Report 5essentials JH

2015

5Essentials FullReportReport for Minooka Jr High School

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Table of Contents

The 5Essentials .......................................................................................................................................... 1

Effective Leaders........................................................................................................................................ 2

Measures of Effective Leaders .............................................................................................................. 3

Collaborative Teachers............................................................................................................................ 15

Measures of Collaborative Teachers ................................................................................................... 16

Involved Families ..................................................................................................................................... 30

Measures of Involved Families ............................................................................................................ 31

Supportive Environment.......................................................................................................................... 39

Measures of Supportive Environment.................................................................................................. 40

Ambitious Instruction .............................................................................................................................. 50

Measures of Ambitious Instruction....................................................................................................... 51

2015 survey results for Minooka Jr High School. Produced by UChicago Impact.

5Essentials Overview

State of Illinois

Minooka Jr High School2015 5Essentials Performance

Very StrongStrongNeutralWeakVery WeakLow Response or N/A

Survey Response Rates

Respondent Response Rate (State of Illinois)Students 85.4 (70%)Teachers 90.9% (76%)

Survey results are available to schools if they have at least 8valid student or teacher responses and if at least 50% oftheir students or teachers responded.

5Essentials Predicts School Improvement

School improvement is challenging work. Withoutstrength in multiple areas, schools often struggle toimprove. Researchers at the University of ChicagoConsortium on Chicago School Research used 20years of evidence to define five essentialcomponents of organization and climate related toimproving schools. What they found is compelling.These researchers showed that schools strong onthese Essentials are more likely to:

improve student learning and attendance yearafter year;

graduate students from high school; improve student ACT scores; get students into college; and keep their teachers.

In fact, schools strong on at least 3 out of 5Essentials are 10 times more likely to improvestudent learning.

5Essentials at Minooka Jr High School

Minooka Jr High School completed the 2015 Illinois5Essentials in 2015. The results of these surveysat indicate that Minooka Jr High School ispartially organized for improvement.

Each of the Essentials provides a different lens intothe organizational and learning conditions atMinooka Jr High School and provides guidance onhow a school can organize its work:

Ambitious Instruction: Classes are challenging and engaging. NeutralEffective Leaders: Principals and teachers implement a shared vision for success. NeutralCollaborative Teachers: Teachers collaborate to promote professional growth. NeutralInvolved Families: The entire staff builds strong external relationships. NeutralSupportive Environment: The school is safe, demanding, and supportive. Weak

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Effective Leaders

Performance: Neutral

In schools with Effective Leaders, principals andteachers work together to implement a shared vision.In such schools, people, programs, and resources arefocused on a vision for sustained improvement.Leaders:

practice shared leadership, set high goals for quality instruction, maintain mutually trusting and respectful

relationships, support professional advancement for faculty and

staff, and manage resources for sustained program

improvement (not measured).

Minooka Jr High School received a score of 58 onEffective Leaders, representing its aggregateperformance across four key indicators of thisessential:

Program Coherence (56 - Neutral) Teacher-Principal Trust (74 - Strong) Teacher Influence (54 - Neutral) Instructional Leadership (48 - Neutral)

Minooka Jr High SchoolPerformance on Effective Leaders

Measures for Effective Leaders

Program Coherence

Teacher-Principal Trust

Teacher Influence

Instructional Leadership

Performance on Effective Leaders Over Time

2


Measures of Effective Leaders

Program Coherence


Program CoherenceSchool programs are coordinated and consistent withits goals for student learning.

Minooka Jr High SchoolPerformance on Program Coherence

Program Coherence Over Time

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What are these results based on?

This schools performance on this measure is based on the questions shown below. Relativeperformance is based on how responses in this school compare to the benchmark

Teachers report that:

Many special programs come and go at thisschool.

Once we start a new program, we follow upto make sure that its working.

Curriculum, instruction, and learningmaterials are well coordinated across thedifferent grade levels at this school.

We have so many different programs in thisschool that I cant keep track of them all.

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There is consistency in curriculum,instruction, and learning materials amongteachers in the same grade level at thisschool.

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Teacher-Principal Trust

Performance: Strong

Teacher-Principal TrustTeachers and principals share a high level of mutualtrust and respect.

Minooka Jr High SchoolPerformance on Teacher-Principal Trust

Teacher-Principal Trust Over Time

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Its OK in this school to discuss feelings,worries, and frustrations with the principal.

The principal looks out for the personalwelfare of the faculty members.

I trust the principal at his or her word.

The principal at this school is an effectivemanager who makes the school runsmoothly.

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The principal places the needs of childrenahead of personal and political interests.

The principal has confidence in theexpertise of the teachers.

The principal takes a personal interest in theprofessional development of teachers.

Teachers feel respected by the principal

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Teacher Influence


In schools with strong Teacher Influence, teachershave influence in a broad range of decisions regardingschool policies and practices.

Based on a comparison to the benchmark, anmScore of 54 means that Minooka Jr High Schoolis neutral on this measure.

Minooka Jr High SchoolPerformance on Teacher Influence

Teacher Influence Over Time

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Teachers report having influence on:

Planning how discretionary school fundsshould be used.

Determining the content of in-serviceprograms.

Determining books and other instructionalmaterials used in classrooms.

Establishing the curriculum andinstructional program.

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Setting standards for student behavior.

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Instructional Leadership


In schools with strong Instructional Leadership, theleadership team is an active and skilled group thatsets high standards for teaching and student learning.

On average, % of teachers at Minooka Jr HighSchool responded favorably to questions relatedto Instructional Leadership.

Based on a comparison to the benchmark, anmScore of 48 means that Minooka Jr High Schoolis neutral on this measure.

Minooka Jr High SchoolPerformance on Instructional Leadership

Instructional Leadership Over Time

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Teachers report that the school leadership team:

Knows whats going on in my classroom.

Provides me with useful feedback toimprove my teaching.

Has provided me with the support I need toimprove my teaching.

Presses teachers to implement what theyhave learned in professional development.

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Communicates a clear vision for our school.

Makes clear to the staff the leadershipsexpectations for meeting instructional goals.

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Collaborative Teachers


In schools with strong Collaborative Teachers, allteachers collaborate to promote professional growth.In such schools, teachers are:

active partners in school improvement, committed to the school, and focused on professional development.

Minooka Jr High School received a score of 46 onCollaborative Teachers, representing its aggregateperformance across four key indicators of thisessential:

Collaborative Practices (49 - Neutral) Collective Responsibility (51 - Neutral) Quality Professional Development (40 - Neutral) School Commitment (42 - Neutral) Teacher-Teacher Trust (49 - Neutral)

Minooka Jr High SchoolPerformance on Collaborative Teachers

Measures for Collaborative Teachers

Collaborative Practices

Collective Responsibility

Quality ProfessionalDevelopmentSchool Commitment

Teacher-Teacher Trust

Performance on Collaborative Teachers Over Time

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Measures of Collaborative Teachers

Collaborative Practices


Collaborative PracticesTeachers observe each others' practice and worktogether to review assessment data and developinstructional strategies.

Minooka Jr High SchoolPerformance on Collaborative Practices

Collaborative Practices Over Time

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This school's performance on this Measure is based on the questions shown below. Relativeperformance (above, at, near, below, far below benchmark) is based on how responses in this schoolcompare to the benchmark.

Teachers report the frequency of these actions in school year:

Observed another teacher's classroom tooffer feedback.

Observed another teacher's classroom toget ideas for your own instruction.

Gone over student assessment data withother teachers to make instructionaldecisions.

Worked with other teachers to developmaterials or activities for particularclasses.

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Worked on instructional strategies withother teachers.

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Collective Responsibility


Collective ResponsibilityTeachers share a strong sense of responsibility forstudent development, school improvement, andprofessional growth.

Minooka Jr High SchoolPerformance on Collective Responsibility

Collective Responsibility Over Time

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Teachers report that other teachers in the school:

Feel responsible whenstudents in this school fail.

Feel responsible to help eachother do their best.

Help maintain discipline in theentire school, not just theirclassroom.

Take responsibility forimproving the school.

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Feel responsible for helpingstudents develop self-control.

Feel responsible that allstudents learn.

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Quality Professional Development


Quality Professional DevelopmentProfessional development is rigorous and focused onstudent learning.

Minooka Jr High SchoolPerformance on Quality Professional Development

Quality Professional Development Over Time

22




Teachers report that professional development this year has:

Included opportunities to workproductively with teachers from otherschools.

Included enough time to think carefullyabout, try, and evaluate new ideas.

Been sustained and coherently focused,rather than short-term and unrelated.

Included opportunities to workproductively with colleagues in myschool.

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Been closely connected to my schoolsimprovement plan.

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School Commitment


School CommitmentTeachers are deeply committed to the school.

Minooka Jr High SchoolPerformance on School Commitment

School Commitment Over Time

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I wouldnt want to work in any otherschool.

I would recommend this school to parentsseeking a place for their child.

I usually look forward to each working dayat this school.

I feel loyal to this school.

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Teacher-Teacher Trust


Teacher-Teacher TrustTeachers are supportive and respectful of oneanother, personally and professionally.

Minooka Jr High SchoolPerformance on Teacher-Teacher Trust

Teacher-Teacher Trust Over Time

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Teachers in this school trust each other.

It's OK in this school to discuss feelings,worries, and frustrations with otherteachers.

Teachers respect other teachers who takethe lead in school improvement efforts.

Teachers at this school respect thosecolleagues who are experts at their craft.

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Teachers feel respected by other teachers

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Involved Families


In schools with Involved Families, the entire staffbuilds strong external relationships. Such schools:

see parents as partners in helping studentslearn,

value parents' input and participation inadvancing the school's mission, and

support efforts to strengthen its students'community resources.

Minooka Jr High Schools eScore of 44 represents itsaggregate performance across four key indicators ofInvolved Families:

Teacher-Parent Trust (58 - Neutral) Parent Involvement in School (33 - Weak) Parent Influence on Decision Making in Schools

(40 - Neutral)

Minooka Jr High SchoolPerformance on Involved Families

Measures for Involved Families

Teacher-Parent Trust

Parent Involvement in School

Parent Influence on DecisionMaking in Schools

Performance on Over Time

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Measures of Involved Families

Teacher-Parent Trust


Teacher-Parent TrustTeachers and parents are partners in improving student learning.

Minooka Jr High SchoolPerformance on Teacher-Parent Trust

Teacher-Parent Trust Over Time

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This school's performance on this Measure is based on the questions shown below. Relative performance(above, at, near, below, far below benchmark) is based on how responses in this school compare to thebenchmark.


Parents do their best to help theirchildren learn

Teachers feel good about parents'support for their work

Parents support teachersteaching efforts

Teachers and parents think ofeach other as partners ineducating children.

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Staff at this school work hard tobuild trusting relationships withparents.

Teachers feel respected by theparents of the students

33


Parent Involvement in School

Performance: Weak

Parent Involvement in SchoolParents participate in school activities related to their child'sacademic growth.

Minooka Jr High SchoolPerformance on Parent Involvement in

School

Parent Involvement in School Over Time

34




Teachers report that parents at the school:

Volunteered time to support theschool (e.g., volunteer inclassrooms, help with school-wide events, etc.).

Contacted me about their child'sperformance.

Respond to my suggestions forhelping their child.

Attended parent-teacherconferences when you requestedthem.

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Parent Influence on Decision Making in Schools


In schools with strong Parent Influence on Decision Making inSchools, the school actively creates opportunities for parents toparticipate in developing academic programs and influencingschool curricula.

On average, % of teachers at Minooka Jr High Schoolresponded favorably to questions related to Parent Influenceon Decision Making in Schools.

Based on a comparison to the benchmark, an mScore of 40means that Minooka Jr High School is neutral on thismeasure.

Minooka Jr High SchoolPerformance on Parent Influence on

Decision Making in Schools

Parent Influence on Decision Making inSchools Over Time

36




Teachers report the school:

Involves parents in commenting on schoolcurricula.

Develops formal networks to link all familieswith each other (for example: sharing parentdirectories, providing a website for parentsto connect with one another, etc.).

Encourages more-involved parents to reachout to less-involved parents.

Involves parents in the development ofprograms aimed at improving studentsacademic outcomes.

37


Includes parent leaders from all backgroundsin school improvement efforts.

38


Supportive Environment

Performance: Weak

In schools with a Supportive Environment, the schoolis safe, demanding, and supportive. In such schools:

students feel safe in and around the school, they find teachers trust-worthy and responsive to

their academic needs, all students value hard work, and teachers push all students toward high academic

performance.

Minooka Jr High Schools eScore of 37 represents itsaggregate performance across four key indicators ofSupportive Environment:

Peer Support for Academic Work (32 - Weak) Academic Personalism (18 - Very Weak) Safety (42 - Neutral) Student-Teacher Trust (54 - Neutral)

Minooka Jr High SchoolPerformance on Supportive Environment

Measures for Supportive Environment

Peer Support for AcademicWorkAcademic Personalism

Safety

Student-Teacher Trust

Performance on Supportive Environment Over Time

39


Measures of Supportive Environment

Peer Support for Academic Work

Performance: Weak

Peer Support for Academic WorkStudents demonstrate behaviors that lead to academicachievement.

Minooka Jr High SchoolPerformance on Peer Support for Academic Work

Peer Support for Academic Work Over Time

40




Students report that their classroom peers:

Think doing homework isimportant.

Feel it is important to payattention in class.

Feel it is important to come toschool every day.

Try hard to get good grades.

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Academic Personalism

Performance: Very Weak

Academic PersonalismTeachers connect with students in the classroom andsupport them in achieving academic goals.

Minooka Jr High SchoolPerformance on Academic Personalism

Academic Personalism Over Time

42




Students report that their teacher:

Helps me catch up if I am behind.

Notices if I have trouble learningsomething.

Gives me specific suggestions about howI can improve my work in this class.

Is willing to give extra help on schoolworkif I need it.

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Explains things in a different way if I don'tunderstand something in class.

44


Safety


SafetyStudents feel safe both in and around the schoolbuilding, and while they travel to and from home.

Minooka Jr High SchoolPerformance on Safety

Safety Over Time

45




Students report how safe they feel:

Outside around the school.

Traveling between home and school.

In the bathrooms of the school.

In the hallways of the school.

46


In their classes

47


Student-Teacher Trust


Student-Teacher TrustStudents and teachers share a high level of mutual trustand respect.

Minooka Jr High SchoolPerformance on Student-Teacher Trust

Student-Teacher Trust Over Time

48




Students report that:

My teachers always keep their promises

I feel safe and comfortable with myteachers at this school.

My teachers will always listen to students'ideas.

My teachers treat me with respect.

49


Ambitious Instruction


In schools with strong Ambitious Instruction,classes are challenging and engaging. Theinstruction is clear, well-structured, andencourages students to build and applyknowledge. When combined with a supportiveenvironment, Ambitious Instruction has the mostdirect effect on student learning. It is:

well-defined with clear expectations forstudent success,

interactive and encourages students to buildand apply knowledge,

well-paced (not measured), and aligned across grades (not measured).

Minooka Jr High School received a score of 46on Ambitious Instruction, representing itsaggregate performance across four keyindicators of this essential:

English Instruction (37 - Weak) Math Instruction (48 - Neutral) Academic Press (28 - Weak) Quality of Student Discussion (70 - Strong)

Minooka Jr High SchoolPerformance on Ambitious Instruction

Measures for Ambitious Instruction

English Instruction

Math Instruction

Academic Press

Quality of Student Discussion

Minooka Jr High SchoolPerformance on Ambitious Instruction Over Time

50


Measures of Ambitious Instruction

English Instruction

Performance: Weak

English InstructionStudents interact with course material and one another tobuild and apply critical reading and writing skills.

Minooka Jr High SchoolPerformance on English Instruction

English Instruction Over Time

51




Students report doing the following in English class:

Rewrite a paper or essay inresponse to comments.

Improve a piece of writing as aclass or with partners.

Debate the meaning of areading.

Discuss how culture, time, orplace affects an author'swriting.

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Discuss connections betweena reading and real life peopleor situations.

53


Math Instruction


Math InstructionStudents interact with course material and one another tobuild and apply knowledge in their math classes.

Minooka Jr High SchoolPerformance on Math Instruction

Math Instruction Over Time

54




Students report that they do the following in math class:

Write a math problem for otherstudents to solve.

Write a few sentences toexplain how you solved a mathproblem.

Apply math to situations in lifeoutside of school.

Explain how you solved aproblem to the class.

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Discuss possible solutions toproblems with other students.

56


Academic Press

Performance: Weak

Academic PressTeachers expect students to do their best and to meetacademic demands.

Minooka Jr High SchoolPerformance on Academic Press

Academic Press Over Time

57




Students report that:

The teacher asks difficult questions inclass

The teacher asks difficult questions ontests

This class challenges me

This class really makes me think.

58


I really learn a lot in this class

This class requries me to work hard to dowell

The teacher wants us to become betterthinkers, not just memorize things

The teacher expects me to do my best allthe time

The teacher expects everyone to workhard

59


Quality of Student Discussion

Performance: Strong

Quality of Student DiscussionStudents participate in classroom discussions that buildtheir critical thinking skills.

Minooka Jr High SchoolPerformance on Quality of Student Discussion

Quality of Student Discussion Over Time

60





Students use data and text references tosupport their ideas.

Students provide constructive feedbackto their peers and to me.

Students build on each others ideasduring discussion.

Most students participate in thediscussion at some point.

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Students show each other respect.

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5Essentials Full ReportReport for Minooka Jr High School

Table of Contents5Essentials OverviewSurvey Response Rates5Essentials Predicts School Improvement5Essentials at Minooka Jr High School

Effective LeadersPerformance: neutral

Measures of Effective LeadersProgram CoherencePerformance: neutralWhat are these results based on?

Teacher-Principal TrustPerformance: strongWhat are these results based on?

Teacher InfluencePerformance: neutralWhat are these results based on?

Instructional LeadershipPerformance: neutralWhat are these results based on?

Collaborative TeachersPerformance: neutral

Measures of Collaborative TeachersCollaborative PracticesPerformance: neutralWhat are these results based on?

Collective ResponsibilityPerformance: neutralWhat are these results based on?

Quality Professional DevelopmentPerformance: neutralWhat are these results based on?

School CommitmentPerformance: neutralWhat are these results based on?

Teacher-Teacher TrustPerformance: neutralWhat are these results based on?

Involved FamiliesPerformance: neutral

Measures of Involved FamiliesTeacher-Parent TrustPerformance: neutralWhat are these results based on?

Parent Involvement in SchoolPerformance: weakWhat are these results based on?

Parent Influence on Decision Making in SchoolsPerformance: neutralWhat are these results based on?

Supportive EnvironmentPerformance: weak

Measures of Supportive EnvironmentPeer Support for Academic WorkPerformance: weakWhat are these results based on?

Academic PersonalismPerformance: very weakWhat are these results based on?

SafetyPerformance: neutralWhat are these results based on?

Student-Teacher TrustPerformance: neutralWhat are these results based on?

Ambitious InstructionPerformance: neutral

Measures of Ambitious InstructionEnglish InstructionPerformance: weakWhat are these results based on?

Math InstructionPerformance: neutralWhat are these results based on?

Academic PressPerformance: weakWhat are these results based on?

Quality of Student DiscussionPerformance: strongWhat are these results based on?

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