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

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 17 100.00

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 16 94.12
YES 1 5.88

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 16 94.12
YES 1 5.88

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 4 23.53
YES 13 76.47

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 15 88.24
YES 2 11.76

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 17 100.00

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
HERMITAGE HIGH, 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 10 58.8 7 41.2 0 0.0 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 64.7 6 35.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 14 82.4 3 17.6 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 3 18.8 12 75.0 1 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 4 25.0 11 68.8 0 0.0 1 6.3 0 0.0 1
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 3 20.0 9 60.0 3 20.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 2 12.5 10 62.5 1 6.3 3 18.8 0 0.0 1
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 6 37.5 9 56.3 1 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 8 47.1 8 47.1 0 0.0 1 5.9 0 0.0 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 12 70.6 5 29.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 6 35.3 10 58.8 1 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 3 17.6 14 82.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 5 29.4 11 64.7 0 0.0 1 5.9 0 0.0 0
15 - Norms for conduct that foster collegiality and professionalism among professional staff and administrators are clear and routinely followed 3 17.6 11 64.7 1 5.9 2 11.8 0 0.0 0
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 3 17.6 8 47.1 1 5.9 5 29.4 0 0.0 0
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 2 12.5 9 56.3 4 25.0 1 6.3 0 0.0 1
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 6 35.3 11 64.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 5 29.4 11 64.7 0 0.0 1 5.9 0 0.0 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 7 41.2 9 52.9 1 5.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 6 37.5 7 43.8 2 12.5 1 6.3 0 0.0 1
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 5 29.4 11 64.7 1 5.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 5 31.3 11 68.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 7 46.7 8 53.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 4 25.0 11 68.8 0 0.0 1 6.3 0 0.0 1
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 5 29.4 11 64.7 0 0.0 1 5.9 0 0.0 0
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 4 25.0 9 56.3 3 18.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 5 29.4 6 35.3 4 23.5 2 11.8 0 0.0 0
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 3 17.6 11 64.7 2 11.8 1 5.9 0 0.0 0
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 5 33.3 6 40.0 2 13.3 2 13.3 0 0.0 2
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 4 25.0 11 68.8 1 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 4 23.5 11 64.7 1 5.9 1 5.9 0 0.0 0
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 5 31.3 10 62.5 1 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 5 31.3 11 68.8 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 4 25.0 8 50.0 3 18.8 1 6.3 0 0.0 1
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 6 35.3 9 52.9 1 5.9 1 5.9 0 0.0 0
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 5 31.3 10 62.5 1 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 5 31.3 10 62.5 1 6.3 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 3 18.8 11 68.8 2 12.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 2 12.5 14 87.5 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 1 6.3 13 81.3 1 6.3 0 0.0 1 6.3 1
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 3 18.8 11 68.8 0 0.0 1 6.3 1 6.3 1
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 5 31.3 8 50.0 3 18.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 6 35.3 10 58.8 0 0.0 1 5.9 0 0.0 0
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 11 64.7 6 35.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - I have received violence prevention training 9 56.3 5 31.3 1 6.3 1 6.3 0 0.0 1
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 3 20.0 10 66.7 2 13.3 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 6 35.3 8 47.1 1 5.9 2 11.8 0 0.0 0
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 7 43.8 9 56.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 5 31.3 8 50.0 2 12.5 1 6.3 0 0.0 1
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 3 18.8 12 75.0 1 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 7 41.2 8 47.1 1 5.9 1 5.9 0 0.0 0
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 6 35.3 11 64.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 5 31.3 11 68.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 7 43.8 8 50.0 1 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 10 58.8 6 35.3 1 5.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 5 29.4 8 47.1 3 17.6 1 5.9 0 0.0 0
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 7 43.8 8 50.0 1 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
59 - I feel safe at this school 13 76.5 4 23.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 6 35.3 8 47.1 3 17.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 4 23.5 7 41.2 3 17.6 2 11.8 1 5.9 0
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 5 31.3 10 62.5 1 6.3 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 5 31.3 11 68.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 3 17.6 13 76.5 0 0.0 1 5.9 0 0.0 0
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 3 18.8 11 68.8 1 6.3 1 6.3 0 0.0 1
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 5 29.4 11 64.7 1 5.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 8 47.1 8 47.1 0 0.0 1 5.9 0 0.0 0
68 - The community is proud of this school 6 35.3 10 58.8 1 5.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 6 35.3 10 58.8 1 5.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 9 52.9 8 47.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 8 47.1 9 52.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 7 41.2 8 47.1 0 0.0 2 11.8 0 0.0 0
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 2 12.5 10 62.5 4 25.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 6 37.5 10 62.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 2 12.5 8 50.0 5 31.3 1 6.3 0 0.0 1
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 2 13.3 9 60.0 4 26.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 6 37.5 10 62.5 0 0.0 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 5 31.3 11 68.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 3 18.8 13 81.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 12 70.6 5 29.4 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 12 70.6 3 17.6 1 5.9 1 5.9 0 0.0 0
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 2 13.3 9 60.0 3 20.0 1 6.7 0 0.0 2

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

 

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

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 4 23.53
1/2 hour or less 11 64.71
1 hour 2 11.76

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
HERMITAGE HIGH, 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. 5 31.3 3 18.8 7 43.8 1 6.3 0 0.0 1
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 7 43.8 8 50.0 1 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 4 25.0 8 50.0 2 12.5 2 12.5 0 0.0 1
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 9 56.3 7 43.8 0 0.0 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 33.3 5 33.3 5 33.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 11 68.8 5 31.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 5 31.3 8 50.0 3 18.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 4 26.7 6 40.0 5 33.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 5 31.3 5 31.3 6 37.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 3 18.8 10 62.5 2 12.5 1 6.3 0 0.0 1
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 7 46.7 4 26.7 2 13.3 2 13.3 0 0.0 2
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 9 56.3 6 37.5 0 0.0 1 6.3 0 0.0 1
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 9 56.3 6 37.5 1 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 12 75.0 4 25.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 13 81.3 2 12.5 1 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 11 68.8 3 18.8 1 6.3 1 6.3 0 0.0 1
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 8 50.0 7 43.8 1 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 6 40.0 8 53.3 0 0.0 1 6.7 0 0.0 2
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 2 13.3 7 46.7 3 20.0 3 20.0 0 0.0 2
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 7 46.7 5 33.3 2 13.3 0 0.0 1 6.7 2
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 6 37.5 7 43.8 3 18.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1

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