Perception+Data

This data is taken from the 2008-2009 Educational Effectiveness Survey. We are in the second year of our SIP Perception Goals **__ Nine Characteristics of Highly Effective Schools Survey __** 89% of the certified staff are willing to work at changing the school for the better. 86% of the staff believe their colleagues are willing to work at changing the school for the better. 86% of the staff welcome new and innovative ideas. 43% of the staff believe all students can meet the state math standards. 54% of the staff believe all students can meet the state reading standards.
 * 3. Perception Data **
 * Readiness to Benefit **

89% of the staff believes that important decisions are based on the mission/purpose of the school. 96% of the staff understands the mission/purpose of our school. 95% of the staff believes that their work contributes to the mission/purpose of the school. 64% of the staff believes that the mission/vision of the school and district are aligned with each other.
 * Clear & Shared Focus **

89% of the staff state they know what is expected in terms of their work. 84% of the staff state that students understand the expectations and standards of the school. 86% of the staff state that they demonstrate commitment to quality education. 68% of the staff state that the district supports effective classroom practice. 54% of the staff believe that all students can meet state reading standards, & 43% believe that all students can meet state math standards.
 * High Standards and Expectations **

93% of the staff believe the principal is committed to quality education. 89% of the staff believe the principal has a student-learning focus. 86% of the staff believe the principal facilitates systems/processes to support school improvement. 82% of the staff believe that they are treated fairly at all levels.
 * Effective Leadership **

86% of the staff believes they collaborate to improve student learning. 82% of the staff believe the school regularly meets to monitor implementation of our school improvement plan. 93% of the staff believe there is a willingness to address conflict in our school. 43% of the staff believe there is collaboration between the district and school.
 * High Levels of Collaboration and Communication **

81% of parents feel welcomed to visit SMS at any time. 87% of parents believe they are informed about what is going on at SMS. 83% of parents believe it is easy to communicate with SMS. 67% of parents believe they know how to be involved at SMS. 70% of parents state they are given opportunities to discuss their child’s progress. 79% of parents state the school communicates effectively to all families. 70% of parents state the school communicates with them about the progress of their child.
 * High Levels of Parent and Community Involvement** //(reported from 2/09 EES Parent Survey 221 respondents)//

93% of the staff believe the school is orderly and supports learning. 89% of the staff believe the school encourages them to learn and grow. 86% of the staff believe we honor agreements made with each other. 79% of the staff believe the school provides opportunities for each child to have an adult advocate. 96% of the staff believe they can count on one another for help when needed. 82% of the staff believe we go the extra mile for others. 82% of the staff believe students are engaged in learning. 86% of the staff believe we have a system for celebrating student success. 79% of the staff report that there is someone at work I can confide in.
 * Supportive Learning Environment **

86% of the staff believe they actively participate in the evaluation of their performance objectives. 82% of the staff believe they are frequently informed about how well they are doing. 86% of the staff believe the principal/administrator involved me in determining their performance goals. 75% of the staff report that they talk with the principal/administrator about progress on performance goals.
 * Monitoring of Teaching and Learning **

82% of the staff reports that they talk with the principal/administrator about their professional development. 79% of the staff believe that appropriate data are used to guide building-directed professional development. 82% of the staff believe they are provided with training to collaborate on improving student learning. 57% of the staff report that they engage in classroom-based professional development activities that focus on improving instruction.
 * Focused Professional Development **

86% of the staff believe that the school provides curriculum that is relevant and meaningful. 93% of the staff believe that assessment data is used to identify student needs and appropriate instructional intervention. 82% of the staff believe struggling student receive early intervention and remediation to acquire skills. 64% of the staff believe the district uses assessments aligned to standards and instruction. 57% of the staff believes that collectively we demonstrate a thorough understanding of state learning standards for reading.
 * Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment **

61% of the staff believe the school reviews and addresses issues of cultural responsiveness. 79% of the staff believes we hold one another accountable for behavior that is culturally sensitive. 50% of the staff believe the school has activities to celebrate the cultures of its community.
 * Cultural Responsiveness: **