Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
FORSYTH MIDDLE, FORSYTH R-III School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 23 95.83
YES 1 4.17

Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 24 100.00

Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 21 87.50
YES 3 12.50

Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 6 25.00
YES 18 75.00

Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 22 91.67
YES 2 8.33

Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 24 100.00

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

 


Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
FORSYTH MIDDLE, FORSYTH R-III 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 7 29.2 16 66.7 1 4.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
3 - There are effective supports in place to assist students who are in jeopardy of academic failure 2 8.3 8 33.3 3 12.5 9 37.5 2 8.3 0
4 - I emphasize the importance of effort with students 18 75.0 6 25.0 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 6 25.0 14 58.3 1 4.2 2 8.3 1 4.2 0
6 - There is adequate collaboration between special education staff and classroom teachers in our school 7 29.2 10 41.7 4 16.7 3 12.5 0 0.0 0
7 - There is adequate professional development for teachers working with special education students in our school 4 16.7 10 41.7 6 25.0 3 12.5 1 4.2 0
8 - My school's administration protects instructional time available to teachers from interruptions. 6 25.0 10 41.7 3 12.5 4 16.7 1 4.2 0
9 - Our principal uses classroom management as part of our evaluation 7 30.4 12 52.2 4 17.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
10 - Clear rules that promote good behavior are enforced in our school 8 33.3 11 45.8 1 4.2 4 16.7 0 0.0 0
11 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in my classroom 14 60.9 9 39.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
12 - Educators in our school use effective practices to promote positive behavior 6 26.1 15 65.2 2 8.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
13 - Teachers in our school use effective practices to keep all students actively engaged in learning 1 4.2 18 75.0 2 8.3 3 12.5 0 0.0 0
14 - Educators in our school respond to inappropriate behaviors quickly and effectively 5 20.8 15 62.5 1 4.2 2 8.3 1 4.2 0
15 - Norms for conduct that foster collegiality and professionalism among professional staff and administrators are clear and routinely followed 4 16.7 13 54.2 3 12.5 4 16.7 0 0.0 0
16 - Teachers in my school are routinely involved in formulating schoolwide decisions and policies 3 13.0 10 43.5 5 21.7 4 17.4 1 4.3 1
17 - Teachers are routinely engaged in collaborative problem solving around instructional issues 4 17.4 13 56.5 2 8.7 4 17.4 0 0.0 1
18 - Effective vehicles are in place for parents and community to communicate with the school 3 12.5 18 75.0 2 8.3 1 4.2 0 0.0 0
19 - In our school we communicate effectively to parents and the community 5 20.8 15 62.5 2 8.3 2 8.3 0 0.0 0
20 - Parents are encouraged to discuss their child's educational needs with the school 8 33.3 14 58.3 1 4.2 1 4.2 0 0.0 0
21 - I routinely analyze disaggregated student data and use it to plan my instruction 3 17.6 10 58.8 2 11.8 2 11.8 0 0.0 7
22 - An assessment system is used that provides timely feedback on specific knowledge and skills for individual students 4 19.0 13 61.9 4 19.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
23 - My school administers assessments througout the school year that are used to guide instruction 3 13.6 10 45.5 5 22.7 3 13.6 1 4.5 2
24 - My school uses assessment data to evaluate and align the curriculum 7 29.2 17 70.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
25 - Emphasis is placed on valuing and respecting differences among students and their families in our school 5 20.8 13 54.2 4 16.7 2 8.3 0 0.0 0
26 - Student opinions are valued by teachers and administrators 4 16.7 14 58.3 4 16.7 2 8.3 0 0.0 0
27 - Faculty and staff solicit input from diverse student groups regarding the improvement of our school 1 4.5 8 36.4 6 27.3 6 27.3 1 4.5 2
28 - I feel comfortable having discussions regarding racial / ethnic issues with my colleagues 5 22.7 15 68.2 2 9.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
29 - Individual student differences are appreciated at our school 2 9.1 14 63.6 4 18.2 2 9.1 0 0.0 2
30 - Students are provided with opportunities to construct and work on long-term projects of their own design 8 34.8 9 39.1 3 13.0 2 8.7 1 4.3 1
31 - In our school teachers are encouraged to be instructional leaders 10 41.7 9 37.5 3 12.5 2 8.3 0 0.0 0
32 - My school's principal fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation 7 30.4 10 43.5 2 8.7 3 13.0 1 4.3 1
33 - My school's principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning 7 30.4 8 34.8 4 17.4 3 13.0 1 4.3 1
34 - Our principal identifies issues in the school that could potentially become problems 8 34.8 11 47.8 2 8.7 2 8.7 0 0.0 1
35 - My school's principal systematically engages faculty and staff in discussions about current research on teaching and learning 2 8.7 7 30.4 3 13.0 6 26.1 5 21.7 1
36 - Our school teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility 7 29.2 12 50.0 3 12.5 2 8.3 0 0.0 0
37 - Students who are prone to violence are systematically identified 7 35.0 8 40.0 1 5.0 3 15.0 1 5.0 4
38 - Our school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students 7 29.2 13 54.2 3 12.5 1 4.2 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 3 13.0 15 65.2 3 13.0 1 4.3 1 4.3 1
40 - My school systematically ensures that teachers address essential content 4 16.7 15 62.5 3 12.5 1 4.2 1 4.2 0
41 - The amount of essential content that has been identified can be addressed in the instructional time available to teachers 3 13.0 16 69.6 0 0.0 2 8.7 2 8.7 1
42 - The essential content is organized and sequenced in a way that students have ample opportunity to learn it 4 17.4 15 65.2 2 8.7 0 0.0 2 8.7 1
43 - Our principal promotes innovation 8 34.8 10 43.5 1 4.3 2 8.7 2 8.7 1
44 - I have the skills necessary to meet the needs of all learners in my classroom 7 31.8 10 45.5 2 9.1 3 13.6 0 0.0 2
45 - I believe that I can positively impact student performance 13 54.2 11 45.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - I have received violence prevention training 9 37.5 10 41.7 1 4.2 3 12.5 1 4.2 0
47 - Our professional development improves student achievement 7 30.4 12 52.2 1 4.3 3 13.0 0 0.0 1
48 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support my work with students 10 41.7 12 50.0 1 4.2 1 4.2 0 0.0 0
49 - The professional development activities I attend are related to my district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 10 43.5 11 47.8 2 8.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
50 - I have received professional development on differentiating instruction for learners 6 27.3 15 68.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 4.5 2
51 - My school adequately prepares all students for post-secondary education, and/or successful entry into the workforce 4 17.4 14 60.9 3 13.0 2 8.7 0 0.0 1
52 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work 3 12.5 16 66.7 1 4.2 3 12.5 1 4.2 0
53 - The mission of this school is clearly defined 9 37.5 10 41.7 3 12.5 2 8.3 0 0.0 0
54 - All staff in our school hold high expectations for student learning 9 37.5 13 54.2 1 4.2 1 4.2 0 0.0 0
55 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators 8 33.3 12 50.0 1 4.2 2 8.3 1 4.2 0
56 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students 7 29.2 12 50.0 1 4.2 4 16.7 0 0.0 0
57 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program 9 37.5 10 41.7 2 8.3 3 12.5 0 0.0 0
58 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies 5 23.8 10 47.6 4 19.0 2 9.5 0 0.0 3
59 - I feel safe at this school 11 45.8 12 50.0 1 4.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition 6 26.1 14 60.9 1 4.3 2 8.7 0 0.0 1
61 - In our community, people tend to trust each other 6 25.0 10 41.7 2 8.3 6 25.0 0 0.0 0
62 - My professional development has improved the way I teach 6 27.3 15 68.2 1 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
63 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child's learning 3 12.5 18 75.0 3 12.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
64 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process 6 25.0 15 62.5 2 8.3 1 4.2 0 0.0 0
65 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child 3 12.5 12 50.0 5 20.8 4 16.7 0 0.0 0
66 - The board has high expectations for student achievement 10 41.7 11 45.8 0 0.0 3 12.5 0 0.0 0
67 - Students are treated fairly in this school 9 37.5 11 45.8 1 4.2 3 12.5 0 0.0 0
68 - The community is proud of this school 7 29.2 12 50.0 3 12.5 2 8.3 0 0.0 0
69 - This school makes students feel they belong 6 25.0 12 50.0 2 8.3 4 16.7 0 0.0 0
70 - If students in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help 8 33.3 14 58.3 2 8.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher 8 33.3 15 62.5 1 4.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school 8 33.3 12 50.0 0 0.0 3 12.5 1 4.2 0
73 - Collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate library and media resources and skills into classroom instruction is adequate 6 27.3 10 45.5 3 13.6 2 9.1 1 4.5 2
74 - The librarian/media specialist requests my input into the selection of resources 7 30.4 14 60.9 0 0.0 1 4.3 1 4.3 1
75 - There is adequate instruction in the use of library and media resources for classes and individual students 5 21.7 15 65.2 0 0.0 3 13.0 0 0.0 1
76 - There is systematic collaboration across subject areas in our building 4 17.4 12 52.2 1 4.3 5 21.7 1 4.3 1
77 - Individual counseling services are available to students 8 33.3 16 66.7 0 0.0 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 11 45.8 13 54.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
79 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children 4 17.4 13 56.5 1 4.3 4 17.4 1 4.3 1
80 - Overall, my school building is in good condition 4 16.7 14 58.3 1 4.2 3 12.5 2 8.3 0
81 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career 8 34.8 8 34.8 4 17.4 3 13.0 0 0.0 1
82 - There is systematic collaboration between the academic and career education programs in our district. 2 10.0 11 55.0 5 25.0 2 10.0 0 0.0 4

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

 


Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
FORSYTH MIDDLE, FORSYTH R-III School District

How much homework time do you assign
your students each day
fac83 Frequency Percent
Do not assign 1 4.76
1/2 hour or less 20 95.24

Frequency Missing = 3


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

 


Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Certificated Faculty
Frequency Distribution Report
FORSYTH MIDDLE, FORSYTH R-III 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. 4 16.7 13 54.2 5 20.8 1 4.2 1 4.2 0
85 - I assess the level of prior knowledge of all students before initiating instruction. 6 25.0 17 70.8 1 4.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
86 - Organize students into flexible groups based on their understanding of the content and skill level. 6 26.1 6 26.1 8 34.8 2 8.7 1 4.3 1
87 - Begin instructional units by presenting students with clear learning goals. 12 50.0 9 37.5 3 12.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
88 - Begin instructional units by having students identify personal learning goals that fit within the learning goals presented by the teacher. 1 4.2 10 41.7 8 33.3 4 16.7 1 4.2 0
89 - Provide students with specific feedback on the extent to which they are accomplising the learning goals. 7 29.2 10 41.7 5 20.8 1 4.2 1 4.2 0
90 - Have students keep track of their own performance on the learning goals. 4 17.4 9 39.1 4 17.4 5 21.7 1 4.3 1
91 - Have students assess themselves relative to their personal learning goals after completing a unit. 4 16.7 9 37.5 6 25.0 4 16.7 1 4.2 0
92 - Make use of cooperative learning groups. 4 16.7 6 25.0 12 50.0 1 4.2 1 4.2 0
93 - Have students construct verbal or written summaries of new content. 5 21.7 9 39.1 7 30.4 2 8.7 0 0.0 1
94 - Have students represent new content in nonlinguistic ways (e.g. mental image, picture, pictograph, graphic organizer, physical model, enactment). 5 20.8 12 50.0 5 20.8 2 8.3 0 0.0 0
95 - Provide students with opportunities to practice important skills and procedures prior to assessment. 11 47.8 11 47.8 0 0.0 1 4.3 0 0.0 1
96 - I alter instructional strategies when students are having difficulty learning the material. 12 50.0 10 41.7 2 8.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
97 - Model or demonstrate important skills or procedures. 17 70.8 6 25.0 1 4.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
98 - Incorporate contextual/real life learning in the classroom. 15 62.5 6 25.0 3 12.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
99 - Incorporate problem solving instructional activities in the classroom. 14 58.3 6 25.0 4 16.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
100 - Have students revise and correct errors in their work as a way of reviewing and revising content. 11 50.0 8 36.4 2 9.1 1 4.5 0 0.0 2
101 - Have students compare and classify content. 6 26.1 8 34.8 7 30.4 2 8.7 0 0.0 1
102 - Have students construct metaphors and analogies. 5 22.7 4 18.2 8 36.4 5 22.7 0 0.0 2
103 - Provide specific feedback on the homework assigned to students. 13 56.5 9 39.1 1 4.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
104 - Incorporate information about careers in my instruction. 4 16.7 9 37.5 9 37.5 2 8.3 0 0.0 0

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