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KSD Climate Survey Results – Spring 2012: Parent Survey ~ Student Survey ~ Staff Survey. Report to the Board of Directors September 2012 Accountability Division Accountability and Assessment Dr. Linda Del Giudice Dr. Razak Garoui Successfully Prepare All Students For Their Future.
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KSD Climate Survey Results – Spring 2012: Parent Survey ~ Student Survey ~ Staff Survey Report to the Board of Directors September 2012 Accountability Division Accountability and Assessment Dr. Linda Del Giudice Dr. Razak Garoui Successfully Prepare All Students For Their Future
KENT SCHOOL DISTRICTSuccessfully Prepare All Students For Their Future Kent School District 12033 SE 256th Street Kent, WA 98030 Board of Directors Debbie 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 Vargas
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: Tests to determine academic achievement, and Surveys for assessing school climate and communication. Survey questions are based upon these characteristics of effective schools: High expectations, Sense of Safety Respect for Diversity, and Additional factors related to school climate.
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
Key Findings • 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.
Middle and High School Student Views onHigh Expectations: Percent in Agreement
Staff Views on High Expectations for Students: Percent in Agreement
Parent Views on Staff Caring about Child’s Success: Percent in Agreement
Elementary and Middle School Student Views on Bullying and Harassment at School: Percent in Agreement
In 2012, the question was worded, “Bullying and harassment are problems at my school.”
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 studentsin 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.
Parent Views on Being Informed of Child’s Progress: Percent in Agreement
Parent Views on Being Involved in Child’s Education: Percent in Agreement
Parent Views on Use of Technology for Student Learning: Percent in Agreement
High School and Middle School Student Views on Having an Adult at School to Talk to: Percent in Agreement
High School and Middle School Student Views on Having Many Ways to Learn at School: Percent in Agreement
High School and Middle School Student Views on Understanding Why They are Learning What is Taught in Class: Percent in Agreement
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.
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.
