Hope Highlands Elementary School

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1 Hope Highlands Elementary School

2 SurveyWorks! School Level Report Table of Contents Introduction Section 1: Student Survey Section 2: Parent Survey Section 3: Teacher/Staff Survey Hope Highlands Elementary School 1

3 Introduction to the SurveyWorks School Report This report presents results from the SurveyWorks Student, Parent, and Teacher/Staff Surveys for this school. The surveys gather input from students, parents, and teachers and other instructional staff on elements of Rhode Island's Basic Education Program (BEP) including: -Teaching and Student Achievement, -Families and Communities, -Safe and Supportive Schools, and -Funding and Resources. Survey results are reported for each of these categories. These data are intended to be used to inform decisions at all levels-including the classroom, school, district, and state. The report is organized into three sections by survey population. Section 1 reports the findings from the Student Survey. Section 2 reports the findings from the Parent Survey. Section 3 reports the findings from the Teacher/Staff Survey. The findings are reported in tables showing the total number and percentage of individuals answering each item by school (or by district) and at the state level. The survey allowed individuals to skip over questions that did not apply to them or that they did not wish to answer. Therefore, the number of responses to any one question may vary. In order to protect individuals rights to confidentiality, data for items with fewer than ten responses are not reported. In these cases, a dash (-) indicates that there are insufficient responses to report. Results from the SurveyWorks School Administrator Survey are provided in separate reports by LEA and/or LEA-type. Participation Rates The percentage of eligible individuals responding to each survey is an important piece of information when examining survey results. Low participation rates suggest that data should be interpreted with caution. Participation rates for this school, by survey, are indicated in the chart on the right. Navigating the Report This report contains several navigation features. The Table of Contents contains active links to each of the main sections of the report. The Table of Contents for each section contains active links to subsections based on BEP category. In addition, some pages have navigation buttons that allow the reader to see how a different survey population responded to a similar topic. For example, the page displaying students responses to questions about teacher practices contains a navigation button that jumps to teachers responses about teacher practices. Data Data files are available upon request. Please contact surveyworks@wested.org for more information. Survey results and related education data can be found on the RIDE InfoWorks website, Student Survey (Grade 4-5) Participation Rates Parent Survey Teacher Survey Hope Highlands Elementary School 2

4 Section 1: Student Survey Introduction 4 Demographics 5 Teaching and Student Achievement. 6 Teacher Practice 6 Homework 7 Student Engagement 7 College/Career Readiness 7 Safe and Supportive Schools 8 Breakfast 8 Physical Activity 8 Asthma 8 Time Home Alone 9 Technology Use for Entertainment 9 School Safety 9 Theft 10 Discipline and Equity 10 Bullying 11 Teacher-Student Relationships 12 Teacher-Student Respect 12 Personal Relationships 12 Student Violence 13 Alcohol 13 Smoking 13 Drug Usage 14 Drugs at School 14 Families and Communities 15 Parent Engagement 15 Parent Engagement in Post High School Plans 15 Out of School Time 15 Funding and Resources 16 School Facilities 16 School Resources 16 Hope Highlands Elementary School 3

5 Section 1: Student Survey Introduction In November 2013, public school students in grades 4-12 were invited to participate in the SurveyWorks Student Survey. Different versions of the Student Survey were used at the elementary (grades 4-5), middle (grades 6-8), and high school (grades 9-12) levels with age appropriate language and content for each group. This section of the report presents the elementary school Student Survey results for this school. Please note that some schools serve students in more than one of these grade spans. These schools have more than one report. The Student Survey was administered online in Rhode Island public schools from November 12, 2013 through December 20, To prevent unauthorized access to the survey or multiple entries, students used a randomly generated 7-digit access code distributed by the SurveyWorks Site Coordinator. To guarantee anonymity, students personal information was not associated with access codes. This section of the report presents the students responses. Data are provided for this school as well as for all students in comparable grades in Rhode Island public schools. Responses are reported as the percentage of students who responded to each item and the total number of students answering each item by school and across the state. In order to ensure anonymity, data for items with fewer than ten responses are not reported. In these cases, a dash (-) indicates that there are insufficient responses to report. In some cases, a school did not participate in the Student Survey. In these instances, an exclamation mark (!) is used in the report tables to indicate that a school did not participate and only state level data are reported. As noted in the introduction to the report, this school s Student Survey participation rate is 100.0%. The participation rate is calculated as the number of students who responded to the survey as a percentage of the school's average daily membership as of December 1, 2013, minus the number of students whose parents opted them out of survey participation. The participation rates for schools that were not eligible or exempt is reported as "N/A". Hope Highlands Elementary School 4

6 Grade Level What grade are you in? 4th grade th grade Gender Are you a boy or a girl? Boy Girl I don't want to say Ethnicity Are you Hispanic or Latino? Yes No Race What is your background? Select all that apply. White Black or African American Asian American Indian or Alaskan Native Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * *For "choose all that apply" items, the total may not equal the sum of response options, and the percentages may not total 100%. Hope Highlands Elementary School 5

7 Teacher Practice How often are these true? Never Usually Always Never Sometimes Sometimes Usually Always My teachers give me good directions for my work. My teachers let things get crazy in class. My teachers call on a lot of different students in class. My teachers have us work in small groups in class. My teachers give me work that makes me think hard Teacher Practice - Continued How often do these happen? Never Usually Always Never Sometimes Sometimes Usually Always My teachers give me enough time to do a good job on my classwork. My teachers help me after I miss any school. My teachers will explain something different ways until I get it What do others say about Teacher Practice? Teacher/Staff Survey Hope Highlands Elementary School 6

8 Homework None Less than 1 hour 1 hour 2 or more hours* None Less than 1 hour 1 hour 2 or more hours* How many hours a day do you usually spend on homework? *Response categories are combined. Student Engagement How often do these happen? Never Usually Always Never Sometimes Sometimes Usually Always My teachers make learning fun. My teachers make me want to learn more What do others say about Student Engagement? Parent Survey Teacher/Staff Survey College/Career Readiness Do you think you will finish high school? Do you think you will go to college? Do your teachers think you will go to college? Yes No Not Sure Yes No Not Sure What do others say about College/Career Readiness? Parent Survey Hope Highlands Elementary School 7

9 Breakfast How many days a week do you usually eat breakfast? Physical Activity How many days a week do you run around and play for at least 1 hour? Asthma Has a doctor or nurse ever told you that you have asthma? Yes No Hope Highlands Elementary School 8

10 Time Home Alone How many days a week are you usually home by yourself, for more than a few minutes? Technology Use for Entertainment How many hours a day do you usually play video games, watch TV, or play on the computer (not homework)? *Response categories are combined Never Less than 1 hour 1 hour 2 or more hours* Never Less than 1 hour 1 hour 2 or more hours* School Safety Do you agree or disagree? I feel safe in the hallways of my school. I feel safe when I walk outside of school. * * *Indicates the number and percentage of respondents that answered affirmatively. What do others say about School Safety? Parent Survey Teacher/Staff Survey Hope Highlands Elementary School 9

11 Theft Have you ever been robbed at school? Yes No Discipline and Equity Do you agree or disagree? My school's rules are fair. * * *Indicates the number and percentage of respondents that answered affirmatively. What do others say about Discipline? Parent Survey Teacher/Staff Survey Hope Highlands Elementary School 10

12 Bullying Have these things happened to you this year? Kids at school have called me names or made fun of me. Kids at school have done mean things to me. * * Kids on the bus have done mean things to me The following is calculated based on the responses to the above items. Percentage of students who reported experiencing: At least 1 type of bullying or more types of bullying The following question is asked only of students who have experienced one or more type(s) of bullying this year. Did you tell a parent or teacher that someone bullied you? Yes No The following question is asked only of students who told an adult that someone had bullied them. Did the bullying stop after you told an adult? Yes No *Indicates the number and percentage of respondents who answered affirmatively. Hope Highlands Elementary School 11

13 Teacher-Student Relationships Do you agree or disagree? My teachers care about me. I think my teachers like teaching. * * *Indicates the number and percentage of respondents who answered affirmatively. Teacher-Student Respect Do you agree or disagree? My teachers are nice to me. Kids in my school are nice to teachers. * * *Indicates the number and percentage of respondents who answered affirmatively. What do others say about Respect? Parent Survey Teacher/Staff Survey Personal Relationships Do you agree or disagree? I can talk to an adult at my school if I'm having a problem at home. I can talk to an adult at my school if I'm having a problem with my school work. I can talk to an adult at my school if I'm having a problem with another student. I can talk to a good friend about my problems. * * *Indicates the number and percentage of respondents who answered affirmatively. What do others say about Relationships? Teacher/Staff Survey Hope Highlands Elementary School 12

14 Student Violence Have you been in a fight at school this year in which you and the other person hit/touched one another? During the past 12 months, have you seen another student with a weapon, like a gun or knife, at this school? Your answer will be private. * * *Indicates the number and percentage of respondents who answered affirmatively. What do others say about Violence? Teacher/Staff Survey Alcohol Have you ever drunk beer or alcohol without your parent's or guardian's permission? Yes No The following question is asked only of students who have drunk beer or alcohol without permission. Results are calculated to create schoolwide and statewide results. How many times did you drink alcohol in the past 30 days? 0 -* 98.7* or more *This percentage includes those who said they had never drunk alcohol. Smoking Have you ever smoked a cigarette, even one or two puffs? Yes No Hope Highlands Elementary School 13

15 Drug Usage Have you ever taken an illegal drug? Yes No Drugs at School During the past year, have you been offered drugs at school? Yes No Hope Highlands Elementary School 14

16 Parent Engagement Do you agree or disagree? My parents want to know what I'm doing in school. My parents want me to get good grades. * * *Indicates the number and percentage of respondents who answered affirmatively. Parent Engagement in Post High School Plans How often do these happen? My parents or guardians talk to me about jobs I can have when I grow up. My parents or guardians talk to me about going to college when I grow up. Never Often Never Sometimes Sometimes Often What do others say about Parent Engagement? Parent Survey Out of School Time What do you do after school or on weekends? Select all that apply. Play outside Homework Play on a sports team Dance Play an instrument Act in plays Get tutoring After-school program * * -- *For "choose all that apply" items, the total may not equal the sum of response options, and the percentages may not total 100%. Hope Highlands Elementary School 15

17 School Facilities How often are these true? Never Usually Always Never Sometimes Sometimes Usually Always The classrooms are about the right temperature. There is soap in the bathroom to wash my hands School Resources Do you agree or disagree? There are enough books for everyone in my classes. The desks in my school are the right size for me. My school looks nice inside. * * The outside of my school building looks nice. The school has enough comptuers for students to use *Indicates the number and percentage of respondents who answered affirmatively. What do others say about Resources? Parent Survey Teacher/Staff Survey Hope Highlands Elementary School 16

18 Section 2: Parent Survey Introduction 18 Demographics 19 Teaching and Student Achievement 21 Student Engagement 21 College/Career Readiness 21 Safe and Supportive Schools 22 School Safety and Climate 22 Discipline, Equity and Respect 22 Families and Communities 23 Parent Engagement 23 Parent Participation 24 Learning Opportunities 24 Involvement in Decision-making 25 Parent-School Partnership 25 Parent Involvement 26 Parent Involvement Frequency 26 Parent Engagement in Post High School Plans 26 Parent-Teacher Communication 27 School-Parent Communication 28 School Services 30 Community Support 30 Funding and Resources 31 School Resources 31 Hope Highlands Elementary School 17

19 Section 2: Parent Survey Introduction In November 2013, parents/guardians of students at all public schools in Rhode Island were invited to participate in the SurveyWorks Parent Survey. The Parent Survey was administered online and on paper from November 12, 2013 through December 20, Parents who had multiple students in the same school were instructed to answer the survey only once based on their experience with the oldest child. Surveys were conducted anonymously. The Parent Survey asked about: the school facility and learning environment, school resources and activities, parent involvement, schoolfamily communication, school safety, and college and career readiness issues. This section of the report presents the parents responses. Data tables are provided for this school as well as for parents statewide in Rhode Island. Responses are reported as the percentage of parents who responded to each item and the total number answering each item by school and across the state. In order to ensure anonymity, data for items with fewer than ten responses are not reported. In these cases, a dash (-) indicates that there are insufficient responses to report at the school level. As noted in the introduction, this school s Parent Survey participation rate is 6.3%. The participation rate is calculated as the number of Parent Surveys received as a percentage of the total number of unique student addresses for the school. This method of counting families is more accurate than the total number of students in a school, but may overcount some families and undercount others. Data from schools with low participation rates should be interpreted with caution. Parent Survey results are not reported for any school where the total Parent Survey participation rate is less than 10%. In these cases, a tilde symbol (~) is used in the data tables to denote that an insufficient participation rate was received for this school and that data are not reportable at the school level. In these instances, only state level data are reported. In some cases, a school did not participate in the Parent Survey. In these instances, an exclamation mark (!) is used in the data tables to indicate that a school did not participate and only state level data are reported. Hope Highlands Elementary School 18

20 Child's Grade Level What grade is your child in? Pre-K ~ ~ K ~ ~ st Grade ~ ~ nd Grade ~ ~ rd Grade ~ ~ th Grade ~ ~ th Grade ~ ~ th Grade ~ ~ th Grade ~ ~ th Grade ~ ~ th Grade ~ ~ th Grade ~ ~ th Grade ~ ~ th Grade ~ ~ ~ ~ Child's Gender Is your child male or female? Male ~ ~ Female ~ ~ ~ ~ Child's IEP Status Does your child have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)? Yes ~ ~ No ~ ~ ~ ~ Hope Highlands Elementary School 19

21 Education Attained What is your highest level of education? Some high school ~ ~ GED ~ ~ High school ~ ~ Trade school ~ ~ Some college ~ ~ Completed college ~ ~ Advanced degree ~ ~ I don't want to say. ~ ~ ~ ~ Hope Highlands Elementary School 20

22 Student Engagement How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statement? School staff keep my child interested in what they are learning. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ What do others say about Student Engagement? Student Survey Teacher/Staff Survey College/Career Readiness The following questions are asked only of parents who are responding for a child in grades How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements? This school gives me information on ways to finance my child's college education through loans or scholarships. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Teachers at this school expect my child to graduate from high school. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Teachers at this school expect my child to go to college. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ What do others say about College/Career Readiness? Student Survey Hope Highlands Elementary School 21

23 School Safety and Climate How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements? This school is a safe place. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ This school creates a respectful environment for my child. The main office staff members are friendly and helpful. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ What do others say about School Safety? Student Survey Teacher/Staff Survey Discipline, Equity, and Respect How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements? School staff apply rules equally for all students. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ School staff respect me. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ School staff respect my child. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ What do others say about Discipline? Student Survey Teacher/Staff Survey What do others say about Respect? Student Survey Teacher/Staff Survey Hope Highlands Elementary School 22

24 Parent Engagement How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I know what my child is studying in his or her classes. I feel welcome at this school. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Parent Engagement - Continued How often do you do the following? I help my child with homework. Never A few A few At least times per Monthly Never times per Monthly weekly year year At least weekly ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I talk with my child about school. I visit my child's classroom. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I read with my child.* ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ * This question is only asked of parents answering for a student in grades PK-2 What do others say about Parent Engagement? Student Survey Hope Highlands Elementary School 23

25 Parent Participation Do you attend these types of schoolrelated events at this school? Select all that apply. Parent-teacher conferences Special events (college nights, open houses, fundraisers, etc.) Plays, concerts, dances Book fairs Sporting events Parent Teacher Association or Parent Teacher Organization meetings Workshops or trainings about how to help my child Department Nights (math night, literacy night, science fairs, etc.) Field trips School Improvement Team meetings Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings After-school program events Other I am not aware of any of these. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~* * -- *For "choose all that apply" items, the total may not equal the sum of response options, and the percentages may not total 100%. Learning Opportunities How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements? My child is learning as much as he or she can at this school. This school has high expectations for my child. My child's homework helps him or her do better in school. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Hope Highlands Elementary School 24

26 Involvement in Decision-making Does this school involve you in these types of school-level decisions? Select all that apply. Fundraising/event planning School rules Before and after school programs School programs Choosing curricula Budget Facilities I am not aware of any of these. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~* * -- *For "choose all that apply" items, the total may not equal the sum of response options, and the percentages may not total 100%. Parent-School Partnership How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements? This school views parents as important partners. This school and I have the same goals for my child. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Hope Highlands Elementary School 25

27 Parent Involvement How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Many parents I know help out at this school. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Parent Involvement Frequency How often do you do the following? I volunteer in my child's classroom. Never What do others say about Parent Involvement? Teacher/Staff Survey A few A few At least times per Monthly Never times per Monthly weekly year year At least weekly ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I volunteer at this school. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Parent Engagement in Post-High School Plans The following questions are asked only of parents who are responding for a child in grades How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Never A few times per year Monthly At least weekly A few Never times per Monthly year At least weekly I talk with my child about career plans. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I talk with my child about going to college. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Hope Highlands Elementary School 26

28 Parent-Teacher Communication How do you communicate with your child's teacher(s)? Select all that apply. In person Parent-teacher conferences Written notes sent with the child Phone/voic Parent portal (e.g., schoolnotes.com or other online site) Mail Text message Social networking site (e.g. Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, etc.) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Website ~ ~ Newsletter ~ ~ ~* * -- *For "choose all that apply" items, the total may not equal the sum of response options, and the percentages may not total 100%. Parent-Teacher Communication - Continued How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements? It is easy for me to communicate with my child's teachers if I need to. I understand my child's report card. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ What do others say about Parent-Teacher Communication? Teacher/Staff Survey Hope Highlands Elementary School 27

29 School-Parent Communication What are the best method(s) for this school to contact you? Select all that apply. Phone/Voic Notes sent with your child Parent-teacher conferences Newsletter Mail Text message Parent portal (e.g., schoolnotes.com or other online site) PTA/PTO meetings Community bulletins Social networking site (e.g., Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, etc.) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Website ~ ~ ~* * -- *For "choose all that apply" items, the total may not equal the sum of response options, and the percentages may not total 100%. Hope Highlands Elementary School 28

30 School-Parent Communication - Continued How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements? It is easy for me to communicate with my child's principal if I need to. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ This school contacts me if my child does something well. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ This school contacts me if my child is having a problem with class work. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ This school contacts me if there is a problem with my child's behavior. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ This school responds quickly to my requests or concerns. This school tells me about events happening in school. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Hope Highlands Elementary School 29

31 School Services Has this school made you aware of these types of school-level services? Select all that apply. Arts programs (music, dance, art, theater) Sports Counseling Academic enrichment (chess club, robotics club) Tutoring programs Before or after-school programs Parent support groups Homework club Family literacy programs I am not aware of any of these. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~* * -- *For "choose all that apply" items, the total may not equal the sum of response options, and the percentages may not total 100%. Community Support How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The community supports this school. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Hope Highlands Elementary School 30

32 School Resources How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements? This school has enough classroom supplies (e.g., books, paper, desks). ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ This school has enough computers. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ This school is wellmaintained. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ What do others say about Resources? Student Survey Teacher/Staff Survey Hope Highlands Elementary School 31

33 Section 3: Teacher/Staff Survey Introduction 33 Demographics 34 Teaching and Student Achievement. 37 Teacher Practice 37 Components of Grading 39 Homework 40 Student Engagement 40 Teacher Collaboration 40 Coordination With Other Staff 41 Departmental Meetings 41 Educator Relationships 42 Teams and Advisories 42 Safe and Supportive Schools 44 Library Access 44 School Safety 44 Discipline 44 Student Violence-Physical Harm 45 Student Relationships 46 Equity and Respect 46 Professional Climate and Evaluation 47 Professional Climate 47 Workload 48 Vision and Input 48 Teacher Decision-making 49 Families and Communities 50 Parent Involvement Strategies 50 Parent Involvement 50 Parent-Teacher Communication 51 Parent-Teacher Conferences 52 Community Support 52 Funding and Resources 53 School Facilities and Resources 53 Planning Time 54 Adequacy of Planning Time 54 Staff Development Frequency 54 Desired Staff Development 55 External Support 56 Hope Highlands Elementary School 32

34 Section 3: Teacher/Staff Survey Introduction In November 2013, teachers and instructional staff at all public schools in Rhode Island were invited to participate in the SurveyWorks Teacher/Staff Survey. The Teacher/Staff Survey was administered online from November 12, 2013 through December 20, This section of the report presents a series of tables created from the Teacher/Staff Survey responses for this school. In order to ensure anonymity, data for items with fewer than ten responses are not reported. In these cases, a dash (-) indicates that there are insufficient responses to report at the school level. To maintain the anonymity of survey participants, teacher/staff responses to demographic questions are grouped and presented at the local education authority (LEA) level and not reported at the school level. The demographic data for teachers/staff from district-authorized charter schools are reported with their districts. Demographic data for teachers/staff from state-operated schools and state-authorized charters are reported together. Responses to all other items are reported at the school level as the percentage and total number of teachers/staff who answered each item at this school, as well as statewide. As noted in the introduction, this school s Teacher/Staff Survey participation rate is 17.8%. The participation rate is the number of teachers/staff who responded to the survey as a percentage of the eligible teachers/staff at this school. The number of eligible teachers/staff come from one of two data sources. School principals were asked to provide the number of teachers and instructional staff. For those schools that provided the data, these numbers are used. For schools that did not provide this information, staffing data are provided by the Rhode Island Department of Education. In some cases, a school did not participate in the Teacher/Staff Survey. In these instances, an exclamation mark (!) is used in the data tables to indicate that a school did not participate and only state level data are reported. Hope Highlands Elementary School 33

35 Note: All teacher responses in the Demographic section are grouped and presented at the LEA level and not the school level. See the introduction to Section 3 for more information. Years of Teaching Experience How long have you worked in the field of education as a teacher? This LEA Less than a year years years years More than 20 years Years Teaching at This School How long have you worked, as a teacher, at this school? This LEA Less than a year years years years More than 20 years Full- or Part-time Status Are you a full-time or part-time employee at this school? Full-time Part-time This LEA Hope Highlands Elementary School 34

36 Education Attained What is your highest level of education? This LEA High School Associate's Bachelor's Master's Post-Master's Certificate Doctorate Primary Role What is your primary role at this school? (Please choose one.) This LEA Classroom teacher Team leader Guidance counselor Teacher's aide paid Teacher's aide - volunteer Student teacher or intern Arts resource teacher Librarian ESL/bilingual teacher Speech pathologist Social worker Learning coordinator Reading specialist School psychologist Special Education teacher Vocational/technical Other The following question is only asked of teachers whose primary role at this school is Special Education teacher. Which of the following describes your work as a Special Education teacher? Check all that apply. I have a special education classroom. I provide pull-out special education resource services. I provide in-class special education services. This LEA Other * * -- *For "choose all that apply" items, the total may not equal the sum of response options, and the percentages may not total 100%. Hope Highlands Elementary School 35

37 Grades Taught Please check all that apply. Which of the following grades do you currently teach at this school? This LEA Pre-Kindergarten Kindergarten Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade * * -- *For "choose all that apply" items, the total may not equal the sum of response options, and the percentages may not total 100%. Subjects Taught Which of the following subjects do you teach at this school? Check all that apply. This LEA All/Almost All Subjects Mathematics Language Arts Reading Science Social Studies Health Arts (e.g., art, music) Physical Education Vocational/Tech Electives/Exploratories Enrichment/Gifted/Talent Development Other * * -- *For "choose all that apply" items, the total may not equal the sum of response options, and the percentages may not total 100%. Hope Highlands Elementary School 36

38 Teacher Practice How often do the following practices occur in your classes? I help students develop coping skills (e.g., stress management). I ask students to make presentations in class. I ask students to participate in small group discussions. I ask students to use facts to support their opinions in writing. I ask students to work in small groups on class activities. Never Sometimes Sometimes Usually Always Never Usually Always I assign students worksheets I have students use the media center and/or library materials. I provide students with opportunities to revise assignments. I incorporate "real world" learning activities (e.g., workplace learning i i I ask students to provide feedback and comments on each other's work. I provide "hands-on" learning activities. I give special recognition to students for exemplary work. I inform parents/guardians when their child does something well. I ask students to use computers as a part of lessons What do others say about Teacher Practice? Student Survey Hope Highlands Elementary School 37

39 Teacher Practice - Continued How often do the following practices occur in your classes? Never % Sometimes Sometimes Usually Always Never Usually Always % I help students participate actively in community and civic affairs I teach social skills development. I explain concepts in multiple ways until students show that they understand. I embed memorization skills into my teaching I allow students to make up work after they are absent. I give students multiple opportunities to improve their grades I provide specialized instruction for students whenever they progress more quickly than their peers I provide students with additional instruction whenever they fall behind I use school- or districtgenerated assessments to inform my instruction I actively promote positive health practices Hope Highlands Elementary School 38

40 Components of Grading Are you responsible for assigning grades to students? Yes No Which of the following items do you incorporate into student grading? Check all that apply. Classwork Class participation Quizzes Effort Homework completion Essays and writing assignments End of unit exams Portfolios of students' work Content mastery Oral presentations Homework quality End of quarter/semester exams Research papers/reports Special projects that extend beyond two weeks Behavior End of year exams Attendance Exhibition Tardiness Parent signatures on communications Journals/notebooks Skills assessments Observation Common tasks Other * * -- *For "choose all that apply" items, the total may not equal the sum of response options, and the percentages may not total 100%. Hope Highlands Elementary School 39

41 Homework How many minutes of homework do you assign to your students in an average day? 0-30 minutes minutes More than 60 minutes Student Engagement How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Students are interested in what I teach. Students are motivated to learn. Students have goals for themselves and their futures What do others say about Student Engagement? Student Survey Parent Survey Teacher Collaboration How often do teachers on your team/teachers in your grade do the following? Never A few times a year Monthly At least weekly Never A few times a year Monthly At least weekly Discuss problems of specific students and arrange for help Share what works in their classrooms Hope Highlands Elementary School 40

42 Coordination With Other Staff How often do teachers on your team/teachers in your grade level do the following? Never A few times a year Monthly At least weekly Never A few times a year Monthly At least weekly Coordinate instruction with dance, music, theater, and visual arts & design staff. Coordinate instruction with English Language Learner staff. Coordinate writing instruction in subjects other than English Language Arts. Coordinate instruction with Special Education staff. Coordinate instruction with staff from the library or media center. Coordinate instruction with Title 1 staff. Coordinate the kind and/or amount of homework that students receive. Coordinate with health education staff Departmental Meetings How often do you have departmental meetings at your school? Never A Few Times a Year Monthly At Least Weekly Hope Highlands Elementary School 41

43 Educator Relationships How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Teachers on my team/teachers in my grade Are able to communicate openly with each other Believe that the educational practices they are being asked to implement are effective Communicate openly with building administrators Teams and Advisories Are you part of a content team? Are you part of a grade level team? Do you serve as an advisor as part of your school's advisory program? * * *Indicates the number and percentage of respondents who answered affirmatively. Hope Highlands Elementary School 42

44 Teams and Advisories- Continued The following questions are only asked of teachers who serve as an advisor as part of their school's advisory program. As part of your teacher-led advisory program, which of the following activities do you do? Check all that apply. Discuss academic problems or issues Discuss social relationships with other students Teach life and social skills Conduct activities to develop student selfconfidence Orient students to school programs Provide career information and guidance Serve as a link between students and other teachers Use the guidance counselor(s) as a resource to help you advise a student Conduct activities to develop student leadership Provide college information and guidance Teach study skills Work on community or school service projects Use the period as extended work time for class assignments Work on portfolios or student capstone projects Conduct team building exercises Discuss current events Run an anti-bullying program Work on Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) Provide time for silent reading Work with the counselor(s) and/or health staff to help students obtain health and social services Assign and discuss relevant readings Other * * -- *For "choose all that apply" items, the total may not equal the sum of response options, and the percentages may not total 100%. Hope Highlands Elementary School 43

45 Library Access How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Students have sufficient access to the library/media center School Safety How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I feel safe inside my school I feel safe when I walk outside of my school What do others say about School Safety? Student Survey Parent Survey Discipline How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statement? I find that the discipline policies and practices at this school are effective What do others say about Discipline? Student Survey Parent Survey Hope Highlands Elementary School 44

46 Student Violence - Physical Harm During the past 12 months, has a student at this school physically harmed you or threatened you with physical harm? Yes No The following questions are asked only of the teachers who were physically harmed or threatened by a student in the past 12 months. Did you report it to any of the following * * people? Check all that apply. School administration Central administration Human resources School security/police Other teachers The student's parent/guardian School nurse/psychologist/social worker Behavior specialist Union representative Did you seek medical attention or counseling as a result of this? Yes No *Indicates the number and percentage of respondents who answered affirmatively. What do others say about Violence? Student Survey Hope Highlands Elementary School 45

47 Student Relationships How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Students talk to me if they are having a problem at home. Students talk to me if they are having a problem with another student Students talk to me if they are having a problem with their classes or schoolwork What do others say about Relationships? Student Survey Equity and Respect How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Staff apply rules consistently for all students. Students treat teachers and staff with respect. Students treat each other with respect. Students respect viewpoints different from their own What do others say about Respect? Student Survey Parent Survey Hope Highlands Elementary School 46

48 Professional Climate and Evaluation How strongly do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? My performance evaluation process is fair I receive timely feedback about my job performance. I have a good working relationship with my building administration. I have a good working relationship with other teachers and staff at my school Professional Climate How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements? % % The building administration is responsive to staff needs The building administration stands up for staff. The principal treats all teachers fairly. Morale is good among staff in this school. Rules and policies affecting staff are clear. Staff take pride in this school Hope Highlands Elementary School 47

49 Workload How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statement? My workload is manageable Vision and Input How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I know what administration expects from me Teachers and administrators share a common vision about how to achieve the goals for this school. The building administration is open to my input about decisions that affect me Hope Highlands Elementary School 48

50 Teacher Decision-Making How much decisionmaking authority do teachers in your team/teachers in your school have regarding each of the following? Use of common planning time. Professional development opportunities. % % None A little Some A lot None A little Some A lot Student behavior management policies. Student evaluation and assessments Team or grade level goals Teacher teaming Instructional methods and materials Allocation of instructional time Resource expenditures and allocation Hope Highlands Elementary School 49