KSD Climate Survey Results – Spring 2012: Parent Survey ~ Student Survey ~ Staff Survey

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

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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

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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

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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





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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



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My school is a safe place to learn

Staff Views on School Safety: Percent in Agreement

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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





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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




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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





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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



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Students at my school respect each other

Elementary and Middle School Student Views on Bullying and Harassment at School:

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2010 2011 2012

Elem. Students (gr. 3-6) 0.463 0.432 0.382


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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:


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2010 2011 2012





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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

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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:


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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:


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2010 2011 2012



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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:


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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



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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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KSD Climate Survey Results – Spring 2012: Parent Survey ~ Student Survey ~ Staff Survey

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