OPA Survey Results 3-9 2009-2010

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OPA Survey Results 3-9

2009-2010

Survey Responses vs. Number of Students

47

43

69

73

64

5956

53 52

71

81

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62

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60

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80

90

3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th

Grades

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Students who took the survey

Number of students per grade

What grade are you in?

47

43

69

73

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56

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70

80

3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th

Grade

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My teachers help me when I need help with my homework.

158

193

41

7 10

39% 47% 10% 2% 2%0

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250

Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

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My teachers give me a chance to ask questions.

145

192

49

18

535% 47% 12% 4% 1%

0

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Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

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My teachers encourage me to do my best.

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124

31

8260% 30% 8% 2% 0%

0

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250

300

Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

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I have someone at home who can help me with my homework.

191

144

41

25

847% 35% 10% 6% 2%

0

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200

250

Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

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I have a regular time and place to do my homework at home.

142

162

43 44

18

35% 40% 11% 11% 4%0

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180

Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

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I use a computer with internet access at home to complete my homework.

104

114

62

86

43

25% 28% 15% 21% 11%0

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100

120

Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

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I use powerschool to check my grades.

195

214

48% 52%0

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250

Yes No

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I use the school's website.

201208

49% 51%0

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100

150

200

250

Yes No

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I read the monthly classroom newsletters.

208201

51% 49%0

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150

200

250

Yes No

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I take home notices about school activities and share them with my parent(s) or guardian (s).

313

96

77% 23%0

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Yes No

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The school is clean and well kept.

157 159

65

18

10

38% 39% 16% 4% 2%0

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120

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160

180

Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

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Students behave well in class.

39

138

164

48

20

10% 34% 40% 12% 5%0

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120

140

160

180

Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

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ents

I feel safe at school.

194

124

55

24

12

47% 30% 13% 6% 3%0

50

100

150

200

250

Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

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ents

Teachers treat students with respect.

166

152

58

1815

41% 37% 14% 4% 4%0

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120

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160

180

Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

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The counselor provides information and opportunities to learn about future career and/or education choices.

176

118

85

21

9

43% 29% 21% 5% 2%0

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120

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200

Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

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The counselor interacts with students on a regular basis.

135 136

98

2218

33% 33% 24% 5% 4%0

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100

120

140

160

Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

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I am comfortable approaching the counselor at our school.

144

128

83

32

22

35% 31% 20% 8% 5%0

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100

120

140

160

Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

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ents

When I meet with the school counselor, my needs or concerns are addressed.

117

107

129

35

21

29% 26% 32% 9% 5%0

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100

120

140

Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

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I usually follow school rules and stay out of trouble.

202

142

45

11 949% 35% 11% 3% 2%

0

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250

Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

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I usually complete and turn my homework in on time.

224

120

43

16

655% 29% 11% 4% 1%

0

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150

200

250

Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

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I usually get to class on time.

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121

26

13560% 30% 6% 3% 1%

0

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250

300

Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

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The school does a good job of teaching me how to use computers.

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41

21

12

51% 31% 10% 5% 3%0

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250

Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

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The school does a good job of giving me a bilingual education.

181

128

62

20 18

44% 31% 15% 5% 4%0

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Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

I feel my teachers grade me fairly.

176

145

57

16 15

43% 35% 14% 4% 4%0

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Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

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Earning detention motivates me to follow the school rules.

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58

30 29

42

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23% 14% 7% 7% 10% 38%0

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120

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180

Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Applicable

How useful do you find after school tutoring (staying after with a teacher at the school)?

145

78

16

170

35% 19% 4% 42%0

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120

140

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180

Very useful Somew hat useful Not useful Do not go to after school tutoring

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I know about the school mission statement.

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224

45% 55%0

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250

Yes No

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The school helps me want to keep learning.

177

143

48

17

24

43% 35% 12% 4% 6%0

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Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

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Students at this school respect themselves and others.

68

143

121

56

21

17% 35% 30% 14% 5%0

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120

140

160

Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

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I feel that I am doing well in school.

209

136

41

10 13

51% 33% 10% 2% 3%0

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250

Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

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The school prepares me for adult life as a responsible citizen.

179

127

73

20

10

44% 31% 18% 5% 2%0

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Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

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Overall, I am satisfied with this school.

163

145

55

17

29

40% 35% 13% 4% 7%0

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Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

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3rd Grade Top Ten School Strengths1. Teachers (good, teach us

well)2. Safe school3. After school activities4. Good education5. Language Arts6. Recess7. Math8. Art9. Likes the school10. Cool school

3rd Grade Top Ten Improvements1. More recess2. Don’t need any improvement3. Better lunches4. More snacks5. I don’t know6. Bigger school7. Bring back strawberry milk8. Bigger playground9. Higher fence10. Hallways too loud

4th grade Top Ten School Strengths1. Teachers (amazing, nice,

wonderful, great, etc.) 2. Spanish 3. Good education 4. Math 5. Language Arts6. Clean School7. Good food8. Teaches me responsibility9. Drug free10. Students (amazing, attentive)

4th grade Top Ten Needs Improvement1. Bigger playground2. More playground equipment3. School needs no improvement4. Cleaner bathrooms5. Better or more food6. Cleaner hallways7. Cleaner cafeteria8. More library books9. More time to play10. Basketball court

5th grade Top Ten School Strengths1. Teachers (good, funny, nice)2. Good education3. Math4. I don’t know5. Physical Education6. Clean school7. Spanish8. Students9. Teaching us to be responsible10. Science

5th grade Top Ten Needs Improvements1. The school doesn’t need

improvement.2. Students disliked a particular

class/teacher3. Bigger lockers4. Cleaner cafeteria5. Sports opportunities6. Couldn’t think of any7. Bigger outdoor area8. Bullying9. Bathrooms10. Classrooms

6th grade Top Ten School Strengths1. Teachers (nice, kind, intelligent,

caring, etc.) 2. Good education3. Good discipline4. Clean school5. Helps students that need extra

help6. Safe school7. Detentions8. Learning Spanish9. Lunch time10. Students (welcoming, very nice)

6th grade Top Ten Needs Improvement1. The school doesn’t need

improvement.2. Bigger playground/basketball court3. Cleaner school4. Recess5. Students need to be more

respectful.6. School Lunch7. More after school activities8. Bullying9. Didn’t like uniforms10. Too much homework

7th grade Top Ten School Strengths1. Teachers (awesome, nice,

amazing)2. Good education3. Spanish teaching4. Good discipline5. Physical Education6. After school opportunities7. Math8. Good students9. Respect10. History

7th grade Top Ten Needs Improvement1. Don’t like uniforms2. Spanish3. Bullying4. No or less detentions5. Cleaner hallways6. Funner classes7. School lunch8. Cleaner bathrooms9. Respect given to students10. Crowded hallways

8th grade Top Ten School Strengths1. Teachers 2. Good discipline3. Good education4. Good lunch5. Keeping kids organized6. Good school7. Nice people8. Math9. Language Arts10. Spanish teaching

8th grade Top Ten Needs Improvement1. No uniforms2. School lunch3. I don’t know4. Needs no improvement5. Bigger hallways6. Unfair grading7. More time to finish homework8. Student behavior9. Everything10. More athletics

9th grade Top Ten School Strengths1. Teachers (Intelligent, willing

to help)2. Good education3. Bilingual education4. Discipline5. Teaching responsibility6. Safe school7. Pizza day8. Math9. Small class sizes10. Being treated with respect

9th grade Top Ten Needs Improvement1. More athletics2. More choices of electives3. Spanish program4. Hallways are too crowded5. More school spirit6. Don’t like uniforms7. Bigger school8. Bigger outside area9. More afterschool activities10. More fun things: field trips,

dances, etc.

Additional Strengths and Improvements

For a more complete list of the ideas students gave please open this file:

Y drive MOPA Library Accreditation Survey Results 3-9Feel free to peruse the

results.

Credits

Questions were developed by the accreditation committee: Kathleen Thornburg, Robert Mitchell, Deborah Deem, Lauretta Hill, Wendi Graham, Emma Clisante, Becky Eastman, and Katherine Witt

Survey Results were compiled using Google Forms and Microsoft Excel by Katherine Witt Mopa Librarian