Centennial Elementary School Parent Opinion Inventory 1 Ocean City Public Schools Parent Opinion Inventory Summary Analysis November 2007 Prepared by the National Study of School Evaluation Centennial Elementary School Parent Opinion Inventory Summary Analysis February 2008 Prepared by the National Study of School Evaluation

Centennial Elementary School Parent Opinion Inventory 2 Survey Methodology Survey Administration The NSSE Parent Opinion Inventory was administered with paper surveys to Centennial Elementary School parents in 2005, 2006 and 2008.

Centennial Elementary School Parent Opinion Inventory 3 Demographics of Survey Respondents: Parents Total respondents Gender Male Female No Response 8.8% 90.0% 1.3% 21.1% 75.6% 3.3% 18.6% 76.2% 5.2% Ethnicity African-American Asian/Pacific Islander Hispanic Multi-Racial Native American White Other No Response 0.0% 6.3% 3.8% 0.0% 86.3% 0.0% 3.8% 0.0% 10.6% 8.1% 0.0% 77.2% 0.8% 3.3% 0.6% 8.7% 5.2% 0.6% 1.7% 78.5% 0.6% 4.1%

Centennial Elementary School Parent Opinion Inventory 4 Demographics of Survey Respondents: Parents Total respondents Highest Level of Education Less than High School Completed High School Some College Associates Degree BA/BS Degree Graduate Degree or Higher No Response 0.0% 10.0% 16.3% 11.3% 45.0% 12.5% 5.0% 3.3% 9.8% 17.1% 12.2% 32.5% 20.3% 4.9% 1.2% 13.4% 19.8% 12.8% 34.3% 14.5% 4.1%

Centennial Elementary School Parent Opinion Inventory 5 Demographics of Survey Respondents: Parents Total respondents Oldest Child’s Grade in this School Grade K Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 No Response 0.0% 15.0% 0.0% 25.0% 22.5% 31.3% 5.0% 1.3% 2.4% 9.8% 8.1% 16.3% 13.8% 33.3% 12.2% 4.1% 4.7% 7.0% 4.7% 15.7% 21.5% 22.1% 20.3% 4.1%

Centennial Elementary School Parent Opinion Inventory 6 Initial Findings Forced Response Items

Centennial Elementary School Parent Opinion Inventory 7 Survey Topic Averages 5 = Strongly Agree 4 = Agree 3 = Neutral 2 = Disagree 1 = Strongly Disagree Topic Averages

Centennial Elementary School Parent Opinion Inventory 8 Initial Findings Quality of the Instructional Program Items

Centennial Elementary School Parent Opinion Inventory 9 Ranking of Quality of the Instructional Program Items Quality of the Instructional Program Items2005 Avg. (N=80) 2006 Avg. (N=123) 2008 Avg. (N=172) Item 1. The education offered to students at our school is of high quality Item 2. Our school is doing a good job teaching language arts (reading, writing, speaking, listening) Item 3. Our school is doing a good job teaching mathematics Item 4. Our school is doing a good job teaching science Item 5. Our school is doing a good job teaching social studies Item 6. Our school is doing a good job teaching fine arts (music, visual arts, dance, drama) Key: = Generally positive = Generally neutral = Generally negative Green YellowRed

Centennial Elementary School Parent Opinion Inventory 10 Ranking of Quality of the Instructional Program Items Quality of the Instructional Program Items2005 Avg. (N=80) 2006 Avg. (N=123) 2008 Avg. (N=172) Item 7. Our school is doing a good job teaching physical education Item 8. Our school is doing a good job teaching health education Item 9. Our school is doing a good job teaching foreign languages Item 10. Our school is doing a good job teaching career/vocational courses Item 11. Our school is preparing students to deal with issues and problems they will face in the future Item 12. Students see a relationship between what they are studying and their everyday lives Key: = Generally positive = Generally neutral = Generally negative Green YellowRed

Centennial Elementary School Parent Opinion Inventory 11 Ranking of Quality of the Instructional Program Items Quality of the Instructional Program Items2005 Avg. (N=80) 2006 Avg. (N=123) 2008 Avg. (N=172) Item 13. Teachers use a variety of teaching strategies and learning activities to help students learn Item 14. Teachers challenge my student to do his/her best work Item 15. Teachers provide a reasonable and appropriate amount of homework to help students succeed in their studies Item 16. Teachers hold high expectations for student learning Key: = Generally positive = Generally neutral = Generally negative Green YellowRed

Centennial Elementary School Parent Opinion Inventory 12 Initial Findings Support for Student Learning Items

Centennial Elementary School Parent Opinion Inventory 13 Ranking of Support for Student Learning Items Support for Student Learning Items2005 Avg. (N=80) 2006 Avg. (N=123) 2008 Avg. (N=172) Item 17. Teachers give students extra help in class when it is needed Item 18. Teachers are willing to give students individual help outside of class time Item 19. Our school offers learning opportunities that support the full range of student abilities Item 20. Our school recognizes the achievements of students for all types of accomplishments Item 21. The grading and evaluation of my child's schoolwork is fair Key: = Generally positive = Generally neutral = Generally negative Green YellowRed

Centennial Elementary School Parent Opinion Inventory 14 Ranking of Support for Student Learning Items Support for Student Learning Items2005 Avg. (N=80) 2006 Avg. (N=123) 2008 Avg. (N=172) Item 22. Reports on my child's progress are clear and easy to understand Item 23. A counselor/advisor is available to help my child select classes and provide guidance in planning for the future Item 24. Effective procedures are in place to support my communication with teachers Item 25. In our school, students have access to a variety of resources to help them succeed in their learning, such as technology, media centers, and libraries Item 26. Our school's facilities are adequate to support students' learning needs Key: = Generally positive = Generally neutral = Generally negative Green YellowRed

Centennial Elementary School Parent Opinion Inventory 15 Ranking of Support for Student Learning Items Support for Student Learning Items2005 Avg. (N=80) 2006 Avg. (N=123) 2008 Avg. (N=172) Item 27. Our school provides textbooks and supplies that are current and in good condition Item 28. Up-to-date computers and other technologies are used in our school to help students learn Key: = Generally positive = Generally neutral = Generally negative Green YellowRed

Centennial Elementary School Parent Opinion Inventory 16 Initial Findings School Climate/Environment for Learning Items

Centennial Elementary School Parent Opinion Inventory 17 Ranking of School Climate/ Environment for Learning Items School Climate/Environment for Learning Items2005 Avg. (N=80) 2006 Avg. (N=123) 2008 Avg. (N=172) Item 29. Teachers at our school treat my child fairly Item 30. Class sizes at our school are appropriate for effective learning Item 31. All students and staff at our school are treated with respect, regardless of race, religion, or gender Item 32. Adequate security measures are in place at our school Item 33. Cheating is strongly discouraged at our school Item 34. School rules apply equally to all students Key: = Generally positive = Generally neutral = Generally negative Green YellowRed

Centennial Elementary School Parent Opinion Inventory 18 Ranking of School Climate/ Environment for Learning Items School Climate/Environment for Learning Items2005 Avg. (N=80) 2006 Avg. (N=123) 2008 Avg. (N=172) Item 35. Substance abuse (e.g., drug/alcohol) is not a problem at our school Item 36. Our school provides a safe and orderly environment for learning Item 37. Safety measures are in place to protect students traveling to and from school Item 38. There are no problems with bullies at our school Item 39. For the most part, I am satisfied with our school Key: = Generally positive = Generally neutral = Generally negative Green YellowRed

Centennial Elementary School Parent Opinion Inventory 19 Initial Findings Parent/School Relationships Items

Centennial Elementary School Parent Opinion Inventory 20 Ranking of Parent/School Relationship Items Parent /School Relationship Items2005 Avg. (N=80) 2006 Avg. (N=123) 2008 Avg. (N=172) Item 40. Parent opinions are considered when important school decisions are made Item 41. I am satisfied with the quality of our school's student activities Item 42. School rules are clearly communicated to parents Item 43. Our school provides sufficient opportunities for parent involvement Item 44. Our school uses technology to provide parents with information about our school Item 45. Parents feel welcome at our school Key: = Generally positive = Generally neutral = Generally negative Green YellowRed

Centennial Elementary School Parent Opinion Inventory 21 Initial Findings Resource Management Items

Centennial Elementary School Parent Opinion Inventory 22 Ranking of Resource Management Items Resource Management Items2005 Avg. (N=80) 2006 Avg. (N=123) 2008 Avg. (N=172) Item 46. Our school makes effective use of the financial resources available Item 47. The quality of schools influenced my decision to live in this community Item 48. Our school and grounds are clean and well maintained Item 49. Adequate time, space, and facilities are provided for student activities (e.g., extracurricular, sports) Item 50. Our schools have a positive impact on the community's property values Key: = Generally positive = Generally neutral = Generally negative Green YellowRed

Centennial Elementary School Parent Opinion Inventory 23 Responding parents at Centennial Elementary School were generally positive in their responses. In summary, Centennial Elementary School should use this data to inform the processes at the school to help staff facilitate an improved quality of the educational program for the school. Summary