Beal City Jr./Sr. High School

School Staff Survey of School Characteristics

Vision

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The school has a clear sense of purpose.

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I have a clear understanding of what the school is trying to achieve.

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The staff shares a common understanding of what the school wants to achieve.

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All staff are committed to achieving the school's goals.

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The staff keeps the school's goals in mind when making important decisions.

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The school's primary emphasis is improving student learning.

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Standards/Expectations

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All students are expected to achieve high standards.

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Teachers do whatever it takes to help all students meet high academic standards.

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I believe all students can learn complex concepts.

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All students are consistently challenged by a rigorous curriculum.

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Teachers use effective strategies to help low performing students meet high academic standards.

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Leadership

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Many staff provide leadership in some way.

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Leaders advocate for effective instruction for all students.

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People in Leadership roles act with integrity.

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School administrators consider various viewpoints when making decisions.

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Leaders hold staff accountable for improving student learning.

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I feel like the school leadership cares about me.

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Collaboration/Communication

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The school uses a system to obtain a variety of perspectives when making decisions.

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Teachers discuss teaching issues on a regualr basis.

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Staff members work together to solve problems related to school issues.

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The staff works in teams across grade levels to help increase student learning.

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Staff routinely work together to plan what will be taught.

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Teachers have frequent communication with the families of their students.

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Staff members trust one another.

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Alignment to Standards

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The school's curriculum is aligned with state standards (EALR's).

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Instructional staff have a good understanding of the state standards in the areas they teach.

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Instructional materials that are aligned with the EARLs are available to staff.

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Instruction builds on what students already know.

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Schoolwork is meaningful to students.

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Classroom activities are intellectually stimulating.

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