicated to teachers 11 34.4 19 59.4 2 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 13 39.4 20 60.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 6 18.2 20 60.6 4 12.1 2 6.1 1 3.0 1
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 11 33.3 18 54.5 2 6.1 1 3.0 1 3.0 1
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 15 45.5 15 45.5 3 9.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 16 47.1 16 47.1 1 2.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 24 70.6 10 29.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - I have received violence prevention training 18 54.5 9 27.3 3 9.1 3 9.1 0 0.0 1
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 9 28.1 21 65.6 2 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 12 35.3 15 44.1 2 5.9 5 14.7 0 0.0 0
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 17 51.5 14 42.4 2 6.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 14 43.8 13 40.6 4 12.5 1 3.1 0 0.0 2
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 9 28.1 20 62.5 2 6.3 1 3.1 0 0.0 2
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 16 48.5 15 45.5 1 3.0 1 3.0 0 0.0 1
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 14 42.4 18 54.5 1 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 12 37.5 20 62.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 15 48.4 13 41.9 2 6.5 1 3.2 0 0.0 3
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 20 60.6 11 33.3 2 6.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 12 36.4 15 45.5 4 12.1 2 6.1 0 0.0 1
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 13 44.8 11 37.9 5 17.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 5
59 - I feel safe at this school 25 75.8 8 24.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 12 36.4 17 51.5 4 12.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 10 29.4 14 41.2 5 14.7 4 11.8 1 2.9 0
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 16 48.5 15 45.5 2 6.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 16 48.5 17 51.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 15 44.1 18 52.9 0 0.0 1 2.9 0 0.0 0
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 15 45.5 15 45.5 2 6.1 1 3.0 0 0.0 1
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 17 50.0 16 47.1 1 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 19 55.9 11 32.4 2 5.9 2 5.9 0 0.0 0
68 - The community is proud of this school 15 44.1 18 52.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 16 47.1 16 47.1 2 5.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 19 55.9 15 44.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 17 50.0 16 47.1 1 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 16 47.1 14 41.2 2 5.9 2 5.9 0 0.0 0
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 7 21.2 18 54.5 7 21.2 1 3.0 0 0.0 1
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 13 39.4 16 48.5 3 9.1 1 3.0 0 0.0 1
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 7 21.2 18 54.5 7 21.2 1 3.0 0 0.0 1
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 10 31.3 15 46.9 5 15.6 2 6.3 0 0.0 2
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 16 48.5 16 48.5 1 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
78 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis 16 48.5 15 45.5 2 6.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 11 33.3 17 51.5 3 9.1 2 6.1 0 0.0 1
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 19 55.9 15 44.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 24 70.6 6 17.6 2 5.9 2 5.9 0 0.0 0
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 8 25.8 17 54.8 4 12.9 2 6.5 0 0.0 3

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
HERMITAGE R-IV School District

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 9 26.47
1/2 hour or less 20 58.82
1 hour 5 14.71

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
HERMITAGE R-IV 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. 8 27.6 7 24.1 13 44.8 1 3.4 0 0.0 5
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 14 42.4 15 45.5 4 12.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 11 34.4 14 43.8 5 15.6 2 6.3 0 0.0 2
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 19 57.6 12 36.4 2 6.1 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. 13 41.9 8 25.8 7 22.6 3 9.7 0 0.0 3
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 22 66.7 11 33.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 11 34.4 14 43.8 5 15.6 2 6.3 0 0.0 2
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 8 26.7 10 33.3 9 30.0 3 10.0 0 0.0 4
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 12 37.5 12 37.5 7 21.9 1 3.1 0 0.0 2
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 9 29.0 15 48.4 6 19.4 1 3.2 0 0.0 3
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 18 58.1 8 25.8 3 9.7 2 6.5 0 0.0 3
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 21 67.7 9 29.0 0 0.0 1 3.2 0 0.0 3
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 19 59.4 12 37.5 1 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 25 75.8 8 24.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 26 78.8 5 15.2 2 6.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 25 78.1 5 15.6 1 3.1 1 3.1 0 0.0 2
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 18 56.3 12 37.5 2 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 15 48.4 14 45.2 0 0.0 2 6.5 0 0.0 3
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 5 17.2 13 44.8 7 24.1 4 13.8 0 0.0 5
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 14 45.2 12 38.7 3 9.7 1 3.2 1 3.2 3
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 12 37.5 15 46.9 4 12.5 1 3.1 0 0.0 2

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