LITTLETON ACADEMY ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GOVERNING BOARD
April 20, 2021
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SURVEY DATA ANALYSIS APPROACH
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STUDENT SURVEY
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FOUNDING PRINCIPLE: ACADEMIC STANDARDS
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Student Questions 1-2 Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree, and Disagree | 2019-2020 Grades 3-5 % Agree % Disagree | 2020-2021 Grades 3-5 % Agree % Disagree | 2019-2020 Grades 6-8 % Agree % Disagree | 2020-2021 Grades 6-8 % Agree % Disagree |
Q1. I understand what is expected of me in Math, Language Arts/English, Science, and Social Studies | 90% 0% | 89% 1% | 92% 2% | 95% 2% |
Q2. I am learning in: | | | | |
Math | 86% 6% | 86% 5% | 88% 4% | 82% 9% |
Language Arts/English | 79% 8% | 74% 9% | 73% 9% | 96% 2% |
Science | 79% 5% | 77% 6% | 93% 1% | 59% 16% |
Social Studies | 86% 2% | 84% 3% | 94% 0% | 96% 1% |
Spanish | | 61% 15% | | 88% 1% |
FOUNDING PRINCIPLE: CURRICULUM
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Student Question 3 Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree, and Disagree | 2019-2020 Grades 3-5 % Agree % Disagree | 2020-2021 Grades 3-5 % Agree % Disagree | 2019-2020 Grades 6-8 % Agree % Disagree | 2020-2021 Grades 6-8 % Agree % Disagree |
Q3. I feel challenged in: | | | | |
Math | 55% 21% | 54% 23% | 67% 14% | 67% 11% |
Language Arts/English | 47% 30% | 36% 33% | 43% 27% | 68% 14% |
Science | 46% 29% | 38% 27% | 72% 11% | 30% 29% |
Social Studies | 51% 25% | 43% 25% | 64% 14% | 66% 18% |
Spanish | | 64% 17% | | 61% 20% |
FOUNDING PRINCIPLE: CURRICULUM
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Student Question 4 Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree and Disagree | 2019-2020 Grades 3-5 % Agree % Disagree | 2020-2021 Grades 3-5 % Agree % Disagree | 2019-2020 Grades 6-8 % Agree % Disagree | 2020-2021 Grades 6-8 % Agree % Disagree |
Q4. I feel challenged in: | | | | |
Art | | 32% 43% | | 24% 44% |
Music | | 33% 37% | | 32% 39% |
Library | | 24% 43% | | |
P.E. | | 33% 42% | | 34% 33% |
Technology | | 30% 40% | | |
Q4. I feel challenged in Art, Music, Library, P.E., Technology (asked in 2019-2020) | 32% 37% | | 23% 40% | |
FOUNDING PRINCIPLES: INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS
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Student Questions 5/7 and 6/8 Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree and Disagree | 2019-2020 Grades 3-5 % Agree % Disagree | 2020-2021 Grades 3-5 % Agree % Disagree | 2019-2020 Grades 6-8 % Agree % Disagree | 2020-2021 Grades 6-8 % Agree % Disagree |
Q5. I am satisfied with MS electives | | | 46% 24% | 68% 6% |
Q6. I am satisfied with MS Extra-curricular activities | | | 56% 9% | 62% 8% |
Q5/Q7. Teachers encourage me to perform better | 72% 10% | 63% 9% | 73% 3% | 75% 3% |
Q6/Q8. Number of minutes spent on homework per night: | | | | |
None | 3% | 0% | 2% | 3% |
0-30 | 52% | 42% | 25% | 29% |
31-60 | 28% | 33% | 38% | 37% |
61-90 | 9% | 13% | 17% | 14% |
91-120 or more (91-120/>120) | 8% | 9%/3% | 18% | 9%/8% |
FOUNDING PRINCIPLES: INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS (CONTINUED)
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Student Questions 7/9, 8/10, 9/11 and 10/12 Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree and Disagree | 2019-2020 Grades 3-5 % Agree % Disagree | 2020-2021 Grades 3-5 % Agree % Disagree | 2019-2020 Grades 6-8 % Agree % Disagree | 2020-2021 Grades 6-8 % Agree % Disagree |
Q7/Q9. Ability grouping in math has helped me succeed | 67% 11% | 66% 4% | 67% 6% | 70% 11% |
Q8/Q10. Ability grouping in Reading/English has helped me succeed | 72% 3% | 68% 7% | 55% 12% | 81% 5% |
Q9/Q11. My teachers provide time for me to ask questions | 64% 8% | 54% 13% | 67% 3% | 72% 5% |
Q10/Q12. My teachers are available when I need extra help | 55% 10% | 54% 6% | 68% 4% | 64% 9% |
FOUNDING PRINCIPLES: ASSESSMENT
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Student Questions 11/13, 12/14, 15 and 16 Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree and Disagree | 2019-2020 Grades 3-5 % Agree % Disagree | 2020-2021 Grades 3-5 % Agree % Disagree | 2019-2020 Grades 6-8 % Agree % Disagree | 2020-2021 Grades 6-8 % Agree % Disagree |
Q11/Q13. I understand why standardized tests are important | 79% 6% | 70% 7% | 62% 11% | 58% 17% |
Q12/Q14. I understand how my assignments are graded | 59% 10% | 68% 14% | 79% 6% | 76% 3% |
Q15. My teachers return graded assignments within one week | | | 20% 29% | 27% 25% |
Q16. I understand how my grades are calculated | | | 72% 6% | 82% 5% |
FOUNDING PRINCIPLES: OPERATIONS
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Student Questions 13/17, 14/18, 15/19, 16/20 and 17/21 Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree and Disagree | 2019-2020 Grades 3-5 % Agree % Disagree | 2020-2021 Grades 3-5 % Agree % Disagree | 2019-2020 Grades 6-8 % Agree % Disagree | 2020-2021 Grades 6-8 % Agree % Disagree |
Q13/Q17. My teachers are consistent when enforcing their rule | 72% 5% | 62% 7% | 50% 13% | 56% 8% |
Q14/Q18. The kids in the classroom follow the rules | 21% 19% | 17% 23% | 25% 12% | 27% 25% |
Q15/Q19. I understand the school's discipline policy | 83% 5% | 78% 15% | 75% 7% | 83% 6% |
Q16/Q20. I feel safe at school | 75% 8% | 66% 7% | 68% 8% | 79% 9% |
Q17/Q21. I look forward to coming to school | 34% 24% | 32% 25% | 20% 32% | 27% 33% |
FOUNDING PRINCIPLES: OPERATIONS (CONT’D)
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Student Questions 18/22, 19/23, 20/24, 21/25 and 22/26 Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree and Disagree | 2019-2020 Grades 3-5 % Agree % Disagree | 2020-2021 Grades 3-5 % Agree % Disagree | 2019-2020 Grades 6-8 % Agree % Disagree | 2020-2021 Grades 6-8 % Agree % Disagree |
Q18/22. The kids in my school respect the teachers | 45% 12% | 42% 7% | 34% 14% | 40% 16% |
Q19/23. My teachers in my school respect the students | 77% 4% | 72% 6% | 50% 14% | 63% 6% |
Q20/24. I feel like I belong at LA | 68% 11% | 61% 11% | 60% 11% | 58% 11% |
Q21/25. Students at LA support each other | 53% 8% | 43% 8% | 57% 9% | 50% 10% |
Q22/26. I would recommend LA to a friend | 65% 15% | 53% 12% | 43% 24% | 53% 20% |
STAFF SURVEY
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FOUNDING PRINCIPLE: ACADEMIC STANDARDS
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Staff Questions 1-3 Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and NA | 2019-20 % SA + A % SD + D | 2020-21 % SA + A % SD + D |
Q1. The expectations for student achievement are reasonable | 94% 3% | 100% 0% |
Q2. Littleton Academy provides a content-rich, academically rigorous education in my instructional area | 94% 3% | 92% 0% |
Q3. The students receive an education consistent with the charter and founding principles | 86% 3% | 93% 3% |
FOUNDING PRINCIPLE: CURRICULUM
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Staff Question 4 Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither agree nor disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and N/A | 2019-20 % SA + A % SD + D | 2020-21 % SA + A % SD + D |
Q4. The curriculum provides a coherent, content-specific foundation of learning | | |
Math | 50% 34% | 80% 16% |
Science | 100% 0% | 96% 4% |
Language Arts | 94% 0% | 96% 0% |
Social Studies | 100% 0% | 100% 0% |
Spanish (added 2020-2021) | | 100% 0% |
FOUNDING PRINCIPLE: CURRICULUM
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Staff Questions 5-8 Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither agree nor disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and N/A | 2019-20 % SA + A % SD + D | 2020-21 % SA + A % SD + D |
Q5. I have flexibility to respond to student needs while keeping fidelity to the curriculum | 91% 3% | 88% 8% |
Q6. The curriculum provides the opportunity for students to master my subject matter | 88% 8% | 77% 8% |
Q7. The curriculum provides the opportunity for academic achievement for every student | 89% 6% | 97% 3% |
Q8. I am able to meet scope and sequence of approved curriculum | 91% 0% | 91% 4% |
FOUNDING PRINCIPLES: INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS AND ASSESSMENT
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Staff Questions 9-11 Q9 and Q10 - Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither agree nor disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and N/A | 2019-20 % SA + A % SD + D | 2020-21 % SA + A % SD + D |
Q9. The homework I assign is substantive | 94% 0% | 86% 0% |
Q10. I support the philosophy and preference to ability group in math and reading | 94% 0% | 100% 0% |
Q11. Amount of attention given to standardized tests is… | | |
Too much | 15% | 9% |
Just the right amount | 79% | 87% |
Too little | 6% | 4% |
FOUNDING PRINCIPLES: ENVIRONMENT
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Staff Questions 12 and 13 Q12 - Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither agree nor disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and N/A | 2019-20 % SA + A % SD + D | 2020-21 % SA + A % SD + D |
Q12. I feel ownership for solving problems in the classroom. | 97% 0% | 88% 4% |
Q13. How prepared are you to deal with a school safety issue and/or emergency situation? | | |
1 (less prepared) | 3% | 7% |
2 | 0% | 0% |
3 | 19% | 7% |
4 | 44% | 31% |
5 (most prepared) | 33% | 55% |
FOUNDING PRINCIPLES: OPERATIONS
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Staff Questions 14-16 Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and NA | 2019-20 % SA + A % SD + D | 2020-21 % SA + A % SD + D |
Q14. LASA effectively supports Littleton Academy’s goals | 88% 0% | 93% 7% |
Q15. There is sufficient time within the schedule to cover the required subject matter effectively | 77% 11% | 72% 12% |
Q16. I am provided sufficient opportunity for continuing education and training | 64% 19% | 89% 8% |
FOUNDING PRINCIPLES: OPERATIONS
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Staff Questions 17-18 Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither agree nor disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and N/A | 2019-20 % SA + A % SD + D | 2020-21 % SA + A % SD + D |
Q17. The level of financial assistance for professional growth opportunities is adequate | 56% 6% | 73% 8% |
Q18. I am provided with an adequate budget for resources to effectively teach the required objectives | 65% 16% | 88% 0% |
FOUNDING PRINCIPLES: OPERATIONS
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Staff Questions 19 Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither agree nor disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and N/A | 2019-20 % SA + A % SD + D | 2020-21 % SA + A % SD + D |
Q19. I understand the school’s conflict resolution policy | 56% 31% | |
Teacher - Teacher | | 69% 8% |
Teacher – Administrator | | 71% 11% |
Teacher - Student | | 89% 4% |
FOUNDING PRINCIPLES: OPERATIONS
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Staff Questions 20-23 Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and NA | 2019-20 % SA + A % SD + D | 2020-21 % SA + A % SD + D |
Q20. The Governing Board communicates effectively with staff | 44% 35% | 63% 7% |
Q21. The Governing Board cares about staff satisfaction | 60% 11% | 77% 8% |
Q22. The Governing Board is transparent in how it governs the school | 60% 9% | 75% 7% |
Q23. The powers and duties of the Governing Board are to establish and implement policies that advance the Academy’s purpose. I feel that the current Governing Board is successfully performing this role. | 69% 6% | 76% 7% |
FOUNDING PRINCIPLES: OPERATIONS
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Staff Questions 24-30 Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and NA | 2019-20 % SA + A % SD + D | 2020-21 % SA + A % SD + D |
Q24. Feedback given to me by the Principal is useful | | 86% 10% |
Q25. I feel comfortable communicating concerns to the Principal | | 89% 10% |
Q26. The Principal provides effective leadership | | 89% 7% |
Q27. The Principal upholds the mission statement and founding principles of Littleton Academy | | 97% 3% |
Q28. The Principal sets high expectations for the staff | | 93% 3% |
Q29. The Principal appropriately responds to my questions and concerns | | 90% 10% |
Q30. The Principal holds me accountable for student achievement | | 89% 0% |
FOUNDING PRINCIPLES: OPERATIONS
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Staff Questions 31a-e 2020-2021 Significantly Exceeded, Exceeded, Achieved, Partially Achieved, Did Not Achieve | Signif Exceed | Exceed | Achieved | Partial Achieve | DN Achieve |
Q31a. Principal Goal #1: Communication - demonstrate effective communication with stakeholders (staff, teachers, parents, governing board, etc.) | 48% | 28% | 17% | 3% | 3% |
Q31b. Principal Goal #2: Promote a culture that aligns to the Founding Principles, Charter, and Mission | 66% | 14% | 14% | 7% | 0% |
Q31c. Principal Goal #3: Demonstrate exceptional academic achievement | 55% | 24% | 14% | 7% | 0% |
Q31d. Principal Goal #4: Support and develop a safe, orderly, and caring learning environment | 66% | 10% | 14% | 10% | 0% |
Q31e. Principal Goal #5: Demonstrate effective school operations | 62% | 17% | 21% | 0% | 0% |
FOUNDING PRINCIPLES: OPERATIONS
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Staff Questions 32-37 Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither agree nor disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and N/A Asked as Vice-principal in 2019-2020 | 2019-20 % SA + A % SD + D | 2020-21 % SA + A % SD + D |
Q32. Disciplinary standards are enforced consistently by the administrative staff as documented in the Student/Parent handbook | | 55% 24% |
Q33. The administrative staff upholds the mission statement and founding principles of Littleton Academy | | 97% 0% |
Q34. The administrative staff sets high expectations for the staff | | 90% 3% |
Q35. The administrative staff appropriately responds to my questions and concerns | | 90% 10% |
Q36. The administrative staff holds me accountable for student achievement and discipline | | 93% 0% |
Q37. The administrative staff provides effective leadership | | 86% 7% |
FOUNDING PRINCIPLES: OPERATIONS
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Staff Questions 38-42 Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither agree nor disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and N/A | 2019-20 % SA + A % SD + D | 2020-21 % SA + A % SD + D |
Q38. The Director of Operations handles facility concerns promptly and efficiently | | 100% 0% |
Q39. The Director of Operations appropriately responds to my questions and concerns | | 100% 0% |
Q40. The Director of Operations manages payroll, field trip details, and fee receipting well | | 100% 0% |
Q41. The Director of Operations provides effective leadership | | 97% 0% |
Q42. The Director of Operations handles day to day issues such as substitutes, processing forms, and requests well | | 100% 0% |
FOUNDING PRINCIPLES: OPERATIONS
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Staff Questions 43 Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither agree nor disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and N/A | 2019-20 % SA + A % SD + D | 2020-21 % SA + A % SD + D |
Q43. Overall, I am satisfied with my teaching experience. | 89% 7% | 89% 4% |
PARENT SURVEY
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FOUNDING PRINCIPLE: ACADEMIC STANDARDS
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Parent Question 1 Check all that apply | 2019-20 | 2020-21 |
Q1. My children have made progress in the following skills: | | |
Reading | 96% | 91% |
Writing | 91% | 84% |
Math | 88% | 86% |
Science | 94% | 89% |
Social Studies | 93% | 86% |
FOUNDING PRINCIPLE: ACADEMIC STANDARDS
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Parent Questions 2-6 Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and NA | 2020-21 % SA + A % SD + D |
Q2. LA has established, communicated and maintained high expectations for my child(ren)'s learning | 94% 3% |
Q3. LA provides academic support when needed | 82% 4% |
Q4. LA individualizes education in a manner that supports my child(ren)’s growth | 84% 6% |
Q5. LA has adequately communicated my child(ren)’s academic progress or lack thereof | 79% 16% |
Q6. LA’s grading practices are fair and consistent | 80% 10% |
FOUNDING PRINCIPLE: CURRICULUM
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Parent Questions 7, 9, 10 Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and NA | 2020-21 % SA + A % SD + D |
Q7. LA ensures academic growth for my child(ren) | 94% 1% |
Q9. LA provides a content-rich, academically rigorous education | 96% 1% |
Q10. LA homework supports academic growth and supports learning in the classroom | 80% 10% |
FOUNDING PRINCIPLE: CURRICULUM
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Parent Question 8 Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and NA | 2020-21 % SA + A % SD + D |
Q8. Level of curriculum meets or exceeds my expectations: | |
Reading | 89% 3% |
Math | 73% 21% |
Language Arts/English | 91% 4% |
Social Studies | 89% 4% |
Science | 85% 9% |
FOUNDING PRINCIPLE: CURRICULUM
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Parent Question 8 (Continued) Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and NA | 2020-21 % SA + A % SD + D |
Q8. Level of curriculum meets or exceeds my expectations: | |
Spanish | 84% 4% |
Music | 85% 4% |
Art | 85% 4% |
P.E. | 93% 2% |
Technology | 76% 14% |
FOUNDING PRINCIPLE: CURRICULUM
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Parent Question 11 Check all that apply | 2019-20 | 2020-21 |
Q11. LA increases student: | | |
Content mastery | 82% | 75% |
Critical thinking and creativity | 77% | 73% |
Problem solving | 78% | 68% |
Self-direction and personal responsibility | 88% | 88% |
FOUNDING PRINCIPLE: INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS
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Parent Question 12 Check all that apply | 2020-21 % SA + A % SD + D |
Q12. The following founding principles are fulfilled: | |
Frequent and substantive homework is assigned and graded | 86% 6% |
Instruction is textbook-driven with books going home | 71% 14% |
Time spent on nonacademic subjects is minimized | 84% 4% |
Ability grouping is used for math and reading | 98% 0% |
Academic time on task is emphasized | 86% 3% |
Correct spelling is emphasized at all grade levels; inventive spelling is not permitted | 94% 0% |
Factual knowledge, memorization, and drills are important and used to achieve mastery | 90% 1% |
FOUNDING PRINCIPLE: ASSESSMENTS
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Parent Question 13 Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and NA | 2020-21 % SA + A % SD + D |
Q13. My child(ren) and I are kept well-informed of student progress, achievements, and areas of growth in: | |
Reading | 79% 11% |
Math | 79% 16% |
Language Arts/English | 80% 9% |
Social Studies | 77% 12% |
Science | 79% 8% |
FOUNDING PRINCIPLE: ASSESSMENTS
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Parent Question 13 (continued) Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and NA | 2020-21 % SA + A % SD + D |
Q13. My child(ren) and I are kept well-informed of student progress, achievements, and areas of growth in: | |
Spanish | 82% 7% |
Music | 84% 6% |
Art | 81% 6% |
P.E | 86% 4% |
Technology | 73% 12% |
FOUNDING PRINCIPLE: ASSESSMENTS
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Parent Questions 14-16 Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and NA | 2020-21 % SA + A % SD + D |
Q14. LA keeps me informed of my child(ren)’s assessment results (Infinite Campus, report cards, conferences) | 88% 9% |
Q15. I receive my child(ren)'s standardized test results (Yes) | 79% |
Q16. I understand my child(ren)'s standardized test results | |
Standardized reading/English language arts assessments [ITBS (K-2), CMAS (3-8), and iReady (K-6)] | 77% 15% |
Standardized math assessments [ITBS (1-2), or CMAS (3-8), iReady (K-6)] | 79% 15% |
FOUNDING PRINCIPLE: ENVIRONMENT
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Parent Questions 17-21 Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and NA | 2020-21 % SA + A % SD + D |
Q17. LA provides a safe environment for my child(ren) | 93% 4% |
Q18. Discipline standards are enforced fairly as they apply to my child(ren) | 86% 5% |
Q19. Dress code standards are enforced fairly as they apply to my child(ren) | 93% 5% |
Q20. I am satisfied with LA's efforts to address bullying behaviors in the school | 69% 11% |
Q21. I am satisfied with the supervision on the field and playground | 74% 9% |
FOUNDING PRINCIPLE: OPERATIONS
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Parent Questions 22-26 Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and NA | 2020-21 % SA + A % SD + D |
Q22. I am comfortable approaching my child(ren)'s teachers with questions and concerns | 95% 4% |
Q23. LA provides a structured and supervised learning environment for my child(ren) | 96% 1% |
Q24. I am comfortable approaching the front office staff with questions and concerns | 89% 7% |
Q25. I have a positive impression of the front office staff | 86% 8% |
Q26. I have the opportunity to provide input to staff evaluations through parent perception surveys | 87% 5% |
FOUNDING PRINCIPLE: OPERATIONS
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Parent Questions 27-30 Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and NA | 2020-21 % SA + A % SD + D |
Q27. The Governing Board communicates effectively with parents | 86% 3% |
Q28. The Governing Board cares about parent satisfaction | 70% 3% |
Q29. The Governing Board is transparent in how it governs the school | 73% 5% |
Q30. The powers and duties of the Governing Board are to establish and implement policies that advance Littleton Academy's purpose. I feel that the current Governing Board is successfully performing this role. | 79% 5% |
FOUNDING PRINCIPLE: OPERATIONS
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Parent Question 31 Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and NA | 2020-21 % SA + A % SD + D |
Q31. The Principal keeps the school focused on the following Founding Principles: | |
Academic Rigor and Achievement | 96% 1% |
Core Knowledge Curriculum | 96% 1% |
Instructional Methods | 94% 1% |
Assessment | 90% 1% |
School Environment | 93% 3% |
FOUNDING PRINCIPLE: OPERATIONS
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Parent Questions 32-34 Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and NA | 2020-21 % SA + A % SD + D |
Q32. The Principal knows the students and parents of Littleton Academy | 82% 5% |
Q33. The Principal communicates effectively with the students and parents of Littleton Academy | 92% 1% |
Q34. The Principal makes me feel welcome at Littleton Academy | 91% 3% |
FOUNDING PRINCIPLE: OPERATIONS
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Parent Question 35 Rank 1-5 with #1 being the most preferred method | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Q35. Which method of communication do you prefer for general school information? | | | | | |
Gator Bites Weekly Newsletter | 70% | 21% | 4% | 2% | 2% |
Littleton Academy Web page | 7% | 27% | 37% | 19% | 10% |
Thursday folders (elementary only) | 20% | 42% | 14% | 12% | 12% |
Littleton Academy calendar | 1% | 6% | 37% | 47% | 9% |
Littleton Academy Facebook page | 1% | 4% | 9% | 20% | 67% |
FOUNDING PRINCIPLE: OPERATIONS
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Parent Questions 36 Rank 1-4 with #1 being the most preferred method | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Q36. How do you prefer to receive information from your child(ren)'s teacher(s)? Please rank 1-4 with #1 being your most preferred method. |
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Grade-specific newsletters | 5% | 30% | 46% | 20% |
Individual teacher web pages | 4% | 12% | 33% | 51% |
Thursday folders (elementary only) | 19% | 38% | 14% | 30% |
Email communication | 73% | 20% | 7% | 0% |
FOUNDING PRINCIPLE: OPERATIONS
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Parent Question 37 Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and NA | 2020-21 % SA + A % SD + D |
Q37. Considering my complete experience, I would recommend Littleton Academy to a friend | 94% 4% |
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SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
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RECOMMENDATIONS AND ACTIONS 2019-2020
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RECOMMENDATIONS 2019-2020
Student Survey
Staff Survey
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RECOMMENDATIONS 2019-2020
Parent Follow-up Survey
Math
LAAC recommended following up with elementary teachers to determine which content of Zearn properly overlaps with Core Knowledge, and devise a plan for addressing any topics from Core Knowledge not sufficiently covered in Zearn and conduct more routine Zearn training.
Spanish
LAAC recommended:
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RECOMMENDATIONS 2019-2020
General
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STUDENT SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS & RECOMMENDATIONS 2020-2021
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STUDENT SURVEY – HIGHLIGHTED DATA
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Student Questions 2, 3 and 15 Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree, and Disagree | 2019-2020 Grades 3-5 % Agree % Disagree | 2020-2021 Grades 3-5 % Agree % Disagree | 2019-2020 Grades 6-8 % Agree % Disagree | 2020-2021 Grades 6-8 % Agree % Disagree |
Q2. I am learning in: | | | | |
Science | 79% 5% | 77% 6% | 93% 1% | 59% 16% |
Q3. I feel challenged in: | | | | |
Language Arts/English | 47% 30% | 36% 33% | 43% 27% | 68% 14% |
Science | 46% 29% | 38% 27% | 72% 11% | 30% 29% |
Q15. My teachers return graded assignments within one week | | | 20% 29% | 27% 25% |
STUDENT SURVEY – HIGHLIGHTED DATA
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Student Question 4 Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree and Disagree | 2019-2020 Grades 3-5 % Agree % Disagree | 2020-2021 Grades 3-5 % Agree % Disagree | 2019-2020 Grades 6-8 % Agree % Disagree | 2020-2021 Grades 6-8 % Agree % Disagree |
Q4. I feel challenged in: | | | | |
Art | | 32% 43% | | 24% 44% |
Music | | 33% 37% | | 32% 39% |
Library | | 24% 43% | | |
P.E. | | 33% 42% | | 34% 33% |
Technology | | 30% 40% | | |
Q4. I feel challenged in Art, Music, Library, P.E., Technology (2019-2020 data) | 32% 37% | | 23% 40% | |
RECOMMENDATIONS 2020-21BASED ON STUDENT DATA
Specials are low again but these are not core subjects (I feel challenged in…)
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STAFF SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
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STAFF SURVEY - HIGHLIGHTED DATA
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Staff Question 4, 16, 17, 18 Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither agree nor disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and N/A | 2019-20 % SA + A % SD + D | 2020-21 % SA + A % SD + D |
Q4. The curriculum provides a coherent, content-specific foundation of learning - Math | 50% 34% | 80% 16% |
Q16. I am provided sufficient opportunity for continuing education and training | 64% 19% | 89% 8% |
Q17. The level of financial assistance for professional growth opportunities is adequate | 56% 6% | 73% 8% |
Q18. I am provided with an adequate budget for resources to effectively teach the required objectives | 65% 16% | 88% 0% |
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Staff Questions 19, 32, 39-42 Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither agree nor disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and N/A | 2019-20 % SA + A % SD + D | 2020-21 % SA + A % SD + D |
Q19. I understand the school’s conflict resolution policy | 56% 31% | |
Teacher - Teacher | | 69% 8% |
Teacher – Administrator | | 71% 11% |
Teacher - Student | | 89% 4% |
Q39-42 Director of Operations | | 97-100% |
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Staff Questions 20-23 Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and NA | 2019-20 % SA + A % SD + D | 2020-21 % SA + A % SD + D |
Q20. The Governing Board communicates effectively with staff | 44% 35% | 63% 7% |
Q21. The Governing Board cares about staff satisfaction | 60% 11% | 77% 8% |
Q22. The Governing Board is transparent in how it governs the school | 60% 9% | 75% 7% |
Q23. The powers and duties of the Governing Board are to establish and implement policies that advance the Academy’s purpose. I feel that the current Governing Board is successfully performing this role. | 69% 6% | 76% 7% |
Q20-23 – Governing Board (Chart on next slide)
The percent of staff who strongly agree or agree about the communication, caring, transparency and role of the Governing Board increased in all four areas: 44-63%,60-77%, 60-75% and 69-76% respectively.
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Many staff/parents do not attend meetings so they have no experience or frame of reference. This is an example of how Neither Agree nor Disagree can alter the way data are interpretated when it is not taken into consideration for this population.
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Comments
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RECOMMENDATIONS 2020-21 BASED ON STAFF SURVEY
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PARENT SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
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PARENT SURVEY – HIGHLIGHTED DATA
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Parent Questions 8 and 37 Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and NA | 2020-21 % SA + A % SD + D |
Q8. Level of curriculum meets or exceeds my expectations: Spanish | 84% 4% |
Q37. Considering my complete experience, I would recommend Littleton Academy to a friend | 94% 4% |
Q8. Level of curriculum meets or exceeds my expectations: Spanish
(84%) SA + A compared to (48%) last year
Q37. New question - Considering my complete experience, I would recommend Littleton Academy to a friend (94%)
PARENT FOLLOW-UP SURVEY
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FOLLOW-UP PARENT SURVEY COMMENTS
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Parent Question 5 Follow-up Survey Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and NA | 2020-21 % SA + A % SD + D |
Q5. LA has adequately communicated my child(ren)’s academic progress or lack thereof (e.g. Thursday folders, progress reports, report cards, or conferences). | 79% 16% |
Comments = 17 |
This is the only new question included in the follow-up survey this year. |
Many responses were a mix of positive and negative comments or expressions of concern. |
Communication in general continues to be important to parents. |
Some parents mentioned a “learning curve” during the transition from elementary to middle school. |
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Parent Question 8 Follow-up Survey Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and NA | 2020-21 % SA + A % SD + D |
Q8. Level of curriculum meets or exceeds my expectations: | |
Math | 73% 21% |
Technology | 76% 14% |
Comments = 21 |
Zearn and Math continue to be the most frequently and intensely stated concerns. |
Parents described Zearn/Math with words like “appalling,” “repetitive,” and “confusing.” |
Parents described Zearn/Math as not challenging, lacking in content-rich rigor, failing students and the school, dependent on screen time, miserable on so many levels, and not in alignment with core principles. |
Parents are generally unclear about the technology curriculum. |
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Parent Question 11 Follow-up Survey (Check all that apply): | 2019-20 | 2020-21 |
Q11. LA increases student: | | |
Content mastery | 82% | 75% |
Critical thinking and creativity | 77% | 73% |
Problem solving | 78% | 68% |
Comments = 12 |
Parent comments were generally a mix of positive and negative responses. |
Zearn/Math was mentioned again as negatively affecting all three areas. |
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Parent Question 12 Follow-up Survey Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and NA | 2020-21 % SA + A % SD + D |
Q12. Which of the following founding principles are fulfilled? | |
Instruction is textbook-driven with books going home | 71% 14% |
Comments = 12 |
Four of 12 parents expressed concern that Zearn was as example of a subject where textbooks do not exist. “A wire bound collection of worksheets is not a textbook.” |
Parents use physical and on-line textbooks as references when they are helping their students so they are viewed as critical. |
This was also a concern in 2019-20 and the administration’s response is, “We do still have the founding principle of "textbook driven." The definition of textbook is print or electronic. Some texts are now available through our own printing only (CKLA is this way). This means we get the electronic file and then we must print our own copies of the book or reader for students.” |
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Parent Question 13 Follow-up Survey Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and NA | 2020-21 % SA + A % SD + D |
Q13. My child(ren) and I are kept well-informed of student progress, achievements, and areas of growth in: | |
Reading | 79% 11% |
Math | 79% 16% |
Social Studies | 77% 12% |
Science | 79% 8% |
Technology | 73% 12% |
Comments = 12 |
Parents expressed frustration when assignments are not posted to Infinite Campus in a timely manner or are not graded or corrected. |
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Parent Questions 20-21 Follow-up Survey Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and NA | 2020-21 % SA + A % SD + D |
Q20. I am satisfied with LA's efforts to address bullying behaviors in the school | 69% 11% |
Q21. I am satisfied with the supervision on the field and playground | 74% 9% |
Comments = 11 each |
More than half of the responses were positive or indicated no experience. |
Two parents suggested that a fence around the outdoor area would add a degree of safety. |
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Parent Question 28-30 Follow-up Survey Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and NA | 2020-21 % SA + A % SD + D |
Q28. The Governing Board cares about parent satisfaction | 70% 3% |
Q29. The Governing Board is transparent in how it governs the school | 73% 5% |
Q30. The powers and duties of the Governing Board are to establish and implement policies that advance Littleton Academy's purpose. I feel that the current Governing Board is successfully performing this role. | 79% 5% |
Comments = 11/2/8 |
Comments were generally personnel-related. |
Individual comments mentioned the capital campaign and soliciting comments, small vocal minority overrepresentation, and increased student:teacher ratio. |
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RECOMMENDATIONS BASED ON FOLLOW-UP PARENT SURVEY COMMENTS
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RECOMMENDATIONS BASED ON PARENT SURVEY
TAKEAWAYS 2020-2021
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PUBLIC RELEASE
LAAC requests that the Governing Board approve the release of the 2020-21 Annual Report to the Littleton Academy Community
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
All raw data are available (excluding staff and parent comments) for longitudinal purposes
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