SUMMARY OF THE PARENT
SATISFACTION SURVEY AND KEY
NEW DISTRICT ACHIEVEMENT DATA
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Cambridge School District
September 2014
SCHOOL REPORT CARD!
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Components:
1. Accountability
Determination
2. Priority Areas
3. Student
Engagement
Indicators
4. School
Information
5. WSAS Percent
Proficient and
Advanced
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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
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Scores
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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
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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
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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.
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KEY WKCE DATA
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New “Smarter Balanced Testing Begins in 201415 (Spring)
WKCE will only exist for Social Studies and
Science (Fall)
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WSAS DATA – MATHEMATICS
5-YEAR TREND
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WSAS DATA - MATHEMATICS
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WSAS DATA - MATHEMATICS
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WSAS DATA - MATHEMATICS
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WSAS DATA - MATHEMATICS
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WSAS DATA – READING
5-YEAR TREND
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WSAS DATA - READING
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WSAS DATA - READING
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WSAS DATA - READING
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WSAS DATA - READING
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT CLASSES (AP)
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT BY COURSE
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PARENT SATISFACTION SURVEY
SPRING 2014
KEY FINDINGS
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OVERALL SATISFACTION WITH SCHOOL
DISTRICT:
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I CONSIDER MY CHILD’S SCHOOL TO BE AN
EXCELLENT SCHOOL
91% ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
84% MIDDLE SCHOOL
79% HIGH SCHOOL
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“There is always room for improvement.”
“The individual attention our child receives is
great, as are the programs and most of the
teachers.”
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MY CHILD GETS THE SUPPORT HE/SHE
NEEDS AT SCHOOL
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“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.”
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I REGULARLY CHECK MY CHILD’S
INFORMATION (GRADES, ATTENDANCE, LUNCH
BALANCE, ETC.) USING FAMILY ACCESS.
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“I love Family Access.”
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“Great tool for parents.”
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“When there are problems I check more often.”
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I AM KEPT UP-TO-DATE ON SCHOOL
ACTIVITIES, EVENTS AND OTHER IMPORTANT
SCHOOL NEWS
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“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.”
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THE DISCIPLINE PRACTICES OF MY CHILD’S
SCHOOL ARE FAIR AND EFFECTIVE
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“Still seems to be a lot of bullying.”
“The school has always treated my son fairly and
with respect.”
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MY CHILD’S SCHOOL DOES AN EXCELLENT JOB
OF DEALING WITH STUDENT BULLYING
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“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”.
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THE SCHOOL IS RESPONSIVE TO
PARENT/GUARDIAN CONCERNS
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“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.”
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I FEEL WELCOME AT MY CHILD’S SCHOOL
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“I like the atmosphere.”
“I feel very welcomed by teachers, administrative
assistants, etc.”
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THE SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
ARE CLEAN AND WELL MAINTAINED
“The
best they have been in
years.”
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MY CHILD’S SCHOOL IS SAFE AND SECURE
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“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.”
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THE SCHOOL RECOGNIZES STUDENTS FOR
THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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“It is hard to get to everyone.”
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“Look for new ways to do this.”
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“Too much emphasis on sports.”
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MY CHILD IS PROUD OF HIS/HER SCHOOL
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“My kids all love the Cambridge School District.”
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“Need a button between agree and disagree.”
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“My child cannot wait to get out.”
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MY CHILD HAS ADEQUATE ACCESS TO THE
INTERNET
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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.”
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I AM SATISFIED WITH THE TRANSPORTATION
SERVICES PROVIDED FOR STUDENTS
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“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.”
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I AM SATISFIED WITH THE LEADERSHIP OF
THE:
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I AM SATISFIED WITH THE RECREATION
OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE THROUGH CAP
AND SCHOOL DISTRICT
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“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”.
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WEDNESDAY LATE STARTS…
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“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.”
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OVERALL SATISFACTION WITH SCHOOL
DISTRICT:
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