Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
KNOB NOSTER HIGH, KNOB NOSTER R-VIII School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 37 94.87
YES 2 5.13

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 38 97.44
YES 1 2.56

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 34 87.18
YES 5 12.82

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 11 28.21
YES 28 71.79

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 36 92.31
YES 3 7.69

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 38 97.44
YES 1 2.56

Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated January 09, 2008

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
KNOB NOSTER HIGH, KNOB NOSTER R-VIII 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 15 38.5 16 41.0 7 17.9 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 15 38.5 21 53.8 1 2.6 2 5.1 0 0.0 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 29 74.4 9 23.1 1 2.6 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 10 25.6 22 56.4 3 7.7 3 7.7 1 2.6 0
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 10 25.6 18 46.2 7 17.9 3 7.7 1 2.6 0
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 8 22.2 16 44.4 7 19.4 3 8.3 2 5.6 3
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 13 33.3 17 43.6 6 15.4 3 7.7 0 0.0 0
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 22 57.9 15 39.5 1 2.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 31 79.5 7 17.9 1 2.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 23 62.2 12 32.4 2 5.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 17 43.6 20 51.3 2 5.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 8 21.1 24 63.2 2 5.3 4 10.5 0 0.0 1
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 14 35.9 23 59.0 2 5.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
15 - Norms for conduct that foster collegiality and professionalism among professional staff and administrators are clear and routinely followed 13 33.3 18 46.2 6 15.4 1 2.6 1 2.6 0
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 8 21.1 14 36.8 10 26.3 5 13.2 1 2.6 1
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 11 28.9 15 39.5 10 26.3 2 5.3 0 0.0 1
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 12 30.8 22 56.4 4 10.3 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 10 25.6 25 64.1 3 7.7 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 14 36.8 22 57.9 2 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 4 11.1 14 38.9 10 27.8 8 22.2 0 0.0 3
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 7 19.4 19 52.8 9 25.0 1 2.8 0 0.0 3
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 5 13.5 22 59.5 8 21.6 1 2.7 1 2.7 2
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 10 25.6 21 53.8 7 17.9 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 11 28.2 21 53.8 5 12.8 2 5.1 0 0.0 0
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 10 25.6 24 61.5 5 12.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 8 21.1 13 34.2 12 31.6 5 13.2 0 0.0 1
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 16 41.0 15 38.5 7 17.9 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 14 35.9 19 48.7 4 10.3 2 5.1 0 0.0 0
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 13 34.2 15 39.5 7 18.4 3 7.9 0 0.0 1
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 20 51.3 15 38.5 3 7.7 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 19 48.7 15 38.5 2 5.1 3 7.7 0 0.0 0
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 18 46.2 17 43.6 3 7.7 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 20 51.3 13 33.3 5 12.8 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 13 33.3 17 43.6 5 12.8 3 7.7 1 2.6 0
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 15 38.5 17 43.6 4 10.3 3 7.7 0 0.0 0
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 10 26.3 12 31.6 12 31.6 4 10.5 0 0.0 1
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 17 43.6 19 48.7 2 5.1 1 2.6 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 7 18.4 22 57.9 6 15.8 3 7.9 0 0.0 1
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 8 21.1 25 65.8 4 10.5 1 2.6 0 0.0 1
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 4 10.5 14 36.8 10 26.3 8 21.1 2 5.3 1
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 5 13.2 15 39.5 10 26.3 7 18.4 1 2.6 1
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 10 25.6 23 59.0 5 12.8 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 12 31.6 21 55.3 5 13.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 18 46.2 19 48.7 2 5.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - I have received violence prevention training 4 10.8 11 29.7 11 29.7 7 18.9 4 10.8 2
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 13 33.3 13 33.3 10 25.6 2 5.1 1 2.6 0
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 12 30.8 18 46.2 6 15.4 3 7.7 0 0.0 0
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 14 36.8 17 44.7 7 18.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 13 33.3 17 43.6 5 12.8 3 7.7 1 2.6 0
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 12 30.8 20 51.3 4 10.3 3 7.7 0 0.0 0
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 13 33.3 20 51.3 4 10.3 2 5.1 0 0.0 0
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 15 38.5 20 51.3 3 7.7 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 16 41.0 14 35.9 5 12.8 3 7.7 1 2.6 0
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 13 33.3 19 48.7 3 7.7 4 10.3 0 0.0 0
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 12 30.8 21 53.8 5 12.8 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 15 39.5 19 50.0 3 7.9 1 2.6 0 0.0 1
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 6 16.2 24 64.9 3 8.1 4 10.8 0 0.0 2
59 - I feel safe at this school 16 41.0 20 51.3 2 5.1 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 18 46.2 16 41.0 3 7.7 2 5.1 0 0.0 0
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 9 23.7 18 47.4 8 21.1 3 7.9 0 0.0 1
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 11 29.7 15 40.5 10 27.0 0 0.0 1 2.7 2
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 8 20.5 19 48.7 9 23.1 3 7.7 0 0.0 0
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 13 33.3 21 53.8 4 10.3 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 9 24.3 18 48.6 8 21.6 2 5.4 0 0.0 2
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 18 46.2 18 46.2 2 5.1 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 17 43.6 21 53.8 1 2.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
68 - The community is proud of this school 14 35.9 18 46.2 6 15.4 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 8 20.5 28 71.8 3 7.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 13 33.3 23 59.0 3 7.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 19 50.0 16 42.1 1 2.6 2 5.3 0 0.0 1
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 18 46.2 20 51.3 1 2.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 14 36.8 17 44.7 5 13.2 2 5.3 0 0.0 1
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 19 48.7 15 38.5 4 10.3 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 13 33.3 19 48.7 6 15.4 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 10 26.3 7 18.4 16 42.1 5 13.2 0 0.0 1
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 21 53.8 16 41.0 2 5.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
78 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis 15 39.5 20 52.6 3 7.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 17 43.6 16 41.0 3 7.7 2 5.1 1 2.6 0
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 22 56.4 14 35.9 2 5.1 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 25 64.1 11 28.2 2 5.1 0 0.0 1 2.6 0
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 5 13.5 15 40.5 12 32.4 5 13.5 0 0.0 2

Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated January 09, 2008

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
KNOB NOSTER HIGH, KNOB NOSTER R-VIII School District

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 9 25.00
1/2 hour or less 20 55.56
1 hour 7 19.44

Frequency Missing = 3


Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated January 09, 2008

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
KNOB NOSTER HIGH, KNOB NOSTER R-VIII 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. 9 24.3 11 29.7 13 35.1 3 8.1 1 2.7 2
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 13 35.1 14 37.8 8 21.6 1 2.7 1 2.7 2
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 7 19.4 12 33.3 11 30.6 4 11.1 2 5.6 3
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 25 67.6 9 24.3 2 5.4 0 0.0 1 2.7 2
88 - Begin instructional units by having students identify personal learning goals that fit within the learning goals presented by the teacher. 5 13.9 10 27.8 12 33.3 6 16.7 3 8.3 3
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 16 43.2 17 45.9 2 5.4 1 2.7 1 2.7 2
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 10 27.8 10 27.8 11 30.6 4 11.1 1 2.8 3
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 5 13.5 15 40.5 9 24.3 6 16.2 2 5.4 2
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 15 40.5 10 27.0 10 27.0 0 0.0 2 5.4 2
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 9 24.3 16 43.2 10 27.0 1 2.7 1 2.7 2
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 15 41.7 11 30.6 8 22.2 1 2.8 1 2.8 3
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 23 63.9 12 33.3 1 2.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 23 62.2 11 29.7 2 5.4 0 0.0 1 2.7 2
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 31 81.6 6 15.8 1 2.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 25 67.6 8 21.6 4 10.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 19 51.4 16 43.2 2 5.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 19 52.8 6 16.7 8 22.2 2 5.6 1 2.8 3
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 15 41.7 17 47.2 2 5.6 2 5.6 0 0.0 3
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 9 24.3 11 29.7 11 29.7 3 8.1 3 8.1 2
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 15 44.1 13 38.2 3 8.8 2 5.9 1 2.9 5
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 17 45.9 10 27.0 10 27.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2

Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated January 09, 2008