2017 School Climate Survey for Staff In an effort to obtain district input and plan for the upcoming school year, we are asking that all faculty and staff complete the following survey. Please complete this anonymous survey by Wednesday, March 22, 2017. Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete this survey. Question Title * 1. Select your home campus. Challenge Academy Clift Elementary Dunaway Elementary Felty Elementary Finley Junior High Global High School Howard Junior High Marvin Elementary Northside Elementary Shackelford Elementary Waxahachie High School Waxahachie High School of Choice Waxahachie Ninth Grade Academy Wedgeworth Elementary Question Title * 2. Select your role: Administrator/Coordinator Counselor Diagnostician Librarian Nurse Support Staff Teacher Other Question Title * 3. The grade/grades I work with are: Pre-K Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade Third Grade Fourth Grade Fifth Grade Sixth Grade Seventh Grade Eighth Grade Ninth Grade Tenth Grade Eleventh Grade Twelfth Grade Please read and respond to the following statements about the service at your school. Rate the importance of each statement by selecting:Strongly AgreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly Disagree Question Title * 4. The school provides work that is challenging for all students. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 5. The school provides engaging lessons for all students. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 6. I am available to provide extra help for students. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 7. My school/department has high expectations for all students. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 8. My school/department meets the academic needs of all students. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 9. Quality work is expected from all students. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 10. How beneficial is each TEKS Resource System (TRS) document listed below? Most Beneficial Beneficial Least Beneficial N/A Instructional Focus Document (IFD) Instructional Focus Document (IFD) Most Beneficial Instructional Focus Document (IFD) Beneficial Instructional Focus Document (IFD) Least Beneficial Instructional Focus Document (IFD) N/A TEKS Verification TEKS Verification Most Beneficial TEKS Verification Beneficial TEKS Verification Least Beneficial TEKS Verification N/A TEKS Clarification TEKS Clarification Most Beneficial TEKS Clarification Beneficial TEKS Clarification Least Beneficial TEKS Clarification N/A Unit Assessments Unit Assessments Most Beneficial Unit Assessments Beneficial Unit Assessments Least Beneficial Unit Assessments N/A Vertical Alignment Document (VAD) Vertical Alignment Document (VAD) Most Beneficial Vertical Alignment Document (VAD) Beneficial Vertical Alignment Document (VAD) Least Beneficial Vertical Alignment Document (VAD) N/A Year at a Glance (YAG) Year at a Glance (YAG) Most Beneficial Year at a Glance (YAG) Beneficial Year at a Glance (YAG) Least Beneficial Year at a Glance (YAG) N/A Question Title * 11. Which of the following TEKS Resource System (TRS) documents do you use when planning for instruction? Most Beneficial Beneficial Least Beneficial N/A Instructional Focus Document (IFD) Instructional Focus Document (IFD) Most Beneficial Instructional Focus Document (IFD) Beneficial Instructional Focus Document (IFD) Least Beneficial Instructional Focus Document (IFD) N/A TEKS Verification TEKS Verification Most Beneficial TEKS Verification Beneficial TEKS Verification Least Beneficial TEKS Verification N/A TEKS Clarification TEKS Clarification Most Beneficial TEKS Clarification Beneficial TEKS Clarification Least Beneficial TEKS Clarification N/A Unit Assessments Unit Assessments Most Beneficial Unit Assessments Beneficial Unit Assessments Least Beneficial Unit Assessments N/A Vertical Alignment Document (VAD) Vertical Alignment Document (VAD) Most Beneficial Vertical Alignment Document (VAD) Beneficial Vertical Alignment Document (VAD) Least Beneficial Vertical Alignment Document (VAD) N/A Year at a Glance (YAG) Year at a Glance (YAG) Most Beneficial Year at a Glance (YAG) Beneficial Year at a Glance (YAG) Least Beneficial Year at a Glance (YAG) N/A Question Title * 12. District purposeful planning sessions are beneficial to my instruction, district improvement, and student achievement. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 13. Have you ever had professional development training for teaching on a block schedule? (1) Yes (2) No Question Title * 14. I would like to receive district training in: Question Title * 15. The school is generally clean. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 16. The school is safe and secure. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 17. The staff takes ownership in the physical appearance of the school. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 18. Our staff is welcoming to visitors and parents. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 19. Our school encourages students to get involved in extracurricular activities. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 20. Our school encourages all families to be part of school activities. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 21. Our school reflects a sense of community. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 22. Our school respects and celebrates other's differences (i.e. gender, race, culture, etc.) (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 23. Adults in our school treat students with respect. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 24. Adults in our school are typically constructive and refrain from belittling students. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 25. Adults in our building exhibit high levels of respect for one another. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 26. School events are well attended by staff. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 27. Members of our school staff seek to define the problem/issue rather than blame others. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 28. Adults in our school use effective discipline strategies that are defined by logical consequences. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 29. People work here because they enjoy the work environment. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 30. Arguments among students in school are rare. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 31. Physical fights among students are rare. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 32. Threats by students against one another are rare. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 33. Students are not regularly picked on, called names, or teased by other students. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 34. Bullying is not an issue in our school. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 35. Cyberbullying and internet safety are not issues in our school. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 36. Students know what behaviors are expected of them. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 37. Students generally treat each other with respect in my school. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 38. Students generally treat adults in our school with respect. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 39. Generally, I feel safe in school. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 40. Our school provides post-secondary guidance services to students who need it. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 41. Our school provides counseling services to students who need it. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 42. I know who to contact to get emotional support for my students. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 43. The principal has an overall good understanding of student needs. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 44. The principal has an overall good understanding of staff needs. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 45. The principal promotes a positive school environment. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 46. The principal maintains a good rapport and good working relationship with the staff. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 47. The principal communicates well and informs parents of new developments, ideas, and issues. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 48. The principal is highly visible to the student body and faculty. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 49. The principal is accessible when needed. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 50. Students feel free to initiate communication with the building principal. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 51. I feel respected and valued by the building administration. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 52. The building administration is clear with expectations and procedures. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 53. The building administration promotes school pride and a sense of belonging for all. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 54. The building administrators apply building discipline rules fairly. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 55. I feel that I can approach the building administrators with concerns, issues or ideas. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 56. Students are heard and respected by all building administrators. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 57. Students speak about our school in proud positive terms. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 58. Students feel listened to, represented, and feel that they have a voice. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 59. Staff feels listened to, represented, and feel that they have a voice. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 60. I feel our course scheduling system is effective. (1) Strongly Agree (2) Agree (3) Disagree (4) Strongly Disagree Question Title * 61. The school counselor presents quality guidance lessons to my classroom. (1) Yes (2) No (3) The school counselor does not present guidance lessons in my classroom. Question Title * 62. The school counselor is accessible for me to express my concerns about students on our campus and assists with student issues in a timely manner. (1) Yes (2) No Question Title * 63. The school counselor is knowledgeable of graduation plans for students and is able to assist them with their post-secondary needs. (1) Yes (2) No Question Title * 64. The school counselor is supportive and readily available to assist students on our campus. (1) Yes (2) No Question Title * 65. The nurse is accessible for me and my students in times of need. (1) Never (2) Sometimes (3) Always Question Title * 66. The nurse is knowledgeable about student health issues and willing to seek out information when necessary. (1) Yes (2) No Question Title * 67. The communication between nurse and staff is timely and adequate. (1) Yes (2) No Done