60 likes | 130 Views
Cultural Climate Study St. John’s School October 2008. Prepared By. 5-Parents. 4-Parents. 5-Students. 5-Employees. 4-Students. 4-Employees.
E N D
Cultural Climate Study St. John’s School October 2008 Prepared By
5-Parents 4-Parents 5-Students 5-Employees 4-Students 4-Employees “The school climate at St. John’s is characterized by respect and kindness, a sense of community and a spirit of openness and inclusion as well as a healthy balance of challenge and support.” All Audiences Percentages represent top 2 boxes. 72% 76% 89% 2008 St. John’s School Climate Study Q1. To what degree does this statement describe SJS right now? 2
St. John’s Students Rate the Qualities of the St. John’s Community 90% 84% 79% 78% 76% 73% 73% 73% 72% 69% 69% 69% 67% 60% 59% 55% 2008 St. John’s School Climate Study Q2-13. To what degree does this statement describe SJS right now? 3
St. John’s Parents Rate the Qualities of the St. John’s Community 94% 91% 87% 82% 79% 79% 78% 78% 77% 76% 69% 65% 65% 64% 63% 62% 2008 St. John’s School Climate Study Q2-13. To what degree does this statement describe SJS right now? 4
16 Climate Dimension Attributes To what degree does this statement describe St. John’s right now? • Students are valued as individuals in the St. John’s community. • Students at St. John’s treat one another with kindness and respect. • The faculty/staff at St. John’s treat students with kindness and respect. • There is a healthy balance of challenge and support at St. John’s. • Teachers are understanding and flexible at St. John’s • The St. John’s honor code inspires a commitment to integrity in students. • Students value learning at St. John’s. • St. John’s is responsive to the needs of students. • Parents understand the expectations at St. John’s and set realistic expectations for their children. • Students demonstrate respect for people with perspectives or experiences different than their own. • Students of a variety of traditions and backgrounds feel included in the St. John’s community. • Students are able to achieve a successful, healthy balance among their various school commitments (academic and extracurricular). • Students feel affirmed by the good work they accomplish, even if it is not the best among their classmates. • The school has helped students to discern their strengths. • School spirit is strong. • Students are glad they attend St. John’s. 2008 St. John’s School Climate Study 5
Methodology • The survey instrument was designed to take 5 minutes, but could take longer depending on verbatim comments. • Three audiences were surveyed: students (7th-12th), all parent households, and all school employees. • Students = 760 • Parents = 1,607 • Employees = 279 • Email invites with links to take the survey online were sent on October 6, 2008. The survey stayed open through October 17, 2008. • Response rates for each audience are as follows: • Students = 338 completes 44% • Parents = 447 completes 28% • Employees = 113 completes 41% • The total margin of error at the 95% confidence level for each audience is: • Students = +/-4.0% • Parents = +/-3.9% • Employees = +/-7.1% 2008 St. John’s School Climate Study 6