Result Summary for Survey:Student Survey - Assessment of Standards for Accreditation

Student Survey - Assessment of Standards for Accreditation

1. My Grade Level:
	answered question		134
	skipped question		3
		Response Percent	Response Count
6		12.7%	17
7		2.2%	3
8		14.2%	19
9		17.2%	23
10		11.2%	15
11		24.6%	33
12		17.9%	24

2. Total number of years that I have attended this school:
	answered question	123
	skipped question	14
		Response Count
		123

3. I participate in the following special programs (check all that apply):
	answered question		128
	skipped question		9
		Response Percent	Response Count
Interscholastic Athletics		75.0%	96
Drama, Art, Photography, Computer Applications		69.5%	89
Honors/Advanced Placement		39.8%	51
Other (please specify)		22.7%	29

4. The school has a clearly written and actively implemented statement of philosophy/mission that conveys the general and specific purposes of its educational program, expresses expectations for quality, and serves as the basis for daily operational and instructional decision making as well as long-range planning. Stakeholders give input into the development of the school’s philosophy/mission and understand and accept it. This document is aligned with the community served and is reviewed periodically by stakeholder representatives.
	answered question					129
	skipped question					8
	1	2	3	4	Rating Average	Response Count
I know and understand the overall philosophy and mission of my school. (1.1, 1.5)	12.4% (16)	17.1% (22)	30.2% (39)	40.3% (52)	2.98	129

5. Comments:
	answered question	27
	skipped question	110
		Response Count
		27

6. The school is chartered, licensed, or authorized by a state, nation, or authority that operates in the public interest. The governance and leadership ensure the integrity, effectiveness, and reputation of the school through the establishment of policy, provision of resources, and assurance of a quality educational program. The governance and leadership act ethically and consistently to assure an atmosphere of mutual respect and purposeful effort on behalf of students and their learning. School leaders foster a productive environment for teaching and learning, timely and open communication with stakeholders, and the vision necessary for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
	answered question					133
	skipped question					4
	1	2	3	4	Rating Average	Response Count
The school’s leaders (Principal, Assistant Principal, Head of School, Director) provide effective leadership to the school. (2.5, 2.21)	4.5% (6)	13.5% (18)	35.3% (47)	46.6% (62)	3.24	133
The school’s leaders maintain positive relationships with parents, students, and the community. (2.16, 2.31)	5.3% (7)	11.4% (15)	40.2% (53)	43.2% (57)	3.21	132
My school's leadership follow appropriate guidelines concerning confidentiality in communications. (2.17, 2.33, 2.36)	9.2% (12)	7.6% (10)	41.2% (54)	42.0% (55)	3.16	131
The school's leaders provide a school environment that encourages learning.	3.8% (5)	6.8% (9)	31.1% (41)	58.3% (77)	3.44	132

7. Comments:
	answered question	27
	skipped question	110
		Response Count
		27

8. The school uses a collaborative process to develop and implement a written strategic or long-range plan to improve its educational program and services. Plans are aligned with the school’s philosophy/mission and its operational plans, and are focused on continuous improvement of student performance, staff professional and organizational growth.
	answered question					134
	skipped question					3
	1	2	3	4	Rating Average	Response Count
The school makes sure I know about and understand the school's improvement plans and goals. (3.2)	13.0% (17)	12.2% (16)	29.8% (39)	45.0% (59)	3.07	131
My school works hard to improve student learning and performance.	1.6% (2)	15.1% (19)	38.1% (48)	45.2% (57)	3.27	126

9. Comments:
	answered question	28
	skipped question	109
		Response Count
		28

10. Financial resources are sufficient to provide the educational opportunities defined in the school’s philosophy/mission. The business practices of the school are ethical. These practices promote confidence in the school’s ability to manage fiscal and material resources in a responsible manner and follow prescribed budgeting and accounting principles. The majority of resources raised for school purposes is dedicated to the school’s operations.
	answered question					132
	skipped question					5
	1	2	3	4	Rating Average	Response Count
If I have any fees to pay, my school made sure I knew about them before I enrolled in the school. (4.7)	11.6% (15)	24.0% (31)	21.7% (28)	42.6% (55)	2.95	129
My school has sufficient financial resources to provide us with an excellent education. (Standard)	10.4% (13)	23.2% (29)	32.0% (40)	34.4% (43)	2.90	125

11. Comments:
	answered question	32
	skipped question	105
		Response Count
		32

12. School facilities are safe, clean, and well maintained. The physical environment supports delivery of the educational program/services as well as optimal student development and achievement. Facilities are appropriate and adequate to implement the philosophy/mission of the school. They are regularly inspected for effective operation and meet all applicable laws including health and safety code requirements.
	answered question					135
	skipped question					2
	1	2	3	4	Rating Average	Response Count
The facilities of my school are healthy, safe, and well maintained. (5.1)	3.7% (5)	11.2% (15)	38.1% (51)	47.0% (63)	3.28	134
I can see that my school makes repairs and improvements to its facilities when needed. (5.2)	6.9% (9)	26.0% (34)	31.3% (41)	35.9% (47)	2.96	131
My school has adequate space and equipment for high quality programs. (5.3)	4.4% (6)	17.0% (23)	35.6% (48)	43.0% (58)	3.17	135
The air quality in my school is good.	6.1% (8)	6.9% (9)	35.1% (46)	51.9% (68)	3.33	131
The lighting in my school is good.	0.8% (1)	14.5% (19)	33.6% (44)	51.1% (67)	3.35	131
The school has adequate space for safe entry, exit, and traffic flow within the building. (5.6)	5.3% (7)	8.3% (11)	30.8% (41)	55.6% (74)	3.37	133

13. Comments:
	answered question	36
	skipped question	101
		Response Count
		36

14. The school’s organizational structure and climate facilitate achievement of its core values as expressed in the philosophy/mission. The school culture supports successful implementation of age- and developmentally appropriate educational programs and services. Roles, responsibilities, expectations, and reporting relationships are clearly defined. Administrative, instructional, and support staff are qualified, competent, and sufficient in number to effectively provide quality educational experiences. The school regularly conducts staff performance appraisals and offers professional development opportunities informed by its philosophy/mission. Relationships among the staff and leadership are collegial and collaborative.
	answered question					135
	skipped question					2
	1	2	3	4	Rating Average	Response Count
My teachers and administrators are qualified and competent to meet student needs. (6.2, 6.4, 6.22)	3.0% (4)	10.4% (14)	46.7% (63)	40.0% (54)	3.24	135
My school has an adequate number of teachers and staff members to provide an excellent education to its students. (6.4, 6.22)	3.0% (4)	12.6% (17)	37.8% (51)	46.7% (63)	3.28	135
My teachers are committed to the school and dedication to their work. (6.15)	2.2% (3)	8.2% (11)	31.3% (42)	58.2% (78)	3.46	134
My school's students and their families are proud of and support our school. (6.17)	4.5% (6)	9.0% (12)	32.1% (43)	54.5% (73)	3.37	134
My school has a written code of student conduct that supports a positive learning environment. (6.19)	2.3% (3)	12.1% (16)	39.4% (52)	46.2% (61)	3.30	132
My school's administrators and teachers apply the student conduct code fairly and uniformly. (6.19)	6.8% (9)	18.9% (25)	34.1% (45)	40.2% (53)	3.08	132
I feel safe in my school. (6.18)	4.5% (6)	6.0% (8)	26.1% (35)	63.4% (85)	3.49	134

15. Comments:
	answered question	33
	skipped question	104
		Response Count
		33

16. A safe, orderly, and healthy environment for teaching and learning is provided. The school adheres to local, state, and federal government health and safety requirements. Health, safety, preventive/emergency procedures, and crisis management policies are clearly written, well documented, implemented, and updated regularly.
	answered question					135
	skipped question					2
	1	2	3	4	Rating Average	Response Count
My school has plans to deal with emergencies (such as fire), and we practice drills regularly. (Standard and 7.8)	1.5% (2)	13.3% (18)	33.3% (45)	51.9% (70)	3.36	135
My school has plans to deal with accidents and illnesses. (7.8)	8.9% (12)	14.8% (20)	30.4% (41)	45.9% (62)	3.13	135
My school has adequate health care during school hours and all school functions. (7.2)	6.7% (9)	12.7% (17)	29.9% (40)	50.7% (68)	3.25	134
In my school, I have opportunities to develop knowledge about and how to practice personal wellness and a healthy lifestyle. (7.12)	7.6% (10)	15.9% (21)	39.4% (52)	37.1% (49)	3.06	132
My teachers and the school's staff model positive health and safety practices. (7.13)	3.8% (5)	12.8% (17)	45.9% (61)	37.6% (50)	3.17	133
Safe drinking water is available in our school. (7.15)	13.3% (18)	17.8% (24)	31.9% (43)	37.0% (50)	2.93	135

17. Comments:
	answered question	33
	skipped question	104
		Response Count
		33

18. The educational program consists of a carefully planned and well-executed curriculum that includes appropriate academic standards, solid pedagogy, and assessment, all based on research and best practices. The educational program is aligned with the school’s mission, approved by the governance, sufficiently financed, and periodically reviewed by stakeholders. It is developed to address the needs of all students and is designed to foster and challenge student learners at all levels. Effective policies and procedures are in place, along with instructional materials, technology, and equipment that are appropriate, functional, and well maintained. Written curriculum guides are current, functional, available, and in use. They define scope and sequence of the educational program as well as program objectives and reflect sound approaches to teaching and learning.
	answered question					135
	skipped question					2
	1	2	3	4	Rating Average	Response Count
The courses offered by my school interest me and meet my needs. (Standard)	0.7% (1)	11.9% (16)	46.7% (63)	40.7% (55)	3.27	135
My school provides me with instruction in the basic subject areas of language arts and literature, mathematics, the sciences, and social sciences. (8.2)	0.0% (0)	3.0% (4)	26.7% (36)	70.4% (95)	3.67	135
My school provides me with experiences in visual and performing arts, health, world languages, and physical education. (8.3)	1.5% (2)	9.7% (13)	26.9% (36)	61.9% (83)	3.49	134
My school provides me with experiences that promote critical thinking, reasoning, problem-solving skills, and study skills. (8.4)	2.2% (3)	12.6% (17)	40.0% (54)	45.2% (61)	3.28	135
My school provides me with instruction in effective use of information technology (e.g., computers, the Internet)and provides opportunities for me to apply those skills. (8.5)	6.7% (9)	10.4% (14)	37.0% (50)	45.9% (62)	3.22	135
My school offers opportunities for me to develop social skills such as increasing self-control and a sense of responsibility as I interact with my teachers and other students in interaction with adults and peers. (8.7)	2.3% (3)	11.3% (15)	39.8% (53)	46.6% (62)	3.31	133
My school provides me with textbooks and other learning materials I need for all my courses. (Standard)	0.7% (1)	9.6% (13)	31.9% (43)	57.8% (78)	3.47	135
My school provides me with instruction in how to use technology (for example, computers) for learning. (8.5)	6.1% (8)	13.7% (18)	37.4% (49)	42.7% (56)	3.17	131
The school provides me with adequate information about courses available to me, school policies, and graduation requirements. (8.10)	2.3% (3)	8.4% (11)	40.5% (53)	48.9% (64)	3.36	131
The programs my school provided helped me when I moved from one school to another (e.g., elementary to middle school, middle school to high school). (8.23, 8.25, 8.27, 8.28)	3.2% (4)	12.8% (16)	32.8% (41)	51.2% (64)	3.32	125

19. For faith-based schools only:
	answered question					20
	skipped question					117
	1	2	3	4	Rating Average	Response Count
I can sense the religious nature of my school in all of my courses and activities (8.37, 8.47)	45.0% (9)	10.0% (2)	25.0% (5)	20.0% (4)	2.20	20
Religious education is a priority in my school. (8.39)	60.0% (12)	15.0% (3)	15.0% (3)	10.0% (2)	1.75	20
My school provides regular experiences to help me grow in my faith. (8.48)	25.0% (5)	25.0% (5)	15.0% (3)	35.0% (7)	2.60	20

20. Comments:
	answered question	26
	skipped question	111
		Response Count
		26

21. The school systematically collects and rigorously analyzes quantifiable and observable evidence of individual learning and growth from multiple valid and reliable sources. Evidence of student learning is used to evaluate and improve curriculum effectiveness, instructional practices, professional development, and support services. Progress in student learning and performance is expected and is accurately, clearly, and systematically reported to the school community.
	answered question					133
	skipped question					4
	1	2	3	4	Rating Average	Response Count
I feel that my administrators and teachers really care about my learning, and I can sense that they take responsibility for ensuring that I learn. (9.1)	3.0% (4)	13.6% (18)	37.1% (49)	46.2% (61)	3.27	132
My teachers teach the information and skills they include in tests and other learning activities that are graded. (9.2)	0.0% (0)	11.3% (15)	45.9% (61)	42.9% (57)	3.32	133
My school and teachers provide me with ways that I can monitor my progress and my grades. (9.5)	2.3% (3)	10.6% (14)	39.4% (52)	47.7% (63)	3.33	132
My school and my teachers make sure I know how my grades will be determined. (9.13)	2.3% (3)	7.5% (10)	42.1% (56)	48.1% (64)	3.36	133
I believe that I am learning at the level my school and my parents/guardians expect. (9.15)	1.5% (2)	6.8% (9)	40.2% (53)	51.5% (68)	3.42	132

22. Comments:
	answered question	17
	skipped question	120
		Response Count
		17

23. The school implements written policies and procedures, in partnership with families and the community, that provide all students with, or refer them to, services that are age- and developmentally appropriate to optimize opportunities for life-long success. Student services are systematic and integral to the educational program. They are provided by qualified personnel, sufficiently financed, periodically evaluated, and philosophy/mission appropriate.
	answered question					134
	skipped question					3
	1	2	3	4	Rating Average	Response Count
I receive the guidance and support I need to learn from my guidance counselors, school administrators, teachers, and other staff members. (10.2)	3.0% (4)	12.0% (16)	44.4% (59)	40.6% (54)	3.23	133
My school provides activities that help me learn about career opportunities. (10.5)	1.5% (2)	20.1% (27)	40.3% (54)	38.1% (51)	3.15	134
I was provided with a satisfactory orientation when I first came to this school. (10.9)	5.5% (7)	9.4% (12)	35.4% (45)	49.6% (63)	3.29	127
The transportation provided to and from my school is adequate and safe. (10.13)	8.5% (11)	8.5% (11)	31.5% (41)	51.5% (67)	3.26	130
My school's dining area/cafeteria is functional and clean. (10.24)	14.2% (19)	27.6% (37)	34.3% (46)	23.9% (32)	2.68	134
The food provided by my school is nutritious and in the amount I need. (10.15)	20.5% (27)	31.8% (42)	32.6% (43)	15.2% (20)	2.42	132
I can get help from my school if I have special learning needs. (10.19)	5.6% (7)	8.8% (11)	35.2% (44)	50.4% (63)	3.30	125

24. Comments:
	answered question	40
	skipped question	97
		Response Count
		40

25. The school provides access to non-discriminatory student activities that are age- and developmentally appropriate to supplement the educational program. A balance of academic, social, co- or extra-curricular and service activities is maintained. Student activities are selected to foster intellectual, cultural, and social growth as well as physical health and wellness. Student activities provide opportunities for student leadership and social interaction and encourage development of student interests. These activities are adequately financed, periodically reviewed by stakeholders, managed by school governance and leadership, and appropriate to the school’s philosophy/mission.
	answered question					135
	skipped question					2
	1	2	3	4	Rating Average	Response Count
My school offers a good variety of student sports and activities. (11.1)	6.7% (9)	8.9% (12)	21.5% (29)	63.0% (85)	3.41	135
The adults that supervise my sports and/or activities are qualified and provide appropriate supervision of the sport/activity. (11.3)	6.8% (9)	5.3% (7)	38.3% (51)	49.6% (66)	3.31	133
When I or other students accomplish something special, my school recognizes those accomplishments in meaningful ways. (11.4)	4.5% (6)	14.2% (19)	39.6% (53)	41.8% (56)	3.19	134
My relationships with my teachers show that they respect and understand me, and they treat me fairly. (11.5)	3.0% (4)	17.0% (23)	43.0% (58)	37.0% (50)	3.14	135

26. For boarding schools only
	answered question					77
	skipped question					60
	1	2	3	4	Rating Average	Response Count
My school helps me to develop healthy relationships with adults at the school. (11.7)	11.7% (9)	16.9% (13)	33.8% (26)	37.7% (29)	2.97	77
My school makes adequate provisions to provide me with privacy, recreation, and/or opportunities to practice my faith. (11.8)	12.0% (9)	18.7% (14)	37.3% (28)	32.0% (24)	2.89	75
I am supervised by an adult of my school at all times white at the school; even on weekends and periods when classes are not in session. (11.9)	14.7% (11)	12.0% (9)	34.7% (26)	38.7% (29)	2.97	75

27. Comments:
	answered question	22
	skipped question	115
		Response Count
		22

28. Information resources, materials, and technology are accessible and of adequate scope, quantity, and quality to facilitate the school’s pursuit of its total educational program. These resources encourage all students and staff to broaden and extend their knowledge and skills. Access to appropriate information resources and technology is provided for students and staff. Appropriate instruction is offered to develop student and staff inquiry, research, and information literacy skills. Information technology equipment is functional and well maintained.
	answered question					135
	skipped question					2
	1	2	3	4	Rating Average	Response Count
My school has an adequate amount of appropriate information and technology resources for me and the other students. (Standard)	7.5% (10)	15.7% (21)	38.8% (52)	38.1% (51)	3.07	134
I am given appropriate access to my school's information resources and technology. (Standard)	9.6% (13)	20.0% (27)	34.1% (46)	36.3% (49)	2.97	135
I am provided with adequate instruction on how to use our school's information resources and technology. (Standard)	5.3% (7)	18.0% (24)	44.4% (59)	32.3% (43)	3.04	133
My school provides people who can help me if I need help with the school's information resources and technology. (12.2)	5.2% (7)	17.2% (23)	36.6% (49)	41.0% (55)	3.13	134
Technology resources such as computers are well-maintained and up to date in my school. (12.8)	6.7% (9)	17.8% (24)	37.8% (51)	37.8% (51)	3.07	135

29. Comments:
	answered question	27
	skipped question	110
		Response Count
		27

30. Input on the Survey
	answered question			130
	skipped question			7
	Agree	Disagree	Rating Average	Response Count
This survey covered all major aspects of the school.	89.2% (116)	10.8% (14)	1.11	130

31. If it did not, what aspects were omitted?
	answered question	13
	skipped question	124
		Response Count
		13

32. Please add any other comments that you feel may be helpful contributions to the school as it seeks to identify its strengths and the areas in which it needs to improve:
	answered question	37
	skipped question	100
		Response Count
		37

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