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Report to the Board of Directors
September 2012Accountability Division
Accountability and Assessment
Dr. Linda Del GiudiceDr. Razak Garoui
Successfully Prepare All Students For Their Future
KSD Climate Survey Results – Spring 2012: Parent Survey ~ Student Survey ~ Staff Survey
KENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Successfully Prepare All Students For Their Future
Kent School District
12033 SE 256th Street
Kent, WA 98030
Board of DirectorsDebbie Straus, Board President
Tim Clark, Board Vice President
Karen DeBruler, Board Legislative Representative
Russ Hanscom, Board Director
Agda Burchard, Board Director
Superintendent
Dr. Edward Lee Vargas2
Survey Rationale
A positive school climate is key to school improvement. The research on effective and high performing schools indicates the importance of school climate.
In 2009-2010, Superintendent Dr. Vargas established that ALL schools in Kent School District (not just Title I) would conduct Annual Climate Surveys for the purpose of continued school and district wide improvement.
Multiple measures are necessary for monitoring progress toward district goals, including:
o Tests to determine academic achievement, ando Surveys for assessing school climate and communication.
Survey questions are based upon these characteristics of effective schools:o High expectations, o Sense of Safety o Respect for Diversity, ando Additional factors related to school climate.
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Survey Implementation
Responding to Board Goal #1, research is conducted regarding student success by school and district-wide, including the School Climate Surveys, which were given to parents, students, and staff in Spring 2012:
Parent Surveys Distributed by schools to all parents and offered online through Skyward Family Access. Printed in 5 languages (English, Russian, Vietnamese, Spanish, Somali) Survey return: In 2012, 5,366 surveys were returned (in 2011, 4,148). 29 % Increase
Student Surveys Completed students in Grades 3-12 in school (May 2012 enrollment 20,377) Response Rate=69% Middle school students on-line; paper at elementary and high schools Survey completion: In 2012, 14,005 surveys completed (in 2011, 14,519).
Staff Surveys Administered to all staff on-line Survey completion: In 2012, 1,784 surveys were completed (in 2011, 1,414). 26 % Increase
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Key Findings
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All groups surveyed were generally positive in responding that Kent School District has:
High expectations for students, Schools are that are safe, and Staff members who understand and respect diversity.
However, student responses indicated some concern about: Lack of respect among students, and The occurrence of bullying at Grades 3-8.
High Expectations
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Parent Views on High Expectations:Percent in Agreement
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2010 2011 2012
All Elem. Parents 0.9 0.941 0.908
Middle School Parents 0.841 0.887 0.846
Academy Parents 0.916 0.9 0.911
High School Parents 0.768 0.827 0.833
5%
15%
25%
35%
45%
55%
65%
75%
85%
95%
My child's school has high expectations for my child
Middle and High School Student Views on High Expectations: Percent in Agreement
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2010 2011 2012
Middle School Students 0.69 0.701 0.735
High School Students 0.766 0.76 0.747
5%
15%
25%
35%
45%
55%
65%
75%
85%
95%
My teachers have high expectations for me
Staff Views on High Expectations for Students: Percent in Agreement
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2011 2012
Elementary School Staff 0.952 0.943
Middle School Staff 0.933 0.881
High School Staff 0.934 0.898
5%
15%
25%
35%
45%
55%
65%
75%
85%
95%
Our school staff has high expectations for all students
Sense of Safety
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Parent Views on School Safety:Percent in Agreement
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2010 2011 2012
All Elem. Parents 0.95 0.963 0.93
Middle School Parents 0.794 0.842 0.763
Academy Parents 0.934 0.925 0.932
High School Parents 0.754 0.79 0.777
5%
15%
25%
35%
45%
55%
65%
75%
85%
95%
My child's school is a safe place to learn
Student Views on School Safety: Percent in Agreement
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2010 2011 2012
Elem. Students (gr. 3-6) 0.822 0.827 0.816
Middle School Students 0.61 0.611 0.585
High School Students 0.737 0.717 0.648
5%
15%
25%
35%
45%
55%
65%
75%
85%
95%
My school is a safe place to learn
Staff Views on School Safety: Percent in Agreement
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2011 2012
Elementary School Staff 0.91 0.897
Middle School Staff 0.871 0.772
High School Staff 0.926 0.88
5%
15%
25%
35%
45%
55%
65%
75%
85%
95%
Our school is a safe place for students to learn
Respect for Diversity
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Parent Views on Respect for Diversity:Percent in Agreement
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2010 2011 2012
All Elem. Parents 0.86 0.902 0.865
Middle School Parents 0.708 0.733 0.687
Academy Parents 0.815 0.718 0.813
High School Parents 0.612 0.684 0.677
5%
15%
25%
35%
45%
55%
65%
75%
85%
95%
My child's school staff understands and respects student diversity
Staff Views on Respect for Diversity:Percent in Agreement
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2011 2012
Elementary School Staff 0.943 0.949
Middle School Staff 0.898 0.89
High School Staff 0.912 0.91
5%
15%
25%
35%
45%
55%
65%
75%
85%
95%
Our staff understands and respects student diversity
Parent Views on Staff Caring about Child’s Success: Percent in Agreement
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2010 2011 2012
All Elem. Parents 0.95 0.966 0.938
Middle School Parents 0.86 0.884 0.816
Academy Parents 0.982 0.875 0.944
High School Parents 0.763 0.797 0.776
5%
15%
25%
35%
45%
55%
65%
75%
85%
95%
The staff cares about my child's success
Student Survey: Peer Respect, and Bullying and Harassment
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Student Views on Peer Respect:Percent in Agreement
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2010 2011 2012
Elem. Students (gr. 3-6) 0.506 0.523 0.511
Middle School Students 0.23 0.255 0.254
High School Students 0.364 0.354 0.321
5%
15%
25%
35%
45%
55%
65%
75%
85%
95%
Students at my school respect each other
Elementary and Middle School Student Views on Bullying and Harassment at School:
Percent in Agreement
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2010 2011 2012
Elem. Students (gr. 3-6) 0.463 0.432 0.382
Middle School Students 0.45 0.455 0.42
5%
15%
25%
35%
45%
55%
65%
75%
85%
95%
Bullying and harassments are problems at my school
In 2012, the question was worded, “Bullying and harassment are problems at my school.”
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Results Elementary SchoolStudents
Middle School Students
Agree / Strongly Agree 38.2% 42.0%
Don’t Know/ Not Sure 23.1% 33.9%
Disagree / Strongly Disagree 38.7% 24.1%
Did not Respond 1.6% 3.4%
Student Survey Summary: Peer Respect and Bullying/Harassment
Overall, students felt that their schools were safe places to learn, and were positive about many other aspects of school climate.
However, survey results indicate that lack of respect among students may be an issue, among middle and high school students in particular.
Regardless of survey year, only about half the elementary students, one-fourth of middle school students, and one-third of high school students agreed or agreed strongly with the statement,
“Students in my school are respectful of other students.” Elementary and Middle school students indicated that bullying and
harassment may be also problems in their schools.
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Additional Findings about School Climate
Parent Views on Being Informed of Child’s Progress:
Percent in Agreement
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2010 2011 2012
All Elem. Parents 0.95 0.97 0.92
Middle School Parents 0.793 0.835 0.755
Academy Parents 0.831 0.85 0.823
High School Parents 0.71 0.691 0.703
5%
15%
25%
35%
45%
55%
65%
75%
85%
95%
My child's teacher informs me of my child's progress
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Parent Views on Being Involved in Child’s Education: Percent in Agreement
2010 2011 2012
All Elem. Parents 0.93 0.94 0.9
Middle School Parents 0.724 0.798 0.705
Academy Parents 0.85 0.75 0.815
High School Parents 0.663 0.666 0.69
5%
15%
25%
35%
45%
55%
65%
75%
85%
95%
My child's school tells me how to be involved in my child's education
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Parent Views on Use of Technology for Student Learning:
Percent in Agreement
2010 2011 2012
All Elem. Parents 0.85 0.865 0.822
Middle School Parents 0.842 0.839 0.841
Academy Parents 0.935 0.85 0.893
High School Parents 0.739 0.756 0.789
5%
15%
25%
35%
45%
55%
65%
75%
85%
95%
My child's school uses technology effectively for student learning
High School and Middle School Student Views on Having an Adult at School to Talk to:
Percent in Agreement
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2010 2011 2012
Middle School Students 0.49 0.536 0.541
High School Students 0.51 0.505 0.492
5%
15%
25%
35%
45%
55%
65%
75%
85%
95%
I feel I can go to an adult in my school when I need to talk
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High School and Middle School Student Views on Having Many Ways to Learn at School:
Percent in Agreement
2010 2011 2012
Middle School Students 0.7 0.701 0.732
High School Students 0.742 0.725 0.682
5%
15%
25%
35%
45%
55%
65%
75%
85%
95%
My school provides many ways to help me learn
High School and Middle School Student Views on Understanding Why They are Learning
What is Taught in Class: Percent in Agreement
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2010 2011 2012
Middle School Students 0.74 0.731 0.732
High School Students 0.639 0.611 0.58
5%
15%
25%
35%
45%
55%
65%
75%
85%
95%
I understand why I am learning what is taught in class
Implications of Survey Results
Overall, the surveys reflect a positive climate about schools in Kent School District, providing a strong basis for school improvement.
Current work to maintain a safe learning environment is perceived as successful.
While staff and students perceive that learning expectations are high, this is less true for middle school and high school students.
Student learning expectations could be higher at the middle school and high school levels, and also may vary from school to school.
Problems related to peer respect, especially bullying and harassment among students, may need to be addressed.
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Next Steps:
Survey results has been shared with each school. Survey results will be included in the School Improvement Plans which
will be presented to the Board for approval. Schools will use data to build on their strengths and address concerns. The use of survey data augments the assessment and achievement
data leading to school improvement. School Climate Surveys will continue to be given annually so that
trends related to school climate can be analyzed.
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Questions?