Douglas county school district Students rated their school climate and culture. Students said they feel safe at school and have lots of friends. Students who participate in competitive groups are positive representatives of my school.
Douglas county school district Students rated their school climate and culture. Students said they feel safe at school and have lots of friends. Students who participate in competitive groups are positive representatives of my school.
Douglas county school district Students rated their school climate and culture. Students said they feel safe at school and have lots of friends. Students who participate in competitive groups are positive representatives of my school.
Respondents 15,421 17,190 8,034 7,180 3,480 Climate/Culture I feel like I belong at this school. 76 76 78 88 87 My teachers care about me. 78 76 80 88 89 My teachers are fair. 63 63 66 75 83 I am recognized for my successes at school. 69 66 54 76 68 I am excited about learning. 58 58 55 69 67 The rules at my school are fair. 72 72 74 84 78 I am clear about the rules at my school. 88 92 96 95 Physical/Social Environment I feel safe at school. 79 77 81 89 90 I feel safe going to and from school. 80 81 81 89 91 I know how to respond to someone who tries to bully or intimidate me. 82 82 82 88 90 I have lots of friends at school. 82 84 84 88 87 My school offers a sufficiently wide range of extracurricular activities. 58 61 72 81 89 The school building and classrooms are clean, safe, and well 73 69 81 78 maintained. I know what my teachers expect of me. 84 84 81 87 89 I am comfortable using current technology. 88 90 87 91 93 Academics/Learning I have support for learning at home. 74 75 78 84 85 The amount of homework I am assigned is appropriate (the right 44 44 49 59 61 amount). My homework helps me learn. 49 46 My teachers regularly give me feedback on how I am doing in my 64 63 classes. I get feedback from my teachers about writing in various classes. 64 64 My teachers grade fairly. 77 81 My teachers challenge me to learn new ideas. 58 59 59 85 86 My teachers encourage me to learn all that I can. 88 87 My teachers make learning interesting most of the time. 76 71 I understand what I read at school. 88 89 I get the support I need to understand mathematics. 78 77 Responsible Citizens I have the opportunity to develop leadership skills at school. 63 65 69 81 81 I have the skills to influence others in a positive way. 74 87 89 Students at my school are generally respectful of each other. 46 51 42 63 58 Others treat me with respect even when I look and think differently 55 54 51 66 68 from them. I am honest and try to do the right thing. 76 85 88 94 95 I know how to make choices that positively impact my physical and 85 85 93 94 emotional health. I think about the good and bad consequences of my actions before I 70 78 83 act. I consider the opinions of others when deciding what to do. 70 81 81 I am able to defend my position when I make a decision. 83 89 92 Students who participate in competitive groups are positive 64 65 56 75 69 representatives of my school.
Percent Strongly Agree or Agree
Douglas County School District Student Survey
Questions 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Leadership Focus Administrators at my school do not tolerate inappropriate behavior. 78 78 78 86 85 Administrators clearly communicate rules and expectations for 74 69 66 75 76 students. School-wide discipline procedures are administered fairly and 44 48 47 62 64 consistently. At my school, coaches and sponsors at my school promote good 72 74 69 83 83 character and ethical behavior. Cultures of Thinking I learn more when teachers expect me to think about my learning. 73 78 80 I use information from more than one source to better understand the 73 82 85 concepts/skills I am learning. I have opportunities to ask questions and listen to my peers during my 77 82 86 learning. My teachers expect me to think rather than memorize. 70 73 73 I demonstrate my learning in a variety of ways. 75 86 87 I am expected to connect my learning to real world situations. 64 79 77 I am expected to connect my learning to previous learning. 67 85 88 I am expected to connect my learning to other subjects. 56 81 79 I understand the vocabulary in my lessons, units or courses. 76 85 87
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