Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
AFFTON HIGH, AFFTON 101 School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 46 100.00

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 45 97.83
YES 1 2.17

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 41 89.13
YES 5 10.87

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 10 21.74
YES 36 78.26

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 43 93.48
YES 3 6.52

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 44 95.65
YES 2 4.35

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated January 09, 2007

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
AFFTON HIGH, AFFTON 101 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 3 6.8 29 65.9 10 22.7 2 4.5 0 0.0 2
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 10 21.7 30 65.2 2 4.3 4 8.7 0 0.0 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 27 58.7 19 41.3 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 8 17.4 23 50.0 7 15.2 7 15.2 1 2.2 0
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 3 6.5 19 41.3 10 21.7 12 26.1 2 4.3 0
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 3 6.7 19 42.2 11 24.4 11 24.4 1 2.2 1
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 4 8.7 17 37.0 7 15.2 13 28.3 5 10.9 0
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 4 9.5 31 73.8 6 14.3 1 2.4 0 0.0 4
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 5 10.9 20 43.5 11 23.9 8 17.4 2 4.3 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 25 56.8 16 36.4 2 4.5 0 0.0 1 2.3 2
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 9 19.6 28 60.9 6 13.0 2 4.3 1 2.2 0
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 8 17.8 32 71.1 3 6.7 2 4.4 0 0.0 1
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 10 21.7 27 58.7 8 17.4 1 2.2 0 0.0 0
15 - Norms for conduct that foster collegiality and professionalism among professional staff and administrators are clear and routinely followed 5 10.9 23 50.0 13 28.3 5 10.9 0 0.0 0
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 2 4.5 13 29.5 11 25.0 16 36.4 2 4.5 2
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 6 13.6 26 59.1 6 13.6 5 11.4 1 2.3 2
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 9 19.6 30 65.2 6 13.0 1 2.2 0 0.0 0
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 6 13.6 26 59.1 9 20.5 2 4.5 1 2.3 2
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 11 24.4 25 55.6 5 11.1 3 6.7 1 2.2 1
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 6 15.8 20 52.6 10 26.3 2 5.3 0 0.0 8
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 7 15.6 31 68.9 6 13.3 1 2.2 0 0.0 1
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 7 15.6 28 62.2 7 15.6 3 6.7 0 0.0 1
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 10 22.2 30 66.7 3 6.7 2 4.4 0 0.0 1
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 9 20.0 26 57.8 5 11.1 5 11.1 0 0.0 1
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 4 9.1 27 61.4 11 25.0 2 4.5 0 0.0 2
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 5 11.6 27 62.8 5 11.6 6 14.0 0 0.0 3
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 10 21.7 26 56.5 7 15.2 3 6.5 0 0.0 0
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 13 28.3 21 45.7 9 19.6 3 6.5 0 0.0 0
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 11 26.2 13 31.0 11 26.2 6 14.3 1 2.4 4
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 13 28.3 24 52.2 4 8.7 5 10.9 0 0.0 0
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 4 8.9 19 42.2 5 11.1 13 28.9 4 8.9 1
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 5 11.1 21 46.7 10 22.2 8 17.8 1 2.2 1
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 3 6.7 19 42.2 6 13.3 13 28.9 4 8.9 1
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 5 11.6 17 39.5 11 25.6 7 16.3 3 7.0 3
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 5 10.9 23 50.0 7 15.2 11 23.9 0 0.0 0
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 5 11.9 13 31.0 13 31.0 10 23.8 1 2.4 4
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 8 17.4 24 52.2 10 21.7 3 6.5 1 2.2 0
39 - The content considered essential for all students to learn versus that considered supplemental has been identified and communicated to teachers 8 17.8 25 55.6 9 20.0 3 6.7 0 0.0 1
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 11 25.0 25 56.8 5 11.4 3 6.8 0 0.0 2
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 4 9.5 20 47.6 8 19.0 8 19.0 2 4.8 4
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 5 11.9 22 52.4 11 26.2 3 7.1 1 2.4 4
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 5 11.4 19 43.2 12 27.3 6 13.6 2 4.5 2
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 11 25.6 23 53.5 7 16.3 2 4.7 0 0.0 3
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 21 46.7 22 48.9 2 4.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
46 - I have received violence prevention training 10 22.2 22 48.9 4 8.9 6 13.3 3 6.7 1
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 5 11.1 18 40.0 11 24.4 8 17.8 3 6.7 1
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 9 20.0 24 53.3 7 15.6 4 8.9 1 2.2 1
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 10 22.2 27 60.0 6 13.3 0 0.0 2 4.4 1
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 13 30.2 24 55.8 4 9.3 1 2.3 1 2.3 3
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 5 11.1 24 53.3 6 13.3 10 22.2 0 0.0 1
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 7 15.6 21 46.7 9 20.0 8 17.8 0 0.0 1
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 6 13.3 31 68.9 5 11.1 2 4.4 1 2.2 1
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 9 20.0 24 53.3 6 13.3 6 13.3 0 0.0 1
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 6 13.3 19 42.2 9 20.0 8 17.8 3 6.7 1
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 7 15.9 26 59.1 6 13.6 4 9.1 1 2.3 2
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 12 27.3 26 59.1 5 11.4 1 2.3 0 0.0 2
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 8 19.0 26 61.9 4 9.5 4 9.5 0 0.0 4
59 - I feel safe at this school 21 46.7 22 48.9 2 4.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 14 32.6 27 62.8 2 4.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 7 15.9 30 68.2 6 13.6 1 2.3 0 0.0 2
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 9 20.9 24 55.8 6 14.0 3 7.0 1 2.3 3
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 3 7.7 17 43.6 10 25.6 8 20.5 1 2.6 7
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 6 13.6 21 47.7 11 25.0 6 13.6 0 0.0 2
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 4 10.0 13 32.5 9 22.5 12 30.0 2 5.0 6
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 13 30.2 24 55.8 4 9.3 2 4.7 0 0.0 3
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 10 23.3 23 53.5 6 14.0 3 7.0 1 2.3 3
68 - The community is proud of this school 13 29.5 29 65.9 1 2.3 1 2.3 0 0.0 2
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 8 18.6 28 65.1 4 9.3 3 7.0 0 0.0 3
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 13 29.5 30 68.2 1 2.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 14 32.6 25 58.1 4 9.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 4 9.3 23 53.5 6 14.0 10 23.3 0 0.0 3
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 7 16.3 27 62.8 5 11.6 4 9.3 0 0.0 3
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 12 28.6 26 61.9 3 7.1 1 2.4 0 0.0 4
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 11 26.2 22 52.4 5 11.9 4 9.5 0 0.0 4
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 5 11.4 14 31.8 13 29.5 11 25.0 1 2.3 2
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 11 25.0 27 61.4 2 4.5 4 9.1 0 0.0 2
78 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis 6 15.0 22 55.0 10 25.0 2 5.0 0 0.0 6
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 8 19.0 22 52.4 8 19.0 4 9.5 0 0.0 4
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 10 22.7 28 63.6 2 4.5 4 9.1 0 0.0 2
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 21 47.7 14 31.8 6 13.6 3 6.8 0 0.0 2
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 4 9.8 18 43.9 11 26.8 6 14.6 2 4.9 5

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated January 09, 2007

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
AFFTON HIGH, AFFTON 101 School District

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 7 17.07
1/2 hour or less 30 73.17
1 hour 4 9.76

Frequency Missing = 5


Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated January 09, 2007

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
AFFTON HIGH, AFFTON 101 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 21.4 16 38.1 10 23.8 4 9.5 3 7.1 4
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 15 35.7 19 45.2 7 16.7 1 2.4 0 0.0 4
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 11 27.5 15 37.5 11 27.5 3 7.5 0 0.0 6
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 27 64.3 12 28.6 3 7.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
88 - Begin instructional units by having students identify personal learning goals that fit within the learning goals presented by the teacher. 6 14.3 11 26.2 11 26.2 11 26.2 3 7.1 4
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 19 45.2 17 40.5 5 11.9 1 2.4 0 0.0 4
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 8 20.0 12 30.0 9 22.5 11 27.5 0 0.0 6
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 5 12.8 9 23.1 9 23.1 14 35.9 2 5.1 7
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 14 34.1 16 39.0 7 17.1 3 7.3 1 2.4 5
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 14 34.1 11 26.8 10 24.4 5 12.2 1 2.4 5
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 19 46.3 9 22.0 8 19.5 2 4.9 3 7.3 5
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 32 76.2 8 19.0 1 2.4 0 0.0 1 2.4 4
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 30 73.2 9 22.0 1 2.4 0 0.0 1 2.4 5
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 36 83.7 6 14.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.3 3
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 25 61.0 14 34.1 1 2.4 0 0.0 1 2.4 5
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 21 51.2 12 29.3 7 17.1 0 0.0 1 2.4 5
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 22 53.7 10 24.4 7 17.1 1 2.4 1 2.4 5
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 18 43.9 11 26.8 7 17.1 4 9.8 1 2.4 5
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 7 17.5 8 20.0 10 25.0 12 30.0 3 7.5 6
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 26 63.4 11 26.8 0 0.0 1 2.4 3 7.3 5
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 16 39.0 8 19.5 13 31.7 3 7.3 1 2.4 5

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated January 09, 2007