Dorchester 5 Minute School Staff Survey 2018-19

5 Minute School Staff Survey

Introduction- Your opinion as a school staff person or educator in Dorchester County's public school system is very important. This 5 minute survey was created by the Dorchester County Local Management Board (for children and families) and results will be compiled by an independent consultant. The survey purpose is to better understand how schools interact with students and parents or caregivers. We ask that you answer questions honestly and openly. Your individual responses will not be revealed and your identify is completely anonymous. It should only take you five minutes or less to complete the survey. Thank you so very much for your participation. If you have any questions about this survey, you may contact the Local Management Board at 410-228-0281.

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* 1. Please check ONE school below that this survey represents (school where you work).

Judith P. Hoyer Early Childhood Center

New Directions Learning Academy

Choptank Elementary School

Hurlock Elementary School

Maple Elementary School

Sandy Hill Elementary School

Vienna Elementary School

Warwick Elementary School

Mace's Lane Middle School

South Dorchester School

Cambridge-South Dorchester High School

North Dorchester High School

Dorchester County Career & Technology Center

North Dorchester Middle School

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* 2. For each statement below about school SAFETY, please rate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement (using a scale of 1 = Disagree to 5 = Agree), specific to the school you checked above.

	1 = Disagree	2	3	4	5 = Agree	Don't Know	Not Applicable
A. The school provides adequate supervision of students.	A. The school provides adequate supervision of students. 1 = Disagree	A. The school provides adequate supervision of students. 2	A. The school provides adequate supervision of students. 3	A. The school provides adequate supervision of students. 4	A. The school provides adequate supervision of students. 5 = Agree	A. The school provides adequate supervision of students. Don't Know	A. The school provides adequate supervision of students. Not Applicable
B. Students are shown respect WITHIN the classroom by teachers and staff.	B. Students are shown respect WITHIN the classroom by teachers and staff. 1 = Disagree	B. Students are shown respect WITHIN the classroom by teachers and staff. 2	B. Students are shown respect WITHIN the classroom by teachers and staff. 3	B. Students are shown respect WITHIN the classroom by teachers and staff. 4	B. Students are shown respect WITHIN the classroom by teachers and staff. 5 = Agree	B. Students are shown respect WITHIN the classroom by teachers and staff. Don't Know	B. Students are shown respect WITHIN the classroom by teachers and staff. Not Applicable
C. Students are shown respect OUTSIDE the classroom by school staff.	C. Students are shown respect OUTSIDE the classroom by school staff. 1 = Disagree	C. Students are shown respect OUTSIDE the classroom by school staff. 2	C. Students are shown respect OUTSIDE the classroom by school staff. 3	C. Students are shown respect OUTSIDE the classroom by school staff. 4	C. Students are shown respect OUTSIDE the classroom by school staff. 5 = Agree	C. Students are shown respect OUTSIDE the classroom by school staff. Don't Know	C. Students are shown respect OUTSIDE the classroom by school staff. Not Applicable
D. Students show respect for one another.	D. Students show respect for one another. 1 = Disagree	D. Students show respect for one another. 2	D. Students show respect for one another. 3	D. Students show respect for one another. 4	D. Students show respect for one another. 5 = Agree	D. Students show respect for one another. Don't Know	D. Students show respect for one another. Not Applicable
E. Students show respect for teachers.	E. Students show respect for teachers. 1 = Disagree	E. Students show respect for teachers. 2	E. Students show respect for teachers. 3	E. Students show respect for teachers. 4	E. Students show respect for teachers. 5 = Agree	E. Students show respect for teachers. Don't Know	E. Students show respect for teachers. Not Applicable
F. Students show respect WITHIN the classroom toward teachers and staff.	F. Students show respect WITHIN the classroom toward teachers and staff. 1 = Disagree	F. Students show respect WITHIN the classroom toward teachers and staff. 2	F. Students show respect WITHIN the classroom toward teachers and staff. 3	F. Students show respect WITHIN the classroom toward teachers and staff. 4	F. Students show respect WITHIN the classroom toward teachers and staff. 5 = Agree	F. Students show respect WITHIN the classroom toward teachers and staff. Don't Know	F. Students show respect WITHIN the classroom toward teachers and staff. Not Applicable
G. Students show respect OUTSIDE the classroom toward school staff.	G. Students show respect OUTSIDE the classroom toward school staff. 1 = Disagree	G. Students show respect OUTSIDE the classroom toward school staff. 2	G. Students show respect OUTSIDE the classroom toward school staff. 3	G. Students show respect OUTSIDE the classroom toward school staff. 4	G. Students show respect OUTSIDE the classroom toward school staff. 5 = Agree	G. Students show respect OUTSIDE the classroom toward school staff. Don't Know	G. Students show respect OUTSIDE the classroom toward school staff. Not Applicable
H. Students feel safe at school.	H. Students feel safe at school. 1 = Disagree	H. Students feel safe at school. 2	H. Students feel safe at school. 3	H. Students feel safe at school. 4	H. Students feel safe at school. 5 = Agree	H. Students feel safe at school. Don't Know	H. Students feel safe at school. Not Applicable
I. Students feel safe getting to and from school.	I. Students feel safe getting to and from school. 1 = Disagree	I. Students feel safe getting to and from school. 2	I. Students feel safe getting to and from school. 3	I. Students feel safe getting to and from school. 4	I. Students feel safe getting to and from school. 5 = Agree	I. Students feel safe getting to and from school. Don't Know	I. Students feel safe getting to and from school. Not Applicable

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* 3. For each statement below about school DISCIPLINE, please rate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement (using a scale of 1 = Disagree to 5 = Agree), specific to the school you checked above.

	1 = Disagree	2	3	4	5 = Agree	Don't Know	Not Applicable
A. The school has appropriate consequences for behavioral problems.	A. The school has appropriate consequences for behavioral problems. 1 = Disagree	A. The school has appropriate consequences for behavioral problems. 2	A. The school has appropriate consequences for behavioral problems. 3	A. The school has appropriate consequences for behavioral problems. 4	A. The school has appropriate consequences for behavioral problems. 5 = Agree	A. The school has appropriate consequences for behavioral problems. Don't Know	A. The school has appropriate consequences for behavioral problems. Not Applicable
B. The school has consistent disciplinary actions.	B. The school has consistent disciplinary actions. 1 = Disagree	B. The school has consistent disciplinary actions. 2	B. The school has consistent disciplinary actions. 3	B. The school has consistent disciplinary actions. 4	B. The school has consistent disciplinary actions. 5 = Agree	B. The school has consistent disciplinary actions. Don't Know	B. The school has consistent disciplinary actions. Not Applicable
C. The school's discipline policies are clear and easy to understand.	C. The school's discipline policies are clear and easy to understand. 1 = Disagree	C. The school's discipline policies are clear and easy to understand. 2	C. The school's discipline policies are clear and easy to understand. 3	C. The school's discipline policies are clear and easy to understand. 4	C. The school's discipline policies are clear and easy to understand. 5 = Agree	C. The school's discipline policies are clear and easy to understand. Don't Know	C. The school's discipline policies are clear and easy to understand. Not Applicable

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* 4. For each statement below about school COMMUNICATION, please rate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement (using a scale of 1 = Disagree to 5 = Agree), specific to the school you checked above.

	1 = Disagree	2	3	4	5 = Agree	Don't Know	Not Applicable
A. Parents feel welcome at school.	A. Parents feel welcome at school. 1 = Disagree	A. Parents feel welcome at school. 2	A. Parents feel welcome at school. 3	A. Parents feel welcome at school. 4	A. Parents feel welcome at school. 5 = Agree	A. Parents feel welcome at school. Don't Know	A. Parents feel welcome at school. Not Applicable
B. If parents have a question or concern, they know who to contact at the school	B. If parents have a question or concern, they know who to contact at the school 1 = Disagree	B. If parents have a question or concern, they know who to contact at the school 2	B. If parents have a question or concern, they know who to contact at the school 3	B. If parents have a question or concern, they know who to contact at the school 4	B. If parents have a question or concern, they know who to contact at the school 5 = Agree	B. If parents have a question or concern, they know who to contact at the school Don't Know	B. If parents have a question or concern, they know who to contact at the school Not Applicable
C. School policies are clearly communicated.	C. School policies are clearly communicated. 1 = Disagree	C. School policies are clearly communicated. 2	C. School policies are clearly communicated. 3	C. School policies are clearly communicated. 4	C. School policies are clearly communicated. 5 = Agree	C. School policies are clearly communicated. Don't Know	C. School policies are clearly communicated. Not Applicable
D. The school values parents' ideas and opinions.	D. The school values parents' ideas and opinions. 1 = Disagree	D. The school values parents' ideas and opinions. 2	D. The school values parents' ideas and opinions. 3	D. The school values parents' ideas and opinions. 4	D. The school values parents' ideas and opinions. 5 = Agree	D. The school values parents' ideas and opinions. Don't Know	D. The school values parents' ideas and opinions. Not Applicable
E. The school has a good public image.	E. The school has a good public image. 1 = Disagree	E. The school has a good public image. 2	E. The school has a good public image. 3	E. The school has a good public image. 4	E. The school has a good public image. 5 = Agree	E. The school has a good public image. Don't Know	E. The school has a good public image. Not Applicable
F. The school respects and values the diversity of the parents/families in the community.	F. The school respects and values the diversity of the parents/families in the community. 1 = Disagree	F. The school respects and values the diversity of the parents/families in the community. 2	F. The school respects and values the diversity of the parents/families in the community. 3	F. The school respects and values the diversity of the parents/families in the community. 4	F. The school respects and values the diversity of the parents/families in the community. 5 = Agree	F. The school respects and values the diversity of the parents/families in the community. Don't Know	F. The school respects and values the diversity of the parents/families in the community. Not Applicable

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* 5. For each statement below about MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT, please rate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement (using a scale of 1 = Disagree to 5 = Agree), specific to the school you checked above.

	1 = Disagree	2	3	4	5 = Agree	Don't Know	Not Applicable
A. The school creates a climate that helps prevent bullying.	A. The school creates a climate that helps prevent bullying. 1 = Disagree	A. The school creates a climate that helps prevent bullying. 2	A. The school creates a climate that helps prevent bullying. 3	A. The school creates a climate that helps prevent bullying. 4	A. The school creates a climate that helps prevent bullying. 5 = Agree	A. The school creates a climate that helps prevent bullying. Don't Know	A. The school creates a climate that helps prevent bullying. Not Applicable
B. There are adequate mental health resources for students.	B. There are adequate mental health resources for students. 1 = Disagree	B. There are adequate mental health resources for students. 2	B. There are adequate mental health resources for students. 3	B. There are adequate mental health resources for students. 4	B. There are adequate mental health resources for students. 5 = Agree	B. There are adequate mental health resources for students. Don't Know	B. There are adequate mental health resources for students. Not Applicable
C. The school provides access to mental health resources.	C. The school provides access to mental health resources. 1 = Disagree	C. The school provides access to mental health resources. 2	C. The school provides access to mental health resources. 3	C. The school provides access to mental health resources. 4	C. The school provides access to mental health resources. 5 = Agree	C. The school provides access to mental health resources. Don't Know	C. The school provides access to mental health resources. Not Applicable
D. Teachers have knowledge of the impact of "Adverse Childhood Experiences."	D. Teachers have knowledge of the impact of "Adverse Childhood Experiences." 1 = Disagree	D. Teachers have knowledge of the impact of "Adverse Childhood Experiences." 2	D. Teachers have knowledge of the impact of "Adverse Childhood Experiences." 3	D. Teachers have knowledge of the impact of "Adverse Childhood Experiences." 4	D. Teachers have knowledge of the impact of "Adverse Childhood Experiences." 5 = Agree	D. Teachers have knowledge of the impact of "Adverse Childhood Experiences." Don't Know	D. Teachers have knowledge of the impact of "Adverse Childhood Experiences." Not Applicable

Dorchester 5 Minute School Staff Survey 2018-19

5 Minute School Staff Survey

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* 1. Please check ONE school below that this survey represents (school where you work).

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* 2. For each statement below about school SAFETY, please rate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement (using a scale of 1 = Disagree to 5 = Agree), specific to the school you checked above.

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* 3. For each statement below about school DISCIPLINE, please rate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement (using a scale of 1 = Disagree to 5 = Agree), specific to the school you checked above.

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* 4. For each statement below about school COMMUNICATION, please rate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement (using a scale of 1 = Disagree to 5 = Agree), specific to the school you checked above.

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* 5. For each statement below about MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT, please rate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement (using a scale of 1 = Disagree to 5 = Agree), specific to the school you checked above.

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* 6. What are the strengths of the school where you work?

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* 7. In what ways could the school where you work be improved?