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Summary of the Parent Satisfaction survey and Key new district achievement data. Cambridge School District September 2014. School Report Card!. Components: 1. Accountability Determination 2. Priority Areas 3. Student Engagement Indicators 4. School Information
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Summary of the Parent Satisfaction survey and Key new district achievement data • Cambridge School District • September 2014
Components: 1. Accountability Determination 2. Priority Areas 3. Student Engagement Indicators 4. School Information 5. WSAS Percent Proficient and Advanced
Elementary Report Card The four priority areas average to accountability determination as follows: • Student Achievement- 25% • Student Growth- 25% • Closing Gaps- 25% • On track indicators: • Elementary • 20% attendance • 5% 3rd grade WKCE Reading Scores
Middle School Report Card The four priority areas average to accountability determination as follows: • Student Achievement- 25% • Student Growth- 25% • Closing Gaps- 25% • On track indicators: • Middle • 20% attendance • 5% 8th grade WKCE Mathematics Scores
The High School Report Card Has only three priority areas to average to accountability determination: • Student Achievement: 37.5% • Student Growth 0% • Closing Gaps: 37.5% • On Track/ Post Secondary Readiness: 25% • 20% is the graduation rate • 5% ACT Participation and Performance
Area/State comparisons Cambridge had the 4th highest report card score in Dane County and highest in Jefferson County. Our score ranked 35 out of 426 school districts in the state.
Key WKCE Data • New “Smarter Balanced Testing Begins in 2014-15 (Spring) • WKCE will only exist for Social Studies and Science (Fall)
WSAS DATA – Mathematics5-year trend Getting Started
WSAS DATA – Reading5-year trend Getting Started
Overall Satisfaction with School District: 89 Percent
I Consider My Child’s School to be an Excellent School91% Elementary School84% Middle School79% High School • “There is always room for improvement.” • “The individual attention our child receives is great, as are the programs and most of the teachers.”
My Child Gets the Support He/She Needs at School • “Our child has received support and enrichment programs.” • “If a student doesn’t get the support needed, they are avoiding it. Those who seek it will get it.” 88%
I Regularly Check my Child’s Information (grades, attendance, lunch balance, etc.) Using Family Access. • “I love Family Access.” • “Great tool for parents.” • “When there are problems I check more often.” 85%
I Am Kept Up-to-Date on School Activities, Events and Other Important School News • “The teachers have always been very communicative and proactive.” • “Too much trivial information sent home not enough substantive information.” • “Love the phone call system (School Messenger) and emails for communication.” 90%
The Discipline Practices of my Child’s School are Fair and Effective • “Still seems to be a lot of bullying.” • “The school has always treated my son fairly and with respect.” 78%
My Child’s School Does an Excellent Job of Dealing with Student Bullying • “The school district tries but I believe there are still issues.” • “Not excellent but making progress.” • “Moved too far to the opposite side of the spectrum where everything(one) is classified as a bully”. 67%
The School is Responsive to Parent/Guardian Concerns • “I have had excellent communication with teachers.” • “Depends on the person, I have had excellent and terrible interactions.” • “I’ve always been impressed with the concern and response from all 3 schools.” 88%
I Feel Welcome at my Child’s School • “I like the atmosphere.” • “I feel very welcomed by teachers, administrative assistants, etc.” 96%
The School Buildings and Grounds are Clean and Well Maintained • “The best they have been in years.” 98%
My Child’s School is Safe and Secure • “Finally!!!! I am so glad that the building security has been improved this year.” • “I like the security improvements made in order to enter the building during the school day.” 94%
The School Recognizes Students for their Accomplishments • “It is hard to get to everyone.” • “Look for new ways to do this.” • “Too much emphasis on sports.” 88%
My Child is Proud of His/Her School • “My kids all love the Cambridge School District.” • “Need a button between agree and disagree.” • “My child cannot wait to get out.” 86%
My Child has Adequate Access to the internet 95% at home 65% on a Smart Phone or Device
I am Satisfied with the Quality of the School Lunches • “I appreciate and value the focus on high nutritional value but the taste and visual appeal are not good, generally.” • “Loved the fresh school garden veggies in the fall.” • “Need more vegetarian options.” • “They are terrible.” 44%
I am Satisfied with the Transportation Services Provided for Students • “My child never had a long bus ride, though I know some who had to walk a long distance to school or ride for 30 minutes each way.” • “Buses are adequate but the routes are long.” 92%
I am Satisfied with the Leadership of the: 84% Principals/Dean 88% Superintendent 85% School Board
I am Satisfied with the Recreation Opportunities Available Through CAP and School District • “CAP has been a God-send to the community.” • “We are very luck to have all of these opportunities to enrich our children and keep them physically active.” • “Too expensive for our small town”. 82%
Wednesday Late Starts… 85% Positive or No Impact on Family • “My high schooler absolutely loved working with the elementary school kids.” • “We attempt to keep our schedules the same… it appears to be fun for our child.” • “It messes with our work schedules.”
Overall Satisfaction with School District: 89 Percent We are pleased with these results but realize we still have a lot of work to do! Thank you for coming tonight!
