Appendix I
-- Perception Data Summaries --
LEADERSHIP:
This factor includes such characteristics as clear efforts being taken to improve school effectiveness and student learning. The district is well organized in support of student priorities.
Mean scores by responding group: PARENTS TEACHERS ADMINISTRATORS
OVERALL MEAN: 2.183 2.123 1.614
A. Evidence exists of clear central
planning & organization with timelines. 2.154 2.133 1.533
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B. Clear and concise communication is
practiced; open, functioning channels
exist throughout the school system. 2.357 2.267 1.875
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C. The building administrators establish
school objectives and communicate
them to staff and community. 2.000 1.667 1.308
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D. The building administrators initiate
professional development activities. 2.200 1.533 1.357
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E. The central administration provides
instructional leadership. 2.313 2.067 1.571
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F. The building administrators visit
classrooms frequently. 2.286 2.333 1.500
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G. The central administration involves
faculty, parents and students in the
decision-making process. 2.467 2.467 1.643
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H. The central administration is consistent
in carrying out school policy. 2.214 2.313 1.769
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I. The district has assembled a high
quality staff and utilizes
personnel effectively. 2.357 2.786 1.833
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J. The district is effective in building
cohesive teamwork among staff. 2.214 2.600 1.857
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K. School evaluation procedures to measure
progress toward school objectives
are established. 1.929 1.933 1.643
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L. Decisions are made after hearing from
those affected; decisions are based
on clear and reasonable criteria. 2.071 1.867 1.571
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M. The principal is visible, accessible. 1.800 1.667 1.214
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EMPHASIS ON LEARNING:
With this factor, it is clear through the allocation of resources, structure of the school, rationale for decisions, etc., that the school's main priority is the learning of students. Distractions and interferences with instruction and learning are minimized.
Mean scores by responding group: PARENTS TEACHERS ADMINISTRATORS
OVERALL MEAN: 1.892 1.871 1.682
A. Student achievement is continually given formal
and informal recognition. 1.733 1.533 1.429
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B. The school has established formal procedures
which operate throughout the school year to
provide recognition for student achievement. 1.786 1.600 1.357
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C. The school provides students with opportunities
for learning beyond minimum classroom
requirements. 1.571 2.000 1.467
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D. Instructional and other school activities focus
on student performance, responsibility and
skill development. 1.857 1.733 1.467
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E. There is support throughout the school for
professional development activities aimed at
improving teaching. 2.143 1.733 1.600
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F. Distractions and interruptions of classroom
learning activities are minimized. 1.929 2.267 1.600
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G. The school library is open during peak times
of student availability. 2.000 1.800 1.688
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H. Teachers use a variety of instructional methods
to motivate student learning and increase
student participation in learning activities. 1.933 1.933 1.733
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I. The primary considerations in the making of
decisions and resolving of issues by staff
are the learning and interests of students. 2.077 2.214 1.600
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J. Instructional materials are given highest
priorities in the allocation of resources. 2.167 2.200 1.733
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K. Audiovisual material and equipment are
available and utilized. 1.833 1.933 1.600
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L. Instructional aides are utilized to support
student learning. 1.917 1.733 1.667
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M. The building administrators are visible,
accessible. 1.714 1.667 1.200
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SCHOOL CLIMATE:
Students and parents should exhibit pride and loyalty to their school. The entire school community should possess a commitment to the school's goals. This quality is manifest in student respect for the physical plant, strong parent involvement and positive staff and student morale.
Mean scores by responding group: PARENTS TEACHERS ADMINISTRATORS
OVERALL MEAN: 2.021 1.907 1.733
A. Parent volunteers contribute widely
in the functioning of the school. 2.429 2.067 1.938
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B. A high level of student participation
and attendance at school functions
exists. 1.938 2.000 1.500
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C. Incidents of vandalism are minimal. 1.929 2.067 1.813
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D. There is a high degree of cooperation
between building administrators & staff. 1.643 1.933 1.625
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E. Appearance of the campus is orderly
and well maintained. 1.800 1.867 1.688
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F. There is acceptance of diverse
student backgrounds. 2.357 1.600 1.688
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G. All student groups participate
broadly in school activities. 1.786 2.133 1.625
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H. There is wide parent participation in
school committees and functions. 2.380 1.333 1.647
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I. The school has a positive image in
the local media and community. 2.000 1.733 1.875
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J. Teacher and student absences are low. 1.917 2.333 1.938
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MONITORING:
This factor stipulates that systematic procedures exist for measuring the achievement of students across a wide spectrum of their learning experiences. Such procedures document the change in student achievement in specific areas, curriculum areas in need of improvement, priorities for the allocation of resources, etc.
Mean scores by responding group: PARENTS TEACHERS ADMINISTRATORS
OVERALL MEAN}: 1.955 1.874 1.737
A. Criteria for the assessment of learning
gains are explicit; student knowledge
and skills development are stressed. 1.571 1.733 1.733
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B. Clear learning objectives exist
throughout the curriculum. 2.000 1.800 1.714
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C. Diagnostic and prescriptive evaluation
procedures are implemented to monitor
student progress. 2.308 1.933 1.733
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D. Attendance data are regularly
reviewed, follow-up contacts with the
home initiated, progress recorded. 1.923 2.143 1.800
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E. Achievement tests in the varied
subjects are utilized to determine
student progress. 1.467 1.600 1.643
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F. Frequent communication occurs between
special program teachers and teachers
of regular classes and between
counselors and teachers 2.333 1.933 1.933
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G. Teachers provide students with
individual assistance throughout the
day. 1.800 2.067 1.800
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H. Data on student learning are regularly
collected and reviewed with all
members of the school community. 2.231 1.800 1.533
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HIGH EXPECTATIONS:
This factor stipulates that the school staff is dedicated to having each student reach his/her potential in terms of learning and personal growth. Challenging experiences are conducted to have each student reach this goal.
Mean scores by responding group: PARENTS TEACHERS ADMINISTRATORS
OVERALL MEAN: 1.829 1.684 1.746
A. Teachers regularly require learning
beyond the classroom, e.g., homework
assignments. 1.786 1.600 1.667
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B. Rules regarding attendance and
promptness are made explicit in class. 1.733 1.625 1.733
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C. Rules regarding attendance and
promptness are applied consistently
in class. 1.786 1.733 1.733
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D. Students are expected to be fully
prepared for their classes. 1.500 1.533 1.533
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E. During classroom instruction, teacher-
student interaction is the dominant
instructional mode. 2.077 1.533 1.667
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F. Students are actively engaged with
learning activities throughout most
of the class time. 2.000 1.867 1.667
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G. Classroom learning activities and
materials are at a demanding cognitive
level, e.g., materials require analysis,
generalizations and evaluation over
memorization and recall. 2.154 1.933 1.800
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H. Students are held responsible for
missed work. 1.857 1.800 1.667
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I. Test scores on standardized tests
exceed expected scores for comparable
schools. 1.615 1.533 2.286
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