Student Questions 1-2

Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree and Disagree

Grades 3-5

% Agree

% Disagree

Grades 6-8

% Agree

% Disagree

Q1. I understand what is expected of me in Math, English, Science, and Social Studies

90%

0%

92%

2%

Q2. I am learning in:

​

​

Math

86%

6%

88%

4%

English

79%

8%

73%

9%

Science

79%

5%

93%

1%

Social Studies

86%

2%

94%

0%

Student Questions 3-6

Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree and Disagree

Grades 3-5

% Agree

% Disagree

Grades 6-8

% Agree

% Disagree

Q3. I feel challenged in:

​

​

Math

55%

21%

67%

14%

English

47%

30%

43%

27%

Science

46%

29%

72%

11%

Social Studies

51%

25%

64%

14%

Q4. I feel challenged in Art, Music, Library, P.E., Technology

Consider separating these in next year’s survey

32%

37%

23%

40%

Q5. I am satisfied with MS electives

​

46%

24%

Q6. I am satisfied with MS Extra-curricular activities

​

56%

9%

Student Questions 5/7 and 6/8

Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree and Disagree

Grades 3-5

% Agree

% Disagree

Grades 6-8

% Agree

% Disagree

Q5/Q7. Teachers encourage me to perform better

72%

10%

73%

3%

Q6/Q8. Number of minutes spent on homework per night:

​

​

None

3%

2%

0-30

52%

25%

31-60

28%

38%

61-90

9%

17%

91-120 or more

LACC found these data informative as it mirrors staff response of 75% that homework assigned is substantive.

8%

18%

Student Questions 7/9, 8/10, 9/11 and 10/12

Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree and Disagree

Grades 3-5

% Agree

% Disagree

Grades 6-8

% Agree

% Disagree

Q7/Q9. Ability grouping in math has helped me succeed

67%

11%

67%

6%

Q8/Q10. Ability grouping in reading has helped me succeed

72%

3%

55%

12%

Q9/Q11. My teachers provide time for me to ask questions

64%

8%

67%

3%

Q10/Q12. My teachers are available when I need extra help

55%

10%

68%

4%

Student Questions 11/13, 12/14, 15 and 16

Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree and Disagree

Grades 3-5

% Agree

% Disagree

Grades 6-8

% Agree

% Disagree

Q11/Q13. I understand why standardized tests are important

79%

6%

62%

11%

Q12/Q14. I understand how my assignments are graded

59%

10%

79%

6%

Q15. My teachers return graded assignments within one week

​

20%

29%

Q16. I understand how my grades are calculated

​

72%

6%

Student Questions 13/17, 14/18, 15/19, 16/20 and 17/21

Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree and Disagree

Grades 3-5

% Agree

% Disagree

Grades 6-8

% Agree

% Disagree

Q13/Q17. My teachers are consistent when enforcing their rules

Annual training for all teachers would help

72%

5%

50%

13%

Q14/Q18. The kids in the classroom follow the rules

21%

19%

25%

12%

Q15/Q19. I understand the school's discipline policy

83%

5%

75%

7%

Q16/Q20. I feel safe at school

75%

8%

68%

8%

Q17/Q21. I look forward to coming to school

34%

24%

20%

32%

Student Questions 18/22, 19/23, 20/24, 21/25 and 22/26

Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree and Disagree

Grades 3-5

% Agree

% Disagree

Grades 6-8

% Agree

% Disagree

Q18/22. The kids in my school respect the teachers

45%

12%

34%

14%

Q19/23. My teachers in my school respect the students

77%

4%

50%

14%

Q20/24. I feel like I belong at LA

This response reflects positively since many middle school students are new this year

68%

11%

60%

11%

Q21/25. Students at LA support each other

53%

8%

57%

9%

Q22/26. I would recommend LA to a friend

65%

15%

43%

24%

Staff Questions 1-5

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither agree nor disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and N/A

% SA and A

% SD and D

Q1. Expectations for achievement are reasonable

94%

3%

Q2. LA provides a content-rich rigorous education

Asked in 2018-19 without NA as an option

91%

3%

*(90%)

Q3. Curriculum provides opportunity for subject mastery

83%

8%

Q4. Curriculum provides opportunity for academic achievement

89%

6%

Q5. Education consistent with founding principles

Asked in 2018-19 without NA as an option

86%

3%

*(86%)

Staff Questions 6-8

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither agree nor disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and N/A

% SA and A

% SD and D

Q6. Curriculum provides content-rich foundation of learning

​

Math

Reflection that mirrors what we are seeing in parent survey

44%

31%

Science, Language Arts and Social Studies

Social Studies is good given staff departure in October

86%

0%

Q7. Flexibility to respond to student needs while keeping fidelity to curriculum

14% responded NA and only 1 disagreed

78%

3%

Q8. Able to meet scope and sequence of curriculum

81%

0%

Staff Questions 9-11

Q9 and Q10 - Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither agree nor disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and N/A

% SA and A

% SD and D

Q9. Homework is substantive

23% responded NA

75%

0%

Q10. Support philosophy to ability group in math and reading

Ability grouping matters as it is a core tenant of Littleton Academy and it works

89%

0%

Q11. Amount of attention given to standardized tests is…

This was brought back to normal and is indicative of a positive trend

​

Too much

14% *(14%)

Just the right amount

75% *(86%)

Too little

6% *(0%)

Staff Questions 12 and 13

Q12 - Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither agree nor disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and N/A

% SA and A

% SD and D

Q12. Feel ownership for solving classroom problems

Asked in 2018-19 without NA as an option

86%

0%

*(84%)

Q13. Preparation to deal with school safety/emergency issue

Results reflect recent completion of safety training

​

1 (less prepared)

3%

2

0

3

19%

4

44%

5 (most prepared)

33%

Staff Questions 14-16

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither agree nor disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and N/A

% SA and A

% SD and D

Q14. LASA effectively supports the goals of Littleton Academy

Asked in 2018-19 without NA as an option

83%

0%

*(76%)

Q15. Have sufficient time to cover subject matter

(applies to teachers only)

Asked in 2018-19 without NA as an option

This is always an issue and is not unique to teaching.14% responded NA

67%

11%

*(80%)

Q16. Provided sufficient opportunity for continuing education

(applies to teachers only)

Asked in 2018-19 without NA as an option

Only 7 disagreed and 1 strongly disagreed

58%

19%

*(67%)

Staff Questions 17-18

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither agree nor disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and N/A

% SA and A

% SD and D

Q17. Level of financial assistance for professional growth is adequate

50%

6%

Q18. Provided with adequate budget for resources to teach objectives

Asked in 2018-19 without NA as an option

LAAC recommends that a fall and spring staff meeting include an overview by LASA of available funding and support for teachers and reimbursement process. This will ensure that budget resources are a line item in the annual school budget and are distributed at the Principal’s discretion.

56%

14%

*(86%)

Staff Questions 19-20

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither agree nor disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and N/A

% SA and A

% SD and D

Q19. Satisfied with teaching experience

15% responded NA. Comments solicited included availability of substitutes and lack of development opportunities and purposeful staff meetings.

76%

6%

Q20. Understand conflict resolution policy

Asked differently in 2018-19 and without NA as an option

LAAC will review next year if question should be in a matrix format of teacher – teacher, teacher – administration, teacher – student to ensure adequate training and consistent implementation.

56%

31%

*(60%)

Staff Questions 21-24

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither agree nor disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and N/A

% SA and A

% SD and D

Q21. Governing Board communicates effectively with staff

LAAC recommends Principal routinely communicate GB “touchpoints” to staff through creative avenues and at staff meetings following GB meetings

44%

35%

Q22. Governing Board cares about staff satisfaction

58%

11%

Q23. Governing Board is transparent in how it governs

31% responded Neither agree nor disagree and it may be dependent on the number who attend GB meetings

58%

8%

Q24. Governing Board is successfully establishing and implementing policies that advance LA’s purpose

69% could be perceived as a good number

69%

6%

Staff Questions 33-38

Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither agree nor disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and N/A

% SA and A

% SD and D

Q33. Vice Principal consistently enforces disciplinary standards

Asked in 2018-19 without NA as an option

Comments included, lack of clarity, consistency to consequences, and many changes

63%

17%

*(45%)

Q34. Vice Principal upholds mission statement and founding principles

69% could be perceived as a good number

69%

17%

Q35. Vice Principal sets high expectations

69% could be perceived as a good number

69%

26%

Q36. Vice Principal responds to questions and concerns

58%

31%

Q37. Vice Principal holds me accountable for student achievement and discipline

74%

9%

Q38. Vice Principal provides effective leadership

62%

26%

Parent Question 1

Check all that apply

2017-18

2018-19

2019-20

Q1. My children have made progress in the following skills:

​

​

​

Reading

91%

96%

96%

Writing

91%

91%

91%

Math

95%

79%

88%

Science

87%

87%

94%

Social Studies

81%

84%

93%

Parent Questions 2-6

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and Neutral/No opportunity to observe

2017-18

2018-19

2019-20

%SA+A

%SD+D

Q2. LA has established, communicated and maintained high expectations for my child(ren)'s learning

92%

91%

92%

6%

Q3. LA provides academic support when needed

77%

84%

85%

7%

Q4. LA individualizes education in a manner that supports my child(ren)’s growth

77%

83%

88%

9%

Q5. LA has adequately communicated my child(ren)’s academic progress or lack thereof

87%

94%

91%

7%

Q6. LA’s grading practices are fair and consistent

81%

83%

87%

10%

Parent Questions 7, 9, 10

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and Neutral/No opportunity to observe

2017-18

2018-19

2019-20

%SA+A

%SD+D

Q7. LA ensures academic growth for my child(ren)

94%

85%

93%

5%

Q9. LA provides a content-rich, academically rigorous education

93%

84%

95%

4%

Q10. LA homework supports academic growth and supports learning in the classroom

73%

73%

87%

12%

Parent Question 8

Always, Often, Sometimes, Rarely, Never, and Neutral/No opportunity to observe

2017-18

2018-19

2019-20

%A+O

%R+N

Q8. Level of curriculum meets or exceeds my expectations:

​

​

​

Reading

92%

88%

88%

3%

Math

90%

57%

73%

13%

Language Arts/English

91%

90%

89%

2%

Social Studies

85%

85%

91%

2%

Science

89%

89%

91%

0%

Parent Question 8 (Continued)

Always, Often, Sometimes, Rarely, Never, and Neutral/No opportunity to observe

2017-18

2018-19

2019-20

%A+O

%R+N

Q8. Level of curriculum meets or exceeds my expectations:

​

​

​

Spanish

68%

49%

48%

21%

Music

77%

70%

76%

6%

Art

75%

72%

76%

5%

P.E.

86%

89%

91%

1%

Technology

69%

72%

75%

6%

Parent Question 11

Check all that apply

2017-18

2018-19

2019-20

​

Q11. LA increases student:

​

​

​

Content mastery

85%

79%

82%

Critical thinking and creativity

71%

66%

77%

Problem solving

72%

71%

78%

Self-direction and personal responsibility

78%

78%

88%

Parent Question 12

Always, Often, Sometimes, Rarely, Never, and Neutral/No opportunity to observe

2017-18

2018-19

2019-20

%A+O

%R+N

Q12. Which of the following founding principles are fulfilled?

​

​

​

Frequent and substantive homework is assigned and graded

86%

71%

90%

1%

Instruction is textbook-driven with books going home

51%

29%

73%

6%

Time spent on nonacademic subjects is minimized

65%

67%

84%

2%

Ability grouping is used for math and reading

85%

89%

92%

1%

Academic time on task is emphasized

65%

67%

89%

0%

Correct spelling is emphasized at all grade levels; inventive spelling is not permitted

79%

79%

93%

1%

Factual knowledge, memorization, and drills are important and used to achieve mastery

73%

67%

90%

1%

Parent Question 13

Always, Often, Sometimes, Rarely, Never, and Neutral/No opportunity to observe

2017-18

2018-19

2019-20

%A+O

%R+N

Q13. My child(ren) and I are kept well-informed of student progress, achievements, and areas of growth in:

​

​

​

Reading

83%

87%

86%

4%

Math

82%

76%

84%

7%

Language Arts/English

84%

84%

88%

4%

Social Studies

75%

75%

84%

5%

Science

78%

79%

88%

3%

Parent Question 13 (continued)

Always, Often, Sometimes, Rarely, Never, and Neutral/No opportunity to observe

2017-18

2018-19

2019-20

%A+O

%R+N

Q13. My child(ren) and I are kept well-informed of student progress, achievements, and areas of growth in:

​

​

​

Spanish

53%

46%

49%

25%

Music

55%

56%

70%

9%

Art

56%

56%

65%

11%

P.E

64%

63%

75%

7%

Technology

57%

58%

67%

10%

Special Education

*Satisfaction threshold was defined as 80% of respondents who selected Strongly Agree and Agree with NEUTRAL/NO OPPORTUNITY TO OBSERVE removed from the denominator

29%

18%

*85%

Parent Questions 14-16

Q14, Q 16 Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and Neutral/No opportunity to observe

2017-18

2018-19

2019-20

%SA+A

%SD+D

Q14. LA keeps me informed of my child(ren)’s assessment results (Infinite Campus, report cards, conferences)

93%

98%

95%

4%

Q15. I receive my child(ren)'s standardized test results (Yes)

81%

93%

95%

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%

82%

90%

6%

Standardized math assessments [ITBS (1-2), or CMAS

(3-8)]

74%

80%

88%

5%

Parent Questions 17-21

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and Neutral/No opportunity to observe

2017-18

2018-19

2019-20

%SA+A

%SD+D

Q17. LA provides a safe environment

87%

87%

93%

6%

Q18. Discipline standards are enforced fairly

77%

76%

83%

11%

Q19. Dress code standards are enforced fairly

85%

92%

84%

11%

Q20. I am satisfied with LA's efforts to address bullying behaviors in the school

55%

63%

73%

11%

Q21. I am satisfied with the supervision on the field and playground

59%

65%

72%

13%

Parent Questions 22-26

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and Neutral/No opportunity to observe

2017-18

2018-19

2019-20

%SA+A

%SD+D

Q22. I am comfortable approaching my child(ren)'s teachers with questions and concerns

85%

97%

95%

5%

Q23. LA provides a structured and supervised learning environment for my child(ren)

92%

96%

97%

3%

Q24. I am comfortable approaching the front office staff with questions and concerns

83%

86%

88%

12%

Q25. I have a positive impression of the front office staff

77%

87%

86%

12%

Q26. I have the opportunity to provide input to staff evaluations through parent perception surveys

89%

95%

92%

3%

Parent Questions 27-30

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and Neutral/No opportunity to observe

2019-20

%SA+A

%SD+D

Q27. The Governing Board communicates effectively with parents

80%

14%

Q28. The Governing Board cares about parent satisfaction

72%

15%

Q29. The Governing Board is transparent in how it governs the school

69%

16%

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.

73%

11%

Parent Question 8 Follow-up Survey

Always, Often, Sometimes, Rarely, Never, and Neutral/No opportunity to observe

2019-20

Initial

Q8. Level of curriculum meets or exceeds my expectations:

​

Math

73%

Comments = 37

Recommendations

Math results on the student survey were lower for elementary than middle school (55% vs. 67%).

​

Zearn as a Common Core and not Core Knowledge curriculum was mentioned in more than one response.

Parents are technically correct in that Zearn is Common Core.

• GB ask the principal to follow up with elementary teachers to determine which content of Zearn properly overlaps with Core Knowledge, and to devise a plan for addressing any topics from Core Knowledge not sufficiently covered in Zearn. 

Teachers seem unprepared and inconsistent.

• Conduct more routine Zearn training.

Zearn is not challenging or rigorous.

19 of 37 comments referenced issues with Zearn ranging from “heartbreaking” to “appalling.”

• Consider changes to the curriculum review cycle schedule.
• Review math curriculum committee recommendations made to the GB last year.

Parent Question 8 Follow-up Survey

Always, Often, Sometimes, Rarely, Never, and Neutral/No opportunity to observe

2019-20

Initial

Q8. Level of curriculum meets or exceeds my expectations:

​

Spanish

48%

Comments = 37

Recommendations

General agreement that parents are not happy with the curriculum and the direction since previous teachers left Littleton Academy.

Parents describe Spanish and the teachers as “ineffective, unorganized, disjointed, and random.”

• Return to vocabulary in elementary and move to grammar in middle school as immersion does not work at Littleton Academy.

This subject is not teacher-led. There are no textbooks.

• Return to traditional teacher-led classes that align with Littleton Academy founding principles.

8^th graders transitioning to high school are no longer being placed in Spanish 3 or 4 but Spanish 2 instead. This decline has occurred in the last three years.

• Prove Littleton Academy is teaching pre-high school with fidelity.

Senor Wooly videos are not working.

• Return to textbook-driven scope and sequence curriculum.

Parent Question 8 Follow-up Survey

Always, Often, Sometimes, Rarely, Never, and Neutral/No opportunity to observe

2019-20

Initial

Q8. Level of curriculum meets or exceeds my expectations:

​

Music

76%

Art

76%

Technology

75%

Music Comments = 13

Recommendations

All thirteen comments were neutral or positive and parents especially liked and appreciated the Stars and Stripes performance.

• Have programs like this at the same or similar venues to accommodate large audiences.

Art Comments = 14

Recommendations

Parents do not seem to see any relationship between art and Core Knowledge.

• Communicate relationship with Core Knowledge.

Technology Comments = 12

Observations

Comments were varied and there were no identifiable trends.

• Although there are no Middle School technology classes, technology is integrated into core classes.

Parent Question 11 Follow-up Survey

Check all that apply in initial survey

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and Neutral/No opportunity to observe

2019-20

Initial

Q11. LA increases student:

​

Critical thinking and creativity

77%

Problem solving

78%

Critical thinking and creativity Comments = 16

Observations

Comments were varied and there were no identifiable trends.

• When re-surveyed, the positive percentage increased from 77% to 88%.
• Critical thinking and creativity vary by grade (age & development) and classroom.
• Facts are needed first before being creative.

Problem solving Comment = 13

Recommendations

Comments were varied and there were no identifiable trends.

​

Parent Question 12 Follow-up Survey

Always, Often, Sometimes, Rarely, Never, and Neutral/No opportunity to observe

2019-20

Initial

Q12. Which of the following founding principles are fulfilled?

​

Instruction is textbook-driven with books going home

73%

Comments = 14

Observation

Parents seem to appreciate that technology has changed. Three parents noted that Zearn and Spanish are the exceptions.

• The data has been trending positively for the last three years and satisfaction has gone from 51% to 29% to 73% this year.
• Continue emphasis on communication.

Parent Question 13 Follow-up Survey

Always, Often, Sometimes, Rarely, Never, and Neutral/No opportunity to observe

2019-20

Initial

Q13. My child(ren) and I are kept well-informed of student progress, achievements, and areas of growth in:

​

Spanish

49%

Music

70%

Spanish Comments = 37

Recommendations

Poor or nonexistent communication, lack of timely grade postings.

• Recommend administration provide an orientation to Infinite Campus as parents would benefit from learning to use it more effectively.
• Encourage teachers to keep Infinite Campus updated on graded assignments.

Music Comments = 16

Recommendations

Only a minor issue was communication but they were unsure if it matters.

​

Parent Question 13 Follow-up Survey

Always, Often, Sometimes, Rarely, Never, and Neutral/No opportunity to observe

2019-20

Initial

Q13. My child(ren) and I are kept well-informed of student progress, achievements, and areas of growth in:

​

Art

65%

P.E

75%

Technology

67%

Art Comments = 17

Recommendations

Lack of understanding about grades.

• Consider having art and music all year long for an entire semester rather than alternating subjects during the same week.
• Look at alignment between scope and curriculum.

PE Comments = 16

Observation

All comments were neutral or positive. Parents expressed appreciation for the use of comments in IC. Many parents commended the PE teacher for positive attributes and practices.

• Data has been trending positively for 3 years and satisfaction has gone from 64% to 52% up to 75% this year.

​

Technology Comments = 13

Observation

Parents had varied comments about IC.

• Parents should accept responsibility for checking IC routinely.

Parent Questions 20-21 Follow-up Survey

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and Neutral/No opportunity to observe

2019-20

Initial

Q20. I am satisfied with LA's efforts to address bullying behaviors in the school

73%

Q21. I am satisfied with the supervision on the field and playground

72%

Q 20 Bullying Comments = 22

Recommendations

• Keep what they are doing as it is working such as reinforcing positive behaviors and fostering peer interactions. Very pleased with upward trend: 55% to 63% to 70%.

Be careful to ensure that children with wide age differences are not on the playground at the same time.

​

The dress code is outdated, sexist, and not inclusive to multiple cultures.

• Revise dress code policy to make it gender neutral by referring to “students” instead of “boys” or “girls” and allow for cultural practices.

Q21 Field and Supervision playfield Comments = 19

Observation

Some issues of inconsistency.

• Trends over time have been very positive and has increased from 59% to 65% to 72%.

Parent Question 28-30 Follow-up Survey

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree and Neutral/No opportunity to observe

2019-20

Initial

Q28. The Governing Board cares about parent satisfaction

72%

Q29. The Governing Board is transparent in how it governs the school

69%

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.

73%

Comments = 28, 28, 20

Recommendations/Comments

Many comments about the firing of two principals in two years and the resulting lack of stability.

• These number and veracity of the comments reflect the timing of the survey and the confounding of the previous GB with one.

The Governing Board is improved and doing well.

• There is always room for improvement but there’s a sense that this GB is doing well overall.
• Continue with a post GB update to inform the community as meeting minutes are published much later.

Problems with communication

• Clearly communicate problem resolution to reinforce and publicize the proper channels to report a problem. Details should be included in the handbook for both the school and staff.