Which statement best describes your feelings about the environment, or climate/culture, of a school? |
School climate has a tremendous impact on student achievement. | |
70.7% |
School climate has a significant impact on student achievement. | |
27.7% |
School climate has little impact on student achievement. | |
1.3% |
School climate has no impact on student achievement. | |
0.2% |
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If you could describe the predominant climate of your school in just one word or phrase, what would it be? |
Achievement-oriented | |
30.8% |
Child-centered | |
25.9% |
A family | |
16.9% |
Unfocused | |
14.0% |
Chaotic | |
10.0% |
Downright scary | |
2.4% |
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Which statement best describes the overall climate in your school? |
It's a great place for teachers and students to work and learn. | |
35.7% |
The atmosphere is pleasant and friendly. | |
31.0% |
The atmosphere is neither good nor bad. | |
9.8% |
The school climate needs considerable improvement. | |
22.6% |
It's a great place for teachers and students to work and learn. |
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0.9% |
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Which statement below best describes how decisions are made in your school. |
Our principal involves the staff in most decisions. | |
23.1% |
Our principal involves the staff in many decisions. | |
50.1% |
Our principal seldom involves the staff in decision making. | |
20.8% |
Our principal never involves the staff in decision making. | |
6.0% |
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Teaching today is said to be more difficult than it used to be. Which factor do you think is most responsible for that? |
Children today come to school unprepared and/or undisciplined. | |
47.2% |
Teachers are less well trained. | |
3.8% |
Administrators are unsupportive or unavailable. | |
5.3% |
Schools are asked to do too much with too little. | |
43.7% |
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Which word or phrase best describes staff morale at your school? |
Extremely positive | |
14.6% |
Generally optimistic | |
43.5% |
In need of a boost | |
29.5% |
Very low | |
12.4% |
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When it comes to school-wide goals, which of the following statements best describes your school? |
We're all on the same page and committed to achieving our goals. | |
17.3% |
Our goals are clear and almost everyone is working to realize them. | |
53.9% |
We're trying to define our goals, but there's no consensus yet. | |
21.7% |
No effort has been made to establish school-wide goals. | |
5.8% |
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Which statement below best describes the current state of your school building? |
Our building is very pleasant and well maintained. | |
35.9% |
Our building is generally well maintained. | |
40.6% |
Our building needs many improvements. | |
15.5% |
Our building is in need of an extreme makeover. | |
8.0% |
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Which of the statements below best describes the state of the instructional tools and resources available to you? |
We are very well equipped and have all the resources we need. | |
15.5% |
We have most of the resources we need. | |
53.9% |
We have many needs that are not being met. | |
23.1% |
We are constantly scrounging for resources. | |
7.5% |
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Which statement best reflects the effect of technology on your school? |
Technology has transformed teaching and learning at our school. | |
11.1% |
Technology has enhanced teaching and learning at our school. | |
60.3% |
Technology has not significantly affected teaching or learning. | |
19.7% |
Technology is rarely used for teaching or learning. | |
8.9% |
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Which statement best reflects your school's attitude toward parents? |
Parents are encouraged to be involved in all areas of our school. | |
68.5% |
Parents are encouraged to be involved only in their child's education. | |
18.6% |
Parent involvement is tolerated, but not encouraged. | |
10.6% |
Parent involvement is subtly discouraged. | |
2.2% |
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What effect do such federal programs as NCLB and Race to the Top have on school climate? |
Federal programs/funding improve the teaching and learning experience. | |
21.1% |
Federal programs don't really affect our daily teaching. | |
24.4% |
Federal requirements often adversely affect creativity and morale. | |
51.0% |
The federal government has no business interfering in education. | |
3.5% |
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How much longer do you plan on teaching? |
I'm planning a career change within the next few years. | |
14.6% |
I hope to move into administration within 5 years. | |
15.7% |
I plan to retire within 5 years. | |
18.8% |
I have no plans to leave the classroom any time soon. | |
50.8% |
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How would you describe your school? |
Urban elementary school | |
18.4% |
Urban middle school | |
6.7% |
Urban high school | |
5.8% |
Suburban elementary school | |
24.6% |
Suburban middle school | |
7.1% |
Suburban high school | |
8.0% |
Rural elementary school | |
15.3% |
Rural middle school | |
6.9% |
Rural high school | |
7.3% |
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